[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th":3,"chapter-after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-19":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","After Gender Transformation, I Was Adjusted by the System into the Demon Queen’s Strongest Maid",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1333063,1773,"Chapter 19 : Absolute Territory","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-19",19,"\u003Cp>Chapter 19: Absolute Territory\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s voice was like a freezing wind from the depths of the underworld, instantly solidifying the air within the entire council hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camilla stood frozen in place, the color draining from her face at a visible speed until it turned deathly pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she not understand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera, in front of all the demon generals, had rejected her—the Succubus Duke—for the sake of a human maid who had been here less than a few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding demon generals all lowered their heads, not daring to even breathe loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera was not joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-Yes… Hera…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camilla’s body trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She forced those words out through clenched teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was filled with unwillingness, humiliation, and… deep fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s golden eyes moved away from her, as if even one more glance would be a waste of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked again at Lilia, who was still kneeling on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That cold gaze, upon meeting Lilia, seemed to soften by one ten-thousandth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia shakily rose to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart was still pounding wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a moment ago, she had truly thought she was doomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had even prepared herself to be erased by the System—or to lick the tip of Camilla’s shoe in public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she never expected that the outcome would be Hera personally stepping in to support her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera stood up, her wide black robe trailing along the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked past Lilia without stopping, leaving behind only a faint instruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Follow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia hurried after her, completely forgetting about cleaning up the empty bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The council hall fell into deathly silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Hera and Lilia’s figures disappeared completely beyond the doors—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did the oppressive atmosphere finally break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My heavens…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just now… did I see that correctly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hera actually… for the sake of a human…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon generals whispered among themselves, their gazes toward Camilla carrying a trace of sympathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Camilla—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remained standing rigidly in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her nails had already dug deep into her palms, drawing dark purple blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her head, looking toward the doorway. Within her charming eyes burned a mixture of jealousy and venomous resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just you wait!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia followed closely behind Hera, step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the long corridor, only the sound of their footsteps echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera walked ahead, her posture straight and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia kept her head lowered behind her, her mind in complete chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was Hera protecting her like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just because of a bowl of noodles?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No… impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She might be inexperienced, but she wasn’t foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could feel that Hera’s attitude toward her had been different from the very beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the “hands-on” punishment training, to all the subsequent “special treatments.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This overwhelmingly powerful woman seemed to have truly regarded her as her “possession.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not just any possession—but one she valued immensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This realization made Lilia’s heart begin to race uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one hand, there was the fear of being a “caged bird.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other, there was a strange sweetness—from being exclusively claimed, from being favored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dangerous! This is too dangerous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia, snap out of it! You’re a man!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frantically warned herself inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Hera, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard, Lilia nearly bumped into her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly halted, raising her head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera did not turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your room. We’re here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Lilia realize they had arrived at her simple little room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah… yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go rest,” Hera said coolly. “Before dinner, I don’t want to see you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this… giving her time off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia felt both surprised and flattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, thank you, Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera said nothing more and turned, walking toward her own bedchamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia watched her departing figure. Only when that streak of black disappeared at the end of the corridor did she finally let out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pushed open the door and walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her entire body felt drained as she collapsed onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This entire day had been more intense than everything she had experienced in her previous life combined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed her eyes, replaying the moment Hera had spoken those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ding!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Lilia’s thoughts were in turmoil, the System notification sounded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Detected that the host has successfully consolidated her status as the Demon Queen’s exclusive possession, greatly satisfying the master’s possessiveness!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【A special side mission has been issued as encouragement!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia jolted upright from the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another mission?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And rewards?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her spirits immediately lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Side Mission: A Maid’s Awareness】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Mission Description: As the Demon Queen’s sole personal maid, your appearance represents your master’s dignity. What you are currently wearing is merely the lowest-grade coarse maid outfit—this is an insult to the Demon Queen’s aesthetic! Please immediately change into the newly issued outfit in your wardrobe that better highlights your figure and charm: “Black-and-White Lace Classic Maid Outfit.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Time Limit: 10 minutes】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Mission Reward: S-Rank · Absolute Territory (Passive)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Failure Penalty: Randomly strip one acquired skill.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s expression instantly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instinctively opened the Maid Wardrobe interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An abundance of lace frills, exaggerated puffed sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—a very short skirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No! I refuse!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia roared internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had crossed her bottom line!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Failure Penalty: Randomly strip one acquired skill.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The System’s cold reminder appeared again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her anger was immediately extinguished by half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strip a skill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that a joke?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was 【Absolute Senses】 or 【Culinary Mastery】, both were essential to her survival!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she lost one, how would she continue living?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… that outfit…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【S-Rank · Absolute Territory (Passive)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Effect 1: When the wearer is dressed in short-skirt attire, the “Absolute Territory” field will automatically activate, slightly increasing agility and evasion rate.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Effect 2: This field effectively blocks voyeuristic magic targeting the legs and inflicts minor mental backlash on those with ill intent.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Note: Beneath a maiden’s skirt lies an inviolable sacred domain~?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia: “……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reward…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was so tempting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extremely tempting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It boosted agility and evasion—and it was passive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It even prevented peeping! It was practically tailor-made for her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price was wearing that humiliating outfit…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s mind entered a fierce internal struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three seconds later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s just an outfit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting her teeth, she stomped her foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly retrieved the “Black-and-White Lace Classic Maid Outfit” from the system space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her hands, it felt even lighter and softer than it looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intricate lace and silk texture made her scalp tingle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Mission Countdown: 9 minutes】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know, I know! Stop rushing me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, like she was heading to an execution, Lilia began removing her conservative long maid dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, eyes closed, she hurriedly put on the lace maid outfit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she finally finished and awkwardly opened her eyes, looking into the worn mirror in the room—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person in the reflection had smooth, flowing long hair and skin so pale it seemed almost translucent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stark black-and-white contrast perfectly outlined her slender waist and graceful figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The puffed sleeves made her shoulders appear even smaller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the skirt—cut above the knees—paired with pure white thigh-high stockings, revealed a stretch of smooth, pale thigh between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sacred, yet restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure, yet alluring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kind of breathtaking beauty—one even she herself found unfamiliar—bloomed in the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ding! Feminization Index +5!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The System notification snapped her back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange feeling rose from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She found herself unconsciously straightening her back, bringing her legs together, and folding her hands neatly in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if the outfit itself held some kind of magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was changing her posture, her habits, even… her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ding! Mission Completed!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Reward “S-Rank Accessory · Lace Petticoat · Absolute Territory” has been issued. Auto-equipping…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia felt as though something had formed beneath her skirt—a faint magical field quietly enveloping her legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at her reflection, feeling both embarrassed and a strange… sense of satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe… this wasn’t so bad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she stood there, dazed by the stunning girl in the mirror—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Creak—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wooden door to her room was suddenly pushed open from outside without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia abruptly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the doorway stood the Demon Queen, Hera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her emotionless golden eyes were fixed directly on Lilia, now dressed in the brand-new lace maid outfit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air, in that instant, completely froze.\u003C\u002Fp>",1402,"2026-06-05T19:51:49.418Z",1,"novelbin.me","b0d92fff447223050a7e1e7d2ba82aae6bca9d1684a255061817c9b7f24cf1e8","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-20","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-18",86,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-cover.jpg"]