Hagenti did not seem to understand the situation, but instinctively sensed that I was the key to its survival.

It swung me around wildly as a shield.

[St-stop, if you move recklessly, I’ll obliterate this girl’s soul…!]

However, Hagenti, flustered by Shahar’s sudden appearance, was overly panicked.

At that moment, I easily shook it off and reached out into the air.

Soon, familiar arms enveloped me.

“Shahar!”

“Lou, my queen.”

As if to confirm that it was really me in his arms, Shahar hastily touched my face and body here and there. Meanwhile, Hagenti, still unable to grasp the situation, asked in a bewildered voice,

[What? Is that girl, no, is she really the queen?]

We shared a heartfelt reunion, not even glancing at it.

“How did you know I was here?”

“How could I not know where you are?”

“Did you do well without me? I didn’t.”

“You keep asking unnecessary things. You know you’re my only joy.”

“Even knowing that, I want to confirm. Aren’t you glad I came back quickly? Say yes, quickly.”

“More than words can express.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Shahar showered me with kisses.

It seemed we were becoming as passionate as Enril and Lina over time, but I firmly believed we were much more dignified.

[You, you people, what are you doing in front of me…! Stop, stop it! My eyes, my ears! They feel like they’re rotting…!]

Hagenti covered its eyes and shuddered.

I clicked my tongue in pity at the creature that didn’t understand the greatness of love. It seemed unaware that disrupting our affection would only shorten its life.

And as expected, Hagenti was pulverized. With a dull sound, Hagenti let out a desperate scream. Even without seeing it, I knew it had been crushed like dough.

Immediately, Shahar picked me up and started running swiftly.

“We’ll be out of here soon, so just hold on a little longer, my dear.”

His tone was as if he were comforting a frightened child.

Although I hadn’t been afraid of the dark for a long time, Shahar sometimes overprotected me like a child.

But secretly, I liked that he worried about me, so I never refused.

I burrowed deeper into his embrace. It was a pity I couldn’t see Shahar’s face because it was too dark.

Running through the darkness reminded me of the time long ago when I held his hand without knowing his face.

Recalling the excitement of the past, I couldn’t resist touching Shahar’s lips.

Unlike back then, Shahar kept his mouth firmly closed. However, I could clearly feel all his attention was on me.

I stretched out my fingers to force his mouth into a smile. When there was no response, I got annoyed.

Boldly, I slid my hand to his nape.

“Lou.”

Shahar spoke sternly, unlike his usual self. It seemed he meant that this was not the place.

But what couldn’t happen between us?

I knew very well that in the end, Shahar would have no choice but to give me what I wanted.

“What is there to fear? You’ll protect me anyway.”

I murmured softly, pressing my body closer to him.

“And as long as I’m with you, I don’t mind being trapped in hell forever.”

Before I even finished speaking, Shahar pressed his lips to mine eagerly.

A large, firm hand brushed over my exposed skin.

The cold touch made me shiver involuntarily. It wasn’t from the cold but from anticipation.

My back hit the wall in a dizzying moment. Shahar held my waist lightly, and I hugged his head, catching my breath.

Though we had shared love countless times, this was the first time outside the bedroom. The unfamiliar place made my breath tremble slightly.

Noticing this, Shahar restrained his excitement and adjusted my clothes.

“After all, in a place like this…”

Anyway, he worried too much about unnecessary things. But I had no intention of voicing my true feelings.

I grabbed his collar and lowered my face to find his lips. Biting his lower lip lightly, I felt his body tense up.

There was no need to explain what happened next. A large hand slipped under my dress. In response, I wrapped my legs around his waist.

If the souls condemned to hell for the sin of lust knew that the King of the Underworld was doing such things with his queen in hell, they would be outraged, but we were a legitimate couple, so there was nothing to be ashamed of.

Only when the act began in earnest did I realize how unfair this place was to me. While darkness meant nothing to Shahar, I couldn’t see him.

But there was no turning back now. With my vision blocked, my senses became even more acute.

In the darkness and silence, the only things felt were our bodies touching and the heated noises we made.

After the heat that had clouded my reason subsided, I leaned my head weakly on Shahar’s shoulder. Though I had no physical body to feel exhaustion or fatigue, a sense of languor washed over me due to the intense tension.

He familiarly picked me up.

Wrapping me tightly so not a single strand of hair was out of place, he quickly exited hell.

Finally, a faint light appeared. Only then could I confirm Shahar’s appearance. And how surprised and angry he was.

Though he pretended to be calm, afraid that I might get scared, his face showed barely suppressed anger, heat, and despair. He must have had this expression the entire time in the darkness.

“Shahar.”

When I lightly tapped his shoulder with my index finger, his expression softened.

“Don’t be angry. I liked it.”

“You really are—”

The conversation did not continue.

Soon after, the renowned warriors of the Underworld rushed into hell.

[Your Majesty…! You are safe!]

Raum almost ran towards us with tears in his eyes but stopped when he saw the disheveled Shahar. He must have guessed the reason for our delay.

Worry vanished from his eyes, replaced by deep skepticism.

[Though time in the Underworld is meaningless, isn’t it too shameless to act like newlyweds?]

“Shut up. If you’re jealous, get married yourself.”

Annoyed by the interruption of our private time, I snapped back, and Raum closed his mouth with a hurt expression. He had recently been rejected by the most beautiful underground manager he confessed to.

“Because of your mistake, the queen was almost harmed, Raum.”

Shahar said coldly.

[Th-that was… I am sorry, please forgive me, Your Majesty.]

Raum, with a pitiful look like a wet puppy, clasped his hands together towards me.

He was indeed skilled in the art of survival. Knowing Shahar would never forgive him, he sought mercy from me.

Since I intended to work him hard in the future, I decided to let it slide this time.

“I don’t want to waste time on unnecessary matters.”

“…I will address your sins later.”

[Oh, thank you, Your Majesty. I will not forget this grace even in my next life.]

Shahar instructed his subordinates to dispose of the demon’s remains.

He looked so handsome doing that, so I ended up kissing him again, ignoring the onlookers.

Meeting Shahar so unexpectedly made it hard to control my emotions. It was all thanks to Hagenti dragging me here.

‘Maybe I should have shown some mercy to that creature too.’

However, as soon as Shahar touched me, I completely forgot about Hagenti. I would probably never think of that name again, but it didn’t matter.

The only thing that mattered was that Shahar was in front of me now.

[Oh. Again…]

Raum, having returned to his usual fidgety self, sighed deeply. At the same time, we both shot him a look that said, ‘What are you still doing here?’

[I’m going, I’m going!]

Muttering under his breath, Raum quickly disappeared.

Shahar shook his head disapprovingly.

“You are too lenient.”

“Lenient? I’m planning to work him for another 300 years using this incident as an excuse. By the way…”

I met Shahar’s eyes and gave a seductive smile.

“Shouldn’t we finish what we started?”

This time, Shahar responded to my seduction without any resistance. Kissing me, he whispered playfully,

“How about we just hand over the throne to Raum?”

“That sounds good too.”

Raum would faint if he knew our plan, but that wasn’t my concern.

The only thing important to me was Shahar in front of me, and I didn’t want to think about anyone else anymore.

We willingly entrusted our bodies to each other’s hands.