Ask her more questions

You stop her from giving the so-called reward. "Marissa, as you have said, I've saved your family from devastation by that demoness. So forgive me if I'm **** to destroy it by my hand."

Marissa stops and gave you a look, head tilted. "Your Majesty, you realize my husband would know if I'm not by his side tonight?"

"What do you mean?"

She shakes her head. "Please don't make me say it,"

You think about her words and realize that the Count probably knows her being in your room. In fact, he may be the one who sent her to you as some sort of offering. So, the question is, why is he sending her as an offering? Gratitude can be repaid in another way. A thought occurs to you. "Your husband may give you permission, but I sense that it is you who are more into it. Why?"