Refund Denied: My Serpent Slave is a Dragon! Episode 2

Episode 2 · 24 episodes · Sila, Pearl, Best Friend

Episode 2 recap

The Editor calls Sila to criticize her latest comic for being cliché, threatening to cancel her contract while Sila cries over harsh reader reviews. Sila contacts Bestie for help. Bestie tells her to write a human-dragon romance, even though lore notes dragons avoid humans. When Sila admits she cannot draw one, Bestie announces she already bought a Serpent Slave and sent him to Sila's home.

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Episode 2 scene by scene

00:00: Contract Under Threat
The Editor calls Sila with bad news about her comic's reception. The editor warns that cliché tropes will lead to contract termination. Sila checks her phone, reads the harsh reader comments, and breaks down in tears.
00:20: A Radical Comic Idea
Sila places a phone call to Bestie at the research institute. Bestie listens to Sila's career crisis and offers a new strategy. She suggests writing a romance story between a human and a dragon to attract readers.
00:36: The Elusive Dragon Lore
Lore illustrations explain dragon behavior. Dragons live far away in volcanic mountains and eat precious gems. They are rarely seen in public and strictly avoid marrying humans, keeping their species isolated from the rest of the world.
00:56: A Living Reference Ordered
Sila protests that she cannot draw a creature she has never witnessed. Bestie compares dragons to snakes and announces a purchase. Bestie ordered a Serpent Slave straight to Sila's door for visual reference and intimate company.

Key lines from episode 2

“Readers are complaining that your story is cliché and lacks originality. If things keep up like this, I'll have no choice but to terminate your contract.”
Editor · The editor calls Sila to warn her about bad reviews and threatened contract termination.

“Take it from me: you should do a romance between a Dragon and a human. I guarantee that fresh concept will be a massive hit.”
Bestie · Bestie suggests an unconventional story premise to save Sila's troubled comic career.

“But I've never even seen a dragon. How am I supposed to draw one?”
Sila · Sila questions how to illustrate a mythical creature she has never seen.

“I've already ordered a Serpent Slave for you, and he'll be delivered right to your door to serve as your drawing reference. And, as a bonus... It'll finally help a hopeless virgin like you get laid.”
Bestie · Bestie explains why she ordered a living creature directly to Sila's home.

How episode 2 ends

Bestie leaves Sila completely stunned after announcing she bought a Serpent Slave as a drawing model and intimate partner. Sila stares in wide-eyed shock over the phone while her friend teases her about losing her virginity. How will Sila handle things when this purchased creature arrives at her front door?