This was the first time she could help the person she loved.
So, the answer to whether she should refuse was obvious, right?
Melika looked up at Shien with a determined expression.
“I understand.”
Melika said resolutely.
“Then, Mr. Shien, please devour me.”
For Shien, for the person she loved, Melika was prepared.
Who would have thought that hearing Melika’s words, Shien would fall silent.
“Hmm?”
Melika blinked, confused.
What was wrong with Mr. Shien?
“Did… did I say something wrong?”
Melika felt a little uneasy.
“…No, you didn’t say anything wrong.” Shien was silent for a moment, then said with a straight face, “It’s just that those words are a bit too much. I need a moment.”
Too much…?
Why?
Melika was still confused.
Then, Shien suddenly said,
“Why don’t you say that again?”
Shien made this strange request.
“S-say it again?”
Melika was a little flustered.
“Yes.”
Shien stared at Melika, his gaze making her feel a little scared.
Because it was a gaze that truly seemed like he wanted to devour her.
But she was already prepared.
Therefore…
“Mr. Shien.”
Melika took a deep breath and said those impactful words to Shien,
“Please devour me.”
The surroundings fell silent.
Melika didn’t speak anymore.
Shien didn’t speak anymore either.
He was on fire.
“Since you’ve asked so sincerely, then I can only mercifully grant your wish.”
Shien sighed, looking helpless and exasperated.
“Originally, I wasn’t planning to act so soon, just wanted to recreate the previous atmosphere and confirm our relationship first, but since you’ve said so, I can’t disappoint you, right?”
Shien didn’t know if he was explaining this to others or to himself.
Anyway, Melika didn’t understand.
And she didn’t need to understand.
Because the person before her was no longer acting like a human.
“Come, Melika, over here.”
“…? …Where are we going?”
“Over here, to this little grove.”
“Grove?”
“Yes, let’s start devouring there.”
“O-okay!”
“Don’t be nervous, it’s okay, it will be quick… maybe not so quick, but I promise, you’ll feel blissful.”
“Happy?”
“That’s right, blissful.”