The Web of Deception
Part 26
"Will Vorgath let you rule though?" I question, trying to gauge the extent of Mari's plan. Mari's expression twists into a wicked smile, and she takes a step closer to me. "I have already aided her in that regard," she says, her voice dripping with satisfaction. "You see, my dear, I have taken certain...precautions to ensure that Vorgath's influence is...curtailed." I feel a shiver run down my spine as I realize the extent of Mari's cunning. She has somehow managed to manipulate Vorgath, or at least, she thinks she has. But what does that mean for her own ambitions? Mari's gaze drifts off into the distance, and a calculating glint appears in her eye. "I intend to trade your...breeding services to Luna and Lyra," she says, her voice husky with excitement. "Those two are tired of being under Vorgath's thumb, and with your... unique abilities, I can offer them a chance to turn on their master." I feel a surge of horror at the thought of being used as a tool in Mari's game of power and deception. But Mari just smiles, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. "You see, I have a vision of a new Demon Lady, one who will rule with an iron fist and bring the underworld to its knees. And I intend to be that lady," she says, her voice dripping with conviction. As she speaks, Mari's gaze falls upon me, and I can sense the weight of her ambition bearing down upon me. I realize that I am just a pawn in her game, a means to an end. But what end, exactly? Mari's smile grows wider, and she takes another step closer to me. "With your help, I can make that vision a reality," she says, her voice husky with desire. "And once I have achieved my goal, you will be rewarded...or discarded, whichever is more convenient." I feel a chill run down my spine as I realize the true extent of Mari's ruthlessness. She will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and I am just a tool to be used and discarded. But I also sense that there is more to Mari's plan than meets the eye, and I wonder what other secrets she has in store for me.