The Secret Unraveled      

"Sorry, but it appears to me like you're deepening the indulgence of this town and everyone who comes here. And according to you the corruption intensified what you want. So is this what your heart desires?"

Tense and heavy silence settled within the group.

Vivi opened her mouth to say something, but Azazel stopped her, shaking his head with a serious face.

Ren was silent at the side and only observed the situation while Lorelai and Desira faced off.

Desira was quiet before she took in a deep breath and sweetly smiled. "Ara~ I didn't claim that the corruption doesn't affect me. I just sealed half of it, so I wouldn't be totally controlled by it.

"However, I still do have another half of it inside my body, and even if I denied that it wasn't affecting me, it is . . ."

Lorelai crossed her hands. "That's your excuse?"