A saintess? She's just a bad woman.

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Violet's eyes sparkled.

“I understand, Violet. You’re new here and everything must be very new and exciting. Coming to a city that’s so much more prosperous than the countryside, you’ll need a lot of time to learn and accept it.”

"Yes. It's the same where I am, but there are lots of people here. I like it very much."

Vera nodded excitedly.

"But if you find it noisy, Lina, let's leave here first."

She wasn't blinded by joy; she remained the same kind and considerate silly girl.

"I'm sorry, the noise is making me very uncomfortable. I was supposed to take you around these streets for a few hours; I think many shops are open for several hours even at night."

“No, Lina. That’s not good. You’ll feel uncomfortable, and I don’t have any money. I can’t spend your money on everything I buy, you know that.”

Thinking about my previous experience of being scammed, my excitement just now completely faded.

Her head, which had been excitedly looking around, was now drooping low, making her look extremely pitiful.

Violet was somewhat discouraged. Could she really get her sword back?

She was indeed amazed by the city's prosperity, but Santa Karina's words brought her back to reality.

Think about it, the entrance fee to the city was paid by Saint Karina. Without her, I wouldn't have been able to enter the city and would have had to turn back.

Although she knew her mother wouldn't blame her even if the sword was lost, Violet couldn't get over it. She felt ashamed and deeply resentful. Even if her mother comforted her, she would never be happy again unless she found her mother's sword.

and……

"Gululu..."

Vera's stomach growled.

It's because she hadn't eaten since having breakfast this morning. Before being scammed, she had practiced swordsmanship for several hours.

After expending a great deal of physical energy and without any food to replenish her strength, she realized how hungry she was only after her body relaxed.

That damned thief didn't even leave Phoebe a piece of dry bread. He just took her whole package, pot and all, as if afraid of missing out on something good he might have missed.

She was so despicable, but... Valerie thought about how she had no money, and her helpless gaze fell back on Saint Karina.

"Um... excuse me, my stomach is growling because I'm hungry. I'm not greedy and I don't want to cause you any trouble, it's just that I haven't had lunch. Back home, I always had three proper meals a day."

Vera blushed again.

She clutched her stomach, as if stroking it would soothe her rumbling hunger.

"You don't have to worry about me, I'm fine. Just bear with it, I don't want to cause you any more trouble."

305. Maid Cafe

"Silly girl, why would I trouble myself with this? A meal only costs a few copper coins. But I'd like to take you to a better place, which won't cost me many silver coins. And once you find that swindler, you can return the money to me. Even if you don't find him, I'll take you to the guild to get some quests; it's easy to earn money that way."

Saint Karina immediately denied it.

She took Vera's hand and led her directly to the restaurant.

However, this restaurant was different from what Violet had imagined; the waitresses were all dressed in light, flowing maid outfits.

Yes, this shop only serves female customers. Although maids are made of other races besides humans, and the maid outfits aren't all black and white, there are pink and white, blue and white, purple and white, and various other color schemes. They wear light, flowing lace chokers around their necks, white bibs around their waists, low necklines that reveal their ample cleavage, and short skirts that barely cover their thighs.

Even with slightly larger movements, you can see the stable fabric, the absolute territory of a young girl.

"Welcome! Ladies, would you like to sit here? Please, this way!"

It's a vibrant sound.

That imposing manner clearly startled Vera.

For a girl who grew up in the countryside, this was an unprecedented world. She was especially shocked by the cleavage; was this something she could just pay to see?

While she hesitated to answer, the other maids were attending to the guests who arrived later. There were enough maids in the shop to ensure that no customer would be neglected.

"Oh, miss, you're here alone. We also have single booths here. It's such an honor to meet you, miss. Please come this way!"

"I'd like a drink, red wine is fine. Also, a pancake and a steak. Thank you."

"Alright, miss, is this your first time here? We have specially made drinks with various patterns by our maids, we can make any kind of alcohol. Steak and pancakes too, miss. Since this is your first time here, we can also give you a complimentary omelet rice with a heart-shaped design."

The conversation over there has ended.

Vera whispered to Saint Karina, "Does this place offer any special services?"

"There isn't the kind of service you're imagining."

Saint Karina denied it.

"Give me two set meals, the kind that's your restaurant's specialty."

So, like a poor little rabbit, Violet's steps to leave were blocked, and she could only sit obediently in her seat.

Santa Karina had ordered food, so there was no reason for her not to eat it.

Violet was indeed very hungry, and her slight embarrassment couldn't alleviate her hunger crisis.

"Um, here, if I accidentally get the seat dirty, will I be...?"

"Don't worry, miss, I'll clean up all that dirt in no time."

Afterwards, Violet was a little apprehensive, but thanks to the maid's magic that made the food taste better, she finished it all without leaving a drop.

"Ladies, you are welcome to come again next time."

The maid gracefully folded her hands in front of her and bid them farewell with her brightest smile.

"Um, Lina. Are we really going to come again next time?"

Do you think their cooking is delicious?

"The service was excellent, you could even say it was impeccable. And they were all so beautiful."

Vera thought for a moment and answered truthfully.

"Then you can still go."

"Um...it's just that outfit is too embarrassing. If my mother knew what kind of place I went to, she would definitely whip my bottom."

"I bet five cents your mother went there when she was young. The allure of the capital is far greater than this, and I've heard that every king of the Central Kingdom prepares a feast for heroes who return victorious from defeating the demon army, a feast of wine and meat, and almost every hero is willing to accept. You know what I mean~"

Saint Karina gave a knowing look.

"Is that so? I always thought my mother was very proper. She always taught me not to go to such lewd places, but I never expected her to go there herself. And she's even worse than that."

