Chapter 36: Finally Entering the Amusement Park

Vellandelle opened her eyes hazily.

She rubbed them and sat up, realizing it was already late.

The evening glow burned red-hot like fire on the horizon.

“Aniya, are you still there?”

“I’m here. I’ve always been here.”

Aniya looked at Vellandelle gently.

Vellandelle blushed and turned her head away.

For some reason, her mouth felt a little wet.

How strange…

“Thank you. Did I waste a lot of your time?”

“How could that be? It’s my honor to comfort you.”

Vellandelle didn’t know what to say.

She suddenly felt so embarrassed.

After talking so much beside her, she even fell asleep in Aniya’s arms.

This is too…

“What are you thinking about?”

“Ah, I was thinking—thinking if I drooled in my sleep. My mouth feels kind of wet.”

“Mmhm, no, maybe it’s just your imagination, Miss.”

Aniya’s eyes dimmed.

She couldn’t help but touch her own lips.

Then she spoke.

“We’ve been together for so long. May I know your name, Miss?”

“Vellandelle Mellow.”

“Vellandelle… I remember now. If you ever want to feel my embrace again, you can come find me anytime.”

Aniya seemed to be teasing as she deliberately leaned closer to Vellandelle’s ear.

Vellandelle glared at her in annoyance.

But to be honest, sleeping in Aniya’s arms felt so much better.

All her previous worries and sorrow vanished completely.

Vellandelle suddenly recalled that time she fell asleep in Seleste’s Carriage.

After that experience, she couldn’t clearly remember the scene of parting with her Mother.

It was probably because the mental pressure was too much at the time.

And now, Aniya’s gentle nature had finally helped her let out all the grievances in her heart.

“Miss Vellandelle, may I ask, if many people confessed to you, how would you accept them?”

Just as Vellandelle was about to respond, Aniya asked.

“I…”

“Would you want to accept them all, or choose just one? Either choice is not wrong. I hope you’ll answer with the voice in your heart…”

This question left Vellandelle speechless.

All this time, she looked down on Seleste for building a harem.

But if someone asked her if she wanted one, she’d probably hesitate too.

A gentle breeze blew through Vellandelle’s hair.

It fluttered freely.

On the road, there were few pedestrians left, most already leaving the Amusement Park.

“……”

“Roommate! Roommate!”

While Vellandelle was still hesitating, Kelosha’s figure came running wildly, with Rosasys struggling to keep up behind her.

Her voice was so loud that countless people turned to look.

She ran over and shook Vellandelle’s body.

“This young lady has figured it out! Even if I can’t make you my wife, I want to live happily with you. As long as I can be with my Roommate, I’m happy!”

Kelosha rubbed against Vellandelle.

Rosasys finally caught up, panting heavily in front of Vellandelle.

“But it’s all my fault. I know you can’t accept me right away, but I will definitely strive for your love!”

Not only was Vellandelle stunned, but even Rosasys was full of surprise.

This girl never listens to anything she says, but in front of Vellandelle, she suddenly becomes so obedient?

Even humans find it hard to accept the affection of beastfolk.

“Kelosha, I understand, but I have my own troubles, and I’m still too young. If I have to answer your question, can I wait until I’m an adult?”

“I understand, Roommate. I’ll wait for you forever!”

“Thank you, Kelosha…”

Vellandelle gently stroked Kelosha’s head.

At this moment, Rosasys looked dissatisfied and threw herself over too.

“Sister is biased, your little sister is so tired!”

Vellandelle laughed and embraced her as well, holding them both gently.

Under the evening glow, Aniya stood in her dress, watching Vellandelle, who was smiling softly while holding the two little ones.

As Vellandelle was immersed in the warmth of the two, Aniya once again leaned close to her ear.

“Did you know, Miss Vellandelle? We look like a married couple right now, holding two children in your arms…”

“Who’s your…”

Vellandelle was startled, her face red as she looked at Aniya.

She couldn’t understand how the serious and kind Saintess she saw in the game could tease her like this.

“I’m underage. Don’t say weird things.”

“Pfft, okay, okay, I’m a nun, of course I understand.”

In fact, the age of adulthood varies from Nation to Nation.

Some places are fourteen or sixteen, others are eighteen or even twenty.

Aniya listened to Vellandelle and wondered which Nation she belonged to.

Vellandelle looked at the two little fluffballs snuggling up to her and couldn’t help but smile, her eyes softening.

“Then let’s go to the Amusement Park now.”

“Yeah, yeah!”

Vellandelle nodded, then looked at Aniya.

“Do you want to come?”

“No, a friend is waiting for me too.”

Aniya waved her hand apologetically.

Vellandelle nodded in understanding.

She wasn’t surprised that Aniya had a lot to do.

After all, she’s a Saintess.

Even after coming to the Academy, she must be very busy.

“Okay, then I’m going, Saintess.”

Vellandelle grinned mischievously.

This sentence left Aniya frozen in place, an odd embarrassment filling the air.

So she already knew I was a Saintess?

What a blunder.

Aniya’s affection for Vellandelle grew.

Usually, people either flattered or resented her identity, but it was the first time someone responded so casually.

Moreover, they trusted her so much.

Yes, as a Saintess, Aniya had never received much trust since childhood.

Whether in the church or among ordinary people, everyone maintained their ties to her with lies.

From the moment she was born, she was raised by the church.

Her past was a sweet fairy tale woven from countless lies.

She learned many sacred classics and cultivated perfect character.

But she knew, from beginning to end, she lived in a world that wasn’t hers.

No one treated her with true sincerity.

So she had become accustomed to disguising herself as an ordinary nun.

Vellandelle’s honest words surprised Aniya.

“I hope you have fun.”

Aniya smiled softly.

Vellandelle simply waved at her, then pulled Kelosha and Rosasys into the Amusement Park.

Aniya gazed at Vellandelle’s back for a long time.

“I hope you won’t be lost anymore. May the light protect you.”

In her deep emotions, Aniya had forgotten her promise to someone.

“No way, why isn’t Aniya here yet?”

“The Ferris wheel tickets are almost up. I remember she’s not someone who’d be late!”

Seleste checked the clock beside her again and again.

She had lost track of how long she had been waiting.

Didn’t her beloved Saintess say she would come out today?

Even if something came up, she should have at least notified her!

Seleste held two ice creams.

Her figure swayed in the wind, growing more and more restless.