Chapter 31: Contracted by Celest?

Just as Vellandelle expected, she was exhausted halfway through the lunch service.

In desperation, Mia gave her a ten-minute break.

She sat helplessly at a seat without any customers.

Her hair was damp with sweat.

Standing in front of the window, Vellandelle lifted her hair in front of the glass.

At that moment, her gaze met someone outside.

Vellandelle froze on the spot, then, startled, sprang up and returned to work.

Damn it, why is it that guy Seleste?!

“Don’t let her notice, don’t let her notice…”

Vellandelle could only pray silently.

But reality is always cruel.

Vellandelle could only watch helplessly as Seleste walked in.

“Where’s the super long-legged, abstinent, shy beauty?”

Seleste’s voice wasn’t loud, but she intentionally spoke as she stood before Vellandelle, making Vellandelle instantly ashamed, lowering her head in embarrassment.

“Shy? Is it you, little beauty…”

The usual laziness on Seleste’s face was replaced by a mischievous smile.

Her senses told her the Vellandelle before her wasn’t the same succubus lady from before, but her heart insisted this was that succubus lady.

Regardless of whether she was the succubus from before or not, Vellandelle was now marked by Seleste as a target to conquer.

Seleste lifted Vellandelle’s chin, making her flush with shame and anger.

“Miss, please don’t do this. I need to deliver food!”

Vellandelle, flustered, brushed past Seleste without mercy.

She didn’t care to give her face.

Vellandelle knew this perverted woman had set her sights on her again.

Fine, I won’t give her any face.

Even if you order, I’ll have Xiao Jiu or Mina serve you.

You dared to offend me earlier—I’ll pay you back tenfold.

Anyway, this broke heroine can’t buy me, so I can torment her however I want.

As expected, when Vellandelle ignored her and instead delivered blessings to other customers, Seleste’s face darkened.

Seeing this, Vellandelle felt even more smug.

Comfortable.

So comfortable.

She didn’t know why, but antagonizing Seleste, the annoying protagonist, felt incredibly satisfying.

Xiao Jiu noticed Seleste in time and greeted her.

“Miss, please have a seat here.”

Xiao Jiu guided Seleste to the seat where she and Vellandelle had exchanged glances earlier.

“May I take your order, miss?”

Faced with Xiao Jiu’s inquiry, Seleste glanced thoughtfully at Vellandelle’s busy figure.

Xiao Jiu seemed to understand Seleste’s intentions and spoke directly:

“Miss, Vellandelle is busy and might not be able to attend to everyone. So…”

Just as Xiao Jiu was about to persuade Seleste, she saw her toss a heavy pouch from her pocket.

“I know business is booming right now, but fifteen Gold Coins should be enough to reserve a rookie Cupid, right?”

“Ah, this is… enough, but…”

Xiao Jiu hesitated.

She thought it was a great chance to boost Vellandelle’s popularity, but if she was reserved for personal service, the noon commission would increase but some popularity would be lost.

“But what?”

“N-nothing.”

Xiao Jiu could only take the Gold Coins and go find the Shop Manager.

Mia hesitated for a moment after hearing, then asked a key question:

“Male or female?”

“Female.”

“Pretty?”

“Not as pretty as Vellandelle, but still very beautiful.”

“That’s fine, then. It’s our rule. That lady paid a lot, and she’s not bad-looking. Let Vellandelle personally serve her.”

“Alright.”

With Mia’s approval, Xiao Jiu found the busy Vellandelle and delivered a message that nearly made her faint.

“Melo, that lady has reserved you. You need to provide private service to her.”

Upon hearing Xiao Jiu’s words, Vellandelle nearly blacked out.

“It’s over!”

But she had no choice but to steel herself and approach Seleste, gritting her teeth and glaring, completely baffled about where this woman got her money.

“Miss, what would you like to order?”

Vellandelle put on a perfunctory smile, but Seleste, chin in hand, continued to admire her beauty.

“Come here. Let’s communicate up close.”

Seleste didn’t bother with pretense, forcibly making Vellandelle sit beside her.

Vellandelle had no choice but to comply.

“I want you…”

Vellandelle’s ears flushed red, and she quickly scooted away.

“Sorry, miss, but you can’t harass a Cupid like this here. If you do, I have the right to leave.”

“Hehe, Melo, right?”

Seleste only knew the name Xiao Jiu used, so she recognized Vellandelle by this alias.

“If you’re this cold, no one will want to order you in the future.”

“That’s my business. Besides, didn’t you see the banner, miss? Abstinent types don’t do strange things.”

“Oh? Why do I feel Melo has a prejudice against me? I get the feeling you don’t want to treat me well whenever you see me. But isn’t this our first meeting?”

Seleste probed.

“It is our first meeting, but I just feel you’re not a good person, and you like to deceive little girls.”

“Then, Melo, you’re completely mistaken.”

“I’m not only a good person, but I also don’t deceive little girls at all.”

After Seleste spoke, Vellandelle inwardly mocked her.

Ridiculous.

In this game, no one scams little girls better than this player. Otherwise, why would it be a gal game?

Moreover, Vellandelle remembered the days waiting at the Trial Grounds, every day meeting Seleste’s disdainful and nitpicking expression.

Definitely earned more money before leaving the Nations in the second playthrough, but it’d be better if she gave me more during the blood contract.

So despicable!

“Miss, I think you should order first.”

Vellandelle reminded her.

Seleste nodded.

“Fine. Then, give me a Classic Heart Steak, Bacon Egg Pasta, a Fruit Salad, and Peach Juice…”

Vellandelle nodded, finally getting down to business, and headed to the kitchen, even stalling until the dishes were ready before bringing them out.

“Miss, your order. Please enjoy.”

She served the food.

“Wait, isn’t there also the heart gesture and blessing? Melo, don’t be lazy, or I’ll have to complain.”

Seleste spoke with a half-smile.

She didn’t care about Vellandelle stalling earlier, only that she wasn’t serving other customers.

Vellandelle clenched her fists.

But she still forced herself to form a heart gesture in front of Seleste, her shame at its peak.

“Blessing of Vellandelle. Please enjoy your meal.”

After Vellandelle finished, Seleste’s eyes lit up.

So her name is Vellandelle…

It sounds so much like Vellanna…

With Vellandelle’s obvious dislike, it seemed they’d met before. Could it be…

“Eat.”

Vellandelle crossed her arms.

Seleste calmly picked up her knife and began cutting the steak, once again motioning for Vellandelle to sit beside her.

“Vellandelle, are you hungry?”

“Of course, I’m starving.”

“Then… please open your mouth. According to the reserved customer rights, I can feed a Cupid.”

With a conspiratorial smile, Seleste spoke.

Vellandelle was stunned.

Feeding… that was indeed one of the rights.

If the Cupid was hungry, the reserved customer could feed them.

“Damn it.”

Vellandelle instantly felt she’d fallen into a trap.

“Open your little mouth… my succubus lady…”

Seleste continued her mischievous smile.

Vellandelle’s heart trembled, but she forced herself to remain calm.

“Fine, I’ll open it. But what succubus?”