Unlike the last time when she used [Divine Blessing] to heal Isatia and had to keep the concert going from start to finish, this time Vanessa wasn’t as exhausted. When she healed Shikondell, the mana within her body hadn’t been completely depleted. The side effect of [Eternal Daylight Hymn] was sealing her [Soul armament], not [Divine Blessing]. Therefore, Vanessa could use the last remnants of her magic power to activate [Divine Blessing] and fly onto Mirexia’s balcony.

In this situation where she had nowhere else to go and was still in the midst of bloodline awakening form, Vanessa’s first thought was naturally to seek out her childhood friend Mirexia. Mirexia was the person she trusted most, one of the most reliable people in Vanessa’s heart.

As for why she didn’t tell Shikondell the truth, Vanessa had always been very clear about her reasons. It wasn’t that she didn’t trust Shikondell’s character; rather, it was that she didn’t trust Shikondell’s intelligence. The other girl’s naivety made it hard to believe she wouldn’t easily spill secrets if someone tried to pry.

Additionally, [Eternal Daylight Hymn] had a one-month cooldown period. After using [Eternal Daylight Hymn], Vanessa’s Soul armament will be temporarily sealed, preventing her from using [Armour Fortress]. Thus, when she landed on Mirexia’s balcony, she was still wearing her previous male school uniform.

The clothes were extremely uncomfortable for Vanessa. She pitifully tapped on the window from Mirexia’s windowsill.

Hearing the noise, Mirexia initially thought it was a mischievous little bird that had landed on her windowsill, perhaps tapping at the glass after seeing its own reflection. When she looked up, she really did see a little bird, a pink bird in distress seeking help from outside. The bird spread pure white wings as if it were about to rain, and its feathers would soon be soaked, turning it into a drowned chicken.

Seeing this, although Mirexia was puzzled as to why Vanessa was here, she quickly got out of bed and opened the glass door to the balcony, letting her inside.

Afterward, Mirexia found one of her own clothes and handed it to Vanessa to wear first. After all, it was far too uncomfortable for a busty beauty like Vanessa to keep wearing boy’s clothing, and it looked quite strange too.

After changing into Mirexia’s clothes and undergarments, Vanessa still felt slightly constricted, but it was clearly much better. Her size was close to Mirexia’s, but not exactly the same. Mirexia’s chest size was already exceptionally large and astonishing, yet Vanessa was slightly bigger even than her.

“Mirexia’s clothes fit so well~ As expected of Mirexia’s clothes, they feel dry and comfortable on the skin,” Vanessa said.

This wasn’t exactly a lie. If one were to search the entire academy for a girl whose undergarment size perfectly fits hers, it would probably be impossible. Mirexia’s was likely the closest fit.

Her own clothes, did Vanessa really find them comfortable to wear?

Thinking about her everyday undergarments now being worn by Vanessa, tightly hugging every inch of her skin, Mirexia took a sip of tea, her expression remaining calm on the surface.~

‘Virtue + 200.’

Current Virtue: 8904.

Her childhood friend was just as adorable as always. A little teasing was enough to make her emotions fluctuate wildly.

Seeing Mirexia’s unchanged expression, yet secretly racking up Virtue, Vanessa propped her head on her hand, her lips curling into a smile. Her peach-blossom eyes shimmered like a clear spring of transparent water.

“You seem to be in a good mood,” Mirexia said, unwilling to continue on this topic and quickly changing the subject.

“Why wouldn’t I be? Meeting my most adorable and beautiful childhood friend naturally makes me very happy,” Vanessa lightly arched her delicate brows.

She didn’t say it all. It was true that seeing Mirexia made her happy, but another significant reason was that the issue with Shikondell had been resolved, lifting a heavy burden from her heart. Now she could come here and tease Mirexia without worrying about that problem anymore.

Mirexia’s hand holding the tea tray trembled almost imperceptibly.

‘Virtue + 100.’

Current Virtue: 9004.

One could only say that Mirexia was performing consistently as usual, just a little squeeze, and a flood of Virtue would spill out.

“How about I just keep calling you Mirexia dear? I think this nickname really suits you,” Vanessa continued jokingly.

At the mention of this nickname, Mirexia couldn’t help but think of Aesphyra.

Even when they were alone, she couldn’t escape the shadow of someone else?

