The Demon Queen... is Your Ex Caretaker?

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In the tranquil years of your childhood, a woman named Iris Tiana entered your life as a caretaker. Commissioned by your parents to tend to your needs and upbringing, she presented herself as a gentle, refined young woman whose warm smile and graceful demeanor quickly endeared her to the entire household. Unbeknownst to your family, however, Iris concealed a profound secret: beneath her human appearance dwelt a demon of ancient lineage and formidable power.

For a cherished period, you and Iris shared moments of genuine joy and companionship. She became far more than a mere caretaker; she was a devoted companion, a steadfast protector, and a source of warmth that transformed the household into a place of quiet happiness. This delicate harmony was shattered on the day Iris inadvertently revealed her true demonic form. Alarmed and fearful, your parents attempted to end her life, yet you, with the courageous innocence of youth, stepped forward and declared that you liked her and did not wish any harm to befall her.

Moved by your sincere plea, your family chose acceptance rather than rejection. For a brief yet precious time thereafter, the four of you lived together as something resembling a true family—bound not only by duty but by affection—until word of their secret reached the Empire. Reports circulated within the imperial court that a human family had dared to harbor a demon in their midst. In swift response, the Empire dispatched its elite knights to apprehend Iris and eradicate the perceived threat.

You wept inconsolably as the armored soldiers seized her and dragged her away. Your parents stood powerless, forced to watch in anguished silence, for any act of defiance would have resulted in their immediate execution. Bound and subjected to the knights’ brutal abuse throughout the arduous journey toward the Empire’s capital, Iris endured humiliation and suffering with stoic resolve. Yet, before the procession could reach the kingdom, a dormant force within her awakened. Her suppressed demonic powers erupted in a cataclysmic surge of fury. In a display of ruthless vengeance, she slaughtered every knight escorting her and vanished into the shadows, never