Chapter 339: Oral Structure

This was the first time Luo De gave her an order.

Yuna's heart was filled with joy and excitement.

It finally made her feel useful beside her master!

They had only been in the forest a short time, yet her master had assigned her no tasks at all.

Even meals and laundry and cleaning were done of her own accord.

There were many girls in the forest who were her master's servants, but none were bound—Yuna knew this was because her master was kind-hearted and gentle.

Yuna felt deep gratitude and a burning desire to repay him; she could not bear her own idleness.

Though the order was minor, it was enough to release the pressure she had carried these past days.

"Why are you crying?"

"I—I can finally be of use. W-wah."

Luo De chuckled softly.

He pinched her chin with his fingers and wiped away her tears.

"The meals you arranged are delicious—I've looked forward to breakfast every morning since we arrived, like today's smoked salmon slices. I love them."

"Really?"

Her large purple eyes opened wide, tears pooling in their rims, pitiful yet hopeful as she gazed up at him.

Her delicate face bore tearstains; her jet-black skin felt slightly firm, yet it did nothing to diminish her beauty.

She too had long elven ears.

Unlike Kalist's proud, upward-curved ones, hers drooped downward at the tips, like a puppy's failed upright ears.

Luo De raised an eyebrow.

He cupped her cool cheek with his palm and gently rubbed her jet-black elven ears.

Yuna lowered her head, her expression shy.

Her black-purple eyes lifted to meet his, strangely alluring.

"Master… Yuna has seen her parents' activities in the basement. Yuna knows…"

Mm.

To be honest, Yuna looks far too young.

Luo De had little interest in such things, but since she offered, refusing a lady's goodwill would be impolite—for a gentleman.

Before that,

let us first observe Yuna's oral structure after her transformation into a spider-elf.

Will there be other differences after the transformation?

Open your mouth.

"Ah—"

Yuna obediently opened her mouth.

Lips, teeth, tongue, throat—all teeth were neat but slightly sharp.

No real difference from a human's…

Hm?

No.

A pair of chelicerae extended from her throat to the inner walls of both cheeks!

Chelicerae are the pincers spiders use at the front of their mouth to catch and crush food.

Now they grew inside Yuna's mouth—tiny, short, rounded; honestly, not frightening at all, even kind of cute.

These are typically used by spiders to inject venom.

But now they're near her throat—who could she bite?

Luo De's eyes lit up, sharp and terrifying.

"Yuna, can you use your venom?"

Perhaps because her mouth had been open too long, a strand of saliva slipped from the corner of her lips, giving her a sweetly clueless look.

"Yes, Master. But my venom is weak—it only causes brief acidic irritation, at most redness and swelling…"

Yuna poked her finger timidly and added, "Um… please be gentle with me when you… use me."

"Of course. I'm always gentle with ladies."

"N-not that—I mean, regarding usage, I hope you'll give me more orders. Yuna is willing to do anything. What I mean is, after transforming into a spider-elf, besides the chelicerae, deep in my throat there's another pair of ugly closed mouths, like a spider's oral apparatus—they're quite fragile."

She opened her mouth again and tugged at one cheek with her finger to show him.

Luo De stepped closer to examine.

Indeed.

"Oh—so you learn something new every day. Who knew such a structure existed?"

As he spoke, he leaned in closer.

Yuna sensed something, her gaze darting nervously, hands fluttering uncertainly.

He pulled her into his arms and kissed her gently.

She was unaccustomed—she barely touched his lips before pulling back.

Luo De pressed slightly, his movements gentle; the spider-girl clenched her teeth, steadied herself, and leaned in willingly.

Girls get nervous, especially young ones.

At such moments, the key is light, soothing words and gentle motions—first relax her, then proceed.

Of course,

succubi are an exception—they're always ready.

After a long while,

Luo De nodded.

Mm.

Good.

New experience.

Yuna exhaled deeply.

When she looked at Luo De again, her cheeks flushed—even her jet-black skin couldn't hide it.

She suppressed her shyness and bowed respectfully.

"Master, should you need me, please call at any time—Yuna is always ready."

Two more days passed.

These days' tasks were simple—mainly hiring workers for Henry Farm.

Luo De had no experience in this area, didn't understand it, and didn't bother giving orders.

He'd considered hiring a local expert to handle it, but his personal secretary Yuna proved surprisingly sharp—within one afternoon, she selected suitable candidates.

Then came purchasing livestock and deciding on crop types, and so on.

Luo De was a true absentee landlord—he sat off to the side, staring blankly, watching Yuna negotiate calmly with merchants who trembled with fear.

The ghoul Pan Ni had returned last night.

Seeing Henry Farm now occupied by others, she rushed to Luo De's side and wept pitifully.

Today she sat beside him like a lackey, watching Yuna handle affairs with calm efficiency.

"Watch closely. Learn well. The farm will still be yours one day."

Luo De said.

He hadn't expected Yuna to be so capable—the timid little spider he met in the Fear Chamber was gone; now she lived on, bearing her sister's sharper, more capable demeanor.

Decided.

Starting today, Yuna is promoted to personal secretary and part-time overseer.

"Oh."

Pan Ni replied listlessly.

Luo De softened, wrapped his arm around her shoulders, and said gently, "You've worked hard lately."

"It's all for Master."

The ghoul girl forced a smile.

"Tonight's a party—in your room."

"Huh?"

"No 'huh'—you can't escape. Don't worry—I'll treat you specially."

Luo De ignored Pan Ni's miserable face.

He slapped his buttocks and left Henry Farm.

【Tree Walker】 shifted through space, arriving at the cave where the myconid Scarlett was recovering.

After a week of rest and expensive tonics from the rabbit-tribe member Aona, Scarlett regained partial ability to speak.

Though still halting.

As a resident of the forest and someone with some connection,

Luo De ought to visit her.

"Luo De, welcome to my home!"

Oona greeted him happily as he entered.

Today she had no hood up, revealing a pair of high-standing, adorable rabbit ears that made her seem entirely different.

The cave was slightly smaller than the former site of the Mycelium Clan, and also had an underground stream.

Beside the stream stood a small magical hut made of vines, clearly crafted by Kali's arms.

(End of Chapter)