[109] Trapped in an Illusion

Inside the Abe family mansion, the usual silence that filled the grand rooms and dark hallways felt even more oppressive tonight. Shiki Reika, the Abe family's loyal servant and guardian of the mansion, patrolled quietly through the residence. To her, there were no signs of danger or anything unusual, even though Abe Yumei, the Abe family patriarch, had left for Kyoto an hour ago to attend to important matters.

However, the stillness of the mansion was soon disturbed by a dark aura emanating from the direction of the library. A large figure with an unusual, ominous power began to make its way inside, each step slow yet filled with menace. It was Shuten Douji, a legendary Yokai and an Incubus, who moved soundlessly within the shadows, relishing the ease afforded by information from his contact, Koso.

Shuten Douji—the Incubus rival of Asmodeus, who had been defeated by Kaoru two months prior—now had another opportunity for revenge. But this time, his mission was more than mere chaos; he was here under an arrangement with the Nine Child Naga Association, tasked with locating an ancient relic stored within the mansion, in a private library known as Shinmachi Paperback, Private Library. This relic was the final key the organization needed to perform a ritual they had been preparing, one that was believed to bestow immense power and could potentially bring disaster to Japan if completed.

Inside the mansion, Shiki Reika was the only one standing guard. Her duty tonight was to ensure the mansion's safety during Abe Yumei's absence, unaware that an impending threat as formidable as Shuten Douji was lurking within the shadows, eyeing her. Shuten Douji pressed deeper into the mansion, the heat radiating from his body making the air around him stifling. His eyes glowed sharply, displaying an interest not only in the relic hidden within the mansion but also in Shiki Reika herself.

"Ah, so it's just you here… Shiki, the lovely maid of the Abe family," Shuten Douji murmured with a sneer. "A beautiful night for a hunt, wouldn't you say?"

As an Incubus, Shuten Douji was drawn to the vitality of strong women—the source of his power, which he gained by siphoning their life essence. Reika, with her pure and powerful spiritual aura, was an especially tempting target for him. And tonight, under the arrangement made by Koso, Shuten Douji had full permission to do as he pleased with Reika, even if it meant consuming her essence entirely. Koso, who had long been captivated by Reika, had quietly orchestrated this opportunity to remove her from the mansion while satisfying his own desires.

In the silent library, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense as an unnatural chill filled the room. Shiki Reika stood on high alert, her eyes scanning every corner of the library, searching for the source of the dark aura that raised goosebumps on her skin. A growing sense of horror and tension began to cloud her thoughts.

When she turned toward the sound of soft footsteps, her eyes immediately caught sight of a man standing in front of her, smiling calmly. Kaoru stood there, his gaze radiating a calmness that was strangely reassuring. 

"Kaoru-sama?" Reika asked, surprised, though she tried to conceal her shock. "When did you get here?"

Kaoru's smile only widened, his eyes gleaming with a peculiar purple hue, as though reflecting a flickering light. "Hehehe~ I came back because there's something I need to discuss with you, Shiki-san," he said in a casual tone, but there was something in his voice that made Reika's head feel dizzy.

"Yes?" Reika replied softly, but she quickly noticed that her vision was beginning to blur, her mind growing heavy, as though she were being pulled into a sea of dreams. Her gaze was locked on Kaoru's purple eyes, which were now glowing even brighter. She bit her lip, trying to stay focused, but the dark energy emanating from him began to overpower her. 

Reika felt herself drifting, unable to make any movements to avoid him as Kaoru drew closer. She could feel his warm breath on her face and heard his soft voice, one that stirred unsettling memories from her past.

"Shiki-san, I told you from the moment we first met that we have a special connection," Kaoru whispered, his voice echoing in her mind, casting Reika deeper into darkness, until she could no longer resist the pull.

In her now unconscious state, Shiki Reika struggled to keep her sanity as she felt Kaoru's hands touch her neck and run under her maid's clothes.

"Did you forget how I made you melt?" whispered Kaoru as she kissed Shiki's neck and howled in pleasure as her hands found the woman's breasts, squeezing them roughly.

Reika let out a small, choked sound, trying to speak but overwhelmed by the sensations that swept through her body. Her eyes glazed over as her memories of the bitter past were carried away by the dark power and pleasure of Kaoru's touch.

"You are completely mine, Reika," Kaoru said in a passionate voice as he tore off Shiki's maid dress and freed her breasts from beneath her bra. "Nothing can stop this."

Shiki Reika shuddered as the cold air hit her exposed skin. A rush of heat flooded her body as Kaoru's fingers played with her sensitive nipples, caressing them until they were taut and hard.

"Ka-Kaoru-sama..." she trembled, her voice filled with a mixture of fear and arousal. Kaoru's dark presence had weakened her spiritual defenses, leaving her vulnerable to the Master's true lust.

"Of course," Kaoru whispered calmly. "Let go of your control, Shiki Reika. Allow me to satisfy you completely."

With those words, Kaoru dropped all lingering feelings and involved herself fully with the servant trapped under her power. Her hands went on a wild exploration of Reika's entire body, squeezing her beautiful breasts and exploring every curve and curve of her body.Shiki Reika struggled to contain her noises as pleasure radiated from every touch. Her body responded tightly, wanting more of what Kaoru had to offer.

Seeing how vulnerable Shiki Reika was in this state, Kaoru was worried that she might suddenly reawaken to this forbidden situation. In an effort to prevent that from happening, he quickly removed his black kimono and stood naked in front of his maid.

Reika could not help but swoon as her eyes dropped to her Master's athletic body. The powerful chest with inviting hard nipples, the flat stomach defined by tan surface muscles, and the low tapering limbs beneath the Master's sheath. She had never seen that side of Kaoru before and could not deny how attractive the sight was.

"Enjoying the view, Shiki?" Kaoru asked in a teasing voice as he saw the look of admiration on Reika's face. "I know you want to touch it."

With those words, Kaoru approached Reika and led her hand towards his erect cock. An indescribable sensation coursed through Shiki's body as she reached out and tightly grasped her Master's hard genitals.

"Looks like someone is already very excited," Reika whispered in a seductive tone while pumping a hand along the length of Kaoru's cock. She could feel the strong throbbing that told her how deeply she was affecting her Master.

Kaoru sighed in contentment and leaned over, kissing Shiki's full lips with passion. They engaged in a wild kiss, their tongues meeting inside their mouths as Shiki's fingers continued to work on his beloved cock.

Pleasure radiates in every touch as they indulge in each other, the fire of lust blazing even more in the darkness of the library. There were no controls or boundaries now; they were simply serving their primordial desires to each other.

In a swift and fluid motion, Kaoru removed all the clothes still clinging to Shiki Reika's body. He marveled at the completely naked beauty exposed in front of his, and his heated lust grew stronger as she saw how beautiful the scene was.