A saintess? She's just a bad woman.

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She no longer used honorifics, but addressed him by his first name.

"Miss Gin?"

Then, Alessia was greeted with a passionate and enthusiastic kiss.

Her hand groped downwards, massaging the indescribable area, and then she focused on watering the flower bud.

"Was it because you were in the sky, and you were concerned about the line of sight and the feeling of floating, that you reacted so quickly?"

She pulled her finger out and, in the moonlight, showed Alessia the glistening liquid that had likely been produced after being bathed in the Night's Blossom.

This is a very proper essence of the night, a liquid rich in the power of the moon. It is as vast and boundless as the moon itself.

"No... I was just too scared, and I was so nervous beforehand that I was sweating profusely. It wasn't that I felt anything, it was that I was sweating."

When Alessia saw the liquid, her gaze shifted, clearly embarrassed to look any longer.

Her pretty face flushed slightly; she hadn't quite mastered the art of being shameless yet.

However, Alessia would absolutely not agree with Saint Karina's statement, especially under these circumstances.

"and……"

Her gaze shifted to the Holy Sword, as if she were reminiscing about her past feats through the sword.

"Sweating... I understand, I understand. Don't worry, I won't make you take off your extra silk clothes. After all, we're in the sky. Although I use magic and ordinary people can't see us, I'm not flying very high. A magician with exceptionally good eyesight might be able to see through illusions... So, I'm afraid you'll have to wear your sweaty clothes for a while longer."

Saint Karina's smile was wicked as she reached her hand toward what was indescribable.

Then, her attitude changed, from a smirk to a blank expression, and then to a serious and devout expression, as if she were really wiping Alessia's sweat.

"Hmm? That's strange, why is the sweat getting worse the more I wipe it?"

Saint Karina deliberately tilted her head, making a thoughtful face.

"I...how would I know...ah..."

At this moment, Alessia, who had been teased by Saint Karina, was unable to utter a complete sentence. The electric shocks coursing through her body left her breathless and struggling to speak.

"I see, it's probably because the flight speed is too slow right now. This won't do, I promised to take you to enjoy the night view and the night scenery. So I've decided to change tactics and take you on a roller coaster first."

Saint Karina insisted that the flight speed was too slow, resulting in insufficient airflow, which was why Alessia did not feel cool.

Therefore, we need to speed things up...

However, from Alessia's perspective, she certainly couldn't see the wicked smile that accompanied the whispered words.

Otherwise, even she would immediately become wary. What Saint Karina was about to do would certainly be very exciting and shocking for her, but at the same time, she might not be able to handle it, and her whole being might break down.

Roller coasters are thrilling rides. Not only do they offer an adventurous experience, but they also help in understanding the laws of mechanics.

The thrill of high-speed, yet safe ride fascinates many. If you're interested in physics, riding a roller coaster not only offers an adventurous experience but also helps you understand the laws of mechanics.

In fact, the motion of roller coasters incorporates many principles of physics, which are cleverly applied in their design. Experiencing firsthand the effects created by the interplay of energy conservation, acceleration, and force is truly an amazing feeling.

This time, dealing with physics doesn't require much brainpower; just tighten your abs and protect your stomach.

At the very beginning, the roller coaster's train was propelled to its highest point by a mechanical device, but after the second descent, no device provided it with any power.

In fact, from this point onward, the only "engine" that will drive it along the track will be gravitational thermal energy, which is composed of a continuous process of conversion from gravitational thermal energy to kinetic energy and then from kinetic energy to gravitational potential energy.

The first type of energy, gravitational thermal energy, is the energy that an object possesses due to its location, resulting from its height and acceleration caused by gravity.

For a roller coaster, its heat energy reaches its maximum at the highest point, that is, when it climbs to the top of the "hill".

As the roller coaster begins to descend, its potential energy continuously decreases because of the decrease in altitude, but it does not disappear; instead, it is converted into kinetic energy, or kinetic energy.

However, during the energy conversion process, heat is generated due to the friction between the roller coaster's wheels and the track, resulting in the loss of a small amount of mechanical energy, kinetic energy, and potential energy. This is why the subsequent hills, with their different heights than the initial hills, require different amounts of mechanical energy in the design.

The final car of the roller coaster is the most thrilling gift the roller coaster offers to brave passengers.

In fact, the feeling of descent is most intense in the last car of the roller coaster. This is because the last car passes the highest point faster than the cars at the front of the roller coaster, due to the gravitational pull acting on the center of mass in the middle of the roller coaster.

In this way, passengers in the last carriage can quickly reach and cross the highest point, creating a feeling of being thrown off, because the center of mass is accelerating downwards. The wheels of the last carriage are firmly fastened to the track; otherwise, the carriages might derail and be thrown off when they reach the vicinity of the peak.

The situation is different for the carriage at the front of the train. Its center of mass is "behind" it. Although it is descending for a short period of time, it has to "wait" for its center of mass to pass the high point and be pushed by gravity.

