A saintess? She's just a bad woman.

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"Well...it hurts."

She tried to turn her head away, but it was no use.

She was in so much pain that she couldn't turn over properly, and she was still not fully conscious.

He held her hand tightly, interlocking his fingers, encroaching on every crevice of Saint Karina's fingers. Whoever was by her bedside must truly care about her.

"Does it still hurt anywhere, Santa Karina...? Is there anything you need? Is there anything I can do to help you?"

Concerned words came out in rapid succession.

However, Santa Karina could not hear clearly; she could only catch bits and pieces of words.

"I... hiss..."

When I tried to speak, my throat started to hurt, like it was on fire.

After waiting for a while, the feeling improved a little.

Am I in a hospital?

"No, you're not in the hospital. You're still in my room. Believe me, I wanted to find a doctor or a priest for you, but I'm afraid to leave here. I'm afraid I'll die if I leave you..."

When the word "death" was mentioned, Saint Karina could feel the hand holding hers tremble slightly.

She was so terrified... that she wouldn't leave his side for a second, losing all composure.

"After you lifted the curse for me, you suddenly collapsed. I thought you..."

Her voice was trembling, as if she had made a terrible assumption and couldn't help but shake.

"In short, thank God, thank God!"

"Remove the curse?"

Saint Karina blinked, and her chaotic consciousness began to gradually awaken.

It was as if she had finally found the key point in a vast ocean of trivialities; as she frowned, all her memories suddenly flooded her mind.

She remembered that she had used too much force to remove the curse from the noble lady Tiss, and had fainted herself.

It's actually quite embarrassing to think about it now.

As the new life force returned to her body, the pain subsided, and Saint Karina felt all the discomfort fading away.

"I'm sorry... I made you worry."

Saint Karina was a little embarrassed.

She was no longer the tenth-tier version of herself. Even though the mysterious man had given her a sacred artifact that could restore her original strength, she didn't use it immediately. The price he mentioned bothered her.

Unlike Tiss, she couldn't make such a firm choice and pay that terrible price.

“Don’t apologize to me, Santa Karina… You know, I was really terrified when you fell down beside me like a kite with a broken string. But you don’t need to apologize to me, because it wasn’t your fault, you just wanted to help me.”

Her eyes were filled with tears.

The more she spoke, the more choked up her voice became.

"You have no idea how scared I was when I saw you fall..."

"I overestimated my current strength. I shouldn't have been so stubborn and reminded you of bad memories."

Saint Karina is not good at comforting crying girls.

She was crying for herself...

Actually, Saint Karina is sometimes a bit sadistic and enjoys watching young girls cry. However, what she likes isn't that kind of crying, but rather the bittersweet crying of a young girl when flowers bloom.

"Anyway, please stop crying. I'm fine, aren't I?"

Santa Karina forced a smile because her head was still throbbing.

She reached out to wipe away Tiss's tears. Her muscles were a little sore when she raised her hand, but it was still within a tolerable range.

"I am a saint, blessed by the goddess, I won't die so easily."

"Yes... I know you'll be alright. But I just can't help worrying. I should have trusted you, I shouldn't have..."

Tiss was somewhat incoherent.

"The spell you cast for me back then, with its obscure and difficult-to-understand incantations, was beyond my comprehension. My magic courses were barely passable; I probably couldn't even defeat a warrior wielding a sword. However, I believe that Saint Karina's magic must be the most powerful and beautiful magic. At least, I have never seen anything stronger than that."

"Is that so? Hehe, I'm so glad I showed you something special."

Saint Karina chuckled, without any hint of sarcasm.

"However, I'm such a loser... I wanted to look cool, but I just passed out like that. To be honest, it's a bit embarrassing. It's really shameful to pass out."

When Saint Karina said this, her gaze shifted slightly to Tiss.

She looked up at the ceiling, as if avoiding eye contact while speaking could alleviate her inner awkwardness.

"No, no! I think you're amazing! Saint Karina!"

Her shame was immediately and vehemently denied by Tiss!

She excitedly grabbed her hand and pressed it against her feminine advantage.

There's nothing inherently wrong with doing this, but the problem is that Tiss's hand is also holding St. Karina's hand. So, it's essentially forcing St. Karina to grab the ball...

"is it?"

"Yes! I don't think there's a more powerful magician than Saint Karina, and you are of noble character, helping others not for money. You are so brave, willing to risk your own safety for a two-faced stranger. Your selfless dedication makes me admire you even more!"

She acted like a little fangirl, flirting with her idol and her savior.

Hmm... seeing Tiss like this, Saint Karina was embarrassed to admit that she didn't take on this commission for her sake in the first place, but just for fun.

236. Miss Adventurer

Oh well, let this beautiful misunderstanding continue... Anyway, the outcome is the same, and Saint Karina has no intention of correcting it.

"Wait, what happened to your eyes?"

The fainting incident had come to an end, but she suddenly noticed a detail.

Her mind was clear. Her vision had also returned to normal; the eyes are the windows to the soul, and they are hard to ignore.

Tiss's eyes, which were originally emerald green, are now red. Like rubies, like a flowing sea of ​​blood.

"That... the spell did work, but only partially."

What do you mean by "partial"?

