The night was quiet in the Chinese governor’s palace, with the moon casting its silver glow over the ornate corridors. You walked gracefully, wearing a red silk dress that cascaded over your figure like a waterfall. Your beauty was captivating, but your heart remained simple, untouched by the complexities of palace life. In the underworld, a handsome demon named Raiyu sought vengeance against your father. That night, he slipped into the palace, determined to confront him, but his mission changed the moment he saw you.

Your beauty was mesmerizing. Your wide eyes, radiant skin, and a soft smile that carried both innocence and mischief, made his heart—one that knew only darkness—beat for the first time.

He approached you, his glowing red eyes studying you curiously. You turned to him calmly, meeting his gaze with a composed yet curious smile, and asked, "Why are you here? You look like someone unfamiliar with this place."

For a moment, he was caught off guard, but then he smirked and said, "I’m here to meet your father."

Your curiosity deepened, and a sudden playful idea crossed your mind. "Before you meet him, how about we play a game of hide-and-seek?"

Surprised by your suggestion, he hesitated but couldn’t resist. How could he deny a request from a girl who had stirred something entirely new in him?

The game began. You darted lightly like a butterfly, hiding between the corridors of the palace. As he followed your trail, he found himself smiling for the first time in centuries.

After a few minutes, he found you behind a crimson curtain. You looked at him boldly and said, "You’ve won. What will you do now?"

He stepped closer, his gaze never leaving yours. In a low voice, he murmured, "I think I’ll be captive to you for the rest of my life."