[{"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-61":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},1333019,1773,"Chapter 61 : Eat You","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-61",61,"\u003Cp>Chapter 61: Eat You\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began to question herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she hate her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonsense—of course she did. This woman had a terrible personality, was moody and unpredictable, and constantly threatened her life. She was practically a top-tier workplace manipulator. Working for her not only came without benefits, but also carried the constant risk of becoming a workplace casualty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia looked at Hera’s face—even when she was sulking, it was breathtakingly beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a seasoned face-lover, and someone who had been single for twenty years in her previous life, facing such a perfect mature beauty, claiming she felt nothing would be a lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this wasn’t just superficial attraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia thought back to last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered Hera trembling in the nightmare, clinging to her tightly and crying “Don’t go.” She remembered that Hera, who treated her like a lifeline, fragile like a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This aloof and domineering Queen was, in truth, a pitiful soul lonely to her very core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She possessed the entire Demon Realm, yet didn’t have a single person who dared to sincerely embrace her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia suddenly felt that her earlier “capitalist” analogy wasn’t quite appropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera was indeed an exploitative capitalist—but she was also a clumsy caretaker, trying in her own way to please the only pet willing to stay by her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if that caretaker held a whip in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not willing…” Lilia suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s pupils shrank sharply. The faint blush on her face instantly faded, replaced by a deathly pale white. She pressed her lips together, and the air around her dropped in temperature, as if frost would form in the next second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well.” Hera’s voice seemed squeezed out from between her teeth. “Get out—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not willing to refuse you, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia hurriedly completed the second half of her sentence before Hera could explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could process the logical twist of that sentence, a warm body had already crashed into her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even standing on tiptoe, even wearing high heels, Lilia was still half a head shorter than Hera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia wrapped her arms around Hera’s slender yet stiff waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is also real.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She buried her face into the intricate and luxurious lace neckline at Hera’s chest and spoke in a muffled voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even though I’m afraid of you, even though your temper is awful…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt the body in her arms tremble slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But,” Lilia raised her head, her crimson eyes sparkling as they locked directly onto Hera’s golden gaze, “I think… I love you, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those cheesy words left her mouth, Lilia regretted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn’t she have said something more heartfelt, like “because I feel sorry for you”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the next second, she felt her waist tighten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hands that had been hanging in the air now clutched tightly onto her back. Hera lowered her head—her proud head now bowed obediently—her cheek resting against Lilia’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cool nose tip touched warm skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very soft sigh, carrying a trembling sense of relief, brushed across Lilia’s collarbone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Idiot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera muttered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia pouted, just about to complain “You’re the one who chose this idiot,” when she felt Hera hug her even tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia lamented inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late-stage Stockholm Syndrome—no cure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air became strangely quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia maintained that somewhat stiff hugging posture, her head still buried in Hera’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her nose was filled with that cold yet faintly sweet fragrance—pleasant, yes, but a bit taxing on the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What had she just said?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I love you”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia felt her face heat up rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was for survival, even if it was nonsense blurted out in desperation, the level of embarrassment in that line was way too high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did this count as workplace harassment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or reverse manipulation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt Hera’s chin rub lightly against the top of her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crisis over?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia cautiously loosened her arms and tentatively stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera released her accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between them widened—but only to less than half a meter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia lowered her head, her gaze fixed firmly on the tips of Hera’s black high heels, not daring to look up at her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That mortifying confession still lingered in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they made eye contact now, it would be social death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um… Your Majesty,” Lilia shrank her neck, trying to break the awkward silence, “if there’s nothing else, I’ll go change clothes first…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s voice returned to its usual cool tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lilia keenly noticed that within that coldness, there was less biting chill and more of a viscous texture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you said you love me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of her high heels against the floor was frighteningly crisp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia instinctively tried to step back, only to find her body suddenly no longer under her control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then prove it to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera extended her hand, slowly reaching toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia held her breath, her entire body tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she going to strangle her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the expected pain did not come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cool fingertips gently lifted the intricate lace at the collar of Lilia’s maid outfit, then pressed against her warm skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just below her right collarbone—where the mark had once been branded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Hera touched it, Lilia felt a burning, stinging sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if the blood vessels beneath her skin were cheering, responding to their master’s call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s fingers slowly stroked along her collarbone. The pads of her fingers were slightly rough, carrying a thin layer of calluses that made Lilia’s skin itch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This place belongs to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia could only nod frantically. “Yes, yes, yes—my whole body is yours, all yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as no knives were involved, anything could be negotiated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera seemed very satisfied with this answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of her lips lifted ever so slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, her other hand moved as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia suddenly felt a chill at her knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s left hand landed without warning on the root of her thigh, over the white stockings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia froze completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Th-this… what kind of development was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had just been discussing ownership like it was some serious philosophical topic—how did it suddenly turn into this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s hand was far from restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could even be said to be brazen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the thin stocking, her fingers slowly and firmly slid upward along the curve of Lilia’s outer thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever her fingertips passed, a current-like shiver was triggered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Control of her body returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s legs went weak, and she nearly lost her balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t run!” Lilia cried out, her voice trembling. “I really won’t run!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s hand paused for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her head, a strange emotion flashing through her golden eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t be afraid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera let out a soft chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hand on Lilia’s thigh suddenly tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her five fingers pressed firmly, her fingertips nearly sinking into the soft flesh of Lilia’s thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lilia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera called her name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer in that cold, commanding tone, but with a kind of tenderness that sent chills down the spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you said you can’t leave me, that you love me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera lowered her head, leaning close to Lilia’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips brushed faintly against Lilia’s sensitive ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s heart slammed wildly against her chest, nearly leaping out of her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as the system panel frantically flashed warnings of 【Feminization Index skyrocketing】, she couldn’t spare attention for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s voice grew even lower, carrying a hint of coaxing, yet also an undeniable dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“May I eat you?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1253,"2026-06-05T19:51:49.697Z",1,"novelbin.me","f511887240fd1bee79b06c47e783f24202c0385e6936d63a2b3a8fe45c7bc671","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-62","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-60",86,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-cover.jpg"]