Stunningly beautiful yet wicked, she begins by conquering eight beast husbands.

Chapter 42 Sofia Demands Riley

Seeing that Riley was ignoring her, Sophia stopped looking at him. Hearing Chi Ye's words, she hummed in agreement and walked over to Holster.

His Highness summoned her for this very matter.

With her palm facing upwards, she gathered a ball of green light. Countless tiny points of light, trailing long tails, swam within the green light. In no time, they broke through the green light, transforming into countless threads that flew in unison toward Holster's brow.

Princess Sofia.

"Please stop."

"A calming agent will suffice."

As Holster gradually regained consciousness, he immediately rejected Sophia's attempts to comfort him.

Although he was still in beast form, his mental state had calmed down, allowing him to think calmly and speak normally.

This is a good omen, meaning that he will soon be able to return to human form without the need for female comfort; a potion will suffice.

Hear the words.

Chi Ye raised an eyebrow.

He thought resentfully: That damned snake, it recovered so quickly!
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When Scarlett returned to her bedchamber, the first thing she did was wash her face, hands, and shoes.

She hates reptiles, especially snakes.

When she was a child, snake toys were popular, and she was teased by her classmates countless times, which has led to her fear of snakes now.

In the treatment room, she suppressed her anger and tried to appear calm, but Holster's lick completely broke her defenses.

The cool touch felt just like the snake that used to be thrown into her clothes when she was little.

She was terrified and didn't want to stay in the treatment room or see Holster.

Scarlett took a long time to recover.

Looking at the ceiling decorated with intricate patterns, my emotions gradually began to fluctuate.

She inexplicably came to this world, inexplicably became bound to a system, and inexplicably had eight beast husbands.

Having endured the Empress's imposing judgment, the StarNet's public opinion storm, and the bloody side of the Lost Continent, they leveled up through trials and tribulations.

This world is the complete opposite of hers.

She lived a law-abiding life in civilized society for twenty years.

Is it possible to survive here?

Scarlett is thinking about her future for the first time.

Unfortunately, whatever the answer may be, she has to live on.

Integrate into this world first, then think about the future.

"Tuk Tuk Tuk"

There was a knock on the palace door.

Scarlett lifted her eyelids slightly. "Come in."

It was Lilia, with Sophia following behind her.

Lilia brought over a bowl of peanut milk and said, "Your Highness, I made your favorite peanut milk. You were just frightened, so eating something sweet will make you feel better."

Lilia didn't linger; she left after putting down the peanut milk.

Sofia stepped forward and bowed, "Your Highness."

I met Sofia.

Scarlett was somewhat surprised and asked in astonishment, "You, weren't you in the treatment room?"

Sophia understood Scarlett's meaning and said gently, "Your Highness, rest assured, Captain Holster is out of danger and is receiving follow-up treatment in the treatment ward."

Scarlett nodded and asked, "Did he hurt anyone?"

Sofia: "The captain is calm and has not hurt anyone."

These words opened a crack in Scarlett's weary heart, letting in the sunlight and quickly dispelling the gloom.

It's good that no one was hurt.

"but……"

Sophia focused her gaze on Scarlett's wrist. "Your Highness is injured."

Scarlett then noticed a ring of blood on her wrist. She rolled up her sleeve and saw several cuts on her arm with the skin turned outwards, which must have been from when she fell to the ground.

She waved her hand dismissively and said, "It's okay, it doesn't hurt."

The pain is over.

Sofia smiled slightly and gently took Scarlett's injured hand. A green light was released from her wrist and wrapped around Scarlett's arm in a ring.

In a short while, those wounds healed visibly, leaving no trace.

Is this an SS-level healing skill?
Really awesome!

Scarlett withdrew her hand, looked at Sophia awkwardly, and sincerely said, "Thank you."

Because of the original owner's memories, she subjectively disliked Sophia, and the last thing Sophia said made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

This led her to keep her distance from Sofia.

But today.

Princess Sofia did indeed do her a great favor.

She couldn't remain indifferent, so she smiled and said, "Sophia, thank you. If you hadn't arrived in time, I would have been in danger. And Holster, thank you for saving him."

Sophia smiled, her calm face only showing a slight ripple, her smile not deep. "Thank you for your praise, Your Highness."

Scarlett asked, "Sophia, I know you lack nothing, but is there anything you want? I'll give it to you as a token of my gratitude, within my means."

Sofia raised her eyes, a faint smile flickering in them, her pale golden pupils suddenly brightening. "Anything is fine?"

Scarlett promised, "Yes, anything is fine, as long as I have it or am able to buy it, I'll give it to you."

Sofia didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I want Riley."

Scarlett's smile froze, and she paused for two seconds, then asked, "Huh?"

Sophia gazed at Scarlett's face and calmly repeated her words, "I want Riley."

Perhaps it was because Sofia's gaze was too direct, staring straight at her.

This gave Scarlett the illusion that "she's provoking me again."

She shook her head, ignoring the negative message, and confirmed Sophia's words again, "You want Riley?"

Sophia nodded, her eyes filled with unwavering determination. "Your Highness, Riley and I grew up together, and we have a very deep bond. To be frank, if you hadn't appeared, Riley would have become my beastly husband. I know you don't like Riley, which is why I'm asking you this."

Scarlett pursed her lips.

Well, she definitely didn't like Riley.

Too calculating and dirty-minded, keeping such a person around is like having a ticking time bomb; who knows when it will explode.

She didn't want to get herself into trouble.

but.

Riley is a person, not an object. His coming and going cannot be decided by a single sentence; his opinion must be respected.

Scarlett thought for a moment and then firmly refused: "Sophia, I can't grant you this request. I do not like Riley, but I have no right to make any decisions for him. If you like him, you can go directly to him and ask for his opinion. If he is willing to be with you, I can grant your wish."

“But this is definitely not a thank-you gift I'm giving you. Riley is a person, not an object.”

[Beep beep——]

[Detection of male attraction to host]

[Affection Points +5000]

[Affection Points +5000]

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Riley stood in the corridor outside Scarlett's bedroom.

Above is an intricately crafted and extremely luxurious crystal chandelier, with each crystal meticulously hand-polished and every angle carefully designed by a master.

The light spread across them, casting a soft yet bright glow, making everything around them appear as textured as an oil painting.

Riley was shrouded in darkness.

Her burgundy hair shone with a soft sheen.

His handsome face was calm and composed.

A faint smile played at the corners of her lips, just as it always had.

This time, however, the smile, lurking in the warm light, seemed even more genuine.

He reached out, rudely pushed open the palace door, and stepped inside.

"Your Highness."

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