Kael returned to his home in Mondstadt once again.
He immediately pulled up Text Mode, eager to see how the story was going to unfold next.
He'd already made up his mind:
If things didn't go the way he wanted… he'd just kill himself again.
[You sit inside the Knights of Favonius' prison, watching helplessly as the Archon inside you slowly eats away at your consciousness.]
[Your control over your own body is taken once more.]
[Your once-clear eyes turn cloudy, filled with desire, hatred, and countless twisted emotions.]
[You flex your fingers slightly, a wicked grin creeping onto your face.]
["Heh… did you really think this would be enough to restrain me?"]
[Inside your own mind, you already understand that you'll soon be sent to Sumeru for sealing. This idiot won't be smug for long.]
[So your emotions remain calm. You simply watch coldly.]
[Using your body, the Archon speaks to the knight guarding the door: "I'm feeling really uncomfortable. Could you untie me first?"]
[The Archon has fully inherited your memories, making it easy for him to mimic your expressions and tone.]
[The knight outside doesn't react at all. He'd already been instructed beforehand: no matter what you say, he isn't allowed to respond. All he has to do is keep you inside this prison.]
[You watch the Archon keep calling out with no response, and the satisfaction you feel is immense.]
Idiot.
He inherited all your memories, even knows exactly what you said before being tied up.
And he still thinks this trick will work?
This thing is a brainless, lust-addled moron.
[Realizing his yelling won't get him anywhere, the Archon's face twists with irritation.]
[He tries to use his power to control the guard.]
[But after possessing your body, he finds he hasn't absorbed much desire yet. He's still extremely weak and can't activate his ability.]
[He sinks into a dark mood, sitting in the corner of the cell, eyes flickering as if plotting something.]
[Night falls, and a visitor arrives.]
[Eula stands outside your cell, covered in dust from travel, her face tense and confused.]
[She calls out softly, "Kael…"]
[Hearing her voice, the Archon instantly lifts his head, looking at her with a tired expression. "Eula, you're back."]
["Kael, Acting Grand Master Jean said you were possessed by a Archon, you…"]
["It was a misunderstanding. I wasn't possessed at all. Eula, can you come help me untie this? I'm really not feeling well."]
[Worried, Eula immediately tells the guard to open the door.]
[The guard rejects her request without hesitation.]
["Acting Grand Master Jean ordered that no one may enter this cell, and no one is to believe anything Knight Kael says."]
[Eula glares at the guard, furious. "I'll remember this grudge!"]
[Seeing the guard stand firm, the Archon drops the act. He shifts his bound legs, dragging himself closer to the bars.]
[Leaning against the railing, he stretches his tied hands through the gaps, staring at Eula with a weak gaze.]
["Eula… I feel awful… can I just… touch you?"]
[Eula freezes, cheeks flushing bright red. "W-What?!"]
["I just want to feel your warmth. I really don't feel good…"]
[Mimicking your expressions perfectly, the Archon looks pitiful and fragile.]
[Unable to stand your "weak" appearance, Eula steps forward, about to agree.]
[Just before your fingers brush her clothes, she suddenly snaps out of it.]
[She studies your expression carefully. "No… Kael would never ask me something like that. You're not him."]
[The Archon's pitiful mask vanishes instantly, replaced by twisted delight. His eyes sweep over Eula, cold and hungry. "So you figured it out… but it doesn't matter. Your desire for him is strong. I'll take it."]
["W-What?!"]
[Eula watches your face twist into a satisfied expression.]
["Delicious… It seems you really do have deep feelings for this body. Don't worry. Once I'm free, you'll be the first I enjoy."]
["!!!"]
Terrified, Eula stumbles back and runs. She needs to find Jean immediately.
[The Archon watches her leave with a pleased look.]
["Your women feel so strongly for you, yet you never indulged in any of it. What a waste. Don't worry—once I replace you, I'll enjoy everything."]
[Inside your mind, you sense the Archon gaining strength after feeding on Eula's emotions.]
[You didn't expect he could absorb not only your desires, but others' as well.]
He can feed on other people's feelings for him?
So it's not just Eula… even Barbara could end up feeding him?
Kael wasn't worried about the Archon growing stronger.
He just wanted to finish the simulation as soon as possible.
[The next morning, Jean and Lisa arrive at the prison together.]
[Lisa still hasn't received a reply from Sumeru, but Jean has been suffering in silence since learning you were possessed.]
[She can't wait anymore. She decides to escort you to Sumeru immediately.]
[Two Knights of Favonius remove the bindings on your legs and restrain you, following behind Jean.]
[As the Archon gets close to Jean, a satisfied grin curls on his lips again.]
["This woman's desire for you… is no weaker than yesterday's…"]
What???
Jean hides her feelings so well that Kael never noticed them, even after switching to Sensory Mode.
So Jean…
Jean had already fallen for him?