[{"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-73":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},1333031,1773,"Chapter 73 : Left the City","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-73",73,"\u003Cp>Chapter 73: Left the City\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you seen enough?” Hera didn’t turn around, merely raising her arm to signal Lilia to help her get dressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-no… ah no, I’ve seen enough! No, that’s not right, I didn’t see anything!” Lilia stammered incoherently as she hurriedly helped Hera put on her shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera didn’t argue with her, allowing Lilia’s slightly clumsy hands to fasten buttons and tie straps on her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process of dressing was quiet, filled only with the soft rustling of fabric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia crouched down and helped Hera pull up the zipper of her long boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hera was fully dressed and stood before the full-length mirror, Lilia had to admit that no matter what this woman wore, her innate aura of a ruler could never be concealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This hunting outfit accentuated Hera’s already tall figure, reducing some of the courtly elegance and adding a sharp, lethal edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So stunning it made one unable to close their legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“M-Master… it’s so late, where are we going?” Lilia asked weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pants were already on—it seemed tonight’s “favor” was off the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her surprise, Lilia felt an indescribable sense of disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera turned around, noticing Lilia’s expression as if she had lost her wallet, and a trace of amusement flashed in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked up to Lilia and reached out to straighten the slightly crooked maid collar at her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Disappointed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No! Absolutely not!” Lilia shook her head like a rattle drum. “Being able to stay up late and work overtime with Master is my honor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera didn’t expose her, simply picking up a pair of black gloves from the table and putting them on, carefully adjusting each finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you’re so energetic, then keep up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation of spatial distortion was utterly inhumane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like being stuffed into a rusty can and then kicked around by dozens of elephants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world spun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the acid in her stomach could even rise, her feet had already touched solid ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Urgh—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia bent over, nearly vomiting her dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, she held it in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took several deep breaths of cold air, barely suppressing the dizziness that felt like it was squeezing her organs out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straightening up, wiping away tears, she finally saw her surroundings clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pitch black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce wind carried sand and gravel, striking her face painfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was filled with a mixture of sulfur and rotting vegetation—it wasn’t pleasant, even somewhat pungent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, several jagged black mountains rose like the fangs of a beast, casting massive shadows under the dark red moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is… where?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia shrank her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Combat Maid Outfit she wore had some defensive properties, but the fabric did nothing against the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially her thighs, which felt particularly cold in this wilderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Outside the city.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera stood atop a protruding giant rock, her black coat fluttering loudly in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands were tucked into her pockets, her long hair whipping wildly behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those golden eyes shone eerily bright in the darkness as they scanned the barren land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the city?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since transmigrating here, her activity range had been limited to Hera’s Bedchamber, study, and that storage room packed with succubi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was her first time truly stepping outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no lava everywhere as she had imagined, nor high-tier demons running rampant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only desolation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A desolation that made one’s heart tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“M-Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia cautiously edged closer to Hera, trying to draw a bit of security from the only living presence nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We ran out here in the middle of the night… to admire the moon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite romantic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one ignored the wind that could practically freeze one’s face stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera turned her head and glanced at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That look of “are you an idiot” appeared again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The documents I had you read this morning—did they all go into a dog’s stomach?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gears in her mind began turning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This morning? Documents?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That report about the Western Frontier Magic Crystal Vein?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mining area!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abnormal increase in food consumption, decreased waste ore rate, suspected private troop cultivation…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re here to… audit accounts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia pointed at the distant dark mountains, her voice slightly distorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now? On-site inspection?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera said nothing, only slightly raising her chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia felt her knees go weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the work efficiency of capitalists in the Demon Realm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A problem discovered in the morning, and by midnight they’ve teleported hundreds of kilometers for a surprise inspection?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need for a presentation—just dive straight in physically?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-no… Master, this is too sudden.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia swallowed, scanning her surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were only rocks and withered grass—not even a shadow of a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made it even more terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were investigating crimes like “private army cultivation” and “corruption,” then the other party definitely wasn’t harmless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For all she knew, hundreds of burly orcs with machetes could be lying in ambush in the grass right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um… I want to ask something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s voice trembled as she shrank closer behind Hera, almost pressing against that coat that looked very warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is our main force? The Royal Guard of the King’s City? Or at least those succubus agents under Camilla?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera turned around to face Lilia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the darkness, that stunning face showed no expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You think something like this requires a grand display?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia opened her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re the Demon Queen—one breath from you could wipe out a group of low-tier demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem is, it’s easy to dodge open attacks but hard to guard against hidden ones!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was an investigation into corruption—if they alerted the enemy… no, they had already stepped right into the snake’s den.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So… it’s just the two of us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia raised two fingers and waved them in front of Hera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have a problem with that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, no!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia shook her head frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just think… this is basically heading into a dragon’s den and tiger’s lair. Your status is noble—if anything were to happen, I mean if anything at all, even a scratch, that would be a huge loss for the Demon Realm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke while putting on an act of loyal concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, she was panicking like crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera looked at Lilia’s cowardly appearance, and a playful curve suddenly appeared on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very faint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in Lilia’s eyes, it was no different from a demon’s smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who said anything would happen to me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera stepped forward, forcing Lilia to step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of boots crushing gravel was especially sharp in the silent night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My safety—don’t I have you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s eyes widened as she pointed at her own nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked down at her Combat Maid Outfit, still with lace not completely removed, then at her high heels that weren’t even suitable for running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, you must be joking… with my tiny arms and legs, what can I even do? Serve as extra rations for the enemy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera reached out and patted Lilia’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force wasn’t strong, but the meaning was profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t belittle yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s gaze fell on Lilia’s outer thigh, where two black short blades were strapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you dislocate Venessa’s wrist? I think you’re quite capable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia was about to cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was because the succubus wasn’t on guard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was thanks to the System’s monstrous strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a passive skill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she really ran into hundreds of fully armed rebels, how many necks could she crush with that strength? Ten? Twenty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest could drown her with a mouthful of spit each.\u003C\u002Fp>",1291,"2026-06-05T19:51:49.697Z",1,"novelbin.me","600f8112a138b1bcd56df583779834875d0728b88a2bf48c17f2c290e208b0b3","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-74","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-72",86,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-cover.jpg"]