Alice’s Sneak Attack

“Ugh… I’m so hungry!”

In a narrow alley, the disguised Alice couldn’t help but wail.

To avoid being caught by the patrol, she didn’t even dare go out to hunt, and could only endure it.

She found herself missing her days at the Brown family—eating whenever she wanted, and even if she accidentally played someone to death, the Brown family’s influence could easily cover it up.

Snake shot her a glance.

He was even hungrier than she was, yet hadn’t complained once.

Instead, he had been racking his brain trying to contact the organization, while Alice, who did nothing, was just whining here.

“We need to make a trip to the Brown family. Moving together is too obvious—split up.”

“Huh? We’re really going back?
Aren’t you afraid someone’s waiting to ambush us?”

Snake frowned slightly.

“I’ve said all I can.

The information I got came at the risk of my life. If you don’t believe it, figure something out yourself.”

With that, Snake quickly left.

Alice was extremely dissatisfied. She had given up prey for this?

Risked his life for information? As if she’d believe a succubus’ words.

Still, the so-called Brown family probably wasn’t a trap.

Alice felt it was necessary to make a trip.

But as she slinked through the alleyways, she couldn’t help clutching her stomach.

“I’m so hungry…”

From the shadows, watching those young, handsome men, Alice’s desires stirred, and she licked her lips.

Yet when the armored soldiers marched past in neat formation, the fear in her heart still overcame her bodily urges.

“Ugh… just keep moving.”

Alice continued forward cautiously.

“Hm? This girl…”

Her eyes suddenly narrowed as she looked at the backlit figure ahead.

“Damn… she’s gorgeous.”

Alice sucked in a breath.

Even she felt inferior—this human girl looked like an angel descended from heaven.

As for why she didn’t suspect she was a succubus—

Alice felt the girl was far too pure.

From her aura alone, it was impossible.

Alice preferred men, but if someone was this beautiful… she wouldn’t mind a woman either.

“Wait… a Vow of Purity?”

Alice’s eyes widened instantly.

She had still been hesitating whether to make a move, but upon sensing the girl’s Vow of Purity, she made up her mind immediately.

She’d do it.

Lust, by its nature, stood in opposition to love—filled with betrayal and infidelity.

The Vow of Purity, however, was one of love’s most sacred forms.

Destroying such a vow—one opposed to lust—allowed succubi to better embody the sin of lust, even earning rewards from the original sin.

That was one reason.

The second reason—she was just too beautiful.

That alone greatly enhanced a succubus’ indulgence in lust.

After all, this was lust.

Looks mattered.

No matter how overwhelmed by desire one was, facing something grotesque would still shake them—only a true monster wouldn’t hesitate at all [thumbs up].

In short peerless beauty combined with a Vow of Purity.

To a succubus, this girl was like a walking luxury feast.

If she could completely shatter the vow mentally, the reward from original sin would be immense.

But Alice didn’t have time.

She planned to destroy it physically—drain her dry, dump the body, and escape quickly using the sin’s reward.

Thinking of her bright future, a smile crept onto Alice’s face as she quietly followed, waiting for the perfect moment.

Linlin walked absentmindedly.

She had always vaguely understood what Xiao Lin meant, but she kept avoiding it.

Now that Xiao Lin had made it explicit, she knew she could no longer hide.

She had to face this doubt.

If she kept dragging it out, it would only grow until it reached an irreversible point.

Lost in thought, her gaze was unfocused.

She walked purely on instinct and muscle memory.

Holderma, being a nation of law, was one of the safest city-states.

Combined with Linlin’s naturally reduced presence among ordinary people, she didn’t stay particularly alert on the streets.

Of course, under normal circumstances, her senses wouldn’t be this dull.

She knew her appearance could bring danger.

But today was different.

Preoccupied, unaware of her surroundings, and with Alice being stronger and highly skilled at lurking—

All these factors combined, Linlin failed to notice the tail following her.