Just imagining that scene made her cheeks burn even hotter, and she felt like white smoke was coming out of her head.

"Haha, of course, even a heroine is a woman. The essence of human nature is that of a pervert; as long as it's pleasing to the eye and brings pleasure, that's all that matters. All other modesty is meaningless."

Saint Karina used a tone that could corrupt children, patiently and persuasively guiding them.

She's leading Vera astray without even blushing.

"Um... Lina, are you going too?"

"Me? Guess!"

Saint Karina kept it a secret.

"Alright, it's starting to get dark. You've had a long day, so it's time to find a clean and tidy hotel with a bathroom to shower and relax."

To prevent Vera from pressing further, Saint Karina changed the subject.

"I'm not that tired. Although I am mentally exhausted, I think most of the pressure is on you, Lina."

Violet nodded her little head. She understood that Saint Karina didn't want to delve deeper into the topic, so she didn't press the matter further.

"However... I don't have money for a good hotel."

Her voice started to sound a little frustrated again.

That's her problem; she's too easily discouraged and prone to becoming lethargic. Santa Karina needed to correct her attitude, which is why she took her to those kinds of shops for a thrill.

Originally, Saint Karina could have easily taken Vera to some ordinary restaurants. While maid cafes have the added bonus of maids, and all the dishes are imbued with the magic of love, in terms of taste, frankly speaking, they are not as good as those ordinary restaurants.

For the same price, if you just want to eat well, you can spend less money at a restaurant that offers good quality food at reasonable prices.

Saint Karina, however, didn't care; money was the last thing she needed. Whether Vera gave her a few silver coins or not was irrelevant to her.

If she wanted, she could afford to buy a whole street of restaurants.

However, she was more careful and considerate of Violet's feelings when dealing with her.

Just like with Melissa, the maid was very delicate and sensitive, so she had to be more careful because the other woman was prone to overthinking.

Because the two had just met, unless they were going to take a more intimate approach and talk things out, Violet needed to be mindful of her words and maintain basic social distance.

For example, a girl like Violet is clearly the type with a strong sense of self-respect and doesn't want to owe others favors. That's why Saint Karina didn't say she was paying, but instead used various tactful methods to give the other person a way out, like borrowing, allowing them to repay the favor later.

"Travel expenses don't matter. I just want to stay somewhere nice, and we're both girls, so we can't be cheap and stay in some shady places. We don't need to split the travel expenses. Even if I didn't know you, the price I pay for a double room per day is the same as for a twin room."

Saint Karina appealed to her emotions and reasoned with her.

"Besides, we're friends, aren't we? You don't need to make such a big deal out of this. I think even if you were me, you would do the same, Violet."

306. Hotel

Friend... is Saint Karina's psychological warfare strategy against Violet.

In fact, after Saint Karina used the excuse of being a friend to pressure her, Vera did become much more obedient.

Saint Karina took Vera to a clean and tidy-looking hotel and booked a double room there.

The room was about twenty or thirty square meters, with two single beds and a rectangular wooden table next to them. On the table were two stainless steel mouthwash cups, and against the wall was a vase with several pretty flowers in it. They were real flowers, not fake ones, and there was water at the base of the flowers.

Violet was touched; she hadn't expected to sleep on such clean and tidy bedding and pillows. After being tricked by that cat-girl conman, she thought her life was over. For example, being dragged into a cave by the slime girl and then being subjected to endless, indescribable CGs in a side quest.

Fortunately, she was lucky enough to meet Saint Karina, which greatly changed the situation, allowing her to escape unharmed.

She took off her protective gear and heavy, thick-soled boots, and happily plunged into the sea of ​​blankets.

"Giggle."

The wooden bed frame made a rattling sound as it shook, but quickly stabilized.

It seems this wooden bed is quite old.

To be considerate of Violet's feelings, Saint Karina deliberately avoided choosing an expensive hotel, opting instead for one that was both economical and clean.

The two owners here are both women, and the employees are also women, so there's no need to worry about it being a shady establishment. Even if it were a shady establishment, Saint Karina thought, in the event of a sexual assault, who would likely suffer a greater loss?

"Hoohoohoo."

Watching Violet roll around happily on the bed like a child, she couldn't help but smile, infected by Violet's emotions.

In fact, the sheets, blankets, and pillows in this hotel should have been freshly washed and then sun-dried. The fabrics still smelled of laundry detergent and the warmth of the sun.

The bed was soft and comfortable. Although the hotel was only a small place with two floors and more than twenty rooms of the same size on the second floor, the stay was still quite pleasant.

"Ville, you seem to be in a good mood?"

"Whew, that's because this bedding is so comfortable. It reminds me of my mother's scent."

After Violet's mother, the hero, retired to the countryside, she always made sure that the bedding she laid out for Violet had been sun-dried.

This kind of amazing experience is something you won't find in high-end hotels. The rooms there are huge, luxuriously decorated, and might even have three or four bedrooms or more, complete with gyms, swimming pools, and the like. But the bedding is definitely not dried in the sun; it's dried with fire magic.

"Isn't this great? It makes me want to take my clothes off."

In fact, Saint Karina was a woman of action; she immediately started taking off her clothes after she finished speaking.

She took off all her outer clothes, leaving only her undergarments, such as stable fabrics and underwear.

"Phew, it's so cool."

After she finished undressing, she deliberately let out a sigh.

She did it on purpose, intentionally. Now, Violet's attention was completely focused on her cleavage and exposed skin.

"You, you, you, why did you suddenly take off your clothes, Lina!"

Violet's mouth was so full she could practically fit a duck egg in it, she stammered.

"Of course it's hot. And we're out and about all day, so these clothes get pretty dusty."

This may be part of the reason, but Saint Karina knows that her real reason is far more than that.