In Academy City, the Paradise Project begins.

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With a flash of light, Higashino Yu appeared in the bedroom, carrying Laura.

The sudden change in environment did not affect Laura in Dong's arms at all; she even felt uncomfortable in the position and lazily rubbed against him.

She seemed completely unaware of how astonishing her current state was, or rather, she simply didn't care.

After all, the person in front of her was her master, and everything she had belonged to him, so this little bit of intimacy was nothing.

Higashino was somewhat upset about this.

Compared to girls like Junko, Iruka, or even Kanzaki, Laura was more perfect in terms of both figure and skin, like the Creator's most prized masterpiece, every inch of her exuding breathtaking charm.

Holding such a succubus must have been quite a burden for him.

Higashino gently placed her on the soft, thick, deep red carpet.

Her fair, jade-like skin shone alluringly under the light, and her long, golden hair cascaded down, partially concealing her figure, which only added to her fatal attraction.

Those once burning, azure eyes now held only complete focus on the man before them and a trace of innocent, nascent dependence.

"Master, why did you bring me here?"

Laura tilted her head slightly, her adorable appearance completely concealing the terrifying expression she had just displayed when she wanted to kill Higashino.

Are you planning to help me get dressed yourself?

Her sapphire-blue eyes stared unblinkingly at Higashino, as if confirming a predetermined answer.

Higashino didn't answer the obvious question. He looked away, his gaze falling on the intricately carved door deep inside the room, which led to the private bathroom in the bedroom.

"You need to clean it up."

After fighting him for so long, he wasn't going to let her off so easily.

Although I'm a little worried that if I go all the way to the last step, my ability might have an unpredictable impact on Laura, but collecting some "interest" is a must.

Hot water can help you relax.

He added, turning his gaze back to her with a scrutinizing look.

"It can also help you sort out those messy thoughts and ideas about the future in your head."

Destroying things together with your lover... This kind of yandere tendency needs to be "corrected" properly. She needs to understand that only by living and feeling can she experience more and deeper levels of happiness.

Higashino took Laura's hand directly. Her hand was slender and soft, but at this moment she obediently let him guide it, even slightly squeezing back.

This reaction made Higashino feel that she seemed to have regained some of the archbishop's former playfulness.

He led her by the hand towards the steaming bathroom.

Upon entering the bathroom, Higashino immediately turned on the hot water. The rising steam quickly filled the room, the warm vapors instantly enveloping the two of them and dispelling the lingering chill on Laura's body.

The rest of the process was a natural progression for Higashino.

To avoid getting his clothes wet, Higashino consciously chose to shower with him.

Actually, the idea of ​​being with Laura had been swirling in his mind ever since he'd been in her bathroom not long ago.

He just didn't expect it to happen so quickly, especially after he had acquired "absolute ownership".

Although it was the first time he had done this for a being like the "Great Demon," Higashino's actions were unusually "professional," or rather, unusually "bold."

He was extremely meticulous in "cleaning" every key area, without any reservations. He even jokingly wondered to himself if he could really call himself a "bathing master" in Japan?

After all, this focused "craftsman spirit" is fully demonstrated at this moment; he is truly dedicated.

"Owner……"

As his fingers traced certain areas, Laura tensed slightly and let out a soft, indistinct moan, a sound that was both pleasurable and a protest.

"It's... a little itchy here..."

She looked at him with misty blue eyes, her long eyelashes glistening with water droplets.

"Don't move."

Higashino felt a little embarrassed, and being looked at with such innocent eyes made him feel slightly guilty.

However, considering that this guy was a demon who wanted to destroy the world, and he was a hero who would save the world, he immediately abandoned his sense of shame and continued to concentrate on his work.

He could feel her body trembling slightly as he continued his work, which only fueled his deeper desire for control, making his movements even smoother.

Happy times are always fleeting.

Soon, all that remained of Laura's body was the most troublesome part: her ridiculously long golden hair.

Higashino patiently began to untangle the blonde hair wrapped around Laura's arm and carefully wet it with a showerhead.

He squeezed out the shampoo, which had a strong rose scent, and ran his hands deep into his sun-kissed hair, rubbing it vigorously.

Foam quickly filled her fair shoulders and back, like a layer of soft snow.

“What a unique taste…”

Laura closed her eyes, feeling the pressure of her hair being kneaded, and murmured softly.

"It's the master's scent... mixed with roses..."

Her voice sounded slightly distorted in the steam, carrying a satisfied languor.

Higashino didn't respond, focusing on rinsing.

The warm water washed away the foam, revealing her even more dazzling blonde hair after being washed. Finally, he wrapped her entire body in a large, soft bath towel and carefully and meticulously patted the moisture out of every inch of her skin.

Having accomplished all this, Higashino secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Only he knew how much willpower it had taken to suppress the urge to "go further" in the bathroom. He quickly led her out of the steamy bathroom and back to the warm, dry bedroom.

Next came dressing. Higashino opened Laura's enormous wardrobe, which was filled with all sorts of gorgeous and elaborate dresses and nightgowns that were dazzling to the eye.

His gaze swept quickly across the collection, ultimately choosing a relatively simple-looking, yet incredibly soft and smooth, pure white long nightgown. Delicate lace adorned the neckline and cuffs, and the cut subtly revealed a design that would perfectly accentuate her figure.

Getting a man, especially a man who is physically and mentally exhausted but mentally excited, to dress up a demon who is in a state of cognitive reset and completely obedient to him, is definitely a test.

But Higashino didn't take this test seriously at all and continued working with practiced ease.

