Apart from subjugating witches, the Saintess has two other duties.
One is to stand on stage with a solemn expression when the people pray, occasionally leading everyone in praising the Goddess.
Additionally, she must listen to the people’s confessions.
Millie sat in the confessional, where people entered one by one to confess their sins to her.
The confessional wasn’t largeโabout three meters square. The lighting was dim, as if protecting the privacy of those inside. Millie’s white robe stood out sharply in the little room.
She couldn’t help but recall those **anime she’d watched in her past life.
It was also a confessional, but they provided a different kind of service there.
Huh? Why am I letting my mind wander like this!
It’s all Philusa’s fault for turning me into a shameless little girl!
At noon, Millie stretched lazily.
Her session of hearing confessions had ended, and it had all been trivial nonsense. Even one case of infidelity would have been betterโat least she could have enjoyed the gossip.
But it was always something like stealing apples or not handing in found money.
Sure enough, she’s more suited to fieldwork. If only she could find that wretched witch who bullied her, she’d tear her to pieces!
As she stepped outside, Millie ran into Philusa.
Philusa was also a Saintess and had done the same job, but her face was radiant, as if she’d heard some earth-shattering gossip.
She leaned against the wall, waiting for Millie.
Millie immediately turned to run, but Philusa spotted her.
โMillie, where are you running off to?โ
โWho’s running!โ
Millie gritted her teeth and turned around to confront Philusa.
Fine, she’s weak but refuses to admit defeat!
But what else could she do? In front of Philusa, Millie just refused to back down. She’d have to switch from defense to offense and fight Philusa to the end!
โMillie, youโve worked hard!๏ฝ๏ฝโ
Without warning, she slipped behind Millie.
Before Millie could run, Philusa started kneading her shoulders. Instantly, a jolt of electricity ran through her, and Millie whimpered, eyes brimming with tears as she shrank away.
โWhat are you doing!โโโ
โGiving you a massage?โ Philusa beamed. โWhat’s wrong, Millie, your defenses are so thin you moan from just a massage?โ
โWho’s moaning!โ
It was just a sneak attackโif she’d been prepared, she wouldn’t have made a sound!
Wait, why am I even fussing over this?
โDo you need something? If not, Iโm going to lunch.โ
โMillie, you’re so cold,โ Philusa feigned a sigh, โI just wanted to invite you to eat together. Letโs go to the dining hall?โ
โNo, thanksโฆโ
Who would walk into the wolf’s den? She might get forced into another kiss!
If this keeps up, things are definitely going to get weird.
Besides, their embarrassing moments were already known to so many. If they went somewhere public, wouldnโt that set off a whole chorus of girlish screams?
โIโll just grab some bread.โ
Millie shot her a glare, then hurried off.
But Philusa caught up from behind and hugged her, pressing her soft assets firmly against Millieโs back. Millie blushed furiously, struggling with all her might.
The more she struggled, the more pronounced the sensation became.
โWhat do you want from me!โ
โObviously, I want to flirt with you๏ฝ๏ฝโ
At first, Millie didnโt get it, but soon she realized.
Her cheeks grew even redder, and finallyโbang!โa puff of steam seemed to burst from her head. She flailed her little fists, landing a punch on a particularly soft spot.
โYouโre sick, you pervert!โ
Philusa cupped her own cheeks, looking on with interest.
โYouโre so cute when youโre embarrassed๏ฝ๏ฝโ
โWho’s embarrassed!โ Millie grew more and more agitated. โAnd look who’s talking! You didnโt even sneak into my room last night. Are you losing your touch? Want me to get you some tonics?โ
Philusa smiled sweetly, but a vein throbbed on her forehead.
โSo you want me to sneak in at night?โ
โGo ahead! See if I donโt kick you out the door!โ
Millie took a step forward and stomped hard on Philusaโs foot.
But Philusa dodged. Millie lost her balance, stumbling and nearly fallingโluckily, Philusa caught her in her arms.
Squeeze!๏ฝ๏ฝ
A strange sound followed as Millieโs face ended up buried in Philusaโs chest.
So soft, and it smelled of lavender.
Wait, why am I enjoying this?!
โLet go, stop touching me!โโโ
Face burning, Millie finally managed to shove Philusa away and dashed off in a huff. After a few steps, she looked back and made a face at Philusa.
Philusa stood stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing.
Millie scampered back to her room.
She locked the door tightly and sat by the coffee table, panting.
So annoyingโalways teasing me! Theyโre not even lovers; it was bad enough for people to see them act so close in public, so why pull these stunts behind closed doors?
Argh, after all that running, her mouth was so dry!
Her eyes landed on a bottle of juice. She unscrewed the cap and poured herself half a cup. Then she lifted the glass and drank it all in one go.
โGulp, gulpโฆ Waaah!๏ฝ๏ฝโ
The taste was a bit odd. Besides orange, it had a hint of rose.
โItโs not expired, is it?โ
Millie tilted her head, utterly confused.
Maybe if she drank it straight, she could taste more, but the added flavorings dulled the original juice.
Millie poured herself another half cup.
She lifted the glass, checking the color in the sunlight.
Taking another small sip, she tasted carefullyโyes, definitely some rose in there. She thought sheโd drunk something like this not long ago, but couldnโt recall exactlyโฆ
Knock, knock!โโ
The knock at the door cut off her train of thought.
Millie frowned, glaring at the door in annoyance.
She didnโt even have to thinkโwho else could it be but that pervert Philusa? Seeing that Millie hadn’t gone to the dining hall, sheโd come running here to use lunch as an excuse to tease her!
She really didnโt want to open the door,
Butโwhy should she be afraid?
โPhilusa, you dare come here!โ
Millie threw open the door, snapping out a sharp greeting. Only then did she realize it wasnโt Philusa standing there, but the captain of the Sanctum Guard, Soiana.
Soiana wore silver armor with a sword at her waist. Her short hair gave her a heroic air, yet there was a trace of melancholy between her brows.
Millie knew Soiana was interested in her.
As captain of the Sanctum Guard, Soiana was a good match for her, but Millie didnโt like her and saw no need to play ambiguous games.
She didnโt expect Soiana to show up at her door.
Well, Dorma had come, so of course Soiana would too, right?
โSorry, I didnโt know it was youโฆโ
Millieโs face flushed red and then paleโan awkward moment.
โItโs all right, I know you werenโt targeting me,โ Soiana forced a smile, sneaking glances into the room, โMillie, are you alone?โ
โUm, yeahโฆ Iโm aloneโฆโ
โMay I come in and sit for a bit?โ
โUmโฆโ
A little hesitantโMillie had never let another big sister into her room before.
It wasnโt just that a Saintess should remain pure; more importantly, Millie didnโt want to give Soiana hope. She sincerely wished Soiana would find a little sister who truly loved her.
โDonโt worry, I donโt mean anything by it.โ
Soiana waved her hands frantically, making Millie cover her mouth to hide a laugh.
โAll right, just sitting, thatโs all.โ
Millie stepped aside and let Soiana in.
She didnโt lock the door, just left it slightly ajar.
If she closed it, it would feel like they were about to do something improper, which was awkward. Leaving it open, the room felt more like a public place.
Even if someone walked by, they wouldnโt suspect a thing.