Chapter 26: Punishment

Peroroncino returned to his bedroom to find Shalltear kneeling inside.

"What are you doing here, Shalltear?"

"Master, I did such terrible things to you. Whatever punishment you decide, I will accept it willingly. Please forgive me, Master."

Kneeling before Peroroncino, Shalltear spoke with sincere regret.

"Stand up. Like Momonga said, you're not at fault. The enemy having a World-Class Item was something none of us could have anticipated."

"No, Lord Peroroncino, please, you must punish me."

"I've already said it—you're not at fault, so there's no need for punishment."

"I beg you, please give me the punishment I deserve!" Shalltear's gaze was filled with earnest pleading.

Peroroncino found himself at a loss. Seeing how desperate Shalltear was to be punished, it was clear she genuinely sought redemption. While he believed no punishment was necessary, her expression made him reconsider.

"Fine, I'll give her a punishment. Let me think... A normal punishment would just feel like a reward to her. I'll have to come up with something unique," Peroroncino thought as his eyes landed on Nana standing nearby.

"Shalltear, since you insist on being punished, I'll grant your wish."

"Starting tomorrow, you will wear Nana's maid outfit and serve as a maid on the Ninth Floor."

"I'll arrange for someone to alter your appearance and disguise your identity so no one will recognize you."

"While serving as a maid, you're not allowed to use force, reveal your identity, or talk back to anyone. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I understand."

"This punishment is meant to train you to control your Blood Frenzy. Your irritable nature is one of your weaknesses. If you can master restraint, you'll be able to suppress the Blood Frenzy completely."

"Lord Peroroncino, I will work hard to restrain the Blood Frenzy."

"Alright, you'll serve as a maid for one week."

Shalltear and Nana exchanged outfits in front of Peroroncino.

Dressed in a maid outfit, Shalltear's ample chest stretched the fabric to its limit.

The outfit's material was elastic enough to accommodate a certain size, but Shalltear's more generous proportions pushed it to the brink.

"This maid uniform wasn't designed for someone with such... assets," Peroroncino noted wryly.

"Nana, go fetch Pestonya for me."

"Yes, Master," replied Nana, now wearing Shalltear's Gothic Lolita dress. She quickly left to find Pestonya.

Moments later, Nana returned with Pestoya.

"Lord Peroroncino, the clothing issue—should I retrieve a different outfit?" Pestonya offered.

"Stop right there! I've told you before, I don't have such peculiar tastes!"

"Then why did you summon me to your bedroom, my lord? Woof."

"I want Shalltear to experience a few days as a maid, but her current outfit isn't appropriate. Please modify it for her."

"Understood. Lady Shalltear, please come to my room so I can adjust the maid uniform for you."

Peroroncino glanced at Nana and thought for a moment. He contacted another maid.

<Message >

"Yulia, where are you right now?"

"Reporting to Lord Peroroncino, I am currently observing the reproductive processes of humans, learning and gathering data."

"Why on earth are you watching something like that?"

"I believe that as your personal maid, I must understand such matters to better serve you, my lord."

"Who's outside the window?!"

A man's angry shout echoed from Yulia's side.

"Head to the tailor shop and buy a child's outfit for a seven-year-old girl. Bring it to my room and have the little girl here put it on."

"Understood."

"Why do all these maids have such bizarre perceptions of me? Do they really think I'm some kind of deviant?" Peroroncino muttered to himself.

He then teleported to the hot springs on the Ninth Floor.

"Ah, soaking after a workout is the best. But being alone feels a bit dull. I recall there are two rather lovely Vampire Brides on the Third Floor..."

"Hmm... might as well."

Without hesitation, Peroroncino teleported to the Third Floor, found the two Vampire Brides, and brought them back to the Ninth Floor's hot springs. Together, they chatted about life and aspirations while enjoying the relaxing waters.

End of chapter

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