A saintess? She's just a bad woman.

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"I want to take a nap during the day, Violet, why don't you and Master get up together?"

"Owner?"

Violet noticed the abrupt address.

"Yes, the one who takes care of our food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, and even makes changes for us, is of course the master."

Phoebe did not deny it.

Afterwards, Violet and Saint Karina went to train during the day. Unlike Phoebe, Saint Karina's current strength meant that even if she didn't sleep at night, she would still be full of energy the next day.

Saint Karina decided to let Vera experience real combat, so she selected several monsters from mercenary missions and had Vera practice in the forest.

The monsters weren't too strong, but it was still a tough fight for the inexperienced Violet.

Fortunately, Violet had a solid foundation and the swordsmanship talent of her hero mother, so she was soon able to apply these skills in actual combat.

She looked at Saint Karina with a mixture of joy and a touch of dirtiness, a hint of pride in her accomplishment.

Although it was tiring and the process was very difficult, it proved that I can do it.

"Lina, I'm so happy. It's all thanks to you. Without you, I probably wouldn't have even finished walking and would have had to go home early."

In today's battle, Violet defeated a monster far stronger than the slime girl. Her sword did not fall from her hand, and her limbs did not tremble. This is an extremely difficult thing for a novice.

In fact, Violet's swordsmanship and physical abilities were not bad to begin with. The reason she was in that predicament before was because she had been tricked, her hands were tied, and she was unarmed.

Once she overcomes her inner fears and dispels her previous feelings of defeat, Violet will grow up much faster than someone who has never experienced setbacks.

To train Vera on how to manage her stamina effectively, Saint Karina did not use teleportation magic this time.

She must learn to independently allocate her stamina for killing monsters and for the return journey. Unexpected situations may arise on the return trip, and she must conserve her stamina to handle these situations.

Like this time, the weather was sunny when we went out, but when we went back, it suddenly started raining heavily.

This is much better than going back and encountering a monster attack, but the feeling of cold, damp rain running down my collar and into my cleavage is not good.

"Lina, shall we find shelter from the rain?"

Even though she was feeling very unwell, Violet did not suggest that Saint Karina use teleportation magic.

She knew that Saint Karina was training her; otherwise, with Saint Karina's strength, she wouldn't have had to suffer like this.

Violet grew up in the countryside; she wouldn't break down from getting caught in the rain. She's not that delicate.

However, for human beings, getting caught in the rain can easily lead to illness. This is what Vera's mother told her.

"it is good."

Santa Karina did not refuse. She liked hot springs or showers, but she also disliked the feeling of cold rain hitting her face.

So they chose a relatively high spot and took shelter from the rain under a big tree.

"Lina, why didn't you look for a cave?"

"If it were just me, I wouldn't even need a cave. I could just use a spell to repel water. But since this is for your training, I can't spoil you like that. And I don't want to have any special privileges to myself, so I have to choose the most practical option."

Also, the cave is quite far from here. Without flying magic, it will take you a long time to walk there on foot.

Saint Karina explained patiently.

"Without me, you would have a hard time observing the entire forest unless you had a detailed map beforehand. You might not even know the location of the caves, and finding them would be entirely a matter of luck. It's impractical and wasteful to spend time and energy looking for caves to take shelter from the rain."

In situations like this, you either proceed in the rain or, like us, find shelter under a tall tree. There's something else I need to remind you: these caves in primeval forests are often inhabited by wild animals or monsters. If you don't have reliable companions or are alone, it's best to avoid caves.

Also, if you later become a brave warrior, leading a large army, and encounter heavy rain during a march, you can set up camp and pitch tents in higher ground.

Saint Karina had previously led troops, and she and Ernest VII had fought in various campaigns together, resisting foreign enemies and suppressing internal opposition.

These are suggestions she gave based on her own experience. Of course, the real situation is more complicated than this, and Violet needs to figure it out herself. Saint Karina was just a mentor who led the way, but Violet's own progress is up to her.

