When the girls arrived at the dining hall early the next morning, they discovered that Asia, who had hardly left her room, had appeared before them once again.
"Asia! You finally came out."
Seeing Asia emerge from her room, the girls finally breathed a sigh of relief and hurried over to her.
"Are you all right?"
"Huh? Ah, yes, I'm fine..."
Hearing everyone's concerned questions, Asia's face was pale, but she still forced a smile and nodded at them.
"Are you really all right? Why do you look like you have no energy at all...?"
"I was punished by Lord Duanmu and haven't recovered yet..."
"Punished?"
Hearing this, everyone was even more shocked and turned toward Duanmu Huai in confusion. At that moment, Maria's eyes lit up, and she hurried over.
"Lord Duanmu, what did you do to Miss Asia? Did you tie her up with ropes, then use candles, a wooden horse, and a Leather Whip—why didn't you call me? I was planning to preserve Miss Asia's first time properly!"
"Heh heh heh, as if there were such a good thing."
Duanmu Huai took a sip of tea and let out a cold laugh.
"That wouldn't be called punishment for Asia. That would be a reward. Do you think I'm stupid?"
As he spoke, Duanmu Huai looked toward Asia. Feeling his gaze, Asia's body suddenly trembled.
"I think she's finally learned a profound lesson this time. I doubt she'll repeat the mistake."
"Yes, yes, Lord Duanmu. I'll never do it again..."
Facing Duanmu Huai's question, Asia was like a Rabbit before a lion. Sweat poured down her face, and she answered in a trembling voice with her head lowered. Naruse Mio looked at Asia's pitiful appearance and felt somewhat sympathetic.
"Uncle, what did you do to Miss Asia? You