A few days ago, while executing a mission in Ludeya City, Ai’er was attacked by a treacherous monster.
Her injuries were extremely severe, but fortunately, when she was on the verge of death, the Mist Hermit appeared in time to save her life!
Moreover, once Ai’er’s condition improved, the Mist Hermit didn’t ask for any reward at all—she was practically a Saintess!
So to repay the Mist Hermit, she voluntarily stayed to work in the Mist for a while—after all, this was a life-saving debt.
That’s how Ai’er explained it to Weiluona. Suffice to say, the gratitude for saving one’s life is never fully repaid.
Under Truth’s request, Ai’er was showing Weiluona around the cottage while working.
At that moment, the two were slowly walking up to the second floor.
“Is the Mist Hermit a good person, meow?” Weiluona, following behind Ai’er, found it strange.
She had thought the Mist Hermit was the kind of bully who picks on the weak.
But after Ai’er said that, her impression of the Mist Hermit improved a lot…
But why would this selfless, life-saving being suddenly come to save herself?
“Well… no, I mean, he’s a good person, a really good person!” Ai’er gave a thumbs up without turning her head.
“Then, senior, why did you suddenly lose control, meow?”
“Because… breakfast time was almost over. Yeah, breakfast time…”
Each of Ai’er’s stories and excuses could temporarily dissolve Weiluona’s doubts.
After going upstairs, without giving the latter another chance to ask, Ai’er decisively introduced the rooms on the second floor:
“This is the bathroom. This is the small storage room on the second floor. And this is the private space of the cottage’s owner… Wait, do you want to go in and take a look?”
‘No.’
Ai’er quickly grabbed Weiluona’s shoulders:
“Absolutely not! The Mist Hermit doesn’t like others prying into its secrets, so it set a curse at the door. Anyone who dares push it open will instantly melt into blood and water!”
“Huh?! Senior, didn’t you say the Mist Hermit is a good person? How come the first thing is turning people into blood and water?!”
“That’s exactly what makes him a good person… Besides, everyone has some secrets they can’t let others see, right? For example, Weiluona, you have some secrets you don’t want to tell me, don’t you…”
“That’s true…” Weiluona suddenly lowered her head, her ears slightly red.
She had recently discovered a little secret: that as long as she secretly lifted the corner of her skirt with her body at home, she would feel a pleasant sensation.
She would sneakily rub every time she had the chance. Once she was almost caught by her mother! Fortunately, she reacted quickly!
That smell would never go away for a lifetime… Yeah, Weiluona just smiled. Looks like Ai’er has grown up…
“By the way, Senior Ai’er, what are the employee benefits here, meow?”
“Benefits… haha! They must be good!” Ai’er’s tone remained firm:
“You get food and drink… well… uh… and security is very high. Adventurers can never reach our current location. Plus, freedom is high—as long as there’s no work, you can do whatever you want in the Mist!”
“Luxurious? How luxurious?!” Weiluona’s eyes instantly lit up.
Could the employee dormitory really be better than her own home?
Ai’er pushed open a warm-colored wooden door, revealing a cozy little room.
Warm sunlight streamed in, and though there was heavy fog outside, it couldn’t block the warmth emanating from the room.
The light-colored curtains hung beside the low bed, the soft quilt was casually piled up, and the wardrobe in the corner looked very exquisite.
If you added a few decorative items, it would be almost as good as a noble’s room.
“How about it? A single room, and it looks this good. This kind of treatment is top-notch even in all of Deya City. Even in the capital, it’s the treatment of a big shot.” Under pressure from Truth, Ai’er boasted.
“Well…” Weiluona looked again carefully, confirming she wasn’t mistaken.
“How shabby, meow!”
“But it’s still acceptable. Slightly better than those crappy inns in Deya City, meow.”
“Huh? This is shabby? These are the top-tier furniture in Deya City!” Ai’er’s eyes widened.
“See, senior, look.” Weiluona stepped forward and stomped on the carpet:
“This carpet’s color is dull, not bright at all. The softness is barely passable, meow. And this chair—it has absolutely no embroidery, and the armrests are too hard. It’ll definitely be uncomfortable to sit on for long, meow!”
“And this wardrobe too—its size is too small, the craftsmanship is too poor. I thought the employee dormitory would be luxurious, but it turns out it’s not even as good as my own maid’s room.”
Thinking that she might have to live here in the future, Weiluona felt a bit disappointed.
This feeling was similar to how once you use a 4K monitor, you can never go back to 1080P, or once you use a soft cat, you can never go back to a cell phone.
After all, it’s hard to go from luxury to frugality…
“What the heck!” Ai’er was a bit indignant.
This junior was being so picky, turning up her nose at everything.
She had spent a long time choosing these furnishings.
“Are you the Cat-Eared Emperor from the Northern Empire or something?”
“So picky! Be grateful you have a place to stay!”
“And this bed is way too small! I can’t even roll around on it!”
After criticizing the room, Weiluona stretched out her arms and lay down on the soft double bed:
“The elasticity is good, and the color matches the pillow and quilt… Mmm, but still, it’s quite comfortable…”
After all the hellish pursuit and battle she had gone through, Weiluona’s fatigue was released on the big bed.
Zzz… zzz… Soon, Weiluona had no movement, only even breathing…
“Huh? How did she fall asleep?!”
Ai’er gently shook Weiluona, but the latter curled up like a cat and slept even sounder…
“Cough, are all cat-like animals like this? Sleep anywhere regardless of place…”
Ai’er sighed with her hands on her hips, then asked softly toward the ceiling:
“Master Mist Hermit, what should I do next?”
“Then go to Nuodeya,” Truth replied lightly.
Then, using Faith Power, she exchanged for two “Mist Hider’s Saint Robes” in the Faith Exchange Shop, and then bestowed them to Ai’er using Divine Gift.
Since the employees had already received their benefits, of course they should have uniform work clothes, right?
Truth was looking forward to it very much. Hehe…
“Huh? Priest robes?” Ai’er was stunned as she watched two priest robes slowly descend before her.
Then she realized they didn’t seem to be the style of the Church of the Goddess of Life.
These two were simpler in style, more austere…
…
Truth continued:
“Remember that tailor shop in front of a certain inn has pretty good craftsmanship. Take these two priest robes and have them customized. My requirements are as follows…”
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