“Do you have to use that nickname?” Mirexia thought, suddenly feeling a vague sense of gloom. Unexpectedly, she spoke coldly.

Vanessaly detected from Mirexia’s words that she seemed unwilling for Vanessa to use this nickname for her.

Was it because she disliked the nickname itself, or was it because of Aesphyra?

Vanessa didn’t know, but this was just a joke to begin with. Since Mirexia didn’t seem to like it, she wouldn’t use it anymore.

“Oh~ True, this is a name someone else uses for you, Mirexia. I should come up with a unique nickname for you. Hmm, how about from now on I’ll just call you Little Mirexia~? Just like when we were kids.”

“But now, we’ve both grown up,” Mirexia’s lips trembled slightly.

‘Virtue + 80.’

Current Virtue: 9084.

Although verbally denying and resisting, the changes in her Virtue and subtle body language completely revealed Mirexia’s current psychological state.

“Then, from now on I’ll call you Little Mirexia, okay~? If Mirexia feels embarrassed about me calling you that in public, I’ll only use it in private. Is that alright~?” Vanessa gently smiled as she sipped her tea, her manners were graceful and refined.

“Whatever you want,” Mirexia replied with a look of resignation, making Vanessa want to laugh inwardly.

Even though she clearly liked it and was happy for Vanessa to call her that, she stubbornly acted as if she was only giving in because she couldn’t help it.

So adorable.

This version of Mirexia excited Vanessa’s playing side. After all, someone like Mirexia could be flirted with endlessly without causing any real problems. They were childhood friends; teasing and joking with each other was perfectly normal, wasn’t it?

“By the way, did Little Mirexia add something special to this tea you made for me?~” Vanessa teased, resting her cheek on her hand.

“?” Mirexia’s face showed a look of confusion, not understanding what Vanessa meant.

“Oh, I can taste it, it’s Little Mirexia’s feelings, right~?” Vanessa winked her charming, captivating eyes at Mirexia.

Mirexia immediately felt her cheeks grow warm.

‘Virtue + 60.’

Current Virtue: 9144.

“I didn’t add anything like that…” The words were too embarrassing, causing Mirexia to trigger her passive response and instinctively want to refute.

“Oh, so when Little Mirexia made tea for me, you didn’t add your feelings?” Vanessa gently stirred the tea with her spoon, leaning forward slightly.

‘Virtue + 60.’

Current Virtue: 9204.

“…” Mirexia felt her emotional processor overload, unable to process anything further.

Answering that she added her feelings wasn’t right, nor was saying she didn’t. Mirexia was left stammering, completely flustered.

This was related to Mirexia’s education. She was still too reserved and shy about such matters, causing her thoughts to freeze and her voice to falter whenever flirted with.

Seeing this, Vanessa smiled silently, slowly and elegantly sipping her tea before setting down the cup with a soft laugh. “The taste is quite different~ Little Mirexia, do you want to try the flavor of my tea?”

“?!” Upon hearing this, Mirexia stared at the rim of the cup where Vanessa’s lips had touched, her cheeks flushing crimson, her mind filled with the image of Vanessa’s petal-like, alluring lips.

‘Virtue + 200.’

Current Virtue: 9344.

Pfft, it was just a joke, why did she gain so much Virtue? Could it be that Mirexia actually took it seriously~?

Amused, Vanessa watched Mirexia, her beautiful eyes still bright and captivating, both alluring and pure, as they gazed at the other girl.

Then, seeing that Mirexia remained motionless and silent, Vanessa gently lifted the teacup and drank the remaining tea.

“It seems Little Mirexia is rejecting me. We even shared the same cookie when we were kids. Never mind~ I didn’t say anything,” Vanessa said, setting down the empty teacup with a gentle smile.

Seeing this, Mirexia suddenly felt a surge of regret and remorse.

If only she had made her decision a little faster, would things have been different?

No, no, what was she even thinking??

‘Virtue + 100.’

Current Virtue: 9444.

Huh? Why did she gain more Virtue?

Vanessa’s gaze toward Mirexia grew more meaningful.

Oh my~ Could it be that her adorable childhood friend actually took that joke seriously?

She really was too adorable.

“So, why did you come so suddenly?” Mirexia finally recovered after a long while, unsure if she was trying to change the topic or shift her own focus, finally bringing up the question she’d wanted to ask earlier. “You arrived before dawn.”

