‘A succubus can actually be a virgin?’
‘How is this any different from finding a virgin in a brothel?’
Moreover, “Are you insulting me? Saying such things to a Saint of Chastity—are you sure you aren’t insulting me?” Given her status and current situation, was it appropriate for her to say such things?
Ginea was still restless.
Her slender triangular tail, held firmly by Aililan, slowly coiled around Aililan’s wrist, gently rubbing against it.
While enduring the agonizing pain of her abdomen being pierced by the Light Spear, she put on a pitiful and extremely flirtatious expression. “Don’t you… don’t you want to? Is there anyone in this world who wouldn’t like this?”
“Do you know that I am the Saint of Chastity?”
“What does being a Saintess matter? When you’re having those sweet dreams, you certainly don’t act like this.”
Aililan’s expression froze. ‘How does she know about that?’
Thinking carefully, hadn’t her recent “sweet dreams” with Sister Temperance been orchestrated by this very succubus?
However, this matter absolutely could not be known by outsiders. Otherwise, the fact that a Saint of Chastity had actually fallen in love with another Saintess would be considered a Forbidden Love within the Church.
At this thought, Aililan could not help but feel a surge of murderous intent.
Anyone who knew about her sweet dreams had to die.
Just as Aililan was about to strike, she suddenly realized that this succubus might not be completely useless.
At least, if she kept this succubus around, she might be able to continue dreaming about Sister Temperance.
“Saintess…” Ginea’s voice came from the other side, sounding soft and alluring.
Aililan could not help but frown. She tightened her grip on the succubus tail she was holding, but this only caused Ginea to moan even more suggestively.
“Shut up!”
Aililan gave a light shout and said sternly, “Don’t you dare show that face in front of me again, nor should you attempt to seduce me or entice a Saintess to fall.”
Aililan suddenly paused.
“Believe it or not…”
“Tell me,” Ginea whispered.
“I’ll have someone find a horse, tie you underneath it, and then give the horse some Magical Potion… Don’t you succubi love that sort of thing the most?”
Ginea was stunned. She struggled and said, “Huh? No, no, no! You can’t do that to me!”
Aililan sneered. “Why is a succubus like you afraid of this? Isn’t what you demons love most to be ‘filled’ every single day?”
Ginea was at a loss for words. “I…”
Aililan seemed to realize something and added, “Oh, I almost forgot. You’re a succubus virgin.”
Ginea’s face had already turned crimson.
Aililan’s verbal insults hurt her more than the Light Spear piercing her abdomen.
To tell a succubus she was a virgin was no different from telling a man he was impotent.
At that moment, the few maids who had recovered their senses approached Aililan with complex emotions.
Their eyes held annoyance, panic, and fear, because just moments ago, they had almost defiled the Saint of Chastity’s purity.
Yarandale, acting as the Head Maid, braced herself and stepped forward. “Saintess, let me execute this wretched demon immediately! She must repent for the crimes she has committed.”
Aililan waved her hand and said, “No, she cannot be killed yet.”
Yarandale was somewhat surprised. “Saintess, are you showing mercy? This succubus’s sins are—”
Ginea’s eyes brightened slightly. Did this mean she wouldn’t have to die a humiliating death while still bearing her Virgin Mark?
But soon, Aililan’s next words sent her heart sinking to the bottom of a valley.
Aililan said, “It is not mercy.”
“It is for research.”
Yarandale was puzzled. “Research what?”
Aililan’s gaze became firm, and she spoke with an air of Righteousness. “Naturally, it is to research the succubus’s Impure Power. For hundreds of years, people have feared and shunned demons because of their impurity. But what I want to say is that only by coming into contact with demons can we truly understand them, and only then can we defeat the darkness.”
Yarandale could not help but be moved to tears. “Saintess… You, who possess such a selfless and compassionate heart, will always be our greatest Saintess.”
The other maids were also deeply moved.
A Saintess should indeed speak like a Saintess.
Although Aililan felt a bit of a guilty conscience, she felt that she was at least maintaining the proper tone and character of a Saintess, so she was probably doing a qualified job.
Of course, Aililan wasn’t just saying it for show; she had always been striving to be a good Saintess, hadn’t she?
Aililan continued, “Take this succubus away. Remember, she must be hidden strictly. After all, even though our intention to research demonic power is for the greater good, there are ultimately very few people in this world who can understand that.”
“But…”
“You can all become those who walk against the tide within the Light alongside me.”
Yarandale bowed deeply and vowed, “We will always support you, Saintess Aililan. I will personally take responsibility for this succubus.”
Aililan nodded. “Then I shall trouble you with it.”
Yarandale replied, “Serving the Saintess is the greatest pursuit of my life.”
Finally…
“I will act as if the incident just now never happened. However…” Aililan paused and continued, “If any rumors spread outside in the future, I will hold you accountable.”
Naturally, Aililan was reminding them that she could ignore the fact that they had been charmed by the succubus and had almost assaulted their Saintess.
But the prerequisite was, of course, that no such rumors spread.
After giving a few more instructions, everyone returned to their respective duties.
The maids began to restore the courtyard.
It wasn’t until the men who had gone out returned that Honleia Manor regained its former tranquility.
Aililan was able to relax, but for Yarandale and the others, the busy work had only just begun.
If one succubus could sneak in today, who was to say another couldn’t sneak in tomorrow?
Allowing a succubus to succeed once was already an extremely significant failure in their duties. It was only because Saintess Aililan was kind and merciful; otherwise, they would all have to be sent back to the Sacred Land to face punishment.
Yarandale lectured them, “Every place, every corner—I want you all to keep them firmly in your hearts.”
“I know it will be hard work.”
“But for the Saintess’s safety, it is necessary.”
She also wrote letters to some of her predecessors, asking the Sacred Land for ways to protect the Saintess.
As for the succubus…
That Ginea had already been locked in a secret room on the second floor underground.
The one who had intended to toy with the Saintess had now become the Saintess’s caged bird.
Aililan sat in thought. “The demon in the manor has finally been caught. Now, I can finally focus on being a good Saintess!”
“Wait…”
“I mean the normal kind of Saintess.”
As for the kind of “good dream” she wanted?
Regardless, that succubus was already in her hands.
She could have those sweet dreams whenever she wanted. In fact, she was more interested in doing some research.
Who knew? She might even be able to develop a Magical Potion that could target a specific person in her dreams.
That would truly be a divine object.