Their romance storyline only begins on the second playthrough

All I can say is, Cecilia, good luck to you. We've already found good jobs.

"Sister, are you really willing to make me kneel like this forever?" Cecilia chuckled softly.

Ivina bit her lip, her eyes darkening.

After she felt her own knees ache, she knew that Cecilia was deliberately transmitting her perception.

Without intentional transmission, these shared feelings are generally only transmitted to the other person if the sensation is strong. However, if one party intentionally transmits the feeling, even the tactile sensation of touching something can be shared.

can.

Ivina's hand still lashed out violently—

Snapped--!

A loud bang was heard.

Instantly, Cecilia's face was slapped so hard that she turned her head away.

Moreover, because the power of the demon seed was sealed, blood vessels instantly appeared on her snow-white skin.

Once Ivina felt the pain in her palm, her terrible and angry emotions subsided slightly.

"It seems you're too ashamed to even try to transfer your empathy to me."

“Yes, this is the punishment I deserve.” Cecilia looked away, seemingly indifferent.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Ivina pursed her lips, her hands clenched into fists and began to tremble, but she couldn't utter a single word...

Hatred for Cecilia?

Of course there are.

Cecilia slandered her feelings, brutally trampled on her weakness, and transformed her into a "vicious" character in Rhodes' eyes in a short period of time.

How could she not hate?

However, she always had mixed feelings towards Cecilia.

She didn't want Cecilia to exist, yet she spent the most desperate period of her childhood because of Cecilia.

She was wronged by Cecilia about her feelings, but she was able to gain those feelings because of Cecilia in the first place.

So in the end, she couldn't say anything at all.

The one who was wrong was Cecilia... and it was her too, so what's there to say?

Moreover, no matter how much Cecilia is punished, the sting will eventually reach oneself.

"Rhodes, you can handle the rest... I want to rest." Ivina looked away and took two weary steps back.

Rhodes naturally understood Ivina's predicament, and therefore responded softly:

"Ah."

Then--

His gaze fell on Cecilia, a disdainful look on his face.

"Minimize your sensory sharing. If Ivina is unwilling to do it, I will."

“Cecilia…you are about to be disciplined.”

Chapter 106 Cecilia, sit tight, then the pet (4.3k words, meow)

When Ivina retreated wearily to the back, ready to leave, everyone knew it was time to end the event.

Although the second floor of the Duke's mansion was flattened, there were still quite a few temporary residences available for them on the first floor.

Even Ivina was given a room to herself, because she really needed to try to overcome the problem of being alone in an unfamiliar room.

So, since there were places to rest, they naturally went back to their respective homes to rest.

They knew that Rhodes was absolutely top-notch when it came to disciplining witches, or rather, what else could they do besides leave like Ivina?

Felicity didn't hate Cecilia that much.

Lilith, on the other hand, didn't care at all about this defeated opponent.

Therefore, everyone followed Ivina's lead and stood up. Merrick even snapped his fingers thoughtfully after standing up.

At that moment, she used her [Creation Spirit] to quickly create a closed rock space, enveloping Rhodes and the others, leaving Rhodes a space to teach Cecilia a lesson.

Then, his fingers tightened again, and something identical to the soundproof rhombus-shaped barrier he had created in the college café appeared before his eyes.

"Alright, leave the rest to him." Merrick's face was arrogant and mocking. She had enjoyed the slaughter tonight, so doing a good deed was only natural.

“Professor Merrick’s skills are still as interesting as ever.” Felicity nodded obediently, then reached out and gently took Ivina’s hand in front of her. “Ivina, get some rest.”

“Ah…” Ivina noticed Felicity’s comforting words.

She awkwardly scratched her soft cheek with her other fair hand. "Actually, I'm quite happy right now, I just don't want to see Cecilia."

After saying that, she somewhat awkwardly withdrew her hand from Felicity's.

She was still somewhat averse to such intimate behavior.

But feeling a bit awkward, she continued to add...

"After all, I successfully made my coming-of-age ceremony, even though I still messed it up in the end."

He only said half of what he wanted to say.

