Discussion between the Master and hostess

(Leo POV)

After leaving Blanche and Daphne. Nola led Leo to an elevator, which they took until they reached a magnificent room.

Leo took a moment before regaining his composure and staring at Nola. He then said a phrase known to all.

"We need to talk."

"But of course! What do you want to talk about? You're disappointed you didn't get the other transformation, aren't you? I was sure it would be a problem. That's the main problem with this system - I can't give all three transformations, except in exceptional situations." Nola replied.

"That's not the problem!" Leo replied.

"Then there's the bed. I knew it would be too small, but I'd planned to make it bigger later, you know... " Said Nola before being interrupted.

"Stop! That's not the problem! The problem is that you've kidnapped people including me, then turned them against their will and I'm pretty sure you've got other dirty deeds planned. So, stop!" Leo said with a determination that surprised him.

"Ah, I see it's the famous scene where the Master refuses to take part in the games and the hostess reminds him of the reality of his situation. I had prepared cards to know what to say in this case. Where did they go? I could have sworn I put them away. Ah, found it."

Leo stared at the scene in bewilderment, then the obvious struck him. For her, this was all just a game. Something of no real importance that brought amusement and entertainment. He was just a chess piece, a little more important than the others on her board, but in the end, she'd be the one moving the pieces.

"Argument n°32, you ask me to stop but are you really going to argue that you've never dreamed of having your own harem." Nola says proudly.

"I dream of flying by jumping off a bridge, but I'm not going to throw myself off a bridge to test my dream, even if I'm hanging on a rope. Even simpler, I've already dreamed of slapping my little brother in the face to be even more arrogant than our father, but I don't do it."

"Argument n°18, are you really going to turn down a chance to be with Daphne?" Nola asked.

"If it's against his will, yes, I refuse. The freedom of the people I love is fundamental. I don't care about pets that come to me all day. These women are great only because they're free, strong, and independent. If it's to have a bunch of brainless slaves, I don't even see the point of having a harem." Leo said.

Nola looked at him with wide, interested eyes. Before she jumped for joy and started jumping around.

"Yes! Yes! Yes! I knew I'd picked the right one. You'll be perfect. I can't wait." Nola said excitedly.

"You really haven't understood a word I've said." Leo sighed.

"Oh yes, I understand perfectly. You respect these women, and you don't want to deprive them of what you consider to be their fundamental freedom of choice. Now, what would you say if I told you that every one of these women had a vested interest in taking part in this show, because without it, their futures looked very bleak indeed." Says the Leprechaun.

"What do you mean? Tell me what you know!" Said Leo.

"Well enough of this, you have no way of threatening me and the reverse is not true. This season is going to be one of the best seasons of Harem Hotel. I want you to know that everyone on this show has a vested interest. Is it so bad that in exchange for a lifetime of happiness you're being used to make a TV show? It seems fair to me. Then, if you want, I can do it the hard way." Nola explained.

Leo was taken aback and clearly intimidated. He gathered his courage and asked.

"Can you at least get my little brother out? He doesn't belong here." Leo begged.

"A yes the little brother, he's interesting. A rare find if you can put it that way. You know if he's here it's because he ticks the dark future box too. Do you want to condemn him to a future without happiness?" Asked the hostess.

"But..."

"If it makes you feel any better, I haven't decided what I'm going to do with it yet. I could have made him into a cute cuddly toy for you to hold in your arms. However, another path is opening up and I'm not sure where it leads." Says the hostess.

"I, I, I don't know anymore," Leo finally says.

The hostess, seeing the Master's apparent emotion, decided to readopt a softer tone.

"You're worried about your loved ones, and I understand. So, I'm going to give you a gift, it's up to you whether you use it."

Exceptional rescue: The master receives a unique joker which he can use to save a candidate from elimination. Please note that this joker can only be used once, and no other copies will be created. The use of this joker also has several parallel effects. First of all, an extra person will be added to the show, in addition to the one originally scheduled when the joker was used. The person who was to be eliminated will still receive a punishment, although it won't be an elimination transformation.

"But what am I going to do with this?" Leo asked.

"Nothing. Use it. Throw it away. You're free to do what you like with it, but it's a one-off, and if you ask me for another one afterwards, I'll say no."

With that, Nola left the room, leaving Leo to his doubts.