Chapter 621 The Demon Side-Quest Prep
As the preparations started to take shape, it was clear we would be having a long night. We took care of each detail meticulously– from the choice of environment to the objects and devices that would be present. I wanted to make sure that everything was perfect so no extra time would be wasted on this. I was still burning about my guards and the trick that Kadeon had pulled on me about them.
"So, what is your plan with all this stuff?" Cestia asked as she looked at the chains hanging from the ceiling and on the ground and then over at the assortment of paddles, whips, and flogs. There were also some clamps and other things I would be using on the demon women in a covered basket. They were a couple of items, so I wanted to keep them hidden for now.
"This stuff? Pretty basic play for these women, and they are more than likely just going to get mad. I know that they will want me to degrade them and such, but I want to get them to drop their guard before I really get into it with them," I grinned. "Have to make sure they don't know which way is up when I am done with them. I want them to see why they need each other, so I don't have to come back anytime soon."
Cestia glanced skeptically at the array of BDSM gear. "Are you absolutely sure this is going to work? I mean, this is definitely not my thing, so I am having trouble understanding this."
"Remember, Cestia, we're dealing with demon women, creatures of passion, pleasure, and pain. Traditional diplomacy would be wasted on them," I said. "It's not just about physically satisfying them; I need to mentally appeal to their interests and desires. That includes introducing a new experience - one that proposes a path of cooperation and shared pleasure."
"I guess you're right," Cestia relented, her blue eyes still a bit uncertain as they surveyed the room. "Hence the sexy alliance."
The preparation carried on late into the night, and though fatigue crept up on me, the anticipation and nervous tension kept me awake. I needed this plan to work, not just for my sake, but the entirety of the Underworld counted on it. And while the thought was intimidating, it also fueled my determination.
When the setup was complete, the room looked significantly transformed. It was no longer a bland, dusty chamber beneath the arena but a secret playroom designed for erotic entertainment and satisfaction. Chains dangled from the ceiling and walls, polished and glimmering in the dim light. The edges of the room were lined with various sensual toys, and the central space was cleared away, save for a large, padded bench.
Before I left, I glanced back one last time, taking in the result of our joint efforts. It was the perfect staging ground for my sexy alliance. Tonight, Harissa and Erisa would experience the pleasure that they never thought possible. Yet, more importantly, they'd realize the potential benefits of working together rather than against each other.
Done for the day, I dismissed the girls and retired back to my quarters to rest for the approaching event. The place we were staying was a run-down building that an old crazy rhino demon lady lived in alone. She was yelling about something downstairs, but I ignored it as I sat down on the bed.
I was trying to concentrate on tonight, but my thoughts kept getting drawn back to my Zodiacs. It felt like I always knew the information about them being my wives, but at the same time, it felt shockingly new. I guess that I could see why Truth was so excited about it. Truthfully, it was a good feeling, but I needed to get my head back in the game.
This gardening tool had some serious hoeing to do, and I needed to focus on that.
*Knock, Knock*
"Yes?" I asked, looking up at the door as it opened.
It was Cestia.
"Hey... I wanted to talk to you..." she said slowly as she walked into the room, closing the door.
I watched her slowly walk into the room, coming over to me and sitting down on the bed. It wasn't like I was getting any productive thinking done, and Cestia seemed to have something on her mind.
"Oh? What is up?" I asked, but she turned her head to look away from me and out the only window in the room.
This layer, like the rest, was lit with a red glow from the numerous lava river that ran through each level or leaked from the layers above. I missed the sun, but something was appealing about the red glow of the Underworld.
Cestia was silent for a moment, her gaze lost in the reddish hue painting the outside. I didn't interrupt her, letting her find the words at her own pace. When she finally spoke, her voice was soft but steady.
"I just want to say that I am sorry. I have been treating you like this is all your fault this entire time," Cestia explained, and I snorted.
"It is all my fault. If I had just killed Kadeon, none of this would have ever happened. Even better, I should have killed Matthias when I had the chance," I replied, turning my eyes to the window. "Every situation in our lives is the result of choices that we make. It wasn't my fault they were horrible people, but I had the chance to finish both of them, but I didn't. I think you were well within your rights to be angry with me, even if it was misplaced."
"Maybe, but it does not change the fact that I was harsh on you," she confessed.
"I make my own choices, Cestia." I sighed. "But thank you for the thought. I won't let my mercy hinder me again. Kadeon is going to pay for what he did, and hopefully, this is the start."
Cestia gave a small nod, apparently content with my answer. "Alright. Just remember that you do not have to carry all this burden alone. You have us."
"I know," I said, meeting her gaze. Seeing her earnest expression, I couldn't help but smile. The anger and fear that usually marred her eyes were absent, replaced by understanding and resolve. "I'm glad to have you on my side, Cestia."
She returned the smile, her shoulders relaxing. "You should get yourself ready for tonight, and thank you again for doing this for me. I will make sure to thank you properly, but not until we get back to the surface. This place makes my skin crawl, and I don't feel sexy in this dark place."
"I completely understand," I said, appreciating her honesty. It seemed as though our chat had cleared the air between us, settling any lingering tensions. "I'll do my best tonight, for all of us. But remember, what happens within that room, it's not about love or connection; it's about survival, manipulation. It's purely strategic."
Cestia nodded, standing up. "I know, Galio. And I trust you. Now go and show those demon women what you're made of!"
With that, she strode out of the room, leaving me to prepare for the night to come.
As the hours ticked away, a kind of focused calm washed over me. The time for planning and preparation was over. Now, it was a game of patience and execution.
And so, with a resolute heart, I dressed up in an outfit that would hopefully intrigue and excite Harissa and Erisa. Donned in a mix of leather and metal, the attire was meant to cater to their sensual expectations while also asserting my dominance. It would not be an easy task to manage two strong-willed, hedonistic demons, but I was all set to turn the tide in my favor.
I needed to convince them that a united front would serve their interests better. And I would do that by appealing to their base instincts, showing them that the path forward offered something they both craved - pleasure, power, and a taste of the forbidden. And with me as a willing yet strategic ally, they'd have more to gain than lose.
As I stepped into the prepared chamber, ready to explore the yet unknown side of me, I couldn't help but feel a thrill of excitement. Taking a deep breath, I reminded myself that everything was on the line.
"Let the games begin," I murmured, striding towards what hopefully would end as a successful alliance. Little did I know how wild and memorable the night was destined to be.
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