QT: The Secondary Character Counterattacks (Obey Me! characters x Reader)

Arc 3. The Cursed Witch Conquers the Wild Prince (Diavolo x Reader) Chapter 7

You side-eyed Diavolo as you two knelt down. It was hard not to see the family resemblance.

"Greetings, father."

You followed in a rushed, flustered voice, "G-greetings, Your Majesty!"

The old man regarded you with a raised chin. His eyes pierced into you.

Your heart raced and cold sweat gathered on your back.

[Host, this hostile feeling doesn't seem to be magic.]

"You're right, because this is killing intent." You felt like a deer behind a hunter's crosshairs.

Your instincts urged you to run away, but even with shaking shoulders you refused to look away.

"What impertinence!" Yelled one of the king's hooded advisors. "You dare stare down His Majesty?"

You finally bowed your head, then Diavolo shielded you with his arm.

"Father!"

The king looked away with a sigh.

"So this is what you brought me ... " He grumbled, and you had a feeling he wasn't talking to his son.

He cleared his throat and gestured at you. "This young lady is MC, yes? She's the human woman who's been enjoying your company in the past few days."

"That's right, Father. I'm taking her to be my bride."

There was a collective group of gasps from the advisors, followed by whispering, then one shout of protest. And then another. And another, until the whole group was crying.

"Did I hear that right?"

"A human queen?"

"Devildom's future in the hands of a human?"

"Ridiculous!"

You quivered, but said nothing.

Diavolo sent the protesters a glare, rendering them all silent.

"Father," Diavolo spoke up. "I have made up my mind. This woman will be my one and only queen. I'm willing to take on any responsibility as long as I have her by my side."

There was a loud thud beside the king—one of the hooded figures fainted.

"Your Highness, Prince Diavolo, you cannot be serious!"

Diavolo ignored them, his eyes focused on his father, who was rubbing his temples.

"So it's like this, huh," mumbled the king.

He raised a hand, silencing everyone in the room.

"Except for the human lady here, all of you, get out."

"Father—"

"Out." The authority in King Drakul's voice could not be ignored.

Diavolo clenched his fists. The spoiled, free spirited prince has done everything he ever wanted since childhood. This is the first time in years that he has witnessed such seriousness in his father's face.

"Diavolo," you whispered as you put a comforting hand over his. "I'll be all right."

His heart softened at the sight of you putting on a brave face for him.

He didn't want to leave you alone. You would have no way of defending yourself.

"Pardon me, young master." Barbatos was standing beside you two.

[Eh? Where did this guy come from?] The system's sensors completely missed him.

Ignoring Uwak, you squeezed Diavolo's hand and he reluctantly left with Barbatos and the hooded demons.