[{"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-42":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},1333086,1773,"Chapter 42 : Cuddling?","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>Chapter 42: Cuddling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That damned system alarm in her mind rang right on time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia didn’t even have time to open her eyes before her body reacted ahead of her consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shot upright from the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the full-body soreness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, she had sorted through that mountain of documents, and on top of that, had to deal with that Camilla who looked like she wanted to devour her alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gasped for breath, her silver long hair messily draped over her shoulders, her crimson eyes still filled with the confusion and daze of just waking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blanked out on the bed for a full three seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until her vision focused on the dim, gray sky outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What time was it now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she made her master wait…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did you write the word “death” again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m screwed, I’m screwed, I’m screwed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia scrambled off the bed, her bare feet landing on the icy floor, the bone-chilling cold instantly driving away all traces of sleepiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She fumbled as she grabbed the maid outfit from the rack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, why did this outfit have so many buttons?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this lace garter—who on earth designed something this inhumane?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh right, the System. Never mind then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While frantically complaining in her mind, Lilia moved with a heartbreaking level of familiarity, stuffing herself into that outrageously embarrassing maid outfit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fully dressed, washed up, and even taking a moment to adjust that bow that had to be perfect in front of the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Total time: four and a half minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia looked at herself in the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid outfit outlined her body curves vividly, giving off an air that made her look easy to bully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slapped her cheeks hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are the Queen’s… Chief Administrative Officer and Personal Maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia pushed open the door and ran all the way toward Hera’s bedchamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chamber doors were tightly shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia took a deep breath, adjusted her breathing, and lightened her steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She absolutely couldn’t disturb Hera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slipped sideways through the door gap, sneaking in like a kitten afraid of waking a tiger, moving silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chamber was dim, the air filled with a faint, cool fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia held her breath and slowly raised her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, her heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera was awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Hera wore only an extremely thin black silk nightgown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silk flowed like water along her tall figure, barely covering the tops of her thighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large patches of snow-white skin contrasted against the black, dazzlingly pale—so pale it was almost dizzying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her back was turned to Lilia, her waterfall-like black hair cascading down freely, droplets of water still falling from the tips—she had clearly just bathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing movement behind her, Hera slightly turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden vertical pupils flashed with a hint of laziness in the dim light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s scalp went numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you changing clothes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia carefully probed, reaching to get the garments. “I’ll prepare them right away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera extended her hand—not to have her served, nor to grab her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That slender, cool hand directly hooked around Lilia’s lower back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with force, pulled her in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world spun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind went blank in an instant; all her complaints, fear, and survival instincts crashed at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera… hugged her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Demon Queen, who had severe cleanliness issues—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was now tightly holding her in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s face was forced against Hera’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That cold, faint fragrance instantly filled her nose, so rich it almost suffocated her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could even feel, beneath the silk nightgown, that body—filled with explosive strength yet unbelievably soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So close that Lilia could hear the steady, slow beating of the Demon Queen’s heart inside her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s hands hovered awkwardly in midair—neither able to put them down nor return the embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was like a petrified statue, stiff all over, not even daring to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“M-Master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice trembled, tinged with a sob. “If this is punishment… could you… could you make it quick? At this rate… I’ll die from my heart rate going too fast…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was too abnormal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something abnormal always meant something suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had to be some kind of advanced punishment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or… “killing with kindness”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lift her up high, only to smash her down afterward?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint chuckle came from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the vibration of Hera’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t move.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s hand pressed against the back of Lilia’s head, firmly pushing her restless head back into her chest, her chin lightly resting atop Lilia’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The motion was like soothing a startled, puffed-up kitten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or like confirming the existence of a possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you have a nightmare just now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s voice was low—so low it sounded like a murmur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A nightmare?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she had been woken by the System just now, she had indeed been scared half to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-No…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia instinctively denied it, yet her body began to relax instinctively under the warmth of the embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This body was beyond saving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind was panicking like crazy, yet her body was honestly reacting in the most outrageous way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s fingers slid through Lilia’s silver hair, her fingertips cold, yet gently combing through the strands that had become messy from running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tingling sensation like electricity shot up her spine all the way to her scalp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ding! System Notification: The Queen’s “possession” soothing effect, Feminization Index +3.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Warning: Host’s dependency on the Queen is rapidly increasing to dangerous levels.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shut up, you stupid system!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, all she wanted to know was whether she could still see tomorrow’s sun!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did Camilla cause you trouble last night?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had encountered Camilla in the corridor outside the study last night, and she hadn’t even dared to mention it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia stammered, trying to organize her words. “She gave me some guidance on my work. Although… her tone was slightly intense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera lowered her head, her lips nearly brushing against Lilia’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm breath spilled onto Lilia’s sensitive earlobe, sending a shiver through her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as I haven’t given the nod, nothing will happen to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to be nervous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera seemed to sense the softening of the body in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone slowed slightly, even carrying a trace of awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like she was trying to comfort something for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as you do what you’re supposed to do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For everything else, I’m here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s nose stung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this late-stage Stockholm syndrome?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or… was this also some kind of high-level manipulation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia buried her face deeper, her voice muffled, carrying a trace of dependency she didn’t even notice herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you… Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera said nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint morning light filtered through the black curtains, falling upon the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was strange—yet so harmonious it was hard to look away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grrr—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An extremely untimely, even excessively loud sound abruptly shattered the warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Lilia’s stomach, protesting after being hungry all night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia even felt Hera’s arms stiffen slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed her eyes in despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time she was really going to die here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruining the atmosphere like this—this was basically dancing on a Demon Queen’s landmine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera released her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lilia could kneel and beg for forgiveness, she saw a faint trace of… amusement flash through Hera’s golden eyes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it vanished in an instant, Lilia swore she saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hungry?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera raised an eyebrow, a hint of playfulness in her tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good timing, then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned and walked toward the bed, that figure both lazy and dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you want to eat today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or… would you rather ‘feed’ me first?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera turned sideways, her slender fingers lightly hooking the ribbon of her nightgown, her gaze deep as if it could swallow Lilia whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia stared at that motion, her mind buzzing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>F-Feed…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that a noun or a verb?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she mean food or—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you standing there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prepare the meal.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1366,"2026-06-05T19:51:49.418Z",1,"novelbin.me","d40a73c4dd991b6e0dc83453a59392a74c00fc66f1aadcca108b1675b27c30d4","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-43","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-41",86,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-cover.jpg"]