After mastering the resurrection technique, they begged me to extend their lives.

Pat pat—

Watching the crows above flap their wings and hurriedly fly away.

In the morning, An Xiao took Hela to the banking area of ​​the pedestrian street.

"Here are 60 Silver Deer Coins, Your Excellency Mr. Chris."

The goblin clerk only verified credentials, not personal relationships. Even though Chris's physical body had long been lost in the Radel Jungle, his salary was still paid without fail.

In the Empire, it takes a period of time to confirm the whereabouts of missing persons before their salaries are stopped and their names are published.

Although 60 silver deer wasn't much for An Xiao, every little bit helps, and she figured she might as well do something that was convenient along the way.

"Boss, I've thought about the sleep paralysis incident you mentioned carefully, and I think it's still too dangerous to leave you alone to sleep in the house."

Walking on the cobblestone street, Hela solemnly proposed:

"How about this? We're already teammates, and team members should always stick together, right?"

"...?"

"Since we have to work together on missions, why can't we rest together after the mission is over?"

The witch extended her index finger, tip pointing upwards, as if she had discovered some world-class insight, and began to explain the logic behind it—

"Miss Airi is the boss's creation and cannot protect you."

But I am an aggressive member of the team, and I can take risks for the boss when a crisis occurs, just like last time.

So you see, your room is so big, why don't I just stay at your place?

I don't want to stay in the big hotel provided by the Buddhist Association any longer; it's so lonely being alone."

As she spoke, she adjusted her pointed witch's hat, subtly concealing her tense expression, and forcibly suppressing the urge to reveal her inner scheme.

But An Xiao is neither blind nor stupid.

Thinking about it, even though you are very strong, what difference does it make whether you are there or not if the other party is a level 70 or higher?

"Let's wait until Airi comes back before we consider this matter."

He changed the subject, saying, "Let's go check out the Adventurers' Guild first, and then we'll talk about what to do next after we've gathered all the information."

"Okay, okay, boss. I can really help you a lot! Whether it's about safety or daily life... You really need to think this through."

Hela, holding her staff, jogged a few steps, changing from following him to walking alongside him, getting closer and closer.

Not far behind her, the elite guards of the Golden Scales squad, who were responsible for her covert protection, curled their lip in disapproval.

I wrote down the words "A woman with no sense of boundaries approaches the target of protection" in my work log and decided to send it to Ms. Hoshimi after get off work as a work report.

...

...

At the other end of the commercial street.

Airi followed the little fox Hoshimi into a tailor shop called "Hoshimi".

This store specializes in selling girls' clothing, and the quality of the clothes is relatively high. Whether you are a demi-human or a human, you can find suitable dresses here.

Perhaps because it's located in Stardust Harbor, many shops here have the character "star" in their names, making it a place where everyone is obsessed with stars.

"Your Highness, I've actually heard about you in Stardust Harbor before, but I've never had the chance to really meet you. It's truly a rare opportunity to bring you out today."

The little fox made conversation out of nothing.

Airi's expression was calm, and her tone was very distant: "First of all, I am very grateful that you can help my brother. Secondly, I am now just a 'creation' that he has brought back to life. I can't say for sure what state I am in, whether I am alive or dead. Therefore, I may not be able to respond to any unnecessary social requests."

She paused for a moment, then said, "From now on, my life will revolve solely around him. Without him, I would not exist."

"..."

This is really bad.

Hoshimi sighed in admiration.

I didn't think that much about it. I was just trying to subtly gauge her feelings for An Xiao. Who would have thought that it would almost reach the maximum?

The princess seemed to be inseparable from him for even a second. That's why she didn't say a word when they went shopping together, and her expression was very tense. It was as if she felt completely uneasy if she was separated from him by even half a step.

She just wanted to get back as soon as possible.

"Alright, Your Highness, I'll buy you everything you need for daily life later. Also, you should know about the size and build of An Xiao's other creation, right? I plan to prepare everything for both of you. What do you think?"

The little fox had never seen the Wind Sword Maiden.

But judging from An Xiao's equipment, there's definitely a second creation inside. Otherwise, who would carry a huge coffin around wandering the martial world for no reason?

Airi thought for a moment, then nodded hesitantly.

"it is good."

Princess is the one who plays with Wind Sword Princess the most on weekdays.

She and Xinuo were best friends who had taken baths and flower petal baths together. Even though the latter tried to refuse, she couldn't resist her insistence.

The two women, who could talk about anything, naturally knew each other's height and clothing size.

"Then it will be hard work."

The little fox breathed a sigh of relief, and the two of them arrived at the interior of the "Starry Silk" shop.

"welcome."

Before she could even admire the beautiful display cases hanging on either side of the wall, the long-eared elf walking towards her immediately caught Airi's attention.

"I am the owner of this shop, Valerius Starweaver. I come from Rafilas."

