Gender-swapped Saintess: A Survival Diary on Hell Difficulty

As soon as the expensive spatial ring touched her fingertips, Roland pulled her left hand back as if she had been electrocuted.

Faced with Onio's surprised gaze, she turned her face away, avoiding eye contact, and said in a low voice.

"Master Onio, I'm sorry I can't respond to your advances; I've never considered such a thing."

"I see."

Onio was not discouraged at all; on the contrary, an indescribable excitement welled up in her heart.

The more shy Roland is, the more it proves her lack of experience in love.

Given the current situation, if it were a noble lady from the upper district, she would have already accepted the spatial ring with a smile, subtly keeping her interested while enjoying the benefits brought by her suitor.

Based on her previous guesses, she became increasingly certain that Roland was a good girl.

Although she used Roland as a substitute for the goddess of wealth to satisfy her wicked desires, who would be willing to take on a succubus who has been through countless battles?

Furthermore, since Roland has little experience in love, could she take advantage of this to gradually mold Roland into the image of a goddess of wealth?

In front of Roland, Onio slightly raised her chin, took a deep breath, and barely suppressed the impulse in her heart.

She composed herself and said solemnly.

"Miss Laura, even if you don't accept my advances, please accept this ring that was made for you. It doesn't require you to give anything; it simply represents my feelings."

To her surprise.

Roland shook her head and refused again.

The reason is simple: this ring is too valuable.

Don't think that just because nobles and extraordinary individuals in this other world all have a spatial ring, it's a common item.

Most people's spatial rings are actually low-end products with extremely small capacity, because as the internal capacity increases, the manufacturing cost of the item increases exponentially.

Especially spatial rings with special effects can double their actual value.

According to Onio's description, this item is also equipped with special spatial protection magic, which can greatly enhance the user's defensive capabilities. In addition, with an internal space equivalent to the size of a whole magic carriage, the price is probably more than 10,000 gold coins.

Even without an auction, if you add the gimmick of "handmade by Master Onio," it would definitely be the grand finale item in any auction house in the darkest of places, the kind that you can only look at but not sell.

Roland couldn't accept the gift with a clear conscience simply because Onio had feelings for her.

Even though she urgently needs a high-capacity space ring and magical items for self-defense.

"Miss Laura, you are really...special."

After hearing Roland's reasons, Onio re-evaluated the seemingly cold but actually succubus in front of her and couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill towards her.

It's a fondness for Roland herself, not simply lusting after her face that looks exactly like the Goddess of Wealth.

After all, for a succubus, or a newly promoted noble lady, it is not an easy thing to stick to one's principles and refuse such a gift.

Of course, this bit of goodwill won't change anything.

Her main goal was to win Roland's heart and then mess up that face that looked exactly like the goddess's.

As for Roland saying she "has never considered being in a relationship," that's just because she's an innocent little rabbit who hasn't figured things out yet.

She wouldn't mind taking practical steps to enlighten Roland.

Hehehehehe!

Ignoring Roland's objections, Onio, relying on her superhuman physical abilities, grabbed Roland's wrist and, without a word, stuffed the gold ring inlaid with a ring-shaped spatial crystal into Roland's palm.

In order to avoid arousing any resistance or wariness in Roland, she explained.

"If you feel bad about it, just consider it an investment from a friend. After all, it was tailor-made for you, even the size and radius are the same."

"You don't want to spend thousands of gold coins searching everywhere only to end up with a low-quality spatial ring, do you?"

"Gurgle!"

Roland's resolve wavered.

She has too many secrets. Whether it's the milk produced by Roland Ranch, the complete milk-based magic potions, or the communication terminal connecting to the divine kingdom, they all need a large enough space ring to store them.

She found it difficult to refuse Onio's gifts.

"Even for a friend, this is far too expensive a gift," Roland said with difficulty. "Perhaps I can buy it."

"Buy it?"

Onio looked at Roland with great interest, and drew a circle on Roland's palm with her index finger. The expensive spatial ring was right in the center of the circle.

"My dear Laura, I'm afraid you don't have enough wealth to buy it... Oh well, it seems you really can afford it."

She changed her mind halfway through her sentence, her gaze sweeping over Roland's body from head to toe, her burning eyes like those of a big bad wolf about to devour a little lamb.

Roland shrank back slightly, feeling uneasy. She immediately guessed what Onio was thinking.

She had seen that kind of look countless times during the two years she had traveled through time.

The repressed and lewd Caryl, the timid sheep, the strangely fetishistic nightingale, the lewd and sleazy Vina... these guys all looked pretty much like this when they were lusting after her body.

Gan!

Thinking about it that way...

With such a bunch of oddballs around, if I weren't so tactful, I probably would have lost my purity long ago.

Is this some kind of lewd adult game world?

Gan!

I almost forgot, this place really is.

A thousand alpacas galloped through Roland's mind. She gritted her teeth and cast an unpleasant glance at Onio.

"Master Onio, I will not sell myself. I mean, I will buy this ring with a loan and pay off the debt later."

"Feel sorry!"

Onio readily lowered her head to admit her mistake, withdrawing her rude gaze and transforming it into one of ingratiation and sincerity.

"Miss Laura, I apologize for my malicious speculation. I know you are not the kind of promiscuous succubus."

"You are a good girl, please believe that I truly like you. I don't need you to pay gold coins for this ring, just give me the chance to pursue you."

"That won't work, Master Onio."

Roland pursed her lips.

Onio's sudden change of attitude made her feel somewhat uncomfortable, as if she were exploiting other people's feelings for personal gain.

"You could actually give this ring to your family, like your sister. I met her when we were setting up the magic circle last time; she's a very talented magician."

"She already has a better spatial ring."

"Um... how about giving it to your parents?"

"My parents..." Onyo's dwarven smile faded, and she sighed softly, "They left this world more than a hundred years ago and returned to Valhalla, the temple of the goddess of wealth."

Roland's expression froze, and her lips moved slightly.

"Sorry, I don't know..."

"It's alright, it's all in the past. Back then, the Gray Gold family was in turmoil, and sacrifices were inevitable. At least we succeeded in continuing the family and our faith in the goddess."

Onio waved her hand and changed the subject.

"Moreover, our sacrifice was not in vain. The goddess has awakened and will forever accompany us, protecting our family and leading us to prosperity."

"Putting everything else aside, I feel like my luck has improved a lot since the goddess woke up."

Roland looked at her curiously.

"For example?"

"For example, I met a wonderful girl who made my heart flutter (meal replacement)."

As she said this, Onio glanced at Roland's face without leaving a trace, but quickly looked away.

"Alright, let's get back to our main topic."

She raised her hand, made a fist, cleared her throat, and gave Roland a gentlemanly bow.

"Lola, please allow me to call you that."

"In return for the gift, can we go on a date next Sunday in Black Iron City?"