[{"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-75":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},1333033,1773,"Chapter 75 : Blood Was Drawn","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-75",75,"\u003Cp>Chapter 75: Blood Was Drawn\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um… big brothers, let’s talk this out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia swallowed and tried to stall with the art of words. “We’re just lost travelers, we don’t have money. If you let us go—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cut the crap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scar-faced brute clearly had no patience for nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a roar, he kicked off the ground like a raging bull and charged straight at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That heavy great saber was raised high and came crashing down toward Lilia’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind howled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that strike landed, Lilia would be split in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahhh! Help!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia screamed instinctively, but her body reacted faster than her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very moment the blade was about to touch her hair, her high heel stomped hard against the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Combat Maid Outfit · Zero Form】 passive skill activated: Agility +20.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia slid more than a meter to the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great saber slammed into the gravel, sparks flying as a deep groove was carved into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scar-faced man froze for a moment after missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected this delicate-looking girl to move so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those two words flashed through Lilia’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she desperately wanted to run, Hera was standing behind her watching!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she dared run, Hera would probably turn her into an actual specimen in the next second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death either way—might as well fight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia gritted her teeth, her fearful expression instantly turning ferocious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t appreciate kindness, huh!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m already doing this dirty job without even basic benefits, and you still want to chop me?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The resentment of a long-suffering office worker exploded in that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of retreating, Lilia advanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the momentum of her slide, she twisted her waist like a drawn bow, her right leg sweeping out with a sharp gust of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A technique from her past life—low roundhouse kick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this body lacked her former muscles, the 【Combat Maid Outfit】 added strength modifiers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the newly unlocked passive skill 【Maid’s Monstrous Strength (Beginner)】!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kick landed solidly on the brute’s shin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bone-splitting sound echoed clearly through the canyon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aaaagh—!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scar-faced brute let out a pig-like scream, instantly losing balance and crashing to his knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lower leg bent backward at an unnatural angle—completely shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lilia herself was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at her long legs, then at the man rolling on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That strong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is practically a mecha!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it! Get her together!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining brute, instead of being frightened, was provoked into greater ferocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than charging Lilia directly, he cunningly circled around, aiming for Hera behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pick the softer target!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That woman in the coat looked more like a pampered noble lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re asking to die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she knew Hera didn’t need protection, this was her mission!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the mob went to attack the boss, what kind of tank would she be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she turned to chase, another sharp sound cut through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoosh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archer, who had been lurking in the back, made his move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This arrow was extremely tricky, predicting Lilia’s movement and heading straight for her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every hair on Lilia’s body stood on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the cruelty of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one waits for you to get ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t dodge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she couldn’t dodge… then she’d tank it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia spun around and crossed her arms in front of her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow struck the metal plating on her arm guard, sparks flying as it was deflected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia shook her arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you like playing dirty, huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bent down and drew the two black short blades strapped to her outer thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were standard weapons that came with the set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she gripped the handles, a familiar feeling surged up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Hidden Weapon Mastery】 passive activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously heavy blades now felt as light as cutlery in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll deal with you, you sneaky bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia ignored the brute heading toward Hera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kicked off the ground, her high heels crushing stone as she shot forward like a cannonball toward the archer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even faster than before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archer clearly hadn’t expected her to be this reckless and fumbled to draw another arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seven steps, fists are faster than guns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially for a buffed maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia closed the distance instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archer raised his bow in panic to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia didn’t slow down at all—she leapt and kicked the bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Snap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longbow broke on impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archer was sent flying backward, slamming heavily into the rock wall and coughing up blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even struggle up, two cold blades were already pressed against his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia straddled him, her knee pinning his chest so tightly he could barely breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“D-don’t kill me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archer’s disfigured face twisted in terror, blood frothing from his mouth. “I was just doing it for money…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s hands trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation of the blade, the pulsing of his carotid artery, and the thick smell of blood all assaulted her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice deep within her screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she didn’t, she might be the one to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Demon Realm, not a place governed by law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who isn’t.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wrist turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a breath of relief, her body going limp, just about to stand up when a dull thud came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brute who had tried to ambush Hera now lay at her feet like a dead dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera stood in place, her hands never leaving her pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a speck of dust had touched her shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too slow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera looked at the panting, disheveled Lilia. Her tone revealed neither praise nor criticism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia felt wronged enough to cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was her first real fight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she was doing it in high heels!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difficulty level was maxed out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera stepped forward with long strides, stopping in front of Lilia and looking down at her, still straddling the archer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia hurriedly scrambled up, sheathing her blades back into the thigh straps and standing properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve embarrassed myself before Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached out and removed her glove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her slightly cool fingertips gently touched Lilia’s cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hiss—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stung a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While dodging earlier, her cheek had been grazed by the arrow’s wind, leaving a small cut that seeped a bead of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera looked at the trace of crimson on her fingertip, her golden eyes narrowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re bleeding.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1095,"2026-06-05T19:51:49.697Z",1,"novelbin.me","df018440d8a6f97efc417fc850947229aa8bfb6c665d14d622f9ddfa578a4a37","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-76","after-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-chapter-74",86,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-gender-transformation-i-was-adjusted-by-th-cover.jpg"]