Finally, as she passed a sparsely populated alley entrance—

Alice couldn’t hold back anymore. She lunged forward and grabbed her.

Linlin was startled and tried to escape but it was too late.

Speed was her specialty, but even speed required a moment to start.
By the time she noticed, Alice was already too close.

Before she could break away, her wrist was firmly seized.

Worse she recognized her attacker.

Alice. That succubus.

If it had been anyone else, Linlin could have easily escaped using her charm—even reducing them to a pathetic state was possible.

After all, anyone who attacked her because of her beauty was already riddled with lust.

Otherwise, how could they lack even that much self-control?

But—

It was a demon. A succubus.

This was the worst possible outcome. So bad that Linlin felt a surge of panic.

In contrast, Alice’s smile grew brighter.

Until another hand grabbed the one holding Linlin.

“Let go.”

It wasn’t a request. It was a notice.

In an instant, Alice felt her hand go numb.

“Mavis?” Linlin said in surprise.

Thinking of something, she instinctively questioned, “Why are you here?”

After being rescued, her first reaction was to question her savior.

The moment the words left her mouth, Linlin regretted it.

It sounded too cold.

Fortunately, Mavis didn’t mind.

“I’m on patrol. Just happened to pass by.”

A lie…

Linlin lowered her gaze. This area wasn’t within Mavis’ patrol range. Bitterness stirred in her heart.

“I know you—the somewhat foolish patrol captain.” Alice flexed her hand.

“Is this your wife? She really is adorable. But soon… you’ll see her being held at my waist and—”

She burst into laughter.

Alice was trying to break their mental defenses.

Mavis’ expression turned cold.

She didn’t fully understand, but it was clearly offensive toward Linlin.

“She’s been poisoned with my charm toxin. In no time, she’ll fall into desire.”

Alice said arrogantly.

Linlin glanced at her silently, her expression unchanged.

Alice frowned. Something wasn’t right.

How could such a weak human have such strong willpower?

Mavis looked at Linlin with concern.

Seeing no abnormalities, she let out a breath of relief.

Alice suddenly felt like a clown. She snapped in anger.

“You brought this on yourselves!”

She moved to attack.

Since Snake hadn’t admitted being defeated instantly, Alice had no idea of Mavis’ strength.

So—

Mavis casually slapped her.

Alice was sent flying back at even greater speed.

When she got back up, her expression turned much clearer.

“Wait, wait—don’t send me to the Tribunal! Please! I can do anything!”

Mavis ignored her and casually bound her.

Alice refused to give up.

“I can be your toy, really! You can destroy all my power—even break my legs—I’m very experienced…”

Mavis stared at her in shock. How could someone be this shameless?

She didn’t even use toys, let alone a person.

“Of course, I can also teach you magic! I even know the location of a treasure—please…”

Linlin grew annoyed. She tore a piece of Alice’s clothing and stuffed it into her mouth.

Mavis scratched her head.

Maybe it was just her imagination, but Linlin seemed off.

The two escorted Alice to the Tribunal.

Alice was terrified.

For some reason, the moment she entered the Tribunal, all the officials glared at her with fury.

She had just escaped prison why did they look like she’d killed their parents?

“So you’re Alice, right?”

“Uh… yes.”

“Good.”

The law enforcer revealed a strange smile.

“Let’s see if your so-called Blood-Red Duke and the Solitary Mourner can save you this time. Feel free to try calling for help.”

Alice’s pupils shrank.

She didn’t know what the Blood-Red Duke was but the Solitary Mourner, her superior’s superior’s superior—she knew very well.

But how did these people know?

And when she saw the charges listed in the Tribunal’s verdict—

She was even more confused.

What did it mean that she had once attempted to destroy Holderma?

What even was this Blood-Red Duke?

What did it mean that she had toppled the statue of the First Grand Guardian and desecrated Holderma?