Chapter 53: Ella’s Tail
“Remember your place. Don’t overstep your boundaries. Your status here is only slightly higher than Winnie’s.”
As they ascended from the basement, Kailun held up his fingers, indicating a minuscule gap between them.
As if that wasn’t clear enough, he widened the gap slightly.
“Perhaps you should crawl on the ground instead?” He offered another suggestion.
Ella: “？？?”
She might not be human, but Kailun was truly a dog.
If she weren’t afraid of him, she would have asked him.
Was even walking upright a privilege now?
“That’s not a good idea, Master. If others see me like that, they’ll misunderstand your noble image.” She pleaded, tugging on his hand weakly.
Unfortunately, her mature charm and voluptuous figure undermined her attempt at acting cute.
“It doesn’t matter. This is my true self. There’s nothing to misunderstand.” He stroked the black choker on her neck. “Besides, there are no outsiders here. No other males are allowed in this villa. So don’t worry about being seen. I informed the staff two days ago that we’re getting a new pet dog. They should be prepared. In fact, let’s get you a new outfit.”
He led her towards a room on the left side of the villa. The increased number of occupants meant they encountered more maids along the way.
He opened the door to a room in a secluded corner and ushered Ella inside.
The brightly lit room was filled with various costumes, their revealing designs making her blush.
“To be honest, I used to envy people who walked their dogs. I wanted a pretty and obedient dog myself. But I still had a conscience back then. I knew it was wrong.”
He browsed the collection, searching for a suitable outfit for Ella.
“And now?” She asked anxiously.
She placed her hand on her chest, trying to feel her heartbeat, but her ample bosom muffled any sensation.
Anxiety and unease gnawed at her. Had she made a mistake by choosing this?
“Oh, I have no conscience now. It’s best to discard such useless things. How can one truly indulge in pleasure while bound by morality?”
He found a pink dog ear headband, its soft and fluffy texture delightful to the touch.
He turned and placed it on her head. It fit perfectly.
“Looks good. Let’s see if there are any other accessories.”
He rummaged through the room and found a small black collar made of a special lightweight material.
A silver chain dangled from the collar, broken into five or six segments.
He fastened the collar around her neck, the chain resting gracefully on her cheongsam. It was a shame her dress was so modest. If she had cleavage, he could have secured the chain to it.
“Can I not wear this?”
Ella panicked as he picked up a new cheongsam.
He didn’t refuse outright. He held up the dress and a tail prop. “If you don’t want to wear this, you can wear the tail.”
“Can’t we just skip it? It’s… embarrassing.” She shook her head, clutching her backside. “I’ll take the cheongsam. It’s more normal.”
[Ella’s fear has intensified due to your perverse behavior. Favorability -5. Current favorability: -80.]
“A wise choice.”
He tossed the tail aside and handed her the cheongsam, along with two pieces of thin fabric and a black ribbon.
He glanced at her stockings. It seemed those were the only garments she didn’t need to change.
“You don’t expect me to wear these, do you?” She stared at the fabric and ribbon, her heart sinking.
“Correct. As a reward, I’ll even help you change. Of course, you have no right to refuse.”
He closed the door behind him.
“Please just send me to the dungeon! I don’t want to be a dog anymore! I want to be imprisoned!”
Tears welled up in her eyes.
Kailun, having locked the door, ignored her plea. He was busy with more pleasurable activities.
[Ella’s favorability has decreased by 2 because you pinched her. Current favorability: -82.]
…
Twenty minutes later, Kailun emerged from the room, a leash in his hand, his mood refreshed.
Ella, her steps unsteady, followed behind him. She was now wearing the new cheongsam. Its hem was shorter, barely covering her buttocks, and the side slit reached almost to her navel.
The black ribbon tied around her waist was particularly eye-catching. Every time she moved, Kailun wondered if it served any practical purpose.
A perfectly round hole had been cut out above her left breast, offering a glimpse of her creamy skin and the deep valley between her breasts.
He wasn’t sure what purpose this hole served, but he intended to investigate further.
Her right breast, however, was completely exposed, the low-cut cheongsam accentuating her ample cleavage.
It was a shame that a few red handprints marred the pristine whiteness. Otherwise, her beauty would have been even more breathtaking.
If not for his goal of maximizing her favorability, he might have lost control.
“I’m taking you to meet your niece. I expect you to introduce yourself properly, understand?”
He reminded her as he led her away.
“Yes, Master…”
She shot him a resentful look. He was truly treating her like a pet.
Perhaps the only difference between her and a dog was that she could still walk upright. This was his greatest act of mercy.
She couldn’t understand why he hated her so much. Was it simply guilt by association because of Paul?
…
Meanwhile, the negotiations between Lodis and Hilna had concluded.
Under the threat of the antidote, Hilna had successfully forced the Divine Church to withdraw their forces three hundred miles from the Royal City and had seized a portion of Lodis’s military power.
If not for the swapped poison and the lingering uncertainty about a potential trap, she would have inflicted even greater damage.
“That damn woman! I’ll have her head one day!”
Lodis, back at Orchid Castle, smashed everything in sight, his rage consuming him.
“Patience, Your Highness. Now is not the time to act. The Divine Church is currently preoccupied with more pressing matters. Once this situation is resolved, I’ll request reinforcements.”
Harry remained calm, his thoughts far more complex than Lodis’s.
“Report! The Grand Duke’s son, Kailun, has sent an invitation!”
Lodis and Harry exchanged puzzled glances as a subordinate presented a black invitation. They were curious about Kailun’s intentions at this critical juncture.