Upon reaching the "Crazy Circle," the roller coaster, which has been traveling along a straight track, suddenly turns upwards. At this moment, passengers will feel as if they are being pressed onto the track because of the apparent centrifugal force generated.

In fact, a centripetal force is generated on the circular track due to the interaction between the rails and the roller coaster. This circular track is slightly elliptical in shape to "balance" the braking effect of gravity.

When the roller coaster reaches the highest point of the circular track, it will actually slow down, but this phenomenon will be less pronounced if the curvature is small.

Once the roller coaster has completed its journey, the mechanical braking system will safely bring it to a stop. The rate of deceleration is controlled by cylinders.

What Saint Karina brought to Alessia was a thrill far greater than that of a mechanical roller coaster, even with absolute protection.

Aside from the contact between the hands and the indescribable parts, the body is in a state of weightlessness as if flying, and must coordinate with Saint Karina's movements, trying to grab Saint Karina's limbs with the empty hands, for fear of being thrown off.

This fear of falling from a height cannot be eliminated by comforting the person.

Even though Alessia was trembling and convulsing violently, sweating profusely, and her legs were incredibly weak, she dared not let go.

This is similar to riding a roller coaster, where passengers would absolutely never dare to unbuckle their seatbelts.

Seeing Saint Karina's aggressive gaze, as if she were looking at a lamb, Alessia squeezed even tighter.

227. The mission arrived in the Toran Empire

After a passionate encounter with Alessia in the air, Saint Karina did not bid any further farewell to the young emperor and immediately went with the imperial delegation to the neighboring country, the Toran Empire.

The journey was smooth and without any mishaps. A week later, the delegation arrived at Faro, the capital of the Toran Empire.

It's still the height of summer. It's not raining today; the weather is sunny and the wind is gentle.

When the Santa Karina pedestrians arrived here, Farrow was a scene of prosperity.

This is a charming city with architecture reminiscent of the Western style of the Lorian Empire. The houses are beautifully painted, mostly white, with gold trim and filling in the gaps. The doors are mostly wooden, and the windows are beautiful, translucent white glass.

So bright, so pure, so dazzling, that after staring at it for a while, Saint Karina felt as if her eyes were being irritated by the sunlight reflected off the wall, to the point of pain.

The floor tiles were beautiful stone bricks, interspersed with broken white and pale pink seashells.

Saint Karina, who came to this country under the guise of friendly exchange, also developed some interest in the Toran Empire. However, her interest was not in the streets themselves; such dreamlike scenery could be seen in the Lorian Empire as well. What she was really thinking about was her little pet, Princess Curtis, who was kept outside as a firebird.

After presenting their identification tokens to the Toran Empire, the delegation was granted permission to proceed.

They walked through many streets, followed by guards in addition to the delegation. Although it was a friendly exchange, even a fool could tell that exchanges between nations were never that simple.

Brenda was not a foolish emperor; she must have heard something to send Saint Karina at this time. She was playing a game of chess, a game she herself wasn't very confident about.

Being used as a "pawn" is not a pleasant thing. But Saint Karina is not so scary.

On the contrary, she was also very interested in the changes that were about to take place in the empire.

The magnificent palace, its bricks and stones all bearing the marks of time, weathered and eroded by the years. Unlike the Lorian Empire, which had been destroyed by demons and subsequently repaired in many places.

The palace covers a vast area, and it took about 30 minutes to walk from the entrance to the palace where the delegation met the emperor.

Walking is required by the Toran Empire, but there are vehicles available for those coming from the Lorian Empire.

On the throne sat a dignified old man. He looked quite aged, with wrinkled skin, white hair, and a shaved beard, though the roots were clearly white. Though it might sound harsh, Saint Karina felt that this Emperor of the Toran Empire was already an old man with one foot in the grave, about to be buried.

He was too old; even his well-dressed appearance couldn't hide his age and sickly condition, giving the impression that he might pass away at any moment.

The marks of time were etched on his face and body, and his authoritative, hoarse voice spoke:

"On behalf of the Toran Empire, I welcome you, the delegation from the Lorian Empire, and especially Her Majesty the Saintess. I extend my highest respect to you all for visiting the Toran Empire. During this friendly exchange, as the Emperor of the Toran Empire, I will certainly provide you with the best possible conditions."

This elderly king was extremely shrewd. Although he didn't know what the other party was thinking, on the surface, he still maintained a very polite demeanor.

Polite words should be spoken, and proper etiquette should be observed.

This friendly exchange was pre-arranged, and both emperors had already agreed. Ostensibly, it was to establish friendly relations in order to counter external enemies, such as the demons. In fact, before this relationship was established, the Lorian Empire had already had its capital breached by the demons, who had even reached its doorstep, yet the Toran Empire showed no reaction whatsoever.

Each had their own ulterior motives, yet they also had to consider the nation's reputation.

Previously, the Lorian Empire was weak, but this changed after Saint Karina's involvement. In fact, since the young emperor regained power, the nation's strength has been steadily recovering. With the demigod Pope of the Church of Order, who has not left the capital and seems poised to remain for a long time, the Lorian Empire is generally difficult to conquer by external enemies unless the Demon King himself intervenes. It can be described as impregnable.

