The Absolute Will: The Lifespan Collector's Harem-Chapter 403: Tsubaki’s Inspection

The next morning, Anri didn’t see Ryuya. She didn’t know if he was still asleep or hiding. After everything that had happened, she felt surprisingly calm. She had moved on.

She wore her maid uniform and met Alex at the gate of the villa. Her gaze shifted from him to the girl standing behind him—another beautiful maid.

The girl had a cold, elegant face and a stunning figure that rivaled Anri’s own. Anri realized: This must be his other one...

"Anri, did you sleep well? The night seemed quite... restless," Alex said suggestively.

"Everything has been handled, Master," Anri replied calmly.

"Really?"

"Yes. As your maid, it is my duty."

"Oho," Alex was impressed. Even Tsubaki Rurikagawa gave her a sideways glance. "Tsubaki, what do you think?"

Tsubaki nodded. She saw something of herself in Anri. She already knew what had happened between Alex and the new girl, but she didn’t care. She was always on Alex’s side, even if her "bad" Master was a demon king. She loved him unconditionally.

"She has good potential. She will be an excellent maid," Tsubaki said. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Then I’ll leave her to you."

This was why Alex brought Tsubaki. The brunette maid stepped forward. "My name is Tsubaki Rurikagawa. I am your senior. I will teach you how to be a proper maid—specifically, a proper maid for Master."

Tsubaki’s voice wasn’t harsh, but it carried an undeniable authority. Anri felt herself shrink slightly. "I... I am Anri Shiroki."

Tsubaki picked up Anri’s heavy suitcase as if it weighed nothing, making Anri’s eyes bulge. They left the estate.

Anri didn’t look back. She felt a familiar gaze on her from a second-floor window. Ryuya was there, his fists clenched, teeth bared.

"I won’t give up, Anri. I’ll take you back..."

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Anri expected Alex to keep playing with her, but instead, he dropped her off at an apartment building and left.

"What’s going on?"

"Come," Tsubaki said, carrying the luggage. "This is where you’ll stay for now."

With Alex gone, Anri felt a bit bolder. "Tsubaki... are you also Master’s... maid?"

"I am Master’s personal head maid," Tsubaki replied.

"Master... he has powers. You know that, right?"

"You’ll understand more in time."

So she does know. "Does that mean... do you have a Crest too?"

Anri hesitated. "Tsubaki, you and Master... have you...?"

Tsubaki stopped and turned, her calm eyes piercing through Anri. "I know what you want to ask. Master saved me. I made a trade with him, just like you—my body in exchange for my revenge."

Tsubaki’s gaze sharpened. "It was a trade, but I don’t regret it for a second. I am lucky to have met Alex. I love him deeply. He isn’t a ’good’ person, but I don’t care. You are his property now, Anri. I hope you behave and don’t make him angry."

"Is that a threat?" Anri smiled bitterly. "I know. I’m not planning to fight him."

"Good."

They entered the elevator. Anri was shocked that this beautiful girl actually loved Alex. She thought everyone was forced.

"Actually, some of the girls were ’claimed’ by him," Tsubaki added. "They were forced at first."

"!!!"

"But in the end, regardless of their anger, they all fall for him. They all stay willingly. I hope you’re prepared for that."

That sounds... ominous.

The elevator stopped at the top floor. They entered a penthouse. As soon as the door closed, Tsubaki said: "Alright, strip."

"What?"

"Inspection."

"???" Anri felt a bad premonition.

"From now on, I will inspect and train you. That is why Master sent me. Take your clothes off."

"N-no, that’s not necessary! I was already a maid, I know how to work—"

"You need this! A maid for Master is different from a normal maid. Besides chores, you must be ready to satisfy Master’s sexual needs at any time. That is your most important responsibility!"

Responsibility? That’s just being a sex slave!

Facing Tsubaki’s unwavering gaze, Anri eventually surrendered. She unbuttoned her uniform and let her clothes fall until she was completely naked.

Her body was still covered in the marks from yesterday. Between her legs, the Crest of Lust glowed with a faint red light. Tsubaki walked a circle around her.

"Excellent. No wonder Master wanted you."