“Well, that’s a long story,” Vanessa said, shaking the small teaspoon in her hand and slightly raising her delicate brows.

“Do you remember my adorable moon elf roommate?”

“Mmm.” Mirexia paused briefly before giving a dull, muffled “Mm.”

Although Mirexia’s personality was naturally concise and to the point, Vanessa’s keen and perceptive nature still noticed the abnormality.

Mirexia had paused for a moment, specifically, about half a second of dull hesitation, before giving an answer that sounded somewhat perfunctory.

‘Virtue + 50.’

Current Virtue: 9494.

The subsequent increase in Virtue further confirmed Vanessa’s suspicion.

Had she said something wrong?

But the preceding conversation didn’t seem problematic?

If she hadn’t made a mistake just now, then some earlier comment must have made the current conversation sound off.

Vanessa figured it out in less than two seconds.

“Of course, my childhood friend is still the cutest~” Vanessa said with a sweet, sincere smile.

“……..”

‘Virtue + 80.’

Current Virtue: 9574.

Seeing Mirexia’s expression, clearly under her thumb, Vanessa inwardly sighed in relief, knowing her judgment had been correct.

It was her own fault for setting this trap. She’d been focused on racking up Virtue while teasing Mirexia, continuously calling her “my cutest childhood friend.” Now, by also calling Shikondell “cute,” Mirexia might feel that she praises everyone as “cute,” making the word seem cheap and meaningless in her mouth.

Vanessa couldn’t help feeling a bit helpless, as if she’d lifted a stone only to drop it on her own foot.

But whether she called Shikondell cute or Mirexia cute, it was the truth! Both of them ranked near the bottom in offensive capability among the fated heroines. Shikondell even claimed second-to-last place, with no one daring to claim last.

Anyone she could easily manipulate, she found adorable; otherwise, not. Take Aesphyra, for instance, Vanessa would never find that person cute under any circumstances.

Just now, when she suggested sharing tea, only Mirexia and Shikondell would blush and stay silent. If it were Aesphyra, Vanessa couldn’t even imagine what outrageous thing she might do.

Watching Mirexia’s reaction, Vanessa felt as though she’d passed a test.

Lately, she felt her conversations with the fated heroines were walking on a tightrope. She wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination.

“She had some issues in the previous Cube Space. The lower-ranking nuns and priests from the Church were at a loss, so I transformed into Vanessa to heal her. But since it’s not yet time, I can’t appear before her, so I came to see Little Mirexia instead,” Vanessa explained.

“I see.” Mirexia nodded, understanding this was typical of Vanessa.

Someone as kind as Vanessa wouldn’t stand by and watch her roommate face life-threatening danger.

As for what happened to Shikondell afterward, Mirexia felt she didn’t need to ask. After all, the Saintess had interfered, how could Shikondell still be in trouble?

“By the way, has Little Mirexia been busy lately?”

“Not too bad. Recently, because of the previous unexpected incident, I’ve been quite occupied. Besides my duties as student council president, I’m also counting the number of nobles returning from Camella Kingdom,” Mirexia replied.

“Is the situation not optimistic?”

“Fortunately, most have returned. It’s just a small minority,” Mirexia paused slightly before continuing.

“Does that include Charon?” Vanessa asked after a moment of silence.

“Yes.” Mirexia hesitated, then nodded. Then, she looked at Vanessa with uncertainty.

Mirexia knew that Vanessa mentioned this meant she knew something hidden and wanted to talk to her about it.

“Little Mirexia, Charon… he probably won’t be coming back,” Vanessa’s tone lost its playfulness, becoming more serious.

“What happened?” Mirexia straightened her posture, asking solemnly.

Charon was the son of the leader of Camella Kingdom’s Wrathful Dragon Knight Order. In terms of status, he could easily be considered high nobility and was practically an advisor to the king. His disappearance was definitely not a trivial matter.

“Little Mirexia, I also personally hope that the nobles of our Camella Kingdom didn’t return due to unforeseen accident and that they died honorably protecting others. Unfortunately, not everyone’s situation is like that,” Vanessa shook her head.

“So, what exactly happened in the Cube Space?” Hearing Vanessa say this, Mirexia realized the issue was serious. Her delicate brows tightened.

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