Actually, she had something even happier to say.

That means she can finally lift the huge weight off her heart and truly and happily stay by Rhodes' side.

Ivina raised her head and looked at the yellowish moonlight and the brilliant stars in the sky, and her heart calmed down a lot.

Only one hurdle remains. When she can truly and safely step out of the Duke's mansion tomorrow morning, she can embrace her true future and rebuild those shattered dreams.

Therefore, after letting go of the hatred for Cecilia, all that remained in my heart was expectation...

Felicity paused, but quickly recovered, smiling sweetly with a slight curve in her eyes, "Well, that's good."

The young ladies left this place.

Meanwhile, in the stone house behind them.

Cecilia looked up at Rhodes's chilling gaze, her delicate body twitching slightly in fear.

"Cough, darling, using the word 'training' is a bit too much. I know I did something wrong, but it doesn't warrant this much, does it?"

Cecilia understood perfectly what Rhodes was angry about.

After all, he had forced him back into those terrible feelings from the past... so it was reasonable for Ace to admire him.

But she was afraid that Rod would get so angry that he would knock her head off.

Losing a clone would have a significant impact on her... The formation of each clone requires not only a large number of human corpses, but also long-term nurturing.

"As for it," Rhodes replied coldly, then looked at the two witch maids behind her, "I'll deal with you two first. Come here."

"Yes!" Sheila immediately grabbed her sister and walked quickly forward, bringing her face close to Rhodes'.

“Signed.” Rhodes handed the two women the simulated [Servant Contract] that Merrick had made.

Above it, the words "cannibalism" are written in a blatant manner, an undeniable form of oppressive contract.

First: Do not harm your contractor.

Second: You must not harm anyone else who also lives in the mansion.

[Third: All tasks at the manor must be completed daily, for twelve hours a day, including but not limited to cleaning, cooking, tailoring, purchasing, and combat.]

[Fourth: If necessary, make the choice to sacrifice oneself to protect the contractor.]

Salary: 15 gold coins per month.

[Effect Feedback: The contractor will not harm you at the same time.]

Contract duration: Two years

"Wow, I signed it!" Sheila only saw the fifteen gold coins in the fifth row among these rows.

She instantly reached out and took it, then bit her finger and pressed it into the bloody mark.

“Sheila…” Mira was worried when she saw her sister acting so recklessly again, but then she remembered that this was the only way for them to survive, so she did as she was told.

At that moment, two diamond-shaped contract marks appeared on the backs of the two girls' hands, symbolizing that the conditions for enslavement had been met.

As if hinges were locking their hearts shut, they could feel a pull drawing them to the man before them.

Yes, this pulling force was even like a chain, binding them around their necks...

But Sheila didn't dwell on this trivial matter. She clasped her hands together and said earnestly, "Boss, the contract is signed. Can I step back now? There shouldn't be any work for the next couple of days, right?"

"Go find a place to stay in the Duke's mansion."

"Ok!"

"Yes."

The two witches nodded in agreement.

They didn't hesitate much; they simply bowed politely at the door and then vanished from Rhodes's sight in a flash.

Cecilia's eyes remained calm as she watched her two subordinates run away and surrender so quickly.

That's all witches are like. Even the high-ranking witches are, to put it bluntly, just rats that became monsters in order to survive.

“This is what you’ve always wanted to advocate for,” Rod said disdainfully to Cecilia.

“These are two different things, darling.”

"I just wanted to show that there are normal people among witches, and I just wanted to find a way to stop the demon seeds from devouring people. I didn't expect these ordinary witches to have any great abilities."

Cecilia responded casually, and feeling her legs getting a little numb from kneeling, she quietly rubbed them a couple of times.

"To put it bluntly, our future relationship will definitely be one of cooperation, won't it? You will still need me to devour the divine position of that fallen demon god, otherwise you won't be able to defeat the Dragon God."

"So, a little punishment will do, right?" Cecilia said humbly.

“This time, all of you witches are dead. Your superiors must be furious.” Rhodes took out a small stool and sat down in front of Cecilia.