Chapter 147: Miss Philina is in stealth mode

Miss Philina’s Infiltration

Olivia felt that something was wrong with her body.

She was the Heavenly Oracle with the strongest resistance to curses among them all.

Yet Philina had specifically said that she had died from the curse. 

Now, however, she was showing a favorable reaction to this very curse. 

It was as if, should the Evil God wish it, she could turn into a demon just like her daughter at any moment—or even become an [Apostle].

Mmm…

Olivia placed her hand on her thigh.

After opening the window, the cold winter wind blew across her body. 

Feeling a slight refreshment, she finally calmed down a little and began considering the reasons behind this.

First, how exactly had the Heavenly Oracles been wiped out?

History recorded very little about the existence of the Heavenly Oracles. 

It only mentioned in records of the Goddess and that world-shaking war that the Goddess had not fought alone. 

She had trustworthy companions, but that was all.

Had that battle ended in mutual destruction between both sides, or was there more to the story?

Being eroded by shadows should have been an extremely painful experience. 

One’s thoughts being controlled and consciousness stripped away—it should not feel this comfortable.

It was as if they had been deliberately awakened at this specific moment and had their power returned. 

Such an unnecessary action was highly suspicious.

Olivia firmly believed that the truth had yet to surface. 

What they were seeing now was not even the tip of the iceberg.

If there was someone secretly plotting everything behind the scenes—including the reincarnations of the Evil God and the Heavenly Oracles, as well as the return of their powers—then everything would make sense.

…Well, perhaps.

Lost in these thoughts, Olivia unconsciously drifted off into sleep.

What she didn’t know was that the curse mark on her jade-like neck was quietly shifting. 

Tiny, nearly invisible tentacles squirmed gently beneath her smooth, creamy skin, as if trying to take root and sprout within her body in the most eerie manner.

The sun rose. 

Olivia awoke from a sweet dream and began her work for the new day.

She still remembered how Isabella had added far too much pepper last time.

Olivia made up her mind. 

This time, she had to remind her that while love was important, her precious daughter’s health was equally crucial.

She wondered how long it would take Isabella to learn how to cook properly.

“Good morning~ Lady Olivia! You look beautiful today as always.”

Hearing the maids’ greetings, Olivia smiled gently in response and gracefully lifted the hem of her skirt to return the courtesy, giving the other maids a warm and elegant smile. 

“Thank you.”

It wasn’t because she had fully embraced maid life. 

She was only doing this so she wouldn’t cause any trouble for her daughter.

After watching the maids in the hall leave, she headed toward the kitchen to prepare a delicious breakfast for her precious daughter.

She had the vague feeling that she was forgetting something important.

Olivia felt like she was overlooking some crucial piece of information.

As she passed by the staircase, she nearly bumped into a young girl by accident.

It was a girl who felt strangely familiar to her—fiery red hair, a petite frame, a modest chest, and an adorable face.

Her crimson eyes were filled with surprise and strangeness when they met Olivia’s gaze.

But soon, she let out a relieved smile.

“Lady Philina?”

“Lady Olivia…”

Philina felt like she was about to cry.

She had just come down from the maid dormitory upstairs and coincidentally ran into the familiar Lady Olivia.

“What’s wrong, Philina? Has someone hurt you?” 

Olivia immediately pulled Philina into the stairwell for cover. 

After all, this Heavenly Oracle was one of the few in the entire Residential Palace who had not yet been eroded by darkness. 

She could be in danger at any moment.

However, Philina simply shook her head. “I’m fine… No one is bullying me.”

“Mmm.” Olivia’s brows relaxed. This answer was not surprising at all.

Philina asked anxiously, “Lady Olivia, do you know how Lady Gabriella is doing?”

“Gabriella? She’s doing very well. Everything is under my control. By the way, Philina, why did you stay behind to work as a maid?”

Olivia was just as puzzled as Philina.

She suddenly remembered that the humans were still stationed tensely at the Black Stone Mountains, preparing to launch a massive war against the Demon Race.

Philina must have come to contact her.

The next topic they needed to discuss was probably whether the humans should launch an attack, right?

“Lady Olivia, your body… What’s wrong with it?”

“Are you talking about the curse on me? Don’t worry. These shadows aren’t enough to affect me.”

Philina nodded, but her eyes were still full of doubt.

Olivia’s current state was clearly different from when she had first awakened. 

Back then, the divine aura faintly radiating from her body had shone with overwhelming brilliance, inspiring awe and making everyone want to submit before that immense power.

After spending some time living as a maid, Olivia had changed noticeably. 

She now smiled warmly, as if she had become an optimistic and open-minded mother.

In fact, she truly was a mother—Gabriella’s mother. That was exactly why Philina was afraid.

She was afraid that Olivia would obey her daughter and willingly offer her loyalty to the Evil God.

Her daughter was her greatest weakness.

“Mmm, it’s time to get going.”

As if suddenly remembering something, Olivia stood up and took Philina’s hand, leading her toward the kitchen.

“Lady Olivia?”

“Don’t worry, no one here will harm you. Let’s go to the kitchen first. Just follow me… We can talk about the rest slowly.”

Seeing Olivia act so calmly, Philina obediently followed along. 

At the very least, she hadn’t been brainwashed like Holy Queen Simona and Liya.

The kitchen was far livelier than she had imagined.

More than a dozen demon maids were working in an orderly fashion, and the environment was much cleaner than expected.

However, Philina couldn’t understand why so many high-ranking demons had been chosen to serve as maids.

Olivia smiled sweetly at a maid who greeted her. The latter looked at Philina with curious eyes… This made Philina’s heart race and her nerves stretch to their limit.

Malicious intent!

She might have faced the corruption of these high-ranking demons before!

She had to endure it if she wanted to save the others.

Haa—

Philina took a deep breath and tried to relax. 

The good news was that she had already prepared her teleportation magic. 

She could return to the military camp at the castle at any time to report the situation to Shining Saint Morphis.

She only needed to discuss the next steps with Lady Olivia.

However, at that very moment, something unexpected happened.

Olivia suddenly released her hand and gave a slight nod to the girl who had just walked in through the door.

“Good morning, Your Majesty.”

Your Majesty?!

Philina was momentarily unfamiliar with the title. 

She poked her head out and saw Isabella’s figure, along with the girl holding onto her wrist.

Gabriella.