Chapter 89: The Endless Uses of an Imperial Slave Princess, and the Loyal Dog Knight’s Fierce Onslaught (1)

Chapter 89: The Endless Uses of an Imperial Slave Princess, and the Loyal Dog Knight's Fierce Onslaught (1)

Being able to hear other people's inner thoughts is a double-edged sword. For anyone approaching with impure intentions, their hidden motives were as clear as day to her. The more she understood the nature of human hearts, the more she felt repelled by them.

However, Lilith was unaware of all this. At this moment, as she gazed at the slightly bent figure of Nia, who was gently wiping the blood from her, Lilith's heart raced uncontrollably.

To have such close contact with this exquisite being was already a blessing.

Getting hit? That didn't matter. As long as Nia liked it, she'd work hard to become more durable!

As long as she could endure it, everything would be fine. But this was just Lilith's wishful thinking.

Although Lilith didn't know Nia in depth, she wasn't entirely ignorant about her either. For instance, she'd long heard that this elven princess despised evil and was filled with a strong sense of justice. The auction held within Seven Shields Academy wasn't exactly a secret, and Lilith had learned that there was a high probability Nia would infiltrate it.

This bit of information was why Lilith had tasked Shia with trying her luck. Forming a connection with Nia would be ideal. Even if she couldn't, getting her hands on an elven slave would still be worth celebrating.

And now, reality proved she had guessed right. Nia had indeed gone.

Lilith regretted it a little. If she'd known earlier, she'd have disguised herself and gone personally. That way, Nia might've been even more grateful to her. But there was still a chance to make up for it!

Reluctantly tearing her gaze away from Nia's delicate face, Lilith's eyes drifted downward. Her gaze settled on the black collar adorning the elf's slender neck, contrasting sharply with her snowy white skin. It looked pitiful.

"Shia, I told you to rescue her, but how could you treat her as a slave?" Lilith shot Shia a reproachful glance, her voice tinged with disapproval and disdain. She then turned to Nia, her eyes brimming with sympathy and concern.

"Don't be afraid; I'll remove this shackle for you right now."

This was Nia, after all. How could she be treated like this? Lilith's criticism of Shia was genuine. Allowing such a gem of a girl to suffer such humiliation was a disgrace to her teachings. Yet, this also presented an opportunity for Lilith to shine.

But just as her hand touched the collar on Nia's neck, Nia suddenly stood and retreated several steps, her face full of wariness.

Lilith was momentarily dumbfounded by this sudden change. The next moment, Nia threw herself into Shia's arms. The petite girl, blessed with an impressive chest for her stature, pressed herself tightly against the boy, her softness reshaping under the pressure. Her wary and tense gaze fell on Lilith.

"What are you doing? Are you trying to separate us?"

Lilith stared at where their bodies were touching, her heart brimming with envy. If only she were the one being hugged like that! But she was utterly stunned by Nia's words.

Nia's declaration hadn't ended yet. "He's the one who saved me from those bad people and promised to set me free. When he learned I had nowhere to go, he took me in." Her voice grew softer, but her devotion was evident. "He's been so kind to me. Of course, I want to repay him."

"I'm not someone who becomes a slave easily, you know~. A life-saving debt can only be repaid with my body. I'll serve him with all my heart."

This declaration of loyalty struck Lilith like lightning. Watching this open display of affection felt like torture, especially as Shia was technically her fiancé. Lilith was disoriented, staring at Nia's pure and innocent face, which showed genuine sincerity.

Her lips parted slightly, her eyes wide in disbelief. She was utterly at a loss.

What was she hearing? She understood each word, but strung together, they made no sense. Before she could recover, Nia acted again. Turning her gaze full of admiration towards Shia, her voice became sweet and gentle, carrying a girl's tender hope.

"Master~!"

This single word struck both Lilith and Rong simultaneously.

Rong couldn't help but look over in disbelief. Was Nia vying for her spot?

Lilith took an involuntary step back, her regret consuming her. She felt like crying. It was her idea, and she even paid for it, so why had Shia ended up benefiting?

Watching the peach she'd nurtured fall into someone else's hands was heartbreaking. Lilith comforted herself: Shia was her fiancé, so what's his is hers… right?

Nia was Shia's slave. Shia was her devoted admirer. By that logic, Nia belonged to her too. After looping this thought three times, Lilith finally regained her confidence. Although things hadn't gone entirely as planned, as long as she kept Shia firmly in her grasp, what difference did it make?

Her confidence in managing Shia remained unwavering. Observing Nia with satisfaction, Lilith thought, "Soon, she'll be mine."

However, outwardly, she maintained a gracious smile. "What a grateful elf."

You should be grateful to me!

"Since you're so sincere, I'll accept you on Shia's behalf."

So wouldn't it be better to follow me directly?

"Don't worry. If he ever dares mistreat you, tell me, and I'll make it right."

This way, she'd have an excuse to bring Nia to her side. But Nia only clung tighter to Shia, nestling against him like a delicate bird. Leaning close to his ear, she whispered softly.

"Do you enjoy this game, Master?"

Her voice was sultry and playful, like a nightingale's song, intoxicating yet aware of its allure. It was a stark contrast to her innocent appearance and graceful demeanor, exuding a devilish charm that toyed with human desires.

Shia turned slightly to look at her angelic smile. Her ankle-length golden hair added a touch of divinity to her. Indeed, she was a natural deceiver.

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