Return home for now.

I want to know what she wants to tell me so badly, and in private... I'll have to keep my guard up. Maybe it won't be anything bad. I could have a secret admirer? Though honestly, my life is already overloaded with exhausting girls.

As you and Niki arrive back at the front gates, you glance over to see her lost in thought. You admit that you don't know a ton about her for how often you've been around each other, though she just doesn't seem like the type of girl where that matters. She's a woman of action--reckless, aggressive, determined, and instilled with the urge to protect. Because of that, she doesn't like to open up much. You've shared secrets, and some intimate moments, and perhaps that's enough. Though you can't help but wonder what she thinks about when her eyes gaze off into space.

Peony greets you as you pass by and enter the manor once again.

You enter the living room to see the chess board still set up. Delphi is on her same side, though this time, it's Eva on her knees across from her. Eva stands in shame, and slowly pulls her skirt down her thighs to her feet, revealing a new pink pair of panties with a smiling face on the bum. She looks with flushed cheeks to you as she catches you watching, and she immediately squats back down and tries to cover herself up.

"I can't believe you talked me into this game!" Eva shouts in distress.

Delphi shrugs. "I didn't really say much..."

"I wonder if this could be made into a drinking game instead," Niki says. She laughs and makes her way over.

"I think this is much more fun," Delphi replies. "Now make your move, Eva. I wonder what you'll take off next time~."

Suddenly you feel a hand on your shoulder. You turn to see Snow.

"I wish to speak with you for a moment," she says.

You turn your gaze to the game of chess. "Can't you just tell me here? They might need a judge--"

Snow begins tugging you out of the room back towards the front door. "Don't be a peeping tom."

"You're one to talk!"

After pulling you away, the two of you are left alone. Snow glances left and right and speaks with her voice down. "Though I'm not certain of it, I believe I have spotted Kashura Saylinor nearby. It's best not to panic, and everyone requires rest, but it would be wise to stay alert."

"How could she be here already? That's impossible," you reply.

"That's why I don't want to say anything for certain. Though if she is here, that means she likely hasn't informed the Demon King of what was done."

This Sorceress Queen is a wild card. She was never even mentioned by William.