[{"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-74":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},1333032,1773,"Chapter 74 : Classic Plot","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-74",74,"\u003Cp>Chapter 74: Classic Plot\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, I think we can discuss this a bit more…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia attempted one last struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For example, we could go back and call for reinforcements first? Or send up a signal flare?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera didn’t respond to her at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned around and walked straight into the depths of darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hem of her coat fluttered, her silhouette effortlessly dashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keep up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you lose me, you can stay here and feed the undead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s entire body stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the wind around them seemed to grow louder, as if countless voices were whispering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distant darkness, it even felt like something was truly watching them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-wait for me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia didn’t dare say another word and hurriedly chased after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running in high heels across uneven rocks, she stumbled several times, nearly twisting her ankle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked one after the other across the wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia panted as she followed behind, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The System interface remained completely silent, which only made her more anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a mission popped up now, at least it would mean things were still within a controllable range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unknown silence was what made it the most terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for about ten minutes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the terrain began to grow rugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead, a canyon appeared. Towering cliffs rose on both sides, with a dirt path in the middle just wide enough for two carriages to pass side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the only route to the mining area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And also the perfect place for an ambush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The alarm bells in Lilia’s mind rang wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who had watched a few episodes of television would know something was wrong with this kind of terrain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“M-Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia lowered her voice and tugged at Hera’s sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This place… looks pretty dangerous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t look at the canyon ahead but instead turned her head to glance at Lilia, who was gripping her sleeve tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Afraid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia answered honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Terrified.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera let out a soft laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, she sounded genuinely amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed Lilia’s wrist in return and pulled her forward, positioning her at her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember this feeling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fear will sharpen your senses and quicken your reactions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera pointed toward the shadows ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In there, there’s an archer and two soldiers hiding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s legs instantly went stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She can sense that?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she already knew, why still go forward?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this just walking into death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Th-then… shouldn’t we retreat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s voice trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Retreat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera sounded as if she had heard a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She released Lilia’s hand, crossed her arms, and stood calmly in the middle of the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no intention of avoiding anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to look at Lilia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those golden eyes shone with a light Lilia had never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the excitement of a hunter spotting prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a kind of malicious anticipation for a good show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lilia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-yes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is your first lesson.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera stepped back, completely exposing Lilia at the very front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prove it to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prove that you’re qualified to stand by my side, instead of only being fit to warm my feet in bed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does that mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that very moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoosh—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp sound tore through the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black-feathered arrow, carrying the howl of death, shot straight toward Lilia’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s pupils shrank violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, the world seemed to slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could clearly see the cold gleam of the arrowhead, even the vibration of the fletching in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t dodge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body couldn’t react at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s mind went blank, leaving only one thought—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss, does this count as a workplace injury?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the arrow was about to pierce her eye—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The right hand wearing the ring Hera had given her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly moved on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp metallic sound rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia stared at her own hand in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand was now firmly gripping the still-vibrating arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tip of the arrow was less than a centimeter from her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burning pain spread across her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s slightly surprised voice came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad reaction speed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia lifted her head, looking forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fear she had felt moments ago had miraculously faded by more than half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its place was a heat mixed with anger and surging adrenaline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her palm burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red Magic Circuits pulsed across the surface of the ring like veins, surging up her arm and burning all the way to her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a second ago, that force had forcibly taken over her nerves, compelling her right hand to rise and clamp down on the deadly black-feathered arrow just centimeters from her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow shaft still trembled violently, emitting a buzzing hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia remained frozen in that pose, gripping the arrow with one hand like a statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat slid down her temples, dripping onto her collarbone, cold as ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for this ring…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That arrow would have already pierced through her eye socket and turned her brain into mush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you spacing out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera’s cool voice came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The domineering magic that controlled her body receded like a tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s hand went limp, and the black-feathered arrow clattered onto the gravel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“M-Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia turned around, her face pale, lips trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the shadows within the canyon ahead, behind several massive rocks, three figures slowly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one in the middle held a pitch-black longbow, a quiver hanging at his waist. Half of his face was burned away, while the remaining half carried a nauseating grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On either side of him were two burly men in ragged leather armor, each holding rusted yet blood-grooved great sabers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three carried none of the disciplined aura of a regular Demon Realm army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they reeked of the foul stench unique to desperate outlaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well now, thought we’d caught some fat sheep, didn’t expect two lost little kittens.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disfigured archer whistled, his voice as grating as sandpaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His murky gaze swept over Hera and Lilia without restraint, finally stopping at Lilia’s thighs as his throat bobbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That outfit… tsk tsk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scar-faced brute beside him chuckled, dragging his blade across the ground, sending sparks flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s stomach churned violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These disgusting lines were straight out of low-tier TV villains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now wasn’t the time to complain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The point was—these three genuinely intended to kill them, and just as genuinely intended to do something else before that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ding!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long-absent System notification suddenly exploded in her mind, making Lilia jump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Emergency Combat Mission Triggered: The Loyal Hound Protecting the Master】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Mission Description: As the Queen’s personal maid, when the Master is under threat (even though the Master could crush them with a single finger), you must step forward! Please independently eliminate the three enemies before you and demonstrate your value.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Mission Reward: General Skill Book 《Combat Mastery (Intermediate)》×1, Free Attribute Points ×2.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Failure Penalty: Gain negative status “Weak-Kneed Shrimp” (Duration: 48 hours).】\u003C\u002Fp>",1170,"2026-06-05T19:51:49.697Z",1,"novelbin.me","c0c76d4553abf54ffe99df976dfe3e3da62ed034385d03a14bc967512a5130d1","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-75","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-73",86,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-cover.jpg"]