Chapter 19: I’ve Completely Turned Into a Cat! Where’s My Dignity, Meow!

The moment that furry tail was tied around her waist, Lilia’s mind had only one thought left—

Might as well just die.

The tail hung behind her, just the right length, swaying slightly with her body’s tremble.

Cat ears on her head, a bell on her neck, and a cat tail behind her.

Complete set.

She was now a standard, ridiculous Catgirl cosplay.

“From today on, these are part of your body.”

Lucia’s voice was as cold as ice.

“No taking them off, no hiding them. You have to wear them when eating, sleeping, or working in the Laboratory.”

Lilia lowered her head, silver bangs covering her eyes.

She didn’t resist, nor did she cry. She just stood there quietly, like a puppet that had lost its soul.

Lucia looked at her for a few seconds.

“Lilith, take her back to her room.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Lilith stepped forward.

“Miss, please.”

Lilia glanced at her, then started walking.

With each step, the tail behind her traced an arc.

The bell on her neck jingled.

Ear-piercing.

***

Back in the room, Lilia went straight to the mirror.

The loli in the mirror stared at her blankly.

Silver hair, heterochromatic eyes, black Cat Ears, a golden Bell, and that long, furry tail.

She reached up and touched the Cat Ears.

Soft and fluffy.

Then she touched the tail.

Also soft.

Then she realized—

She could control it?

Lilia focused her mind, thinking, “Tail, lift up.”

In the mirror, the black tail actually lifted.

Her mind exploded.

She tried again, “Ears, move.”

The Cat Ears on her head twitched.

Lilia’s legs gave out, and she squatted on the floor.

It’s over.

Completely over.

This thing wasn’t just a decoration—it was a Magical Tool, directly connected to her nerves.

From now on, if she got embarrassed, wouldn’t her ears and tail move on their own?

Just imagining that scene made her want to bang her head against the wall.

For the next three days, Lilia locked herself in her room.

She went nowhere.

Meals were brought by Lilith, and she ate under the covers.

She went to the bathroom as quickly as possible, never staying outside a second longer than needed.

She didn’t go to the Laboratory or the Library.

She just wanted to be invisible, a mushroom that didn’t exist.

On the third night, the door opened.

“Get ready, come with me to the Banquet.”

Lucia’s voice rang out.

Lilia poked half her head out from under the blanket, the Cat Ears on her head twitching warily.

“What Banquet? Meow?”

“The Lord of the Bloodstained Plains has arrived. Vampire Prince Carmillo.”

Lucia stood at the doorway.

“I’m holding a Reception Banquet.”

Hearing that, Lilia immediately pulled her head back under the covers.

“I’m not going! Meow! I’d rather die! Meow!”

Are you kidding me!

Letting her meet outsiders looking like this?

And such an important person at that?

She’d rather die!

“Are you sure?”

There was a hint of danger in Lucia’s voice.

“I’m sure! Meow!”

The muffled voice from under the blanket was firm.

“Good.”

Surprisingly, Lucia didn’t force her.

Lilia breathed a sigh of relief.

It seemed this perverted Demon King wasn’t so insane as to parade her shame in front of outsiders.

However—

“If you don’t want to be a guest, then change your role.”

Lucia clapped her hands.

Lilith came in, carrying a set of clothes.

It was a standard black-and-white Maid Outfit, full of lace and ruffles.

And it was a special Catgirl version tailored just for her.

There was a hole in the back of the skirt to let the tail through.

“What do you mean? Meow!”

Lilia’s voice trembled.

“Put it on.”

Lucia tossed the Maid Outfit onto the bed.

“Tonight, you’ll serve food for me and Carmillo.”

Lilia’s mind went blank.

She was supposed to wear Cat Ears and a Maid Outfit, serving tea and food at the table?

That was worse than death!

“I won’t wear it! Meow! I’d rather die! Meow!”

She jumped out of the covers, the tail behind her puffing up in agitation.

“Is that so?”

Lucia just looked at her.

Did nothing, just looked.

But Lilia could feel it.

That pink aura was spreading through the room again.

Her body began to heat up.

“You’re using that again… Meow!”

“You chose this yourself.”

Lilia looked at the Maid Outfit on the bed, feeling the rising urge inside her.

She had no choice.

In the end, with Lilith’s “professional” help, she changed into the outfit that made her want to die.

The fabric was soft and clingy.

The skirt was very short, reaching only mid-thigh.

Paired with white over-the-knee socks and Cat Ears, she was now a living Catgirl Maid straight out of an anime.

“Fits well.”

Lucia nodded.

Lilia stood frozen, head down, clutching the hem of her skirt so tightly her knuckles turned white.

All her dignity was stripped away by these clothes.

“Let’s go.”

Lucia turned and walked out.

Lilia stiffly lifted her feet and followed.

Each step felt like walking on knives.

The Banquet hall was dazzling.

A massive Crystal Chandelier lit up the entire hall.

The long dining table was filled with exquisite dishes.

A handsome man in a luxurious black tailcoat, with long silver hair, sat beside the main seat.

He looked young, but his deep purple eyes held a depth that didn’t match his age.

Vampire Prince, Carmillo.

Hearing footsteps, Carmillo looked up.

When he saw Lilia following behind Lucia—

The eternally elegant face cracked.

His eyes widened.

Shock, confusion, and unconcealed curiosity.

Lilia felt his gaze and wanted to dig a hole and disappear.

She bowed her head even lower.

Her tail drooped too.

“Good evening, Carmillo.”

Lucia sat at the main seat.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.”

“Good evening, Your Majesty.”

Carmillo quickly regained his composure, stood up, and gave a standard noble salute.

“To receive your hospitality is my honor.”

But he couldn’t help glancing at Lilia.

“Your Majesty, this is—”