In the end, Yan Shi got a brand-new piece of accessory that she wasn't sure she loved or hated.
A collar. For pets.
Ever since she tasted the unforeseen sense of domination in the carriage, she found her heart leaning toward these two women. For a moment, she thought there were more people besides Kierra and August, but she didn't care all that much.
Growing up as an esteemed young lady of a prestigious immortal sect, Yan Shi didn't have anyone who humiliated her this thoroughly before. She was a genius, a cultivating monster since childhood, advancing so fast that she had far surpassed her generation by the time she became an adult.
Strangely, she wasn't considered a Phoenix.
The Immortal League at the time thought she was too strong to put beside the other kids.
Of course, it wasn't as though she didn't encounter someone who would overpower her with a single stare. She was a fresh Immortal, after all.
The problem was that... all of them were greasy old geezers. If not old geezers, they were spiteful women whose temperaments resembled that of old witches.
On the other hand?
August had that mysterious aura of a majestic monarch, able to dominate her steel-like mind with ease and style, while Kierra's thorny allure, like that of fragrant roses, tickled something terribly immoral yet enchanting inside her.
'Such incredible women...!'
Yan Shi thought as she followed the duo.
In fact, during the months she had been stalking Kierra, she had always felt jealous of the women Kierra pampered. She, too, wanted to be dominated, spoiled, and devourered!
Dignity?
It could eat this punch and die!
(つ• ̀ω•́)＝○
Her dignity had already died and decomposed when she climaxed in the carriage.
Now, when she inevitably touched the leather collar on her neck, a sense of excitement arose in her heart. It was addictive.
''Master Kierra, where do we go now?''
Right then, Bai Qing spoke up.
Kierra, who was leading the group, pondered for a bit. ''Maybe the teahouse.''
In the Thunderous Lord's recommendation list, there was a famous teahouse famous for its incredible tea and scenery. The archwizard also wanted to calm her heart a bit, so it should be a good place.
Indeed, the teahouse was large, proper, and popular enough that even someone picky like August didn't mention a thing.
''Hm? There was dessert here as well...''
Suddenly intrigued by the dessert selection of this realm, Kierra told Yan Shi to go to the second floor and find a suitable table for the group while the remaining four of them ordered.
The first floor was already full of people, which was probably why many blatant gazes were directed at them.
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'How annoying.'
Kierra had cast a camouflage spell, yet she didn't want to erase their presence altogether. After all, it would lead to inconveniences such as not having people acknowledge them or bumping into people unconsciously.
Nevertheless, the four took their time, carefully choosing their preferred dessert to enjoy while the attendant was in a trance, seeing so many beautiful women at once.
Afterward, they began to head to the second floor, but something strange was happening there.
''Don't be so shy, fairy. I'm sure you will shine the brightest in our banquet.''
''I've said it three times—I'm not interested.''
Somehow, Yan Shi was being blatantly hit on by a random young man who looked like he might be a golden spoon jerk. Based on the forced indifference of the people surrounding them, it was probably true.
'Why didn't you chase him... oh.'
Kierra suddenly remembered that she was the one sealing Yan Shi's power. Otherwise, that man would have been a pile of mangled meat by now. Yan Shi's dim eyes were quite intimidating.
Sighing, the archwizard got closer to the two.
''Stop.''
''Who—''
The young man turned around to see the insolent wretch who dared to stop him, yet he was left stunned.
An exotic beauty.
Paler skin, sharper features, yet equally divine.
Whether Kierra noticed the man's lust or not, she was not having this. Not at all.
''You dared to touch my pet... arrogant fool.''
''!!''
Kierra narrowed her eyes, silently releasing a part of her overwhelming aura. An unimaginable pressure befell the young man, forcing him to kneel helplessly on the floor.
''What are you doing to young master?!''
''Do you know who he is?!''
A few servants rushed toward them.
Kierra didn't reply. She simply didn't care.
She held the man in the air with telekinesis, and the next moment, she gently flicked her finger at his forehead, sending him through the open window with a powerful blast.
''Annoying.'' Kierra muttered.
After those who followed the man left the building while shouting something, the archwizard finally settled in her seat beside Yan Shi and August.
''...What?''
Kierra quietly asked Yan Shi, who kept staring at her blankly.
''N-Nothing.''
''...''
The archwizard didn't pry further. Instead, she turned to the newly served tea and began discussing its taste with the others.
''I prefer milk black tea.'' August shrugged.
''You only like sweet things, silly.'' Kierra refuted. ''This is decent.''
''Whoa... the aroma is so good.'' Bai Qing exclaimed.
''I agree.'' Kang Shuren nodded.
Meanwhile, Yan Shi's teacup was untouched.
The person herself was in turmoil, staring at her reflection.
'She said 'my pet'...!'
Somehow, that simple sentence of the archwizard made her heart run wild. The more she thought about the sudden possessiveness Kierra showed, the more she was shaken.
'Could it be that she was also watching me while I was watching her? Knowing Kierra, it wouldn't be impossible. No, that's the only explanation.'
So, Yan Shi began to delude herself.
'Kierra had always wanted me as her pet... ah, so it's like that. Such an expectedly shy person...'
Blushing, Yan Shi looked at the archwizard with a completely different gaze.
Thus, a huge misunderstanding was born.
In the end, the group spent quite some time in the streets, enjoying the city to its fullest. Once they were satisfied, they visited the Immortal League's headquarters for information on the Dragons and Phoenixes Gathering.
''It'll be tomorrow, ma'am.'' A respectful attendant explained. ''By now, all the candidates should have arrived.''
''Hm. What is the content of this event exactly?'' August asked.
''On the first day, there will be a simple tea party where everyone gets the chance to know each other. On the second day, a small tournament between the young prodigies will be opened.''
''That sounds like boring.'' The Sword Empress clicked her tongue slightly. ''Darling, wanna go somewhere alone?''
Although tempted by this offer, Kierra remained firm. She wanted them to attend to give some spotlights to Bai Qing, who should have achieved a far greater strength than those 'geniuses.'
In the end, it was all for her disciples.
''This event is held once a year, so I want to watch it. We can go later.'' Kierra spat out an excuse as naturally as she breathed.
''Ah, she doesn't love me anymore...!''
The little guilt Kierra had for August completely disappeared the moment this grown woman decided to fake weeping in front of people.
'How did I raise such a giant baby...'
And to think this baby led the world's most prominent Empire...
Nevertheless, the next day, the archwizard's party sneakily entered the event hall, occupying a table in the corner.
''Hm?''
Right then, Kierra noticed the same young man who had tried to flirt with Yan Shi yesterday.
She could practically smell the troubles.