After obtaining the SSS-level [Eye of Temporal Reversal], Su Nian continued to play her dual roles at Shadowmoon Manor—dutiful and meticulous as the Financial Chief Steward by day, and the obedient, well-behaved “little Slave” by night.
During the day, she busied herself in the finance office and various business venues.
With her expertise and capability, the financial situation of Shadowmoon Manor steadily improved, earning her even greater trust from Chu Tian.
To streamline procedures, she had already been granted the authority to allocate funds throughout Shadowmoon Manor.
Her Humiliation Value—just 140,000 short of the final threshold.
Once she acquired the last piece of Saint-level Magic Mastery, she would sound the horn of counterattack!
Night fell.
In the opulent, gilded corridors of Shadowmoon Manor, Su Nian wore a cold, heavy collar.
Like a lowly pet she crawled along the floor, dragged by a rope in the hand of that bastard horned demon.
For her, the feeling of humiliation had reached its peak.
She had clearly obtained an SSS-level ability, yet still had to feign submission, letting that bastard horned demon toy with her body, subjecting her to all manner of shame and degradation.
“Wuu wuu wuu……”
The only small comfort was that the bastard horned demon’s promise, no maids or other people were allowed on the third-floor master’s quarters of Shadowmoon Manor during this time.
Fortunately, this was the last stretch of humiliation she had to endure.
Current Humiliation Value: 950,000
“Congratulations, Host, for completing the master’s task: crawling in the corridor.”
“Ding dong, all tasks related to the master have been completed. Host, you’re amazing!”
After this nightmare of humiliation ended, Su Nian returned to her room and slowly drifted off to sleep.
That night, was the most peaceful night’s rest she’d had since coming to Shadowmoon Manor.
***
Early the next morning.
Gentle, warm sunlight streamed through the window, softly illuminating Su Nian’s face as she slowly awoke from her dreams.
Today, she would take a crucial step in her plan for revenge.
Su Nian quickly got up and headed to the finance office.
Making full use of her authority over the manor’s finances she openly took a sack of Purple Gold Coins.
As the Financial Chief Steward, even if others—or even that bastard horned demon—saw her, she could simply claim she was using the money to stock up on magic materials while prices were low.
When she reached a secluded spot in Shadowmoon Manor, in an instant, a starry vortex pattern appeared in her right eye.
Opening her Contract Beast Space, she swiftly tossed the sack of Purple Gold Coins inside.
With this, the bastard horned demon would eventually discover the missing funds, but as long as she made it through tonight, her Humiliation Value would reach one million.
Even if she was found out, she could face him head-on.
Only after arriving at Magic Feather Fantasy did Su Nian finally feel at ease.
Next, her task was to use this money to maximize her chances of defeating that bastard horned demon.
She had to return at night, and as for daytime—if she went to the Adventurers’ Guild as the Magic Girl Idol Su Nian to hire adventurers, it would be far too conspicuous and easily arouse suspicion.
So, she needed to find someone to help her.
There had been incidents of letters being stolen from her room before.
If she wanted help from someone at Magic Feather Fantasy, it had to be someone she could trust.
Amy, Lise, and Matthew were all trustworthy, but ultimately, they were ordinary people.
It would be best not to involve them in the conflict with Shadowmoon Manor.
After much thought, aside from them only the Captain of the Guard Chu Tian, remained.
She knew Chu Tian harbored feelings for her, but in these circumstances, she had no choice but to take a gamble and trust that Chu Tian would not harm her.
***
A short while later.
“Psst~, come here.” Su Nian gave Chu Tian a furtive look.
Chu Tian was a little taken aback.
Was she calling him?
In human form, Chu Tian felt that something was off—Su Nian seemed preoccupied with something today.
And now, she was calling him over herself.
These days, with Su Nian’s Humiliation Value rising so quickly at the hands of that bastard horned demon, she had paid little attention to the Captain of the Guard’s duties.
Chu Tian’s desire to control Su Nian had grown ever stronger.
Part of the reason was that, in his human form, using normal means, he found it nearly impossible to win the favor of the young woman before him.
“Captain Chu Tian, I’d like to ask you for a favor.” Su Nian walked up to Chu Tian, glancing around as she spoke.
Chu Tian looked up, a hint of surprise in his eyes, but quickly composed himself.
“Oh? Miss Su Nian, what can I do for you?”
“It’s not convenient to talk here. Can we find a quiet place to discuss this?” Su Nian lowered her voice.
Chu Tian frowned slightly, hesitated, but then nodded.
He followed Su Nian to a secluded corner outside Magic Feather Fantasy.
“Go ahead, what is it?” Chu Tian asked.
Su Nian took a deep breath.
“I’m going to tell you a secret, but don’t be afraid.”
Su Nian was still anxious—she didn’t know if involving the Captain of the Guard in the Shadowmoon Manor affair was right or wrong.
“Just say it, why would I be afraid? I’m the Captain of the Guard at Magic Feather Fantasy, after all.” Chu Tian replied.
“Well… the owner of Shadowmoon Manor, Mr. Mo Yuan, is actually… a villain. He’s been committing evil acts behind the scenes, so I need your help.” Su Nian said seriously.
Chu Tian’s gaze darkened at her words.
So it was true.
The girl before him hadn’t truly submitted to him; she was secretly plotting and seeking allies.
At this moment,
Chu Tian felt a mix of irritation and relief.
At least, when Su Nian looked for someone to deal with “Mr. Mo Yuan,” the first person she thought of was him, wasn’t it?
“What about Mr. Mo Yuan?” Chu Tian pressed.
“He… I suspect his real identity is that of a Demon Race spy infiltrating Academy City, hiding some unspeakable secrets.”
“These days, I’ve only been going to Shadowmoon Manor because he’s been threatening me…” Su Nian steeled herself, revealing part of her ordeal to Chu Tian.
“What?! He did what to you?” Chu Tian feigned anger as he asked.
“It’s nothing, it’s all in the past.”
“The Demon Race agent posing as Mr. Mo Yuan could threaten Academy City. I suspect their conspiracy might even endanger the entire world…
“Sir Chu Tian, for the people of Academy City, for the world, and for me—will you help me?” Su Nian’s eyes grew slightly red as she spoke.
Su Nian had her reasons for saying this.
In her mind,
Chu Tian was a hot-blooded youth of justice.
What could be more stirring than a beautiful girl’s plea combined with the noble goal of saving the people and protecting the world?
“Just tell me what you need me to do.”
Chu Tian decided to play along, curious to see what Su Nian was planning.
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