“I am no longer troubled by the curse, and I will not become a vampire in the future. However… the curse has been eroding me for more than ten years, which is far too long. When you fainted, the remaining curse tried to fight back, but it was blocked by your magic, leaving some vampire characteristics. Fortunately, I don’t have sharp teeth, pointed ears, or a tail; only my eyes have changed a bit.”

Alright... Saint Karina understands. It was probably because she overexerted her magic. Even though she finished the incantation and completed the magic, some hidden dangers remained.

However, this matter is considered resolved. Red eyes aren't exclusive to vampires; the royal family of the Toran Empire has red hair and red eyes, and other commoners and nobles also have red eyes. As for why they're different from before, just say it's due to illness or contact lenses—any plausible reason will suffice.

Using magic to suppress a curse is never as good as directly removing it. That magical item is like using a clean medical bandage to bandage a festering wound; it's not a long-term solution.

"Um, Saint Karina... speaking of which, shouldn't I pay the price now?"

Tiss blinked her innocent red eyes; she probably hadn't realized what the price would be.

She sat closer to Saint Karina, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, as if she were quite looking forward to what would happen next.

Do you really like me that much?

"I don't just like you... Miss Adventurer, I might be in love with you."

She deliberately didn't call her by her name, Saint Karina, but instead used the slightly suggestive title, "Miss Adventurer."

In Tiss's heart, it didn't matter what happened to Saint Karina. What she liked was that white-haired girl who had freed her from the crisis.

"When I'm with you now, my heart is pounding, and the thought of losing you makes me sad. I can't control my feelings; I just can't help caring about you."

To me…you are more than just a saintess; you are my adventurer. You are the best girl I've ever had the honor of meeting. And…”

Tiss pounced on her and kissed Saint Karina.

"Um……"

Her body temperature was still burning hot. Although it had decreased compared to before, it was still higher than average.

Her golden and snow-white hair intertwined, and her soft, gentle kiss carried a faint scent of purity.

“This is my first time. However, I have actually studied the relevant knowledge. Melville told me that this is also necessary knowledge.”

Nobles should not appear foolish and ignorant during academic exchanges, even in the exploration of the origin of species.

She should appear passionate and bold, know all the different positions, and be better at serving than the average commoner.

Tiss had studied the relevant knowledge, but putting it into practice was a first for her. Admittedly, she was incredibly self-taught…

"Ah... I have a pretty good view here. Hehe..."

Tiss gave a slightly silly smile.

"I like bold girls, and being served is also quite nice."

Saint Karina's muscles were aching, making it somewhat impossible for her to immediately turn the tables and take the initiative.

She lay leisurely on the bed, not overstepping her bounds to instruct the lovely noble lady.

“I’m quite daring. Life is more interesting when you make changes now and then. I don’t want to be that conventional aristocratic lady anymore.”

"I think you're right, making changes occasionally is indeed a good thing. Besides, it's exhausting to always be in control. Even I sometimes want to take a break."

"Miss Adventurer, you're saying this because it's not your first time? How cunning... even though it's clearly my first time."

She glared at Saint Karina reproachfully.

Without realizing it, she switched back to her original form of address. To be honest, during those kinds of things, that form of address was quite appealing.

Moreover, the person she wanted to serve was the adventurer who saved her from dire straits, not the high and mighty Holy Maiden.

"At least for today's first time, I've given it to you."

Santa Karina did not deny it.

It seems a bit unfair that this is the first time today's portion has been changed, but Tess probably won't care.

"Hmph~ I guess I'm a girl with a strong competitive spirit too. In that case, I have to work hard and make a lasting impression on you. At least, on this night of the full moon, you'll only think of me, not other girls."

Miss Tess can also be quite stubborn in unexpected ways.

"Then leave everything to me. I'll make you so comfortable you'll forget your own name. Tonight, you'll be my one and only adventurer~"

"Oh, oh, you've got quite the nerve... I'll be very disappointed if you can't keep your arrogant promise."

"I won't let you down or make you cry; I'll only make you cry with pleasure."

Tiss made a bold statement.

So, with a little bit of anticipation, Saint Karina watched as Tiss unfastened her adventurer's armor, clothes, and trousers, and changed into her primordial robes.

Those were specially made robes for magicians, allowing people to see only what they wanted to see. It's similar to the Emperor's New Clothes.

Tess's face was redder than usual; this noble lady was clearly not as calm as she claimed.

"hiss……"

Saint Karina cried out in pain as Tiss grabbed one of the large white buns. Her movements were swift and precise, her nails digging into her skin.

"Tess..."

Saint Karina winced in pain; the noblewoman's actual combat skills were clearly not as good as she boasted.

"You know, the big white steamed buns aren't going to run away, you don't need to use so much force to grab them."

"I know. I have my own rhythm."

Tiss smiled slightly.

Seeing her smile, Santa Karina thought that the other person did not hurt her unintentionally or because of a lack of experience, but rather did it intentionally, deliberately trying to hurt her.

"what!"

Tiss dug her fingernails into the red beans on the red bean bun.

Speaking of which, Tiss knows how to make red bean steamed buns. There are many ways to make them, and she chose one of them.

To make red bean steamed buns, the first step is to put milk, sugar, and salt into a bread machine. The amount of water absorbed by each type of flour is different, so you can add it little by little.