Chapter 4: (3) The Demon Named Damon (2)

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The bird fluttered its wings before its golden-yellow eyes fixed on us. The beautiful bird that resembled the flame somehow felt majestic before our presence. The way it stared at us felt like this bird wasn't just a simple wild bird and instead something more.

"Careful little birdy. I just healed you but you still need more rest." Sibel smiled, holding the bird carefully and as if it understood her, the bird blinked its eyes and looked at my daughter. I was a little worried so I quickly neared Sibel and urged her to put the bird down for now because it might lash at her all of a sudden, which Sibel quickly obeyed and put the bird on the tiny bed I made. As soon as it was down, it shook its wings again testing it out.

"Ohh~ what's this? Where did you get one? That's a rare species of phoenix because it is born with flame abilities that can either burn or heal," Orpheus suddenly  said in surprise, obviously just noticing the bird now.

"Rylie and I picked it up since it was hurt and healed it," Sibel replied proudly, making Orpheus smile.

"I'm very proud of you but this is quite dangerous, Sweetheart. Where did you find it injured?" Orpheus asked, making me frown. What does he mean by dangerous? I absolutely hate that word since I don't want anything ‘dangerous’ near my children. I've lived a carefree life from the day I was reborn in this world but despite that, I know how dangerous it is because I've read the novel.

"What do you mean dangerous? It is an aggressive type of animal?" I asked worriedly, slightly pulling both Sibel and Rylie closer. It's a big bird and although its beak is small, it could still attack and eat a small child like my Sibel and Rylie. Back on Earth, there are birds like that too, although they don't attack and eat humans, or maybe I just didn't know. There were a lot of things I didn't know.

"Well, that too but I'm more concerned as to where they've found it. As I said, it's a rare species of a phoenix, some tribes in the continent worship it calling it a God while others, especially nobles, might want to capture and make it their familiar. It's still an animal but it has magic so it can be bound by a magic contract. This might be the reason why it's injured in the first place," Orpheus explained while subconsciously slithering his way to me and wrapping his arms from the back as always. 

Meanwhile, listening to his explanation, I frowned and thought as I pulled away from his hold.

That's right, the bird has healing abilities but it wasn't able to heal itself. This could mean that it barely escaped from its perpetrators and that perpetrators might be anywhere near our area. 

Quickly bending my knees so my height would somehow level with Sibel and Rylie, I brushed both their cheeks and smiled helplessly not showing the fact that I'm currently restless at the thought I just had. Even though I know that there's no one looking for me, it's still safer to lie low until the time has come since Sibel in particular has silver hair that is not pretty common around.

"Sibel, Rylie, where did you find the bird?"

"Uhmm, a-at the clearing..." The two reluctantly replied and as soon as I heard them, my heart almost sank. The clearing is the border of Orpheus' barrier. Beyond that is a small village. If someone saw the two, they could follow them here or worst, abduct them and sold to the slave traders. If this was just a novel that I get to read, it wouldn't have mattered to me but this world is now my reality and in this reality, I have two children that I have to take care of and protect. I simply don't want anything bad to happen to them because I have zero combat ability. I have no way of saving them if ever something like that had happened.

"I will forgive you just this one time but I hope this doesn't happen again, understand?" I firmly warned with a frown, quickly making them teary knowing that I am scolding them. It normally does not happen because they’re usually very good and obedient but I wanted to let them know that I am not just upset but also disappointed at their disobedience this time.

"W-We’re sorry, Mommy. We won’t do it again," the two said in unison and I just could help but pat their heads in the end. I could never get mad at them for so long so as long as they know that what they did was wrong then I am fine. Besides, when they grow older, I would never stop them from doing what they want. As long as they could protect themselves not just from bad people but also from beasts and monsters lurking around this world, then I am fine I’ll gladly let them go. 

But for now, they need to listen to me and let me protect them with all I got.

"I'm sensing a group of 11 soldiers entering the forests, they might be the people looking for that bird," Damon suddenly mentioned, smiling leisurely as if what he just said wasn't a big deal.

"Orpheus..." I called in a hurry and worry to confirm if what Damon said was true and from the looks of it, it seemed like the Demon was right.

"I'll be right back, Elaina... And you, don't you dare get near her," Orpheus said in a hurry before he looked at Damon and warned, which the demon only shrugged off, not caring at all.

Orpheus soon disappeared in thin air leaving some of his leaves and flowers but I was wondering why he had to personally go there, people would get lost in the forest anyway if they wandered inside the barrier but before I could ask, he was already gone.

'I hope everything's fine,' I prayed, looking at the empty space where Orpheus had disappeared to but I soon removed my eyes from there when a loud scream reverberated in the small space we're currently in.

"Mommy, Ahhhh!"

My eyes widened watching the bird suddenly fly, seemingly attacking my daughter. I watched in horror as I couldn't react fast enough and watched everything happen in a second. 

“Sibel!”

I called in a panic running towards my daughter when he was had fallen into the floor with her but first and to my relief, she didn't seem to be hurt but for some reason, the bird disappeared.

"Are you okay?" I asked in distress, and just to make sure I inspected her body and to my actual relief, I'm glad that she was truly safe and sound. Rylie also hurriedly ran towards his twin as he too was in shock witnessing what just happened.

"Hmmm, b-but my chest burns," my little baby complained weakly and I quickly lifted her clothes  to where she was touching only to see a small circular mark with a symbol that I'm unfamiliar with. The mark was reddish as if it was burnt mark but there was no wound whatsoever.

