The Defeated Saintess Is On A Journey To Tame The Evil God Book 01 Chapter 02.06 - Little Trick

Long white hair and blood-red eyes.

For a moment, Xing Mo overlapped the image of the girl in front of her with Aurora's. She even subconsciously thought that it was Aurora.

But she quickly rejected this thought. Unlike Aurora, the girl in front of her had no specks of starlight flowing in her eyes, and the aura she emitted was elegant and dignified, completely different from Aurora's mixture of holiness and wickedness.

She was dressed in a simple white blouse and black skirt, her long white hair adorned with a white flower. She looked like a noblewoman from the White Tower District.

Did I behave suspiciously just now? Even if that were the case, no one should be able to notice anything amiss...

Xing Mo had a self-reflection while clearing her throat: "I'm not in any trouble, Miss. Thank you for your concern."

The white-haired girl stared calmly at Xing Mo for a while, then nodded: "I have a café in the Northern District. If you want to get something off your chest, you can come talk to me."

After speaking, she flicked her wrist, and a black card appeared between her fingers.

That scared me... so it was just a café promotion... is there a café with a consolation theme? That's rather novel.

Xing Mo hesitated for a moment, then accepted the card from the girl.

She lowered her head and looked at the card, on which a line of address was written in gilded text: Northern District, Flame Street 69, Ocean of Flowers.

The café is called "Ocean of Flowers?" It has a romantic ring to it.

Speaking of which, why would a girl dressed like a noblewoman from the White Tower District come to the Northern District and open a café?

"Thank you, I'll visit it when I have time." Xing Mo raised her head. "How do I address you?"

Her words choked in her mouth, because when she lifted her head, the girl sitting next to her was already gone.

Xing Mo didn't even notice her leave.

"Doesn't seem to be a simple character..." Xing Mo muttered to herself. After careful consideration, she still placed the gilded card in her pocket.

She finished the meat pie in a few bites, then picked up the sweet iced tea she bought for Aurora and walked toward Saint Auroth Cathedral.

......

Under Saint Auroth Cathedral's dome, Aurora and Holy Nun Lilis sat together, the former curled up in a chair, as if a kitten that fell into water.

Moments ago, Aurora recounted to the Holy Nun a fabricated backstory full of tragedies: her parents were executed as imperialists during the Fallouan Revolution; her brother died in the war between the Fallouan and Machiavellian Empires; her remaining older sister took her wandering in this chaotic world.

According to the knowledge Aurora learned from Xing Mo's mind, the war between Fallou and Machiavelli had been going on for decades, with the imperials constantly invading Fallouan land. The Fallouan emperor was incompetent, and ultimately was sent to the guillotine by his people.

No one knew how many people died during this period. Therefore, so long as it wasn't too exaggerated, it was fine for Aurora to make up a story.

"... prior to their deaths, father and mother were praying to the Goddess. They were devout believers of the Goddess. However, those people said the Goddess is a false God..."

"... until their heads dropped, the Goddess didn't take pity upon my parents. They died in the hands of blasphemers just like that..."

Aurora spoke pitifully, peeking at the Holy Nun from time to time, a cautious expression on her face.

Lilis didn't say a word, but silently held Aurora's small hand, her golden eyes reflecting light coming from the stained glass windows.

After Aurora finished talking about her past, the Holy Nun spoke softly: "You seem to be at an impasse, my child. You're worried about being criticized for speaking up. However, you can confide in me."

"Even if it's blasphemy against God?" Aurora said in a quiet voice.

"The Goddess is merciful, my child. Feel free to speak your mind." Lilis smiled affectionately.

Aurora paused for a moment and then uttered softly: "What if... if the Goddess actually doesn't exist? What if the God my father and mother believed in for so many years is actually false? Because... if the Goddess is real, why does she let bad things happen to my homeland? Why didn't she save my parents?"

When Aurora finished speaking, she shrank back into the chair, avoiding the Holy Nun's gaze.

After calmly listening to Aurora's words, the Holy Nun pondered for a moment and then spoke softly: "The Goddess has her plan, which involves walking a path fraught with trials and tribulations. It is the only way for us to move toward Great Harmony. But prior to that, all living beings will suffer, before eventually being redeemed. We need to forge ahead and tread the path in front of us under the Goddess's gaze."

"Do you mean to say that even if the Goddess doesn't exist, we should still strive to move forward?" Aurora asked softly.

"The Goddess is always watching us, and besides..." Lilis paused, "Yes, striving to walk the path in front of us is part of the Goddess's plan."

Subsequently, the Holy Nun showed a warm smile to Aurora. Aurora was taken aback and then returned a warm smile of her own.

"You're a good person, Holy Sister..." Aurora's voice was tiny.

"I will enjoy... oh no... remember your faith. This faith will provide me with motivation to forge ahead."

At this moment, Xing Mo walked in with a glass of sweet iced tea and gently patted Aurora on the shoulder: "Are you done talking?"

"Yes. We had a meaningful conversation." Aurora stood up and bowed to the Holy Nun. "Goodbye, Holy Sister."

"Goodbye, my children. May the Goddess's gaze always be on you."

When she heard this, Xing Mo felt numb inside. But she still nodded politely, then led Aurora out of the church.

As soon as they left the church, Aurora snatched the iced tea in Xing Mo's hand and sucked in: "I'm thirsty, give it to me."

After only two sips, she stuck out her tongue: "Wow, it's so sweet. How can there be such an unholy drink?"

"You yourself asked for it. I queued to buy it for you." Xing Mo said, "You should cherish it."

Aurora took a few sips, then took a final deep sip, and then exhaled: "Were you really just waiting in line to buy me a drink?" Aurora looked up at the white doves in the sky, "You didn't... do anything like writing a letter to someone or the like?"

When these words fell, Xing Mo felt an itch from her thighs. She lowered her head and was shocked to find that Aurora's vines had wrapped around her thighs.

"When you crossed the square, you played a string aimed at a white dove. Even if I were sleeping, I still would be able to hear it." Aurora looked at Xing Mo and showed a brilliant smile, "You want to break the contract? Aren't you worried that a godly battle will break out? Or are you plotting something bad?"

The vines tightened and gradually moving upward, causing Xing Mo to tremble.

"Wait... wait a moment...!" Xing Mo forcibly restrained her quivering breathing, "I wrote a letter... I wrote a letter because..."