Kim Jin-Woo broke out into a cold sweat. Since when did the air in the Underworld feel so heavy? For the first time ever, he felt a sense of pressure from being alone with Dominique.

“Mm-hm.” He coughed dryly, but the mood didn’t change one bit.

Meanwhile, the look on Dominique’s face continued to change. Every time she started to blush bright red, she quickly put on a stern expression. Whenever certain thoughts seemed to run through her mind, she quickly covered her cheeks and bowed her head deeply.

But soon, she no longer showed any signs of anxiety. And when she finally looked more relaxed and carefree, it was Kim Jin-Woo’s turn to become anxious. He stole glances at her because he couldn’t bring himself to make eye contact, but that was only because Dominique’s gaze somehow looked more ferocious than usual.

With the cool nature of the Nagas adding to the mood, he felt like a prey animal standing in front of a hungry predator.

“Dominique?” With his shoulders slumped for some reason, Kim Jin-Woo called out her name.

Dominique looked toward him and replied, “Yes, Master.” The ferocity in her eyes subsided in an instant, and Kim Jin-Woo belatedly breathed a sigh of relief.

[The Naga Queen is an infinitely gentle yet strong entity. She has been...