QT: Against My Will

192 4.16 – Stay strong – Dangerous Angels

When Hasan returned, he watched how Bing Shi made a rough sketch of a... door?

Rich people lived far away from the noisy and narrow streets of the poor. Estates were separated from the outside by high walls, often decorated with plain murals. Behind the main gates were sunny gardens, fish ponds, and paths connected to the entrances of the central, two-story villa with a basement.

Bing Shi dipped the glass into the ink. Without the help of a ruler, her lines were straight and smooth, “There’s no way we’ll allow random people to go in and out as they please. Reinforce all outer doors and windows. Add a small vision panel made out of the glass with a lid cover to each door. Assign guards to train six watchdogs. The breed of dog has to be powerful, fearless, alert, and loyal. Nothing can hide from dogs. Their sense of smell is forty times better than ours.”

Bing Shi didn’t know if this world had the same breed of dogs as her world, but there were dog fights as a type of entertainment, she’s sure Hasan will find a needed breed. She wanted to build few simple watchtowers, but this was not a fortress, they’d catch unnecessary attention. “The disparity of individual strength in this world is too great. Why are our guards so weak?”

“...If...if they grouped up, they might have a chance. That man was like a phantom. Nobody noticed him until it was too late,” answered Hasan. With dogs, it should be easier to discover an intruder, “I’ll increase their training.”

“Oh,” Bing Shi doubted that it would help, “He seemed to be aiming at our necks. Obtain better armor for our guards. Before the goods arrive, tell others to cover most of their skin with thick fabric.”

While discussing Tianshies and what to do in case of intruders, chaos erupted at the opposite side of the City. The wealthiest family of merchants in the country, family Tui, desperately searched for their abducted child. With their connection, every corner of the city was dug out in search of their treasure.

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Three days after Bing Shi transmigrated...

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Inside of Hasan’s bedroom, Bing Shi introduced all Tianshies to Fei Lan. They all moved to Hasan’s estate. As Eshe handed over a red wig, she ordered Fei Lan, “Before Tuis arrive. Your name is Tianshi Eshe, thirteen years old from the Triweria Kingdom,” she gave her a note and the wig, “Remember this note. Put on this wig, and familiarize yourself with your companions. You can tell them the truth about the marriage. They’ll understand. When Tuis arrive, let the girls practice their make-up skills on you, pretend you’re having fun.”

“...” Fei Lan let Rianta cut her hair shorter and put on the red wig for her. Wouldn’t it be easier to make her a boy servant? Was Bing Shi crazy? Letting her be known by so many people, “Why go so far?”

All girls giggled exuberantly, “Training~.”

Bing Shi noticed that Fei Lan didn’t like her. Well, it’s not like she cared. It didn’t matter if the girls trusted each other or not; they were in it together. They had to throw away their hate, their jealousy over beauty, skills, and background. If Tuis discover this gorgeous Fei Lan, they will all die.

‘Now, let’s the test begin ??. ‘

All of a sudden, the angels began to cry at the same time. When they looked at Fei Lan, they remembered how Eshe cut off her hair for this new addition.

Eshe, whose hair was short ala boys, plugged hear ears in annoyance, “Too noisy.”

“Eshe?! Hair is the richest ornament of woman!”

Their emotions burst out. They started to argue with each other, having no idea how much their mixed emotions inflicted Bing Shi.

‘Working with so many women is such a new experience. ‘

Bing Shi pinched her temples, placing her finger into her mouth, she whistled out.

*Death silence*

All eyes turned towards Bing Shi, their legs trembling.

“You can cry...whine... argue... fight or whatever. As long as you get your jobs done, I don’t care!” Bing Shi raised her voice, “But you bunch couldn’t even do that! Those who called Edan the wrong name, step out! Those who treated Edan as a woman... STEP OUT!”

The majority of girls stepped out with their heads lowered. Even their breath slackened for a moment as if unwilling to inhale and exhale without Bing Shi’s permission. The hidden alpha, which usually supported, unleashed her dominance. She could make a whole army of sturdy men listen to her, but she chose these little girls instead. While they were the flowers, she was the garden in which they could grow strong. Without the garden as a support, they’ll never bloom, they all... would wither.

“Ten laps around the estate...ALL!”

Nodding, Aine let the girls to the ground floor, while Hasan took Edan to the guard’s living quarters at the back of the mansion, “While strengthening your body, you’ll act as Tian Shi’s bodyguard. This mansion will be your training ground.”

Edan bowed enthusiastically, “Yes!” The things other girls did were not for her. She felt out of place whenever they discussed art, poetry, or fashion.

After everybody left, Bing Shi took a cup of water, asking Kuro for some painkillers. When she felt the medicine appear in her mouth, she flushed it down with two cups of water.

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Outside, under the scorching sun, twenty girls ran around the estate while holding an umbrella above their heads in shame. To prevent them from getting tan, they were dressed from head do toe in a simple white shirt and pants. Sensing the lecherous gazes of patrolling guards, they scrunched in disgust, wanting to pierce those mocking eyes with their silly umbrellas. They knew that what they’re doing couldn’t be called as running; they were too weak for it. Tilting their heads, they tried to hide their sweat and unkept appearance under the umbrella.

“Heads up!”

They all looked at the girl with aqua green curls, and the fatty man next to her, “???”

Bing Shi caught up to them, looking ahead, she held the umbrella with dignity, while waving at the guards at the same time, “Hm?”

“Why... Why are you running with us?” asked Aine. They knew it was part of the training. But it was hard to keep a beautiful and confident facade under such a shameful act. But Tian Shi made it look as if she had the time of her life.

Bing Shi ran far ahead, turning towards them, face to face. Her demure smile extended to her eyes and deep into their soul, “I failed as a leader. Of course, I have to run too.”

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After the morning exercise, Bing Shi took the girls to the training room in the basement, where a few mirrors were hanged on the walls, saying, “Take a breath and look at the mirrors.”

The cooling wind dried the salty shine upon the powdered faces of young maidens, age ranging from fourteen to seventeen; their abdomens were being pierced by an intense pain from the ‘work out’. Lifting their gaze, they shrieked in horror at the ghastly reflection in the medieval mirrors. Black ink trailed down their eyes and eyebrows, smudging the blush and white powder on their cheeks. “Nooo!” They covered their faces destroyed by makeup.

Bing Shi tilted her head at her new Harley Quinn look, “Do you like what you see?”

“Nooo!” They cried out. Was Tian Shi trying to humiliate them?!

“Because I do,” Bing Shi’s lips curled up as she rested her back against a wall, “I see beautiful women, who are fighting hard for their future.”