A saintess? She's just a bad woman.

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"It's an external avatar, and I can feel its vigorous life force. I didn't expect it to only break through to the next level."

Saint Karina is currently at the second tier, and is entirely relying on the life force within her body to fuel the fire.

Without maintaining Ji Longyue's human form, Saint Karina reverted to her original appearance.

After that, she had no intention of continuing to explore the underwater ruins, because there were still many dangers in the ruins, and her current strength was not enough.

……

"It seems you've also gained some benefits?"

The mermaid queen Nora noticed the changes in Saint Karina.

"They managed to regain some of their strength."

Inside the mermaid's palace, Saint Karina spoke candidly.

Then, she returned the mermaid's trident to Nora. This artifact was not something she could possess directly, and it could only be used to its fullest potential underwater.

The matter of the Northern Demon Clan can only be dealt with gradually. Saint Karina, relying on the fact that she still has two trump cards to save her life, currently plans to return to the Lorian Empire first.

There, she might find clues to the lost relic. Moreover, she hadn't yet retrieved the relic promised by the noble faction due to time constraints. Now that the crisis in the Saint Marta Sea has been resolved, the problems of fishermen going to sea and maritime merchants will naturally be solved.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

She wasn't greedy; compared to the reluctance to return the item to its rightful owner, she cherished the precious friendship she had gained from the merfolk.

Although, seeing the burning gaze Nora gave her, she felt that this affection might be a little heavy.

"Tell me, little one, you've done such a great service to the merfolk, how should I reward you?"

She spoke of rewards, but her eyes revealed a playful glint.

"You can choose three items from the mermaid's treasure vault, but the most precious treasure of our mermaid race is only my daughter, Princess Hero. Since ancient times, heroines have been paired with beauties. What do you think about me betrothing my daughter to you and having a grand wedding in the ocean?"

"It would be my honor to marry Her Majesty the Queen's daughter. However..."

Santa Karina's tone shifted, revealing a very strong will to survive.

The way she looked at Nora was a look that seemed to want to imprison the canary forever in the sea, in the palace, and by her side.

If you're happy because you married the Little Mermaid without really understanding why, you'll probably end up warming the bed for the queen instead of the princess.

“I am not yet worthy of the noble Princess Helo. We are in love, and Her Majesty the Queen is very charming, but I am ultimately a land dweller and must return to my country.”

Saint Karina still wants to find out the truth behind her resurrection; how could she possibly stay holed up in the underwater kingdom forever?

"You're rejecting me? Aren't you afraid of angering me?"

Nora's gaze shifted from playful to chilling, a sharp, piercing look that stung Saint Karina's skin.

"You should know that I may be discussing this with you now, but your life, death, and freedom are all entirely in my control. I can force you instead of continuing to discuss this with you."

“I know you won’t, Your Majesty.”

Saint Karina endured the pain and forced herself to continue.

"If you want to do it this way, just do it directly. There's no need to ask me specifically. Besides, marriage is a lifelong matter, concerning Princess Helo's happiness. Your Majesty, you won't be hasty."

Just as Saint Karina was feeling uneasy under his gaze and was about to turn around and leave, Nora finally spoke up.

"Little one, have you forgotten something?"

"what?"

Saint Karina was completely confused. Had they made some kind of agreement?

"Come on, sit on my lap first, and then I'll slowly tell you what you've forgotten."

Nora patted her thigh, gesturing for Santa Karina to sit down.

Always being called "little one," Saint Karina really wanted to say that she was big, but after looking at the Mermaid Queen's size, she gave up.

Okay, I'm small, Your Majesty, you have big breasts, so you can decide.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Nora wasn't angry that she could just beckon St. Karina to come over like a puppy, wagging her tail, by simply beckoning her with her finger.

This world has always been ruled by the strong. Just like what the Mermaid Queen said, even if she wanted to use force, Saint Karina could only be the one to suffer.

Thinking that she would definitely get revenge for her rudeness once she became stronger, Saint Karina cut off her last hesitation and sat down on it.

"Is this alright, Your Majesty?"

She took the initiative to put her arm around Nora's neck, allowing Nora to better hold her waist.

Her buttocks were bouncy and fleshy, but her body was not heavy, so Nora could easily pick her up while she was sitting.

"Of course, that's not enough. Little one, if you want to leave, you'll have to please me and win me over. If I'm happy, I'll allow you to leave my side..."

This line has a creepy, domineering CEO vibe, but when Nora says it, it doesn't feel out of place at all.

She seemed born to be high above, to be the center of attention. But when the real empress spoke those words, the clichéd script became real, turning into a new version of "The Empress Falls in Love with Me."

45. What are we doing? Disinfecting, of course.

Saint Karina did not act immediately, but was thinking about something.

The mermaid queen's intention was clear: she had to please the other party. Only when the other party was satisfied would she be allowed to leave and do whatever she wanted.

Her approach is just like that of a pet cat. First, you have to learn to be cute and knead your paws to please your owner before you can get cat treats and catnip.

Without much thought, Saint Karina had already made up her mind.

"As you wish, Your Majesty."

She had no choice but to lower her head, place her hand on the large, round headlight, and kiss it decisively.

This kiss was initiated by her, with Nora playing the passive role; the bad woman finally turned the tables.

"How are you? Are you feeling comfortable?"

"Of course, your skills are really good."

Nora, being the one being served, praised it highly.

"Your Majesty, would you like it to be a bit more intense?"

“I don’t mind. I will use my softest spot to embrace your hard side.”

The Mermaid Queen took Saint Karina's snow-white hand and gently kissed the back of it.

"Before doing that, let me first make Her Majesty a drink."

