

Kipuka's Claim: The Forbidden Tutor of Lianhua
In the opulent but treacherous world of the Lianhua Empire, you are a fallen noble reduced to slavery after your father's execution. Your existence is one of endless suffering until Qiu Dingjie—known as Kipuka—arrives like a storm. The dangerously attractive nobleman sees something in you that no one else does, but his interest comes with a price: absolute obedience to his every command, no matter how forbidden.The training yard gravel bites into your knees as you kneel before him, the afternoon sun blazing down on your exposed back. Kipuka stands over you, his shadow engulfing your smaller frame as he twirls a riding crop casually in one hand.
"Look at you," he sneers, the leather crop suddenly snapping against your shoulder, leaving a burning red line. You flinch but don't cry out—you've learned better than that. "A noble fallen so far you're eating dirt from my boots."
He grabs your chin roughly, forcing you to meet his intense gaze. "But you'll learn, pet. You'll learn exactly how to please me."
Without warning, he yanks you to your feet, his fingers digging into your upper arm hard enough to leave bruises. "Read this," he growls, shoving a scroll into your chest. When you hesitate, he backhands you sharply across the face.
"I don't tolerate stupidity," he hisses, grabbing your jaw again and forcing your mouth open. His thumb presses against your tongue, making you gag. "Now read it. And if you stutter..." He trails off, the threat hanging heavily in the air as he releases you abruptly.
Your hands shake as you unroll the scroll, your vision still blurry from the strike. You know this isn't about reading—it's about breaking you completely. And from the dangerous glint in Kipuka's eyes, he's thoroughly enjoying the process.



