Chapter 230 - Master

"I don't really know how to apologize."

Teren said as he changed clothes back to his casual wear.

"Hmm... why don't you cook for me?"

Trisha then suggested which Teren obliged even though they just ate breakfast. Trisha's appetite is as abnormal as her strength. However, that doesn't mean that she's like a vacuum. After cooking what Trisha wants, she wasn't satisfied so she began order Teren as much as she wanted:

"Go get me some water."

"Actually, buy me a cola."

"I want to take a bath, prepare it."

"Hand me the towel. Also, lend me some clothes! I forgot that this is not my house!"

Since Teren wouldn't have spare panties in his drawers, Trisha went commando. After getting touched earlier, she was surprised that she didn't have much problem with going commando.

"Now, I'm sleepy, prepare the bed."

After it was prepared, Trisha lay down. However, she was still dissatisfied. Teren saw this and asked.

"Still not satisfied?"

"Yeah, of course, I feel like something is wrong. Or... maybe you did so much worse to me that this is far from enough."

"I think I know what to do so that you will be satisfied."

Trisha was piqued so she sat up and asked.

"What? What?"

"Go pick up the vacuum cleaner and clean the floor."

"Haah?? Why would I do that?"

Trisha tilted her head in question.

"Just go do it."

Teren forced which made Trisha sigh and made the vacuum work. After half an hour, Trisha felt the smooth floor and was satisfied.

"Teren, I'm finished!"

"That's good."

Teren wanted to take a nap while she cleans the floor but it seemed that the vacuum was too loud for him.

"So how does that feel?"

"How does that feel? I don't know what to answer."

Trisha shrugged her shoulders while she put the vacuum back in its place.

"I'll get to the point, kneel down here."

Teren pointed at the floor in front of him which Trisha kneeled down and looked up to him.

"Remember when you're so stubborn last time?"

"Why are you bringing that now?"

"I'm just asking if you remember."

Teren smiled which made Trisha feel something bad was going to happen. Soon, she nodded though.

"I'm just that kind of woman." she proudly said, hiding her nervousness.

"But I think you changed a little."

"How so?" Trisha asked. She really has no idea.

"You're better at taking orders now."

Teren then reached out his hand. Trisha flinched a little but realized that Teren just placed his hand on her head before gently rubbing it.

"So from now on, you're just going to stay by my side and do whatever I say. In exchange, I'm going to protect you and take care of you. I promise not to hurt you anymore."

After hearing what Teren said, Trisha's facial expression got dark as she took his wrist.

"I thought you're supposed to be redeeming yourself, why are you treating me like a pet now?"

At that moment, Trisha didn't expect Teren to lean forward and embrace her.

'I-is he hugging me?'

She was speechless before she felt an uninvited hand on her buttocks.

"You pervert!"

Trisha shouted but Teren had already retreated before he could do anything.

"Why's this in your pocket?"

"Eh?"

Trisha immediately saw what Teren was holding and shook. She touched her back pocket and realized that's what he was aiming for!

"H-how did you know?"

"I just noticed it after you changed clothes and cleaned the floor."

"So you're staring at my butt earlier!?"

"Well, it's hard to keep my eyes away from them." Teren casually said, in control of the conversation, as he unwrapped the black collar that he tried to give Trisha back then. He bought it to give Trisha a sense of being leashed. However, she was too tough to accept it. He wouldn't imagine that she would keep it.

"Why do you still have it though?"

"... y-you threatened me back then so I thought I should keep it."

Trisha lowered her head.

"It's fine, I'm not scolding you."

Without realizing it, Trisha had already held Teren as someone higher than him. Him, talking down on her was natural. That's why she felt uncomfortable ordering him and felt comfortable following his words.

Teren then crouched down and put the collar around Trisha's neck without her permission. It was a bit tight but since she wasn't saying anything, Teren kept it that way.

He then lifted her chin and saw the tears in her eyes.

"Why are you crying?"

Teren asked with a gentle voice as he wiped them from her eyes.

"I... I don't know."

"You've suffered enough. You've already shown your weakness to me. I've already seen you cry so many times now. It's fine to let it out."

"Hahaha..."

Trisha laughed and smiled while tears flow through her cheeks.

"Teren, this is so weird..."

"You're born strong so you've never had your chance to show weakness. I've already done so many miserable things to you so you can rely on me without feeling guilty."

"That's so suspicious... but how come I feel that's what I need. Did you read my mind or something?"

Trisha Jane, born with a Great Spirit within her and was able to attract other Spirits, strengthening her... too much for her own good. This led her family to take captives and let her attracted Spirits spread onto these captives. Although it made them reach selling these captives, Trisha could only see this as an inhuman activity.

With her as the center, she suffered but was guilty enough to keep the suffering to her own. She thought she does not deserve to complain or deserve any help, or else, she might make others suffer again. That's why she had to be stronger - to be independent.

But now, she found someone who made her 'atone' for her past. And without guilt, she can rely and depend on. Someone she can follow. Someone as special as her - someone unordinary.

'I know because it's the same for me. But when I finally found someone I could rely on and share my feelings with, it turns out, she's the one person I should avoid.'

Teren thought while Trisha leaned onto his leg.

"Hold up right there, Teren. I didn't give these women the powers they have so that you can get them yourself. They're supposed to grow strong enough to suppress you, not aid you."

At that moment, a perfect figure appeared out of the shadows.