She was like an instructor to Violet, but she wasn't Violet's nanny. It was impossible for her to be attentive to every detail and do everything herself.

I waited under the big tree for more than forty minutes, but the rain showed no signs of letting up; in fact, it seemed to be getting heavier.

"Vell, why don't you learn some water magic from me? I'm afraid it won't stop raining until dark, and you'll have to spend the night outside."

The amount of rain a tree can withstand is ultimately limited. As the rain intensifies, a few drops of rainwater will occasionally leak from the branches and leaves, hitting the head, cheeks, or even rolling down the seams of clothes.

This feeling was unpleasant, and in order to match Violet's rhythm, Saint Karina didn't give herself any special training.

Therefore, they both experience the same sensation of cold rain wetting their clothes and skin.

Also, after sitting for so long, because of the cold, Vera was hugging her and pressing against her. She felt that her arms and legs were a little numb from sitting, and she wanted to get up and move around.

She tried to stand up and stretch her legs, but then she realized that Violet was probably exhausted and hadn't said anything about her fatigue. She had already fallen asleep while leaning against Santa Karina.

Vera was breathing evenly, her expression peaceful; she must be having a sweet dream.

If she left now, Saint Karina would have to wake Violet. Waking a sleeping beauty was a sinful thing for Saint Karina.

"Sigh... Never mind, consider it something I owe you."

Saint Karina did not force an awakening. She deceived Violet; she is no good person.

If Vera is tired and wants to sleep by herself, then let her sleep well.

Santa Karina wasn't afraid of getting wet in the rain and getting sick, nor did she care about being back at the hotel before dark. She just wanted to make her life as comfortable as possible, but there were exceptions.

She didn't know what the Demon Dragon wanted from this pure, innocent girl who aspired to be a hero, but Saint Karina had to do as the Demon Dragon instructed: deceive Violet and pretend to be her companion.

In fact, it's impossible for someone who isn't a hero to be manipulated by the Holy Sword. Or rather, someone with the potential to be a hero, if controlled by mental magic, cannot be chosen by the gods to become the next hero. Saint Karina might choose a more convenient method to deal with this kind-hearted, naive girl.

She's not a good person; she's just a bad woman who wants her own benefit.

Therefore, Saint Karina felt that it wouldn't be a problem for her to suffer a little and treat Virias well.

After sitting there for more than two hours, the rain finally subsided and eventually stopped completely.

"Hey, Violet, the rain has stopped, you can wake up now."

Saint Karina gently shook Vera's body.

Her movements were very gentle, but because Vera had probably had a good sleep, even the slightest noise woke her up.

"Uh...huh?"

However, Violet did not open her eyes immediately; she seemed to be talking in her sleep.

Vera pouted, as if she were being coquettish.

"You can get up now, Violet. The rain has stopped, we can go back now."

Saint Karina, being good-natured, emphasized it again.

"Pinch~"

Then, Saint Karina pinched Vera's little face, kneading it like dough, and groped it without any restraint.

It feels like kneading pudding, soft, smooth, and bouncy, with a really nice texture.

"Okay... I know... I'll get up now~"

Vera's voice was weak and lacked any strength.

She was still a little groggy from just waking up. She drawled out the last syllable, as if she were being coquettish.

Saint Karina was indeed enjoying it, especially since Violet even subconsciously rubbed against her breasts.

Good afternoon, Lina~

Then she saw that Vera's big, watery, pale golden eyes were open and blinking as she looked at her.

"Has the rain stopped? How long have I been asleep?"

"It's been almost three hours."

Saint Karina didn't mean to blame anyone; she was just stating the facts.

"Ugh... Did I sleep for that long? I'm so sorry, Lina, I accidentally fell asleep."

"It's okay. You were very brave today, and you tried your best. I think you can get some more sleep, so I didn't disturb you."

"But I still feel really bad, like I've let you down. I've been pressing on your shoulder for so long, your shoulder must be numb by now, right?"

"I'm not bothered by this little thing."

Saint Karina shook her head, indicating her denial.