"Hello, Miss Hoshimi and this lovely new guest."

The long-eared elf spoke slowly, and his demeanor was like a gentle spring breeze.

Airi looked closely and saw that the other person was a woman who was about thirty or forty years old (according to human age calculation).

Its ears were blue, long and pointed, and it was about 1.8 meters tall, half a head taller than the sailors at the dock...

However, it is not difficult to discern that the other party's race is neither human nor demi-human, but a high elf.

"Hello... This is my first time meeting a native of Rafilas..."

"Ha, little guest, there's no need to be nervous. Although my bloodline is pure and noble, having been exiled here, I'm no different from the goblin merchants living here. You can think of me as an ordinary tailor or shopkeeper. Now, please let me show you our latest products. This way, please."

Varellius had no interest in engaging in much conversation; she seemed only interested in selling her wares.

Airi and Hoshimi exchanged a glance, and the latter lowered her voice and mouthed:

"This woman is actually over 350 years old... In her eyes, we are all babies."

“…………”

Airi suddenly realized.

The elves, whose lifespan is as long as a thousand years, would indeed find themselves completely unable to communicate with each other, even if the other person was just a young woman in the clan, due to the age difference of more than 330 years...

"I think I'll just buy clothes."

The two women walked toward the booth.

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For girls, the time spent choosing pretty clothes always flies by.

The little fox Xingmi was very generous this time, buying Airi three dresses all by herself: a "linen tea dress in mint green mixed colors", a "cream-colored patchwork cover-up", and a "knitted wool dress". She also gave her two nightgowns and a white camisole as a gift, showing her meticulous care.

Of course, the things I bought for Xinuo were all quite in line with her usual aesthetic standards.

For example, the "Monsoon Sailor Suit" or the wind-green swordsman's light leather skirt.

"Total purchase amount: 75 gold and 91 silver, discounted price: 58 gold and 31 silver. Please pay."

slam-la-

Without saying a word, Xingmi tossed out a large money bag filled with glittering gold coins.

"Order yourself."

"OK."

The female elf rarely showed a smile.

She likes guests who are generous like this the most.

They might even be willing to say a few more words.

"There are so many beautiful clothes here, show us more!"

Xingmi was not polite at all. Since it was a rare opportunity to spend money, she wanted to stay a little longer to see if there was anything suitable for her to wear. After seeing the princess off, she would sneak back and spend some more money to prepare for future needs.

"Okay. Please follow me inside."

The female shop manager returned the money bag, packed up all the goods, and gestured for the two to go upstairs.

Clearly, the upstairs area features more upscale and glamorous clothing that is not for everyday wear.

click, click, click...

The two walked and looked around, listening to the elf shopkeeper's professional introduction.

It has to be said that there's something special about this "Starry Silk" chain store that has managed to expand all over mainland China.

Airi recalled that she had heard about a clothing store in the capital that was highly praised by all fashion-conscious girls in the country. It seemed to be that kind of name. Unfortunately, she was unable to leave the castle at the time, so she never had the chance to see it.

Today, I strolled through the shopping street with the little fox, and I never expected that it would broaden my horizons as a princess.

"Our store launches the latest clothing styles every quarter, which are released by our chief fashion designer, Ms. Nora, and are quickly distributed to all stores in mainland China."

"Currently, we have stores in Aleiente, Rafilas, Galatine, Pegasus, Bartos, Stardust Harbor, and Terraria. However, they are all located in the most commercially vibrant areas; we haven't opened stores in rural areas or small towns yet."

"Miss Nora's design philosophy is—'Let beauty bloom like stars,' which is why she named it after a star and, unprecedentedly, opened a branch in a second-tier city like Stardust Harbor."

"I see……"

Airi listened intently.

My gaze was drawn to a particularly exquisite white dress at the very top of the booth, and I couldn't tear myself away.

"This...this is..."

She opened her small mouth, but couldn't say anything.

"Oh, that one?"

The elf shopkeeper glanced at the area illuminated by the spotlight and smiled.

With a proud expression, he introduced:

"The 'Rabbit Wedding Dress - White Lace Long Earring Set,' complete with lace-trimmed garter belts and armbands, is Miss Nora's latest and most avant-garde design. Of course, this is just an exhibit; it's a limited edition, one-of-a-kind piece across the entire continent, displayed in each store for a period before being transported to the headquarters of the Rafilas Forest Kingdom for auction."

"..."

"Little guest, if you're interested in this dress, then you'd better work hard to earn money, maybe a lot of money."

The female elf gave the girl a deep look, then added meaningfully, "After all, according to the designer, Miss Nora, wearing this dress and embracing your beloved in front of him will grant a +100 bonus to your lust level. Your partner will have no chance to resist your temptation; it's an 'eighth-ring level' life-related enchantment."

……

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