Kathy's blood ran cold as the words sank in. The oppressive aura emanating from Laura left her breathless. Glancing at the room before her, she couldn't shake the foreboding sense that whatever awaited her beyond those doors was far from benevolent. Her last line of defense, the hope of escape, crumbled beneath the weight of Laura's malevolence.Without further ado, Laura signaled to Ned with a subtle nod. He understood immediately and forcefully propelled Kathy into the darkened chamber.Inside, the abyssal blackness was punctuated only by the grisly sight of the Legoza family corpses hanging from the ceiling. A horrified scream tore from Kathy's lips as she pleaded, "Help me! Please, get me out of here! I'd rather face the wilds than this!"Laura's taunting voice filtered through the door. "Afraid not, my dear. It's high time for a family reunion."Kathy pounded futilely on the door, her desperation mounting with each thud. But Laura remained unmoved, her cruelty knowing no bounds.
Ned chuckled at her reaction. "You're on the rooftop, remember? No prying eyes here. You're not very good at this, are you? But you're learning." He leaned in as if to continue, but Laura resisted. Outdoors, she felt exposed, afraid someone might see.To Ned, her struggle were like a kitten's play, harmless and ineffective. He kissed her, and as she struggled, it only seemed to amuse him. Suddenly, they tumbled to the ground, and he pinned her down."Ned, stop!" Laura cried out. "What are you doing? Let me go!"Her voice carried, startling a wolf in a nearby cage. It howled and bared its teeth, lunging at the cage. Laura, seeing this, instinctively burrowed into Ned's arms, despite her fear of wolves, especially captive ones. She had always been calm and collected in front of Kathy, but now her composure was shattered.Ned quickly used his magic to deeply hypnotize the wolf, ensuring its slum
Ned returned to the rooftop and used magic on the wolf. Not only did he wake up the wolf, he also used magic to make its central nervous system more excited, injecting some power into it to make its attack stronger. He was about to take it to the door of Kathy's room, when he happened to see it. Laura was already standing there, as if waiting for herself in advance.Laura entered the room and saw Kathy sitting on the ground blankly, looking at the corpses with blank eyes, feeling a little proud."My good sister, I'm here to give you one last big gift to send you on your way."Kathy didn't react at all after hearing this, and waited quietly for her death to come. Laura didn't want to talk nonsense to her anymore, so she asked Ned to put the wolf in.Ned unlocked the wolf, and the wolf broke in and locked onto Kathy.Kathy howled in fear as she watched the wolf open its mouth wide open at her. Laura did not stay with Ned longer, leaving a direct message: "You deserve this, enjoy it, and
Laura looked at Ned's clothes, the mess all over the floor, and the marks Ned left on her. She felt at a loss, as she really didn't want to end her life with Ned. She couldn't breathe properly and opened the window to let in some fresh air. Looking at the garden outside, she felt a little better.Laura went to the garden to clear her mind. She was wearing a blue dress that matched the blue wind chimes below, creating a beautiful landscape.She walked barefoot on the grass, feeling joyful for the first time in a while. Since Kathy died, her world had been quiet.She no longer had any ties to the Legoza family. She walked to the swing and sat on it, leaning back and closing her eyes to feel the wind on her face. Although she wasn't as happy as she was after her revenge, it was a relief for her mother and made her feel a little better.She didn't want to think about anything right now; she just wanted to clear her mind and enjoy the feeling of embracing the world.Suddenly, she felt a fo
Afterward, even though neither Laura nor Ned mentioned the contract again and they went on living their daily lives as usual, Laura couldn't help but keep track of the days left until her departure from Ned.On that particular day, she was busy packing her jewelry box in the room, eyeing its contents with a pensive gaze. The unassuming pieces she wore everyday paled in comparison to the extravagant jewelry the two sisters had once owned, but she had long since given up on such vain pursuits.She wiped the box clean, her movements silent and methodical. Ned watched her from the doorway for a moment before quietly turning away.In the town, Ned took extra precautions to conceal his identity, donning a hat and a face mask that covered his features completely. He set out in search of a jewelry store, wandering for quite some time until he stumbled upon a particularly elegant establishment. It dawned on him that he wanted to find a piece of jewelry that would surpass anything Laura had eve
When Laura didn't respond to his words, Ned smiled, turned over, and left the room, leaving Laura alone on the bed lost in thought. Laura got up and looked at the direction Ned had gone. She silently stared, with unspoken words choking in her throat.Uncertainty about the future and fear of loss made her choose silence. She was afraid that once she spoke, she would regret mentioning the contract. So she chose to silently watch him leave. Then, Laura lay on the bed with a blank stare, not knowing how to give Ned an answer.If it was really true like he said, she indeed had nothing to offer in return. But memories of her time with Ned flashed through her mind.Watching him complete his revenge plan step by step, getting accustomed to the good news that followed every time he went out, she had gradually become deeply dependent on him. Now, Laura was at a loss, feeling as if a heavy stone was blocking her chest. She felt suffocated and wanted to go out for a walk.That night, she went to
In the evening, a beam of white light flew into the castle, signaling Ned's return. Laura, who was eating a purchased egg tart in her room, offered him one upon seeing him."Try it, maybe you'll like it. The taste is a bit different from what you're used to," she said, holding it up to his mouth.Ned, being a carnivore, was not particularly interested in the sweet treat, but he gladly accepted it from Laura's outstretched hand. He felt a sense of warmth towards her and increasingly believed that she was his destined partner, though there was still something missing.When Laura saw that Ned didn't react immediately, she assumed he didn't want it and said, "If you don't want it, that's fine. I'll just eat it myself." But Ned quickly grabbed it from her and said, "Who said I don't want it? I'll have it," with a slightly disgusted expression. As he took a bite and chewed, he realized the familiar taste and seemed to understand something."Laura, I have something to do. Wait for me here. Y
Laura opened the window and looked out at the moonlit night, suddenly remembering how she had enjoyed the scenery in Ned's arms that evening.She missed that feeling deeply.Then, glancing down, she caught sight of Ned and Loba embracing and laughing together in the courtyard below.She watched them from a distance, unable to make out their words but sensing a closeness between them that made her heart ache.She was furious, but managed to conceal her emotions as she waited calmly for Ned to enter her room. Her gaze fixed on the pearl earrings on the dressing table, and she couldn't help but imagine Ned giving a similar pair to the other woman. The thought was too painful to bear.Meanwhile, Ned stood at Laura's doorway for a long time, pondering Loba's words. If he confirmed that Laura was his destined partner, the bond would be irrevocable.However, h