Jiuli Xue was deeply addicted to the thrill of torturing and killing her enemies; the deeper the hatred, the more satisfying the experience.
She had a special fondness for this feeling. To her, the greatest pleasure was in torment and sadism.
Comfort was for the dead. Those who were born in hardship died in peace, and the true feeling of being alive came from a constant state of vigilance, the nerves stretched tight like a dam under pressure.
Living beings were inherently unstable, every action was uncertain, and naturally, comfort could never be permanent.
Thus, even though there were no enemies left in the demon realm today, she still believed that her surroundings were filled with variables. She relished in the sense of constant danger that lingered around her.
Therefore, even without the appearance of the girl tonight, she had already prepared an escape route.
The sensation of ease and relaxation was foreign to her and made her wary.
She understood that if she ever succumbed to such feelings, she would lose her ferocity and fighting spirit, becoming a helpless lamb ready for slaughter. Yet, for some reason, or perhaps it was instinct, she found herself not repulsed by this feeling, nor did she mind the strangely pleasant scent that came from the girl.
This made her somewhat regretful. After all, after tonight, this girl would turn into a cold, lifeless corpse.
As she thought this, Vanessa pulled out a black ring-like object from her soft, cotton-like attire.
It looked somewhat like a collar for a dog.
Why would she be carrying such a strange thing? And how did she even pull it out?
Then Jiuli Xue had another question: Why did she take it out?
Could it be...? No, it couldn't be.
Jiuli Xue's face showed innocence, and in her heart, she still held on to a shred of hope.
"Here, good baby, I'll reward you with something nice~" Vanessa stroked her little head, then without further ado, skillfully placed the pet collar around her neck. The hope she had shattered in an instant.
Jiuli Xue instinctively tried to struggle, but now that she had lost most of her strength, she was no match for Vanessa, her resistance was easily ignored like a spoiled child’s tantrum.
Jiuli Xue's captivating fox eyes widened, as if still in disbelief that one day she would be treated as a little dog by a human and have a pet collar placed around her neck.
"Hmm~ It suits you perfectly, baby." Vanessa rested her chin on her crossed hands, a delicate smile on her lips that could melt even the hardest of hearts.
As she spoke, Vanessa gently squeezed Jiuli Xue's fox ears as if comforting her.
It... suits her?
Jiuli Xue narrowed her beautiful eyes, looking at the pink-haired girl with a slightly mocking smile.
Even though she knew that the girl probably didn’t mean to humiliate her, these words still managed to touch her nerve, an almost lethal provocation.
If she had been considering showing mercy tonight, now she was already thinking of how to make this girl beg for mercy at her feet, and in the end, die in despair.
All these years, not even in the most hopeless situations had she been humiliated to the point of having a collar placed on her, but today, when the tiger fell into the valley and was bullied by a dog, she was made to wear one by a woman from the Aeciphysis family, an enemy of her own.
Yet, at this moment, she did not feel the shame that would make her wish for death. On the contrary, she felt excitement.
Just thinking about how she would torment the enemy’s descendant tonight and repay the humiliation she had suffered made her tremble with anticipation, her ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) face flushed with a seductive crimson.
Tonight, what kind of torment should she choose to make this saintly lady, who had left her with such deep scars, suffer?
Jiuli Xue eagerly thought, not noticing that the black pet collar around her neck had begun to glow with dark red patterns and symbols.
Seeing this, Vanessa didn’t show any sign of surprise, but the gentle smile on her face deepened.
"Jiuli Xue, I hope you like the gift I’ve prepared for you."
After all, tonight could very well be the most humiliating night in her life.
Indeed, the pet collar that Jiuli Xue now wore was the one Vanessa had drawn from the Virtue system a few days ago.
At first, she thought it was useless, but now it had proven to be very effective.
It could only be used on pets, and only on those whose powers were below the magic spirit realm. Jiuli Xue, having lost most of her power, perfectly matched these two conditions.
Once the collar activated and the red patterns and characters appeared on its surface, Vanessa knew her plan was almost complete.
‘Virtue +80 (main character's emotional fluctuations)’
‘Current Virtue: 354’
Oh~?
Vanessa happily looked at her current Virtue. She remembered when she set out, her Virtue was only 4, and now it had increased to 354 points.
If she could leave unharmed, this trip would not have been in vain.
This would be a huge help for the upcoming examination at Kareliman Academy.
"Do you like the gift I gave you, baby?" Vanessa smiled as she asked.
The little fox blinked her big eyes at her, acting cute as if she liked the gift Vanessa had given her.
Facial expressions and actions could deceive, but the emotional fluctuations were impossible to fake.
Jiuli Xue was truly a hypocrite~
The way she was now, wagging her tail to please, was truly an ugly sight.
No one would guess that this was the future Demon King.
If only she had a recording stone on hand, she would love to capture this moment—not for any other reason, but purely to keep a memento.
No, wait, what if she really had one?
Vanessa’s smile didn’t fade, but internally, she had already started browsing the Virtue Mall.
The mall hadn’t refreshed, but she remembered there was a recording stone available for sale.
Ah, found it, the mid-level recording stone, priced at 20 Virtue points.
The price for one recording stone was a bit expensive, but she understood the principle of "wool from the sheep"—spending Virtue here to earn even more.
Ding!
‘Virtue -20’
‘Current Virtue: 334’
‘Acquired one mid-level recording stone.’
Although the little fox was not very alert at the moment, how could she secretly capture the moment on film? That was a technical challenge, but it would be no problem for Vanessa.
Vanessa sat on the grass and placed the little fox on her lap.
The girl’s thigh was soft and elastic like cotton, tender and just the right amount of firmness. The white stockings at the top of her thighs lightly pressed, looking like a cream cake, and with the slightest poke, they would cave in.
The little fox rested between the boot and soft white stockings, and as she lifted her head slightly, she could smell the unique fragrance of the girl’s hair and body. The pink strands of her hair, which fell over the fox, felt like the finest velvet. The little fox let out a satisfied purring sound, as if thoroughly enjoying it.
No wonder people say that no one can resist a beautiful girl’s lap pillow.
Then, Vanessa pulled out a small brush from her 'fourth-dimensional pocket' and began to skillfully comb the little white fox's fur.
Jiuli Xue narrowed her fox eyes in pleasure, her ears twitching rhythmically, making soft purring sounds.
This wasn’t entirely fake. Despite her subconscious resistance to being treated like a dog, her body honestly accepted the comfort engraved in her instincts.
Vanessa really knew how to groom a pet, understanding exactly where to brush to avoid causing resistance, making the little fox want more.
This pleasant feeling didn’t make Jiuli Xue lower her final line of defense. If Vanessa ever attempted to harm her, she would reveal her trump card.
However, she misjudged. Vanessa had no intention of killing her; she merely wanted to leave her with a deep mark of humiliation and provide more Virtue for herself.
While Jiuli Xue enjoyed the grooming service without realizing it, Vanessa secretly placed a smooth stone into her soft, round, cloud-like attire, aiming it toward the little fox beneath her.