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Lilia froze in front of the desk, nearly dropping the tray.
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Kneel?
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She was supposed to serve tea while kneeling?
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Her mind exploded.
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She was a Hero!
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Even if she’d been gender-swapped into this ridiculous form, her dignity remained!
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“I won’t—”
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The words had barely left her mouth when Lucia lifted her eyelids and glanced at her.
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There was no anger in those blood-red eyes, only a natural, indifferent calm.
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Lilia’s throat tightened.
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Her body remembered the fear of the Desire Domain—
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That despair of being conscious yet unable to move a single finger.
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She gritted her back teeth, but her knees buckled uncontrollably.
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“Thud.”
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Both knees hit the Persian Carpet, skirt spreading, the Bell chiming with a crisp ring.
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She lowered her head, her face burning, fingernails almost digging into her palm.
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‘Good.’
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Lucia’s voice came from above.
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“Now, brew another pot.”
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Lilia gripped the edge of the tray, her knuckles turning white.
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She crawled up from the carpet, legs shaking.
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Back in the Tea Room, she boiled water, warmed the cup, and added tea leaves.
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Her movements were stiff and mechanical.
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Only one thought remained in her mind—
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Endure.
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Endure until she found a chance to strike back.
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She returned with freshly brewed tea, this time kneeling without hesitation.
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She held up the tray with both hands, presenting it to Lucia.
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The Bell rang again.
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That sound was especially piercing in the quiet study.
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“Raise your hands higher.”
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Lucia leaned against the chairback, not even straightening her waist.
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Lilia gritted her teeth and lifted the tray a few more inches.
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Her arms began to ache.
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“Wrong.”
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Lucia stood up, walked over, and half-knelt in front of her.
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Lilia’s whole body stiffened.
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Those cold hands covered hers, adjusting the tray’s angle.
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“Steady your wrists. Keep your back straight.”
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Lucia’s voice was right beside her ear, warm breath brushing against her Cat Ears.
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Lilia trembled even more.
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“Look at me. Don’t lower your head.”
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As soon as the words fell, her chin was lifted.
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Lilia was forced to meet those blood-red eyes.
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So close she could see her own reflection within them.
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Kneeling on the floor, Cat Ears drooping.
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She’d never felt so ridiculous in her life.
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“Yes, just like that.”
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Lucia’s fingertips stroked her chin twice.
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“Let your master see your obedience.”
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Lilia’s breathing faltered.
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Her mind went blank, without even the strength to protest.
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“Hand me the tea.”
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Lucia released her and sat back down.
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Lilia followed mechanically, maintaining the posture she’d just been “trained” into.
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Lucia picked up the Tea Cup and took a sip.
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“The taste is much better this time.”
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Lilia was just about to sigh in relief—
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“But your expression is failing.”
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She froze.
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Expression?
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“When serving your master, you must smile.”
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Lucia set down the Tea Cup.
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“From the heart.”
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Smile?
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Smile at a time like this?
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Even Lilia’s tail puffed up.
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But she didn’t dare act out.
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She could only return to the Tea Room and brew more tea.
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This time, kneeling before the desk, she tried hard to force a smile.
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“Master, please enjoy your tea, meow.”
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Her voice was trembling.
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“Too fake.”
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Lucia didn’t even look at her.
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“Again.”
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Lilia’s hands trembled even harder.
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She knelt again with the tea, forcing out a smile.
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“Master, ple… please enjoy your tea, meow.”
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“No emotion.”
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“Again.”
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“Master… tea… meow…”
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“Too quiet.”
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“Again.”
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Lilia didn’t know how many times she repeated the process.
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Her knees were numb, her arms aching.
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The muscles in her face had gone stiff, the smile hurting with every attempt.
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She was being taken apart piece by piece, every action tightened, corrected, and polished.
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Just when she was about to break—
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“This time, you barely pass.”
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Lucia finally nodded.
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Lilia almost collapsed to the floor.
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At last… it was over.
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“First lesson, tea ceremony, passed.”
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Lucia stood up and approached her.
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“Now for the second lesson.”
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Lilia lifted her head, her mind still lagging behind.
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“Change my clothes.”
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She was stunned for a full three seconds.
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Change… clothes?
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“I want to bathe.”
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Lucia’s tone was matter-of-fact.
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“As a personal maid, isn’t undressing your duty?”
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Lilia’s mind exploded.
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She was supposed to undress Lucia?
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“What are you standing there for?”
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Lucia spread her arms, making a waiting gesture.
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“Come here.”
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Lilia struggled to stand, her legs weak.
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She faced Lucia, staring at the finely tailored Black Dress.
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Buttons, laces, hidden fasteners… it was more complicated than she’d imagined.
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She reached out, hands trembling, and unfastened the first Gem Button at the collar.
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Beneath the cool gem was delicate, warm skin.
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Her fingertip accidentally brushed against it.
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Lilia recoiled as if burned.
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“Focus.”
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Lucia’s voice came from above.
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Lilia bit her lip and continued with the second, third buttons…
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Layer by layer, the dress peeled away, revealing Lucia’s perfect body.
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A flat stomach.
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A slender waist.
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And the breathtaking curves wrapped in black Lace Lingerie…
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Lilia’s face was burning up.
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She didn’t know where to look.
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She could only focus desperately on her own movements.
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When the final waist tie was undone and she pulled the elaborate dress from Lucia’s body—
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Her breath nearly stopped.
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“There’s more.”
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Lucia lifted her foot, pointing to her Long Boots.
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Lilia: “…”
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She closed her eyes and exhaled.
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Then she squatted down and began untying the laces of the boots.
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This position was even more humiliating than kneeling.
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Head bowed, her fingertips touched the smooth leather of the boots—and Lucia’s pale, gleaming calf.
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By the time both boots were finally off, her dignity had been shattered.
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“Not bad.”
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There was a hint of amusement in Lucia’s voice.
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Barefoot, she stepped onto the carpet and walked toward the Bathroom behind the study.
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“Clean up here.”
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“Then wait for me at the door.”
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The bathroom door closed.
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Soon, the sound of running water came from inside.
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Lilia collapsed onto the floor, gasping for air.
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That ordeal had been more exhausting than fighting a dragon.
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She rested for a long while before forcing herself to get up.
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She began to tidy the tea set and clothes.
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When she picked up the dress that still carried Lucia’s body heat, her face grew hot again.
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A faint, cool scent lingered on the fabric.
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It smelled good.
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Driven by some impulse, Lilia brought the dress to her nose and sniffed lightly.
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“Meow!”
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She jerked, throwing the dress away.
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What was she doing!
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Smelling that pervert’s clothes!
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Lilia clutched her head, squatting for ages before the heat finally left her face.
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She put everything away and walked to the bathroom door.
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Standing straight, hands at her sides.
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Awaiting her master’s summons.
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She had no idea how much time passed.
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The water stopped.
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The door opened from inside.
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A wave of heat washed over her.
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Lucia stood in the doorway, damp black hair clinging to her, wrapped only in a towel.
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