Medical Examination

Queen Anna suppressed the shame in her heart and smoothed her slightly disheveled clothes. The examination room of the Royal Saint Maria Convent was filled with a faint herbal scent, but it couldn't mask the turmoil in her heart. The novice nun stood respectfully to the side and said softly, "Your examination is complete, Your Majesty. If time permits, the Mother Superior would like to brief you in person..."

Anna nodded and followed the novice nun down the long corridor. The convent's solemnity contrasted sharply with her current state of mind. She knew that this examination was no ordinary one, and the Mother Superior's personal invitation filled her with trepidation... Recalling everything Caron had done to her, Anna's body trembled uncontrollably. The endless rapes, the humiliating positions, the biting sarcasm, all like sharp blades, piercing her dignity and will.

Mother Superior Agra stood in a simple room, her back to the door. Hearing the footsteps, she slowly turned around, her eyes deep and sharp, as if able to see through everything. "I am sorry to trouble you to come in person, Your Majesty, the cathedral is crowded. Usually, the national church should not inquire too much into your private matters," her voice was calm and authoritative, with a convincing power.

Anna sat down as instructed, trying to maintain her composure. "Mother Superior, you are too polite, what is the matter?"

Mother Superior Agra gazed at Anna and said slowly, "Your Majesty, your body... is somewhat unusual."

Anna's heart sank. She knew that her secret had been discovered by Agra. She feigned composure and said, "Unusual? I don't understand what you mean."

Mother Superior Agra was not fooled by her pretense. She continued, "Your Majesty, the fluctuations of desire in your body are very chaotic, and... there is also a power lurking that does not belong to you. Forgive my frankness, Your Majesty, you seem to be doing your best and have not defeated it."

Anna's face became flustered. She knew that she could no longer hide it. "Mother Superior, you are right. I... I have indeed been afflicted by Duke Caron's dark magic, but I can face it."

Mother Superior Agra sighed and walked to Anna, gently taking her hand. "Your Majesty, you don't have to feel ashamed. Although we all suspect that Duke Caron has studied forbidden dark magic, there is no evidence. Under the means of those Outer Gods, even a woman with the strongest will cannot resist, including me. I just entered your consciousness through hypnosis and experienced being controlled and tortured by him in the same way. I can see that you are resisting desperately, but your body... has begun to undergo some changes."

Anna's eyes were filled with pain and despair. "Changes? What changes?"

Mother Superior Agra hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, your body... seems to have developed a... dependence on it. This is a very dangerous phenomenon. If it continues, you may be completely controlled by him."

Anna's body trembled. She felt an unprecedented fear. She knew that she had to break free from control, otherwise, she would never escape this endless humiliation and torment. She raised her head and looked at Mother Superior Agra with a determined gaze.

Mother Superior Agra nodded, her eyes filled with pity and determination. "Your Majesty, rest assured, the Royal Saint Maria Convent will not stand idly by. We will do everything we can to help you uncover the truth."