Vol. 9 Ch. 13: Monica Norton Has No Next Year

"People who've been abused and hurt are supposed to understand other people's pain—well, I hate people who say things like that."

Yuan peered at Monica's face from point-blank range as her consciousness grew muddled, then shoved a finger into her mouth. The man's finger stirred around inside her mouth with a wet squelch.

When Monica let out a dull groan, Yuan curled the corners of his mouth upward into a crescent-shaped grin.

"The more someone has been abused and hurt, the more they understand how to trample on others and hurt them. You're the same, aren't you, 〈Silent Witch〉-san, who hates humanity?"

The slender fingertip carefully traced the rows of her teeth. Finally, it playfully pinched Monica's small tongue.

"Hmm? Looks like you haven't hidden poison in your teeth for suicide."

"...Nnh..."

When Monica let out a feeble sound, Yuan withdrew the finger from her tongue. Or so it seemed—then the fingertip began crawling over her delicate body. It stroked her neck and slender stomach, as though taking pleasure in the way Monica's body trembled faintly each time.

"Now then, what should I do with you...? My work's already finished, so I can play a little, can't I?"

At Yuan's words, Heidi opened her mouth as she picked up the knife...