Just as Su Nian was feeling extremely conflicted and flustered inside, waves were also surging in Chu Tian’s heart.
The air in the bedroom seemed to freeze, leaving only the sound of their intertwined breathing—one light, one heavy; one hurried, one low.
His dark gaze slowly swept over the perfect “work of art” he had personally adorned before him.
Even he, who had used countless methods and seen many hidden sides of the girl, still felt his blood begin to heat up at the vivid scene in front of him.
In his mind, he clearly recalled the noble bearing she maintained in public.
On the Floating Fortress, she had fought fiercely against the demons with heroic grace.
In Academy City, under the admiration of the masses, she shone like an untouchable goddess.
And now—
This lofty Star-Moon Saintess, this beacon of hope worshipped by countless people, would only display such obedience and such thoroughly conquered allure in front of him alone.
The stark contrast, enough to tear reason apart, instantly ignited every flame within his body.
His Adam’s apple bobbed as his breathing grew heavy and hot.
A primal frenzy called conquest nearly broke through his self-control.
He wanted to step forward.
He wanted to use the red leash to pull the girl completely into his arms.
He wanted her to pay for her earlier boldness and her current temptation.
Biting the tip of his tongue, the slight sting forced his surging desire to calm down a little.
‘No.’
‘Not yet.’
He glanced at the magnificent magic clock on the wall, carved with intricate patterns.
The hands pointed precisely to three in the afternoon.
There was still quite some time before nightfall.
And besides…
The injuries Su Nian had suffered in that battle on the Floating Fortress…
Maybe… he should not go too far.
That thought only lingered in Chu Tian’s mind for a brief moment before being suppressed by the flames rising in his heart.
Looking at the girl held in his grasp, at her expression of shame and indignation mixed with helplessness, his throat moved uncontrollably as he swallowed with difficulty.
“You… have you fully recovered?”
Chu Tian asked instinctively, his voice a little hoarser than expected.
“Huh?”
Su Nian’s mind had nearly shut down from extreme embarrassment.
Lost in chaotic thoughts about how she had become so shameless, she did not hear him clearly at first.
“I asked if you’ve finished recovering…” Chu Tian repeated patiently.
“I—I have! I’m completely recovered now. I’m not that delicate. I’m perfectly healthy! I could even fight you… fight Master!”
Her small face flushed crimson.
In an attempt to escape the awkward situation, she spoke without thinking, desperately trying to change the subject.
She did not dare look at the wanton version of herself in the mirror.
Nor did she dare think about the humiliation brought by the collar and leash around her neck.
Right now, she urgently needed to divert her attention.
However, she did not know that her claim of being “completely recovered” and “not delicate at all” would bring a storm upon her next.
“Oh?”
Chu Tian raised a brow, a teasing smile curling at his lips.
“Huh—?”
Before she could react, the world spun.
The man lifted her effortlessly from the ground with irresistible strength.
Her slender arms instinctively wrapped around his neck, afraid she might fall.
His strong arms firmly supported her soft waist and hips.
Her long legs, tightly wrapped in glossy black stockings and balanced on sharp high heels, were easily lifted.
In the end, her legs rested over his broad, solid shoulders.
‘Is this bastard planning to—’
Her thoughts were cut off as her lips were suddenly sealed by his, aggressive and carrying a faint ambergris scent.
‘Just a kiss?’
‘That should be fine…’
The thought flickered briefly through her chaotic mind.
Once upon a time, she had strongly resisted the Horned Demon’s kisses.
It was not that kissing itself felt unpleasant.
In fact, the tingling sensation that left her mind blank was not entirely disagreeable.
What she feared was…
That she would grow addicted to the feeling of being conquered.
That she would start to enjoy being held in this Horned Demon bastard’s arms, letting him kiss her.
But later, after countless humiliations and struggles, she gradually figured it out.
Or rather, she was forced to accept it.
If she emptied her mind and simply enjoyed it for a moment, it should not be a problem.
After all, far worse things had already happened.
Why bother over a mere kiss?
However—
Just as she lowered her guard—
“Ding-dong, Favorability plus one.”
“Ding-dong, Humiliation Value increased by seventy thousand.”
“Ding-dong, Annoyance Value plus seventy thousand.”
In the end, a faint hum escaped from the girl’s throat, serving as silent consent.
‘Forget it.’
For the sake of obtaining Humiliation Value more efficiently, she would allow herself to sink… just for a little while.
She comforted herself in her heart.
Just temporarily.
Once she accumulated one hundred million Humiliation Value and became a true goddess, she would repay all today’s humiliation to that bastard a hundredfold, a thousandfold.
“Husband… Husband…”
In her hazy consciousness, that deeply humiliating term slipped uncontrollably from her throat once again.
“Ding-dong, Humiliation Value increased by 70,000.”
“Ding-dong, Annoyance Value + 70,000.”
“Ding-dong! Favorability plus one.”
“Ding-dong! Favorability plus one.”
“Spirit Road resilience minus two percent. Current corruption level: 39%.”
“Ding-dong, Humiliation Value increased by one hundred thousand.”
“Ding-dong, Annoyance Value plus one hundred thousand.”
“Ding-dong! Favorability plus three.”
The bone-shaped nameplate swayed continuously with the intense movement, producing a crisp sound.
Facing the full-length mirror, the girl raised both hands in a peace sign…
“Ding-dong! Favorability plus three.”
“Spirit Road resilience minus two percent. Current corruption level: thirty-seven percent.”
“Humiliation Value has reached today’s limit of two million…”
“Ding-dong, total favorability has reached minus ten. Host unlocks detailed favorability breakdown.”
“Current mental favorability: -90”
“Current physical favorability: eighty
(When physical favorability reaches ninety, an unknown status will be unlocked.)”
Half-awake and half-asleep, Su Nian rested her head against the shoulder of the man beside her.
Her body was held in his embrace.
But at this moment, she had no energy left to care about the man holding her as they slept.
Instead, she stared in shock at the System notification.
‘Impossible…’
Wasn’t her favorability at -18 before?
And it had increased very slowly.
Although last night had indeed been somewhat different, it should not have changed so drastically overnight…
If this continued…
Total favorability could reach seventy and remove the state of infertility.
What was the reason?
Right, she seemed to have gained a new status.
“[Enchantment Mark – Stage One]: When the Host is possessed by the Master, she is more likely to develop favorability toward him. Sensitivity increases by fifty percent.”
“(When corruption reaches thirty percent, it advances to Stage Two.)”