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The 365th day of the year, the last day of the year.

Today, Albireo stayed at the Gemini Mansion to spend the day with the twins, as well as to welcome the new year with them. So, she didn’t expect to receive a guest.

Shin Siwoo was one thing since he was already the family’s guest, but Amelia whom he brought while holding hands definitely wasn’t someone she expected.

“Welcome to my mansion, Ms. Marigold.”

“I apologize for dropping by unannounced, Countess Albireo.”

Albireo—who had been waiting in the drawing room after receiving words from Head Maid Galina—stood and greeted her with formality.

Amelia matched her demeanor, gracefully spreading her skirt and bowing slightly in return.

Both of them exuded so much grace that if there were a book titled ‘A Guide to Aristocratic Etiquette,’ they’d be a worthy inclusion as exemplary examples.

“Come in, Mr. Siwoo.”

“It’s been a while.”

Then, Albireo turned to Siwoo and greeted him with a lighter tone. Although, there was a trace of dissatisfaction in her voice.

The reason for that was simple.

When the pair first stepped into the drawing room, Albireo was left speechless.

Because in the few days she hadn’t seen her, Amelia’s aura had undergone a complete transformation.

Albireo had always thought that Amelia was beautiful, but she usually carried herself with an icy and aloof demeanor, like a statue made of ice.

She had a way of keeping people at a distance, and her cold gaze made it clear that no one could get close to her.

But now, she exuded a warmth that was both inviting and alluring, tinged with a subtle hint of sensuality that could captivate even those of the same gender.

Her occasional shy glances at Siwoo’s profile whenever she had a chance and the soft blush on her cheeks made it abundantly clear what had happened between them.

They did it.

She had suspected that something would happen between them the moment she heard that they went on a trip together, but that didn’t mean she was happy to see Siwoo now.

Moreover, recently, there was a separate issue that was particularly bothering Albireo.

Surprisingly, said issue had nothing to do with the twins.

At that moment, Amelia approached Albireo—who was trying her best to suppress her sigh after thinking about the latest trouble that Siwoo brought her—and took out something from her pocket.

It was a gift for her; a beautifully designed perfume bottle featuring two birds facing each other.

Since it was crafted by the best glass artisan from Gehenna, even the empty bottle was worth its weight in gold.

Inside it was golden liquid—perfume that she had specifically created for Countess Gemini.

“This is a small token of my gratitude for all the help you gave me during the recent incident.”

People often thought that no matter what items it was sprayed on, who sprayed it, and how they did it, it wouldn’t change the worth of a perfume, but that couldn’t be more wrong when it came to the highest quality of perfume.

After all, a perfume scent could vary depending on where it was applied, the acidity of the skin, the temperature of the body, or even the mana resonance of the person it was applied to.

Hence why Amelia’s ‘custom-made perfume’ carried a significant meaning.

Albireo had heard rumors that despite not being officially released, her reservation list when it came to her custom-made perfume was already full.

“Oh my, you really don’t have to. I was planning to buy some once your shop opened.”

Receiving such a gift was enough to make Albireo’s face light up with a smile.

After all, this wasn’t something that money alone could buy.

“I insist. Thanks to your help, I was able to handle everything smoothly.”

“May I try it now?”

“Of course.”

Like a child receiving a gift, all excited, Albireo lightly sprayed the perfume onto her wrist.

She closed her eyes as she brought her wrist to her nose and took in the scent. At that moment, a vivid image unfolded in her mind.

A garden of roses in full bloom, their heady fragrance mingling with a sweet, refreshing floral breeze that seemed to cut through the center of it all.

Among the countless blossoms, she seemed drawn to the most exquisite rose, leaning in to savor its scent.

Eventually, the sweet scent faded, replaced by the earthy aroma of dew-drenched leaves and moist soil.

To top it all, was a hint of spicy scent, like the gentle prick of a thorn.

Indeed, the perfume captured the essence of a single rose, from its petals to its roots.

After savoring the lingering scent for a long while, Albireo exhaled and opened her eyes.

“Magnificent. Beautiful. A perfume that truly embodies the essence of a rose...”

“Thank you. If you lightly spray it on a fine comb and run it through your hair, the scent will feel even more natural.”

“I’ll definitely try that.”

“Also, I have one for Countess Deneb. Please send my regards to her.”

“I will. She will definitely love it.”

As Albireo accepted the bottle—identical to the one she had received—she found herself seeing Amelia in a more favorable light.

Indeed, the real problem was her shameless son-in-law, not Amelia, a mere victim to his schemes.

“In any case, there’s still plenty of time before the banquet. Feel free to relax, think of this place as your home.”

“Thank you again for granting me the opportunity to come here.”

