Undead Beast Master: Living Solely for My Desires-Chapter 236: Admit It

Zaroth may have entered Elysia's mansion before, but it was much different now.

Before, he had done so because he was going to receive help from her for the tournament.

But now, that was no longer the case; this time, he had come for something else.

"Follow me,"

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Zaroth nodded as he began to walk behind her.

As she began to ascend the stairs, Zaroth realized that this was the first time he was heading to the upper floor of her home.

"Wow," he couldn't help but mutter; the next floor was even more impressive than the last.

Not only that, but it was spotless. And nobody was here.

Didn't Elysia have servants that kept all of this clean, or did she somehow clean it herself?

A moment later, Zaroth remembered that it was night, so there were probably servants somewhere, just not at this hour.

Elysia stopped before a door as she furrowed her eyebrows.

It seemed that she was thinking about something.

"Now that I remember, the office here is under renovation, so I guess we have to use another room," she spoke as she went to enter another room.

Opening it without hesitating, she entered.

Once Zaroth did as well, his eyes narrowed.

Was this the room?!

This was no office; this was a bedroom!

He threw a quick glance at her.

Was he now in Elysia's bedroom?!

He hadn't even said what he wished for; sure, she could tell when somebody lied, but could she read minds or something?!

Luna was about to mock him since his intent was that clear, but she didn't comment.

"You can sit," Elysia said, pointing to the table with two chairs.

Zaroth nodded as he sat down.

Elysia quietly walked to the alcohol counter and got a whiskey.

She placed two cups on the table, filling them to the brim.

As soon as she sat across from him, she picked up her cup and took a sip.

Zaroth decided to mimic her actions as well, so he took it and brought the cup to his mouth.

As soon as he did, he was reminded of the alcohol that Ronan liked to drink.

This was strong, just like Ronan's favorite drink!

Elysia wasn't pulling any punches!

Both of them put the cups back on the table; Zaroth's cup was half full.

Elysia's was empty.

Without saying anything, she poured more.

After which, she gazed at Zaroth.

A few seconds of complete silence passed.

"Congratulations," Elysia spoke as a genuine smile appeared on her face.

"I might have expected that outcome, but still, you managed to beat everyone in the empire and won the tournament, making you a champion."

"That way, David lost, and in doing so, you've single-handedly weakened the emperor's plans."

"Was this truly that significant?" Zaroth asked with uncertainty.

"It actually is. Now that the family heads are here, they are beginning to put pressure on him.

"At the same time, I'm gathering more intel against the emperor. I intend to reveal it at the ball, where you're also invited. This will be the final blow, and with the support of the family heads, the emperor will be finished."

Zaroth noticed that she sounded tired.

'She must be under a lot of work, especially now that the end is coming.'

She was so stressed.

So much pressure.

So much work…

And yet, she had made time for him.

Zaroth smiled. "I am happy that I was useful."

A few seconds in silence passed.

Elysia broke the silence first.

"So, for the wish I have promised you… what do you want?"

Zaroth moved his gaze from the cup as he looked into Elysia's eyes.

They were dark; once you looked into them, it was as if you were staring into death itself.

Just from the sight, it became clear how dangerous and powerful Elysia truly was.

"You." Zaroth answered without averting his gaze.

Elysia took another shot. Then she smiled. "I am so powerful. I can grant you so many things, so much wealth, almost anything you want."

"And knowing all that, you still just want to sleep with me, effectively wasting your wish?"

"Yes, and it's not a waste," Zaroth answered, unfazed.

"But," he added.

"I would never force you or anyone else into doing something like that against their will. Even if it were a wish, there are some things I am against—things I will not do."

Elysia raised an eyebrow. "What are you trying to say?"

"It's not that I just want it; you want me as well," Zaroth seemed quite confident in his assessment.

"And why would that be?" Elysia asked.

"From the very beginning, you manipulated me into joining the tournament under the pretext that you would grant me one of my wishes. You started acting in a way that you knew would make me find you irresistible."

"But at some point, you realized there was no point in continuing. I was too deep. You could have stopped right then and there, and I would have still won the tournament."

"Yet you didn't. Not only did you not stop, you advanced. The date, the gifts, the training, everything you did to make me more and more attracted to you, making sure that I would want you."

"When I asked if we could discuss the wish at your home, you didn't object, nor did you seem bothered that I wanted to be there at night and not during the day. Even now, you could have chosen any other room for this conversation. Yet, you chose this one."

"Your bedroom"

"It's not just that I want you, but you want me as well."

A hint of spark appeared in Zaroth's eyes.

"Yet you know that this is wrong to some extent. Both of us are adults, but you are technically my teacher and the principal of the academy I study at, so isn't that wrong? To avoid feeling guilty, you try to make it seem like you have no choice but to sleep with me."

Zaroth leaned forward in the chair.

"When in fact, you want me just as much as I want you."

Silence.

Elysia was silently studying Zaroth.

The man had changed so much over the course of more than half a year.

Before, he seemed weak, not certain of himself.

Now, he appeared more confident, even a bit cocky, but there was no denying how powerful and self-assured he had become.

"Zaroth," Elysia spoke, her voice didn't carry her usual coldness.

"What made you fall for me? When so many people are terrified of me because of my power, what do you see in me?"

Zaroth's eyes shined even greener as he looked into her eyes.

"Exactly because of your power, I desire you. The danger you pose doesn't frighten me—instead, it draws me closer."

Elysia closed her eyes for a minute. She was making a significant choice.

After she opened her eyes, she saw the time.

"I am free until nine o'clock, after that, I will have more work to do."

Zaroth's eyes narrowed even more.

"Th-"

Before he could finish, Elysia stood up.

"Give me ten minutes; I'll take a shower," she said, heading into the bathroom in her room.

A second later, Zaroth heard the shower turn on.

His heart was beating incredibly fast.

This moment had felt so distant in the future that he doubted he would ever reach it.

After about ten minutes, the door of the bathroom opened.

As Zaroth shifted his gaze to the open door, his heart seemed to stop at the sight.

But tonight, one of Zaroth's desires was going to be fulfilled!