"President, she isn't…"
Descending the stairs, Kawakami Tomie obediently trailed behind Muxiao Xiao. She had no choice—his tentacles were wrapped around her, ready to strike if she even thought of escaping.
Having just experienced her first climax, Tomie lacked the strength to flee. She glared at the tentacle monster, grinding her teeth.
Her charm seemed useless against him. Doesn't he have even a shred of pity for a beauty like me?! Is it because he doesn't like humans?
Then why did he do that humiliating thing to me?!
Reaching Shima Izuki's side, the woman was surprised to see Tomie, now restored from her grotesque, monstrous form.
"She's my pet now," Muxiao grinned, glancing at the woman bound by his side. "Izuki, take her back to the organization."
"Pet…"
To treat this eerie woman as a pet—only the President would dare. Is he smitten with her beauty? She was a stunning woman, after all. Izuki wouldn't refuse; in fact, she was pleased.
The President truly is the embodiment of desire, not even sparing Kawakami Tomie.
"No problem. Miss Natsumi mentioned you can speak now, and it's true…" Izuki was curious about the President's secrets. He'd changed so much, seemingly stronger, but she knew her place and didn't pry, smoothly changing the topic.
"Besides Miss Tomie, President, we have another new member joining soon. I hope you can make time tomorrow night to assist with her ritual."
"A new member? You mean—"
"Yes, Miss Reina from the hospital room," Izuki said, beaming and shooting Muxiao a suggestive look. "Miss Reina's life is tough, plagued by illness. She needs the Himegami Society's help. With the organization and your assistance, I'm sure she'll find new hope in life."
Enough with the pretty words in front of your President.
Muxiao gave the slyly smiling woman a deep look, pausing for a few seconds. "Fine, I'll be there tomorrow… Miss Izuki, compared to new members, Tomie's issue is more serious. You know how dangerous she is. As the organization's secretary and most capable member, I'm entrusting you with watching her from now on."
"Muxiao Xiao—"
Before Izuki could respond, Tomie shrieked, "What do you mean?! Are you planning to imprison me?!"
"You're my pet. Even if I lock you up, you have no say," Muxiao said, whipping her lightly with a tentacle. "But I'm a merciful master. Don't worry—the Himegami Society is a sizable organization. Whatever material desires you have, they can fulfill."
It's not my money, anyway.
"Miss Izuki, you don't need to follow me around anymore. Your job is to protect and monitor Tomie. She's quite important to me," Muxiao said, patting her shoulder. "I trust your abilities. Do your best!"
"…"
Izuki's face twitched. "President, as your secretary, shouldn't I stay by your side…"
Using honorifics now? Muxiao smirked inwardly. "It's because you're my secretary that I'm giving this critical task to someone I trust. Tomie's very important to me, Izuki. Only you can handle this! I don't trust anyone else."
"So, Izuki, if you want to ease my burdens, don't argue."
"I… I… But without a secretary by your side, it'll be inconvenient for you…"
"No worries. For minor tasks, anyone can fill in. Oh, right, didn't you recruit Reina? Perfect—she can take over as secretary. It's settled!"
"…"
Izuki stared at the cartoonish eyes on Muxiao's round form, his beaming smile leaving her speechless. She forced a strained smile. "Alright… fine."
I got replaced as secretary by a new member?
A member I recruited?!
Who just joined minutes ago?!
Why did I have to be so reckless?! Staying by the President, guiding him to become the embodiment of desire, and leading the Himegami Society into a frenzy of passion—that was her vital role as secretary!
What's so important about Kawakami Tomie?
The President seems wary of me… Fine, Reina needs her ritual anyway. Let her play secretary for a few days.
Seeing Izuki's forced smile, Muxiao grinned back. Using Izuki to guard and monitor Tomie not only solves the problem of handling this dangerous woman but also keeps Izuki occupied. And then… I'll quietly take control of the Himegami Society.
Heh heh!
Tomie glanced at the two, sensing the undercurrents. But for her, as long as her material needs were met, she didn't care. Spotting the black sedan behind Izuki, her eyes lit up, and she eagerly opened the door to hop in.
Very proactive.
Muxiao took the front passenger seat, buckling up as he casually asked, "Natsumi's gone home?"
"Miss Matsubara escorted her back," Izuki said, giving the tentacle monster a subtle look. Muxiao didn't notice, already diving into his system to upgrade.
Who'd have thought [Growth Advancement] would come in handy so soon?
"4700 evolution points… Let's boost some skills first."
[Intuition] → [Super Intuition], consumes 1000 evolution points.
Upgrade!
[Quick Recovery] → [Super Regeneration], consumes 1000 evolution points.
Click!
[Mental Interference] → [Mental Control], consumes 500 evolution points.
[Mental Control] → [Mental Manipulation], consumes 1000 evolution points.
Keep going! Now for an attribute.
Endurance: [B] → [A], consumes 1000 evolution points.
"Ugh, not enough points… only 200 left." But the upgrades were exhilarating, even more satisfying than evolving. Makes sense—those were bought with points!
Oddly, after reaching [A] in Endurance, the plus sign vanished. Was A-grade the limit? No further upgrades?
Muxiao wasn't sure. The system panel and his evolution still held many mysteries, requiring further study. Well, Tomie's right here.
At the Himegami Society's apartment, Muxiao handed Tomie to Izuki. Before leaving, he sliced a wound on her arm, watching the blood spawn countless Tomies. He gleefully harvested 2000 more evolution points, then waved goodbye with a smile.
Tomie, watching him leave, was numb.
Have I… been tamed?