Before Zion knew it, he had already acted out on a whim.
It was Valerie's fault. He found her too lovable and adorable that he couldn't contain himself. She had always been caring to him and found her principles as a person worthy and respectable.
After all, she had appeared in his life like an angel sent from the heavens above. As a beastman, Valerie had earned his trust like no one had ever done. It was the first time that made him realize the true meaning of goodness within a person.
The way Valerie's round eyes widened in surprise made Zion feel like he was in the upper hand. However, the fact that she had already removed the collar off of him meant that he was already free.
He can even go out of the manor if he wanted to. Zion didn't have to follow the butler's instructions and nagging, and he didn't have to interact with the annoying wolf as well.