Chapter 72: Bribery
Luo Yuxi looked at the luxurious mansion, then at the maids bustling in and out. She put on her sunglasses and snapped her fingers, and her silver-armored Royal Guard stormed the mansion.
“Thirty years east, thirty years west. She never would have guessed I’m a high-ranking member of the Church now~”
Luo Yuxi smugly adjusted her silver and gold-trimmed nun’s habit. Although she had initially wanted to avoid power, she was now enjoying the feeling of being respected, the ability to command resources and armies.
“Even the Blood Witch will have to bow before me~”
“If that’s the case, why did you bring me here…?”
Vitonena, the Seat of Chastity, stood beside her, looking impatient. Luo Yuxi turned to her with a smile.
“Because among the 12 bishops, you, the Seat of Chastity, are the most idle~”
“I’m not getting involved in your witch hunt. I just got the latest volume of my favorite novel, and I want to go back and read it…”
Vitonena took out a book, The Overbearing Bishop and the Delicate Nun’s Entwined Love, Volume 16. Luo Yuxi commented,
“You’re into this genre now?”
“It’s a good read if you don’t think too much. So I’ll be going now…”
“Wait, don’t go! What if she tries to kill me?!”
“Don’t you have Witch Domination? Just control her…”
Vitonena closed her book, as if to say, “Your life is none of my business.” After all, Luo Yuxi was a harem protagonist supporter, the opposite of her. But Luo Yuxi had anticipated this.
“Fine, if you say so. But it’s a shame, this is a collector’s edition~”
Luo Yuxi took out a glowing book from her bag. Vitonena’s eyes widened, her body trembling.
“Is that the legendary collector’s edition of Saintess, Please Spare Me~?!”
“Really? I just happened to find it at a bookstore and bought it~”
Luo Yuxi casually put the book back in her bag. Vitonena’s eyes were glued to it. She reached out hesitantly.
“C-Can I just take a look? Just a peek!”
Vitonena’s arrogance vanished. Luo Yuxi handed her the book. Vitonena eagerly flipped through the pages, her eyes widening at the exquisite illustrations. The most pure and holy Saintess of the Church, a noble figure in public, but a secret pervert who seduced young nuns, a thrilling and dangerous game. Vitonena felt a surge of heat.
“It really is the collector’s edition, with hidden content! I couldn’t even get my hands on it, and you…!”
Luo Yuxi snatched the book back. Vitonena looked at her with pleading eyes. Luo Yuxi smiled.
“If you’re still busy, I won’t bother you. I’ll just handle this myself. If I’m killed, this book will just disappear with me~”
“Wh-Who cares about your book?! I just think we should help each other as colleagues!”
Vitonena walked over to Luo Yuxi, her body covered in light blue dragon scales, her eyes turning into golden vertical pupils, a powerful aura emanating from her.
“So this is her Dragon Form. Even better than in the game…”
Luo Yuxi admired Vitonena’s transformation, knowing she had fallen for her bribe. She smiled and handed her the book.
“Then I’ll be in your care, Bishop of Chastity~”
“It’s just a book, I’ll help you this once. I don’t want to be associated with a harem protagonist supporter…”
Although reluctant, Vitonena accepted the book. Luo Yuxi whispered in her ear, and Vitonena’s eyes widened.
“What if I told you I have more than one of these~?”
“E-Even if you do, s-so what? I only want—”
“The Unspeakable Secret Between the Witch and the Saintess. I have the latest volume~”
“!!!”
“What’s wrong, Bishop? It’s a forbidden book, you’re probably not interested~”
Vitonena’s eyes twitched, her trembling legs and restless body betraying her desire. She wanted it, she wanted it badly.
“You! How dare you possess such a book! Hand it over immediately, and I’ll dispose of it for you!”
“It seems you’re not interested, Bishop. I’ll just burn it then…”
“No, don’t burn it!”
“Hmm~?”
Luo Yuxi smirked. She had thoroughly researched Vitonena’s preferences, even her most desired items. Although it had taken some seduction, manipulating a book-loving bishop was easy.
“Your defiant attitude is quite charming~”
“…”
Luo Yuxi entered the mansion. Vitonena, after a moment of internal struggle, sighed and followed. Inside, she saw a familiar face, sitting on the sofa, leisurely sipping red wine.
“The Church is at your doorstep, and you’re so calm~”
“I didn’t expect to see you again under these circumstances.”
Alice sipped her wine, her crimson eyes unreadable, but the greed in her gaze when she looked at Luo Yuxi was undisguised. From a nearby room, a girl with bandaged hands emerged, holding a glass of red liquid.
“Isabelle?!”
“It’s so nice to be remembered by you…”
Luo Yuxi looked at her warily. Isabelle’s face was paler than before. She placed the glass in front of Alice, the strong scent of blood filling the room. Luo Yuxi instantly knew what was in the glass.
“It seems you two are getting along well…”
“Just like before. But can our relationship go a step further~?”