Academic gathering with a lich-Chapter 512: Easter Egg - : The Healing Shadow_2

"Today is all about you, Veraliz. The purpose of a birthday is to celebrate our survival in this world for another year, a tribute to and appreciation of our lives. Our people, feeling our joy, will surely be comforted. We cannot always dwell in the past."

"Well, it’s rare to have a day off," the kitty obediently lay in her arms, "have you arranged everything?"

"Failproof, my lady."

Veraliz’s mind overlaid images at the sound of that voice. It was under this gentle tone that her once panicked self-felt reassured. The slight bobbing motion of her footsteps quickly comforted the little cat, who comfortably narrowed her eyes.

Soon, a tingling sense of comfort woke the sleeping black cat, and Veraliz found herself in a small store, placed on a plush velvet pillow, with a pair of large hands pressing on her back. With a relaxing ease quickly enveloping her body, she felt a foreign touch that made her bristle, her silky fur standing up like needles.

The black cat turned her head and saw the creature touching her. In the past, Veraliz would never have let someone who touched her without permission go unpunished; becoming fierce was the only way to survive in the wild. But this time, Veraliz didn’t uphold her fierceness, perhaps because... perhaps the person had a strangely mesmerizing effect.

The clean and neat maid’s outfit was worn over the body, the long hair tied back with a hairpin, turning the bun into a glossy dark sea urchin, or perhaps a small pineapple, due to the robustness of her hair. He was more robust than any creature Veraliz had ever seen, standing over two meters tall, making everything around him seem cute and adorable. His square face was heavily made-up, his eyes narrowing even smaller beneath thick eyeshadow, and his plump lips painted a bright red, possibly puckered intentionally.

In any case, Mrs. Brandi was a smiling, pure maid with muscles robust enough to seem monstrous.

This is the Light and Shadow Zone’s Pure Maid Experience Store, a shop with a special charm.

A magnetic bass voice emanated from behind Mrs. Brandi’s fiery red lips. Her large hands came together for a faux-cute pat on the cheek, creating an explosive boom though merely pretending to be gentle.

"You’re awake, adorable Veraliz. I’m Mrs. Brandi, the manager and head maid of the Pure Maid Experience Store. The gentleman custom-ordered our top-grade pet massage service for you. Please relax and let me help you relieve fatigue."

When those large hands returned to the back of the black cat, Veraliz truly got scared. One of Brandi’s hands was nearly as big as the black cat itself, and the terror of her bulging muscles was far more frightening than those guardian paladins, as if they could easily crush her with a gentle squeeze.

"Meow~" That was Veraliz’s first sensation as the rough-looking Brandi caressed the black cat’s back with the back of one hand, while gently massaging the cat’s jaw with the other. A comfortable tingling sensation surged through the cat’s body to the tip of her tail, like a mild electric current, an indescribable pleasure spreading throughout. Veraliz melted, slumping into the pillow like putty.

"My adorable, when it comes to service, we are professionals."

"Meow, meow, meow~" Veraliz, like a drunkard basking in comfort, instinctively called out.

After the initial shock, the kitty adjusted to Brandi’s massage. Her eyes filled with admiration, she began to chat with her masseuse.

"It’s an incredible touch, your force is just right. I mean, Mrs. Brandi, you might be the strongest creature I’ve ever seen, but your movements are light as a feather. How do you do it?"

"A pure maid’s heart." Brandi revealed a sweet smile, her fake eyelashes made of Flash Lizard Scale gently closing. "We train to perfect our bodies to provide the most comfortable service for our guests. If we can’t control the strength of these bodies, then our dedication is meaningless. Uncontrolled strength can only cause harm, and we are pure maids who bring love and happiness!" As she spoke with passion, Mrs. Brandi raised her arms, clasping her hands above her head, her whole body’s muscles boiling with fervor.

"This is our way of the pure maid!!!"

The oversized maid uniform once again couldn’t bear the strain. In the presence of Brandi’s muscles, quivering like volcanic tremors, the uniform exploded into pieces.

Brandi’s clothing burst, and the shattered fabric descended like angelic feathers, floating down from the sky.

And beneath the feathers was a set of bronze muscles that would put the Demon Race to shame!! Every muscle on Brandi’s body had been honed to perfection, a sight more stunning than any sculpture.

The intense aesthetic of pure strength caused a profound shock to Veraliz, who still retained her wild instincts. The black cat froze, then screamed, covering her eyes with her paws.

Veraliz’s scream snapped the self-absorbed Brandi back to reality. Feeling her newly freed body, Brandi embarrassingly bowed and apologized. "Ahaha, I’m sorry, I neglected the guest. I’ve never been able to change this bad habit of self-indulgence, but I will certainly control this impulse in the future."

"Is there more?" The tiny cat sat on the pillow, facing the tall Brandi.