"Hmmm, it seems like the red phoenix had chosen the young lady to be its master but it is terrified that it forcefully merged its body with the young lady." Damon suddenly informed, intrigued himself.

"M-Mommy... it burns..."

"W-What do I do? She's in pain," I asked in a panic, seeing my daughter in pain.

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"She could either form a contract with the bird or I could kill it," Damon suggested.

"M-Mommy... I-I don't want to kill birdy... P-Please don't let Mr. Damon k-kill birdy," Sibel heard Damon's suggestion and said between her heavy breathing. And all of a sudden, her temperature had increased as if she was a cauldron on top of a raging flame. 

My heart took a faster pace knowing the urgency of the situation but I don't want my daughter to have a familiar yet and at the same time I also don't want to kill an innocent animal.

"Mr. Damon, please help Sibel," I heard Rylie asked as he cried, pulling on the hems of the demon's clothes. Rylie and Sibel are just five so Rylie seeing his twin becoming like this for the first time might cause him trauma.

"Of course, young master..." Damon replied with a smile before he shifted his attention to me.

"My Lady, as per my master's request I'd like to suggest that it's better to—"

"NO! We can't kill the bird. Is that all of you demons think of? I'd rather let my daughter have it as her familiar, than kill a terrified bird," I yelled, not letting the demon finish his words because I knew he was going to say that he should kill it. I glared at Damon, my tears threatening to fall but I quickly wiped them off  before that happened. However, to my surprise, the demon just chuckled putting his hand over his lips before pulling away. His eyes fixed on me and for some reason, it felt like he was burning deep holes in my body at the way he stared at me.

"My lady, I was about to say the same thing. This bird is fairly young so I think it would be a good match for the young Lady if it was to become her familiar," Damon said with his eerie voice before he chuckled again.

"I guess you've already painted my character as such and it really saddens me, my lady... When to tell you the truth, I'll be the nicest demon you'll ever get..." Damon said and I was taken aback. Damon neared Sibel and later touched her forehead before he closed his eyes. He mumbled a few things very softly and immediately, she looked like she was already at ease. She was no longer groaning and panting in pain despite the fact that she was still extremely hot. I watched Damon continue what he was doing and moments later he finally pulled away, opening his eyes revealing its deep red color.

"The Young Lady is safe now but she needs rest," Damon assured with a smile. I looked at him feeling guilty but right now my priority is Sibel as I lifted her in my arms. Before I carried her to her bedroom, I halted my steps and said "Thank you," to the demon. I also heard Rylie sniffle as he thanked his familiar and I truly felt ashamed. I judged him right away without even knowing him.

"Mommy, Sibel will be fine now, right? Mr. Damon said so," Rylie asked as I laid Sibel in her bed. His eyes were still slightly red from his crying so I smiled to assured him that she’s already fine. 

I guess it's not so bad to have Damon watch over Rylie. He seemed like a good man despite his appearance.

"Yes, of course. Thank you for asking your familiar to help your sister," I said and leaned down to kissed him on his forehead.

"I'm really proud of you and Sibel but right now your sister will take her rest. Would you want to rest with her?"

"Yes please, I'll stay by Sibel's side, I want to be there when she’s awake," Rylie said with a smile and quickly climbed on the bed next to his twin. After I tucked the two in, I left their room with a huge sigh of relief because earlier I truly thought I would lose Sibel. Thankfully she now looked like she'll be fine  so I thought I should make some dessert to cheer her up later since I bet she'll think I'm still upset with her.

"Have they taken their rest?" Suddenly getting near my face, Damon asked, earning a surprise jump from me. His face was so close that I had to take a step back a little to give a little distance. I know he's a good demon now but he still gives me the creep. Still, he had helpled me so I should apologize again for judging him so quickly. I'm not the nicest person out there but I also don't want to be rude and just treat it like it didn't happen. I must have hurt his feelings.

"Uhmmn, I-Im really sorry about earlier. I have misjudged you but now I believe that you're a good guy Mr. Damon and I also know that you will take good care of Rylie from now on so I hope that we can get along well as family in the future," I said, flashing a bright smile towards him.

"Damon... just call me Damon..."

"But I was really hurt, My Lady... There's only one way for me to accept your apology," He said with a smile, surprising me. Well, it figures, I would get upset too if someone just misjudged me without even putting an effort to get to know me first.

"Then what do you want? I don't have much and I can only control plants but I'll do anything for you to forgive me," I offered desperately. I don’t wand to owe anyone so it is only right or me to offer my service. 

Meanwhile, Damon showed a stunned expression at my words before he once again smiled.

"You're truly very interesting my lady but you really shouldn't say something like that to a demon like me... Although I told you that I'll be the nicest demon you'll ever get, I'm still a demon." He expressed and this time neared me again. His face was so close and suddenly I felt nervous. I think I’ve said it already earlier but he's really such a handsome demon. In fact, with a face like that, I wouldn't doubt it if someone told me he was the male lead.

"This... is what I want..." He conveyed and softly touched my hand, making me shiver. I was confused at what he actually wanted  but as soon as I looked into his eyes, memories of something I shouldn't remember again flashed... the memories of me with the two men in bed, the fathers of my children. As if everything had returned to me including the pleasure I had experienced at that moment, my knees began to feel weak.

"I've always been jealous of them... and dreamed that one day I would be able to touch you as they did, the woman who birthed my master," He expressed, and then it hit me. I understand it now. He wanted me to give my body to him as I did to the male leads of this world.

"You could say, this was my motive," he added and before I knew it, his cold lips touched mine.

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To be Continued...

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