The overlord of the gods is interrogating the alien female spy.

　On Peach Girl, who had just finished the last bit of work on the clothes.

　She could tell... if she accepted Qilin's praise, a little girl would definitely be upset...

　But who can tell her why? Theresa, why are you sad?

　Chapter Fifty-Two: The Temptation of Handsome Men

　“Master is right, Lamaren. I was just an ordinary tailor before, and I had no right or opportunity to attend banquets or the like. If it were Lamaren, she would never have embarrassed Master like I have.”

　Little Peach looked at the female demon being stroked on the head by the Qilin and spoke gently, making Lamaren's horns tremble.

　"Theresa... cough, banquets and such aren't as extravagant as you think... With your natural beauty, a little dressing up and learning a few tricks will make you a natural."

　"Well……"

　Theresa glanced at the Qilin, but he was only staring at the banshee in front of him, completely ignoring their conversation.

　Yes, after all, the candidate has already been chosen, and even if Lamaren refuses, the candidate will not be changed. Moreover, given the Qilin Overlord's personality, how could he allow them, as slaves, to disobey his orders?

　"Master, the clothes are ready... Would you like to try them on?"

　The little slave's way of changing the subject was still too stiff. Chen Lingxu withdrew his hand, lifted his foot, and waited for the banshee to wipe him clean with a cloth before standing up and looking at Theresa, whose mouth was turned down a lot and whose displeasure was almost overflowing.

　"Wait a moment."

　What are you waiting for?

　Under their watchful eyes, the Qilin Overlord's figure suddenly changed.

　Huh?! Are we going to have to go through the same punishment as last time again?

　Lamarle hurried away, wishing she could retreat to the corner in one breath, but after catching a glimpse of Theresa, she had to stop and stand obediently beside her sister.

　"Alright. Bring me the clothes."

　After three breaths, the Qilin's form solidified again, but its appearance was now completely different from its previous human form.

　Standing before them was a man. He had a handsome face, an arrogant demeanor, and beautifully sculpted, marble-like muscles. Combined with his sculpted physique—a wasp waist, an ape's back, and mantis legs—it was clear he was an unparalleled beauty.

　The man before me is undoubtedly a Qilin... but what does he look like? And why is there no sign of a beast at all? The Qilin's horns and tail are nowhere to be seen.

　"What are you all standing there for? You ignorant fools. I merely cast a slight transformation spell, and you're all so surprised?"

　Chen Lingxu's rebuke brought Theresa back to her senses. She quickly stepped forward, repeatedly saying "I dare not" as she handed the clothes to him.

　"Hmm? You want me to dress you myself?"

　"Hmm, I will now help my master get dressed."

　A familiar slap landed on her body. Theresa lowered her eyes, bit her lip, and began to help him put the robe on.

　The robe is worn on the outside. Although it is gorgeous, if you want to dress a person as a nobleman, you also need to match it with many different pieces of clothing and accessories.

　But that's only relative to ordinary people. Even now, Chen Lingxu, wearing only an outer robe, with his demeanor and appearance, still deserves to be praised as 'overwhelmingly domineering'.

　"Gudong~!"

　As Theresa straightened his clothes, her gaze drifted down his chest and gradually became lewd.

　This monster... after turning into a human, looks somewhat... delicious.

　Humans are visual creatures. The domineering appearance of the Qilin, an ancient mythical creature, evokes even greater fear and oppression in them. However, the handsome man before them, with his skin that subtly gleams with an oily sheen and muscles that look so inviting to touch and bite, evokes a strange sense of appetite.

　Even knowing that this was the monster in disguise, Theresa still felt that he was more pleasing to the eye and more approachable now.

　"How do I look in these clothes?"

　Chen Lingxu watched as she knelt obediently but with trembling hands tying her robe in front of him, and then asked a question.

　"Hmm... what's so beautiful about you?"

　Theresa looked at the man in front of her. He was only wearing an outer robe, which was slightly loose because he had no inner garment to wear, revealing a large area of ​​his chest. This half-covered appearance made Peach's heart tremble.

　"Hmm, your slave has good taste and understands aesthetics."

　The robe is violet in color, and Theresa has embroidered it with gold and red lace. If she added some shawls or other outer garments, it would look even more beautiful.

　Chen Lingxu was fairly satisfied with this, but one outer robe was not enough. Before going to the banquet, he had to prepare a whole set of clothes to match his current 'beauty'.

　"But, Master..."

　Theresa has a question she wants to ask.

　"explain."

　"Why...did it have to become like this?"

　"You really want to know?"

　"Yes...I am a little...curious."

　Chen Lingxu then casually untied his robe and tossed it to the female demon who was standing there in a daze.

　"Then ask him yourself."

　Ask yourself...

　Theresa was taken aback at first, but then she instantly understood when she saw the man sitting on the edge of the bed.

　"Okay... okay."

　Chen Lingxu sighed softly.

　He placed his hand on Theresa's hair, carefully feeling the delicate texture of her pink and white hair.

　“My previous appearance was too eye-catching. This time, I would like to be in a quieter place. By changing into my current appearance, I can better blend in with those mortals.”

　"Woooo..."

　Theresa nodded slightly, then remembered why Qilin had agreed to attend the banquet.

　Although the princess was cursed and turned into a beast... in Terra, the distinction between beasts and beastmen is somewhat blurred to those who don't know the difference.

　Most of the beastmen have become humanoid with some animal features, with only horns, tails, or scales remaining; however, a small number of beastmen are completely beast-like, only able to stand and walk like humans, and use their hands and claws, which are almost identical to human hands, to do things.