Her hands were indeed a little numb, but she didn't plan to tell Violet. She knew Violet would feel even more guilty if she did.

Numbness in the hands will subside in about ten minutes after some light movement to improve blood circulation.

As for the filth beneath her, she was practically sitting in a mud puddle. But that wasn't a problem either; a cleaning spell would do the trick. It wouldn't even take more than a minute.

"Alright then... Lina."

Violet didn't dwell on the matter.

"By the way, Lina, don't you think that two people sheltering from the rain under a tree is a common scene in storybooks, and it's quite romantic?"

"It does feel quite relaxing. Why did Vera suddenly say that? Does she like me a little?"

Saint Karina joked.

Raindrops fell from the sky, pattering softly on the ground. Two people, mutually attracted, sought shelter from the rain under a tree—a common trope in novels where their relationship blossoms.

"Lina herself is probably unaware of her own charm. But I think no one could dislike Lina, right?"

Instead of directly saying she liked him, Violet expressed her feelings in a very subtle way.

Her feelings for Saint Karina were gratitude towards a benefactor, and a strange affection for a friend, but they didn't escalate to lust. Perhaps it was like the picture book Vera herself was looking at; what she wanted was a pure, innocent, and innocent love.

Saint Karina couldn't give Violet the feeling she wanted; at most, she wouldn't touch her and would keep her distance, so the two of them never made any further progress.

They didn't even manage to establish a relationship.

"Am I attractive? I'd say I think my face is quite attractive."

"That's just you being modest, Lina. Your charm can't be fully captured by your looks alone. In fact, I'm more interested in your temperament and personal charm than your face."

"How much do you like me to pay attention to these things? Generally speaking, people are initially attracted to superficial appearances before delving into their hearts."

"Then I'll be an outsider."

Vera wasn't embarrassed; she said it with certainty.

Her pale golden eyes reflected the entirety of Saint Karina's exquisite face.

"The weather has been warm and sunny lately, and I've almost forgotten when it last rained. Rain is indeed inconvenient, but it's the way of nature. Rain is an indispensable part. Without rain, the ecological environment for human survival would be destroyed, flowers, trees and plants would not be able to survive, and even humans themselves would not be able to survive."

"Haha, it's like this, your hair was really tickling me. But I'm not blaming you, I'm just saying it."

As for the aches and numbness in her limbs from being pressed down, Saint Karina wouldn't complain to Vera.

That was her own choice, and she no longer cares at all now.

When the two were pressed together, Santa Karina rarely held a woman without doing anything. This feeling was rare for her, so Santa Karina clearly remembered that the warmth of her skin and her breath were like a kind of emotional soothing.

If you listen carefully, Saint Karina can even hear their heartbeats as rapid as thunder, a sound she hasn't heard in a long time, which makes her feel very at ease.

She often had deep conversations with women, but since her rebirth, she had rarely experienced the feeling of young girls falling in love. How to put it... she didn't dislike it; in fact, it was quite novel.

"Lina, are we leaving?"

"Yes."

"The rain has stopped. It's a bit stubborn, but can you promise me you'll let me hold you a little longer? I won't fall asleep this time."

"it is good."

Saint Karina agreed.

So Violet pounced on her again, this time focusing on Saint Karina's feminine advantages, rubbing against her.

This is just one way Vera is being affectionate; she's not trying to take advantage of Saint Karina.

Her hair wasn't like Phoebe's; it had an animal-like downy feel, which made Santa Karina's heart itch.

Perhaps she's developed feelings for Violet too. Not just the kind of affection where she sees her as a toy, or a one-sided feeling of exploitation.

"You can hold me slowly, I won't rush you. Consider this a reward from me. You did very well today, and I'm happy with your rapid progress."

"Oh... thank you, but it's all thanks to you, Lina~ You are so kind, you smell wonderful, you have a gentle personality, and you are of noble character. You were willing to draw your sword to help me when we first met, and you have helped me so much... My feelings for you, Lina, are too many to express."

Vera spoke earnestly.

"Really? I might not be as good as you think."