After seeing Amelia off, Albireo toyed with the perfume bottle in her hands, sniffing her wrist and smiling at her delightful prize.

This bottle of perfume could easily last a year, but after experiencing such a wonderful scent, she wondered if she’d ever settle for another perfume.

She then mused about the idea of ordering another custom-made perfume with a different theme once Amelia officially opened her shop. But suddenly...

“Ah...!”

Her body received a sudden, unexpected stimulation.

Immediately, a frown appeared on her face.

A subtle heat and a twitching pleasure came from her underwear-encased ass—the hole that no respectable lady would ever say its name out loud.

“Ahh...”

-Twitch twitch

Her body trembled, forcing her to sit primly on the sofa with her thighs pressed tightly.

She then tried to calm the itching sensation in her crotch by rubbing her thighs together and subtly twitching her lips.

This was the reason why she became all irritated the moment she saw Siwoo, as well as the reason why he had become her greatest source of frustration.

To explain the situation, a little refresher was needed.

Not too long ago, Deneb and Siwoo conducted a ‘verification’ under Albireo’s watch.

Deneb, who had caught Siwoo having an anal sex with the twins red-handed, kidnapped and interrogated him.

Then, to prove that anal sex had no adverse effects on a witch’s bowl, Deneb had personally taken Siwoo’s dick in her ass.

A few unexpected incidents occurred during that process, regardless, Albireo dismissed it as a one-off event.

She believed it wouldn’t happen again or disrupt her daily life.

But she was wrong.

A few days later, when she was working in the library, she suddenly felt pleasure radiating from her asshole.

At first, she was flustered by the inexplicable sensation.

But, it didn’t take long for her to piece together what was happening.

After all, the sensation was identical to what she had experienced when Deneb climaxed during her sex with Siwoo.

Since she hadn’t touched her rear hole but felt the pleasure somehow, she quickly drew a conclusion that it was Deneb who did.

Since then, similar situations occurred, and today too, it happened.

Having to endure waves of pleasure each time Deneb enjoyed her ‘happy times’ brought Albireo heavy stress.

Because the sensation would come without any warning, at any time—whether she was drinking tea, bathing, or trying to sleep—forcing her to act like nothing was wrong.

Whatever.

Up to this point, she could understand and concede a hundred times over.

After all, both Deneb and Albireo had dedicated their lives to magic research and expanding their businesses.

In the twilight of their lives, with succession drawing near, it wasn’t unreasonable for them to indulge in their desires or explore new experiences they’d missed.

If Deneb wanted to shut herself in her room to masturbate or do whatever else, Albireo was willing to respect that.

However, the part that her beloved kin was stroking for pleasure was the ‘rear hole’ that her son-in-law had attacked.

In other words, Shin Siwoo had awakened her sister to this debauchery.

Not only had he corrupted Odile and Odette, who were still apprentice witches, he was even dragging his mother-in-law into depravity.

No matter how much Albireo tried to be understanding, the thought alone made her head spin.

“Oh... Deneb...”

But that wasn’t all.

Only she knew that the pleasure Deneb felt resonated through their brands.

In other words, Deneb had no idea that every time she had her happy time, she essentially sent a message to her sister, telling her, ‘I’m masturbating right now’.

Knowing Deneb’s personality, if she found out about this, she’d probably try to kill herself out of shame.

It would probably be different had Albireo told her right away about it, but at this point, she didn’t even know how to start explaining it.

On the other hand, if she kept ignoring it, she’d have to keep dealing with the sudden waves of intrusive pleasure.

Not to mention that the pleasure transmitted through the resonance was duller in intensity.

In other words, the pleasure wasn’t as good as having a proper orgasm.

It was like slow-roasting a suckling pig, her body only grew warmer with the faint pleasure, but it ended in nothing but irritation.

“Ah, shit! Just thinking about it is pissing me off...!”

Albireo slammed the armrest of the sofa in frustration while grinding her teeth.

If I think about it, this is all Shin Siwoo’s fault...!

Actually, when she saw Shin Siwoo earlier, she wanted to grab him by the neck and shake him while yelling, ‘This is all your fault!’

If he had just listened to my advice, Deneb wouldn’t have caught him in the act like that!

And I won’t have to deal with the constant nuisance of damp underwear!

Clenching the hand that had unconsciously been creeping toward her panties, Albireo swallowed her frustration and headed for the bathroom.

She regretted not kicking him in the shin earlier.

Albireo had experienced all kinds of hardships throughout her life.

She skillfully navigated through the First, Second World Wars and the Great Depression, and even managed to grow her company.

Not only that, she had even taken down Criminal Exiles on her own by targeting their income sources and led them to their downfall.

But even she couldn’t find a clear answer to this situation, a ridiculous farce that looked laughable from afar but only grew more shameful up close.