He picked up the nightgown and gestured for Laura to raise her arms. She obediently did so. Higashino deftly pulled the skirt up over her feet, the silky fabric sliding smoothly over her body.

When she was asked to raise her other arm through the sleeve, Laura just stared at him blankly. Higashino simply reached out, gently grasped her wrist, and guided her to raise her arm naturally.

"Lift it up a little higher."

"Dongye gave the order," Laura commanded. She immediately and obediently raised her arms even higher.

As he tied the ribbon behind her back, Higashino's movements slowed down. His fingers deftly slipped through the ribbon, his fingertips intentionally or unintentionally tracing her bare back slowly, feeling the warm, smooth texture and the clear lines of her spine.

"Well……"

Laura shrank her shoulders sensitively and let out a soft, slightly nasal hum.

Is it a little cold?

Higashino asked the question knowingly, but his hands didn't stop moving; instead, they slowed down, as if he were carefully measuring every inch of territory.

"No... not..."

Laura's voice was a little muffled, carrying a strange feeling of being touched.

"Master...this is...a little strange..."

"Used to it."

Higashino finally finished tying the ribbon, gently patted her back, ending the slightly intimate gesture. The pure white nightgown clung perfectly to her body, making her blonde hair shine and her skin as white as snow.

In her bewildered expression, there seemed to be a hint of innocent attachment mixed with a carefully crafted, naive charm.

After much effort, he finally finished dressing. Higashino let out a long sigh of relief, feeling that his mental fatigue had eased somewhat.

He led her to the enormous bed. The bed was so soft that it felt like you could sink into it.

Higashino gestured for her to lie down.

Laura obediently lay down, her blonde hair spreading out on the dark pillow like flowing gold.

Her eyes remained fixed on Higashino, who was sitting on the edge of the bed.

The firelight from the fireplace danced across his weary profile, casting flickering shadows. The room was silent except for the soft crackling of the burning wood.

"Is the feeling of confusion... any better?"

Higashino broke the silence, speaking very softly.

He needed to check on Laura's condition after being affected by his abilities.

Although he was confident that he had completely modified Laura's essence, the gap in their strength had been magnified infinitely after they left the phase, and he was a little worried that such a gap might bring new variables to the cognitive modification that had already been completed.

However, judging from her behavior while showering and changing clothes, Laura's thoughts were still somewhat confused and disoriented. But the fact that she didn't reject his affectionate gestures meant his modifications were perfect.

Laura nodded slowly, her brows furrowed slightly, as if trying to comprehend the vast amount of fragmented information churning in her mind.

The intense clash between the fanaticism of destruction and the eternal ideal of tranquility caused her core logic to repeatedly malfunction and restart.

"Spread...destruction...ruining...love for master..."

She spoke softly, her voice filled with confusion.

"The past... and the one given by the master... are fighting... it's so noisy..."

"Get some sleep."

Higashino reached out and brushed aside a few playful strands of blonde hair from her forehead, covering her smooth, slightly cool forehead with his palm, his fingertips digging into the roots of her thick hair.

"Sleep is the best way to organize your thoughts. It allows new things to settle down and suppresses old voices."

As he said this, he poured all the strength he had recovered during the bath into the depths of her consciousness once again without reservation.

This time, the process was smoother than ever before, and Laura's consciousness showed no intention of resisting.

Higashino is certain that when Laura awakens again, she will be a completely new and perfect Supreme Bishop!

Under the influence of Higashino's abilities, the bewilderment in Laura's eyes was gradually replaced by a deeper weariness.

She reached out and covered her forehead with the hand that was covering his, her fingers tightly entwined with his.

"……eternal……"

She murmured softly, her eyes fixed on him with a stubborn and unwavering gaze, like a drowning person clinging to a piece of driftwood.

"...You promised...eternity...Master's eternity...what kind of eternity is it?"

Her questioning carried a newfound possessiveness and unease stemming from him.

"I made a promise."

Dongye didn't pull his hand away. Instead, he covered her hand with his other hand, enveloping her small hand with the warmth of his palm, his tone solemn and clear.

"It is not the eternity of destruction, but our eternity. The eternity of witnessing. Every moment we exist together here is a fragment of eternity. I will show you what true eternity looks like. It is full of warmth, just like now."

His voice was deep and penetrating, as if re-anchoring the foundation of her chaotic world.

So, now, go to sleep.

He added.

"I will come to see you often from now on. Until then, you must manage this place well for me, as it belongs to our Puritan Church."

Higashino has already taken the Puritan Church as his property, since their High Bishop is now one of his own.

"...An agreement?"

Laura's voice was heavy with sleepiness, yet she still stubbornly insisted on confirming, her blue eyes focusing intently on his face, refusing to close.

"Promise."

Higashino Yu leaned down and placed a kiss on her forehead.

"In the name of your master. Sleep."

Having received this clear promise and imprint, Laura's tense nerves finally seemed to relax.

She loosened her grip on his fingers, and her long eyelashes drooped slowly like butterfly wings, covering those blue eyes that had once made the world tremble.

Even, soft breathing soon began as she curled up in the soft bedding, like a truly exhausted young girl who had found her only refuge.

Higashino gazed quietly at her sleeping face, a smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips.

Only after confirming that she had fallen asleep peacefully did he very slowly and carefully withdraw his hand.

His spirit was almost exhausted, his muscles ached all over, and all he wanted to do was go back to his bed in Academy City and get a good night's sleep.

The fatigue caused by overuse of this ability cannot be recovered by other abilities; otherwise, he would have become an invincible perpetual motion machine long ago, and would have no need to fear the demon god.