"Alright, I still have this much patience. You can begin."

Nora granted Santa Karina's request for a pause.

She is very interested in human bartending and occasionally drinks a little alcohol to liven things up, without any aversion to it.

Saint Karina didn't mince words in the face of Nora's expectant gaze and took out the ingredients for the cocktail.

First, you'll need 1/3 ounce lemon juice, 1/3 ounce grenadine syrup, 1 egg white, 1/2 ounce Cointreau, 1/2 ounce rum, and 1/2 ounce vodka.

Then, she unleashed her special skill—her nimble fingers—and began mixing drinks.

The first step is to add ice cubes to the cocktail glass and chill it by placing an appropriate amount of ice cubes (6 ice cubes) into the bottom glass of the cocktail shaker.

The second step is to pour the egg white (from one flamingo egg) from the serving glass into the bottom glass of the cocktail shaker, and then add lemon juice and grenadine syrup.

The third step is to measure Cointreau, rum, and vodka into a measuring glass, pour them into the bottom glass of a cocktail shaker, cover with the strainer/lid and the small lid, and shake with one hand until frosty forms on the outside.

The fourth step is to pour out the ice from the cocktail glass, filter the cocktail into the glass, remove the red cherry, make a slit at the bottom of it with a knife, and place it on the cocktail glass.

As a final step, she lit a beautiful, icy blue flame on the top layer of the liquid in the glass, indicating that Nora could drink it.

"This is my special blend, Fiery Passion. Please enjoy, Your Majesty."

Flamingo eggs are used instead of regular chicken eggs because they color the liquid, giving the wine in the clear glass a pure, flame-like red.

The red liquid had an intoxicating appearance, and the blazing blue flames made Nora want to take a sip.

The flame is only a few degrees Celsius, so it won't burn the lips of the person drinking it, and it won't harm their health if they drink it.

Once the fuel is removed, the flammable substance will automatically extinguish itself once it enters the stomach from the throat.

"Hmm...it tastes good."

Nora tasted it and gave her evaluation.

“It is my honor that you like it, Your Majesty.”

Saint Karina beamed with a radiant smile, a smile that showed no sign of being threatened or forced into doing these things. Instead, it seemed purely of joy at receiving praise.

She enjoys having people drink the drinks she mixes, even though some of the liquid always seeps out and wets her palms and fingers.

"Your lips are as sweet as honey, so endearing, little one. You can continue, I'll drink my wine, it won't affect your work."

Nora was urging Santa Karina that enough preliminary work had been done and it was time to give her the main role.

"Yes, my Queen."

Saint Karina was given permission to explore the unknown area, placing her hand in some indescribable place.

She knew that women in high positions of power all had a desire to conquer. Having attractive women by her side was not just for admiring, nor was it simply to have them do bartending or similar jobs for her.

"That's great."

She swayed her serpentine waist, already impatient.

The cocktail glasses are pyramidal shapes, narrow at the bottom and wide at the top, but the individual jugs that hold the liquid are actually shaped like kettles or teapots, with round, cute bodies and very slender spouts.

This undoubtedly increases the difficulty of cleaning. The inside of the pot can be cleaned freely by simply reaching in with your hand, but the spout requires a lot of effort. You have to explore it with your hand, slowly making circles, and carefully cleaning it with your fingertips.

"Hmm, it's a bit narrow."

Saint Karina tilled the land, muttering to herself.

However, she did not give up. In order to ensure that the used wine jug could be used again and that the wine would not develop a strange taste after fermentation, cleaning the mouth of the jug was necessary and the most crucial step in cleaning.

"Your Majesty, I need to inject some cleaning solution inside."

The spout is narrow, making it somewhat difficult to clean. You must first use your fingers to swirl it, pour water over it, create foam, and then carefully clean the spout.

Next, high-temperature sterilization is required to raise the temperature of the kettle, forcing out the previous cold water droplets and turning them into warm water with added cleaning solution.

"You don't need to consult me, just be yourself."

At the peak of the second wave of pleasure, Nora excitedly bit Saint Karina's neck.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Ignoring the areas where she was bitten, Saint Karina quickened her pace and her movements became increasingly violent.

Finally, after two hours, she finished her arduous work, having thoroughly cleaned her fingers, which were slightly white from being soaked in warm water and cleaning solution.

"Alright, thank you for your hard work. Go and help my daughter choose items from the treasure vault."

The Mermaid Queen, having been pampered, had a rosy complexion and looked at Saint Karina with a satisfied expression.

"Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty."

Saint Karina bowed politely, secretly using holy light to heal her hands.

She truly lives up to her reputation as a woman who has given birth; she's as fierce as a wolf or tiger, and she almost couldn't handle it.

Mixing drinks for the other person and then managing the cleanup afterwards is really exhausting.

Nora nodded, ignoring Saint Karina's subtle actions, and continued working at her desk. This was her office; she still had to reorganize military affairs, assess losses, and distribute compensation to the families of the fallen merman soldiers.

“Saint Karina…”

Princess Hero, who had been waiting at the door, immediately greeted her happily, her eyes shining, indicating that she had been waiting outside for quite some time.

"Hehe, Santa Karina, Mom told me to take you to pick out a gift."

She didn't hear anything coming from inside; Nora's office was very well soundproofed.

However, upon hearing this, Saint Karina's expression remained strange. She hadn't known before that Princess Helo was right at the door, separated from the passionate work inside by only a thin door. Now, realizing what was going on, she suddenly understood what Nora's erogenous zones were.

She forced a smile that didn't betray her feelings, but in her heart, she gave the Mermaid Queen a thumbs up.

Wow! That's real fun!

"Um... are you and your mother working inside?"