Lilith's breath came in hot, ragged gasps, and her warrior's body—tempered by the harshness of battle—now grew as soft as silk in Arthur's hands. She could not comprehend how this "weak servant" could exert such terrifying pressure, causing her mind to cease its functions and her body to crave nothing but more.
The system screen flashed before Arthur once again:
> **[Alert: "Primal Subordination Contract" ready for conclusion]**
> **[Requirements: Direct skin contact with the center of power (the tattoo on her neck) and a mental activation word]**
>
Arthur looked at the glowing tattoo on Lilith's alabaster neck. The marking vibrated as if it were a beating heart. He did not hesitate; he extended his fingers to feel her soft skin at that sensitive point.
"Ah..." A stifled moan escaped her as she closed her eyes, her head tilting involuntarily to grant him easier access.
"Lilith," Arthur whispered in her ear, his voice now carrying an authority that had never been there before, "from this moment on, you will not be the General of Darkness... you will be my sword, my shield, and everything I desire."
> **[Activated: The Cursed Contract!]**
>
Suddenly, a thread of purple light erupted from Arthur's fingers and permeated her tattoo. Lilith let out a short cry, a mixture of searing pleasure and pain, and fell to her knees before him. The silver armor she wore began to crack under the pressure of the magical energy, revealing more of her skin, flushed from the effects of the spell.
> **[Contract Concluded Successfully!]**
> **[First Subordinate: Lilith (Rank: Fallen General)]**
> **[Submission Level: 45% - "Physical Loyalty"]**
> **[Reward: Skill 'Desire Sight' unlocked and 50 Sovereignty Points]**
>
Arthur opened his eyes to feel power surging through his veins. He looked at Lilith, who remained kneeling on the floor, panting deeply. Her eyes, which had looked at him with contempt yesterday, now gazed upon him with a strange sense of sanctity and obsession.
"Master..." she said in a trembling voice, placing her forehead against his boot. "I... my body and my soul... are yours. Do with me as you wish, only... do not leave me in this thirst."
Arthur smiled coldly, savoring the ecstasy of power. He reached out to stroke her silver hair softly, but his next move was harsh; he gripped a lock of her hair to lift her face toward him.
"Good. Let us begin the first test of your loyalty," Arthur said, his eyes gleaming. "The guards outside will ask what happened in this cell. I want you to go out to them and tell them that I am not a prisoner... I am your new master. And anyone who objects..."
He drew close to her trembling lips and finished: "...will face submission, or death beneath your feet."
Before she could respond, the system flashed a new alert:
> **[Warning! Rival Detected: Priestess 'Seraphine' is approaching the cell with the Royal Guard]**
> **[Sub-Mission: Use Lilith to humiliate Priestess Seraphine before the guards]**
> **[Reward: Evolution of 'The King's Bedchamber' skill]**
>
Arthur's eyes glinted with malice. The game was becoming far more exciting. He looked at Lilith, who began to stand slowly, her body overflowing with dark magical energy derived from the contract.
"Lilith... prepare to receive our guest. I want her to see her Great General serving her master with... utter passion."