"I'm not feeling well, so I won't be able to give you a tour. I will arrange for relevant officials and a princess to show you around."

The old emperor of the Toran Empire said this, and then arranged for a princess to come over.

"This is my most beloved youngest daughter, Curtis, the sixth princess of the Empire. I heard that she and Her Majesty the Holy Maiden got along very well in the Black Forest, and she even took the initiative to come and show Her Majesty the Holy Maiden around. I hope Your Majesty will have no objections to this arrangement?"

The old emperor cared deeply about the delegation's opinion, especially that of the delegation's representative, Saint Karina.

“Saint Card…”

She no longer calls Saint Karina a country bumpkin; at least, after what happened, she wouldn't dare call her that in front of her father.

However, she had only been calling him by his name for half a moment when the old emperor glared at her.

"Um... Your Majesty, Holy Maiden."

She must have been struggling internally before she reluctantly performed a courtly etiquette and obediently uttered a respectful title.

Then, she glared at Saint Karina with displeasure, as if to say, "Why don't you talk to my father?"

“Your Majesty, Princess Curtis and I actually have a pretty good relationship. We call each other by our first names. I also call Curtis not Princess, but Curtis directly.”

Their relationship is more than just good; it's so close that there's absolutely no distance between them.

Although the final barrier was never broken, the time in the illusion doesn't count; the virginity lost in the illusion will not be lost in reality.

"Haha, that's good. Then I'll leave my daughter to you, Your Majesty. Please don't dislike her temper. I, as her father, spoiled her too much in the past, so she's a bit willful."

"No, I think Curtis is just being genuine, and I don't see anything wrong with her."

Despite Curtis's earlier glare and her forced use of honorifics and actions against her will by her father, she didn't have a smile on her face. However, Saint Karina no longer saw her as just a spoiled princess as she had at the beginning. Instead, she found Curtis quite interesting, a bit like a tsundere, mostly arrogant, and a hypocrite.

"I already told you, Saint Karina isn't as old-fashioned as you, Father. Besides, she's my savior, so what's wrong with being a little more casual? *sigh*"

With Saint Karina's help, Curtis immediately seized the opportunity. If she had a tail, it would definitely be pointing skyward.

As she spoke, she deliberately made a face at the old emperor after she finished.

"You really are... sigh, it's all my fault for spoiling you too much and raising you to be so unruly and impolite. Never mind, I won't say anything more about you in front of the guests."

It was clear that the old emperor wanted to continue his lecture.

However, besides Saint Karina, other members of the delegation were also present. Chatting and lecturing children shouldn't be done at this time. Therefore, he suppressed the urge to continue and remained silent.

“You are too strict, too demanding, and too demanding, Father.”

She deliberately drew out her words and retorted without any politeness.

Curtis had a good relationship with his father and was spoiled from a young age, which made him somewhat self-centered.

The old emperor didn't mind, but simply asked Curtis to take Saint Karina on the tour. The delegation also sent its foreign minister to make arrangements, giving Curtis and Saint Karina some private space to talk, which was quite thoughtful.

228. Dangerous Person

Afterwards, Curtis did indeed fulfill his duties as host, taking Saint Karina on a tour of all parts of the palace.

It mainly refers to public open areas such as gardens, courtyards, and royal libraries.

According to Brenda, the purpose of this visit was friendly exchange. However, it's clear to everyone that this was merely a pretense of friendly exchange, and Brenda's true intentions remained hidden.

In this respect, she was much like her ancestor Ernest VII, both being very adept at using people and using Saint Karina to do things that were temporarily inconvenient for them to do themselves.

Moreover, Brenda hadn't told Saint Karina her purpose yet, and Saint Karina didn't care about Brenda's plans. She believed that she would naturally find out when the time came.

"This water is really deep..."

Because Curtis was right next to her, Santa Karina didn't say it directly, but whispered it in her heart.

As I walked along, I came across a girl sitting in another courtyard, quietly reading a book.

She appeared to be a guest invited by the Toran Empire, or perhaps the daughter of a noble minister. In any case, she wasn't dressed as a maid. Saint Karina's attention wasn't drawn to her because of her good looks—she could easily score 9.5 out of 10 in terms of appearance—but rather because her heart was filled with a frantic warning of danger.

This is interesting. Saint Karina is not weak. Although she has not yet recovered to her previous tenth rank, she is definitely not weak. She actually poses a threat to such a beautiful young girl whose body does not seem to contain any power.

"Saint Karina, what are you looking at?"

Curtis pouted; she noticed that Santa Karina was distracted.

Do you know that person over there?

Saint Karina gestured with her eyes to a girl sitting on a bench in the courtyard, surrounded by green vines with small white or pink flowers blooming on them.

She didn't point with her finger, which was very impolite.

"I don't know her. The palace is so big, and my father has to see countless people every day. Although I grew up in the palace, I also have to go to school and study magic. Unless I've seen her more than three times, I don't even know her name or which noble family she comes from."