　The beastman form of the Qilin Overlord is similar to this. The so-called princess who turned into a beast was most likely transformed from a humanoid beauty like Theresa into a more beast-like creature through some kind of magic, rather than a true beast. Otherwise, why would she choose to appear at the banquet to deliver her speech by roaring?

　The reason why the Qilin has transformed into its current handsome appearance is probably simply so that it can visit the zoo more quietly to observe magical animals.

　No matter how beautiful and alluring he becomes, his wicked nature cannot be changed.

　Theresa thought for a moment, then swallowed the water in her mouth. When she tried to stand up to drink some more water to rinse her mouth, Qilin pressed her head down with one finger.

　The next moment, she noticed that her body was becoming lighter, and everything in her field of vision was rapidly growing larger.

　She also heard Ramalyn's anxious cries.

　Hmm... what did she do wrong this time?

　Chapter 53 Sweet words, but a heart of wax

　"Theresia!"

　Ramalyn missed her target and fell straight to the ground, but as long as Theresa was alright, she could fall again without any problem.

　"Ramallen? Are you alright?"

　Theresa turned around and saw the gigantic banshee princess fall face-first to the ground.

　Forget about joking around now, she was anxious to see if the other person was hurt.

　But why can't she move?

　His feet couldn't move, his legs couldn't be lifted, and his arms could only move clumsily up and down.

　Ah, she must look so stupid and dull right now.

　"I'm fine... Theresia, you... how come you..."

　"What's wrong with me?"

　Why does Lamaren look so confused?

　What's wrong with her body?

　Theresa wanted to examine it, but when she looked down, she only saw a tuft of pinkish-white feathers and a pair of light brown bird claws.

　Ugh?

　Was it just my imagination? Or was it because I was too tired from holding my breath and was hallucinating?

　"call……"

　After taking a deep breath, she looked at her body again.

　Raise your hand?

　What you see are wings covered with glossy feathers, and looking down, you see a somewhat round body.

　Was she also cursed... and turned into a monster?

　"Master...Master..."

　A large hand reached out from behind and grabbed Theresa, who was powerless to resist.

　But instead of being crushed into mincemeat as she had imagined, Theresa opened her eyes and saw the man's face. She stopped struggling and obediently stayed in his palm.

　"Don't panic. I'm just turning you into a little bird."

　Turn into a little bird?

　Theresa tilted her head blankly, then suddenly remembered the pardoner who had been killed by the Qilin.

　His corpse also turned into a rat... This was also a spell of the Qilin. However, he only used it once, and Theresa had almost forgotten that he had such an ability.

　"Master...I..."

　But why turn her into a bird?

　"The people and beasts of this tower will all be going to the banquet. Do you intend to stay behind alone and escape while I'm away, Theresa?"

　"No, Master... I... can I go to the banquet too?"

　"Why not? It's just a bit impolite to bring a slave along. So, be grateful, Theresa. I have granted you special permission to attend this banquet as my fiftieth... uh... one hundredth... anyway, as my music connoisseur."

　Chen Lingxu couldn't recall how many generations his music had led the bird family to. Birds' lifespans were far shorter than those of gods like himself, yet dozens of generations of birds had devoted themselves to serving their guardian deity. Such loyalty was bound to evoke pity from the powerful Qilin Overlord and the great Primordial Heavenly Lord.

　Looking at the little bird with soft, downy pinkish-white feathers in his palm, Chen Lingxu's eyes showed a hint of nostalgia, and he even softened his tone when he spoke.

　The heart has the Tigers, fine sniffing the rose.

　"Um... thank you, Master."

　As Theresa listened to his words, it was as if a piece of candy was melting in her mouth, and even her saliva tasted sweet as she swallowed it.

　She had thought about it before: what would happen when the people in the tower—the Emperor, Dori, Anesse, Ramalen—all left with the Qilin, and she was left alone here? Should she laze around in bed until she naturally woke up, or should she wake up early and try cooking and tidying up...? But no matter what, being alone... would always feel...

　She felt so lonely. Besides, she really wanted to experience a noble banquet! It would be such a waste to go abroad and not see anything of it.

　But now, Qilin not only didn't abandon her, but even changed her status... Although I don't know what the position of a Music Envoy is, even if she is a pet, in the other party's heart, she should be much higher than a slave.

　"But you must remember, without my order, you must stay here with me, and you are not allowed to do anything or eat anything."

　"Huh? Hmm, yes, Master."

　After Theresa agreed, she curiously poked her head out again, but she seemed to have forgotten that she was still a chubby little bird. As soon as she poked her head out, she missed her grip with her two claws and fell headfirst into Chen Lingxu's hand, flapping her wings incessantly like a drowning duck.

　"……idiot."

　Chen Lingxu looked at her like this, sighed helplessly, reached out and grabbed her by the neck, lifting her up again.

　"Waaah... I'm sorry... Master..."

　Theresa apologized first, and then revealed her good intentions.

　"Master, um... why won't you let me eat? I'll be careful, I won't... embarrass you."

　"It's not shameful."

　Looking into the innocent eyes of this illiterate little bird, Chen Lingxu had no choice but to explain to her why he had made such a request.

　"Don't you know that birds have straight intestines?"

　Even the divine beings among the bird race are straightforward, eating and then excreting. However, after gaining intelligence, most birds will take care of their stomachs before doing anything important, so as to avoid leaving a mess of stains on the ground while singing.

　"Oh, I see... I'll remember that."

　As Theresa listened to Chen Lingxu's explanation, she nodded and stretched out her wings to cover her tail feathers.