"What are you thinking?" Saya touched her cheek, "Why should I deal with you? Just because you're a mature woman? Thea's tone changed.

"Mature woman?" Anika opened her eyes, "You're talking about me?"

"Of course. Saiya raised her eyebrows, "I want to know your definition of a 'clean, undefiled' woman who thinks about world peace all day long, is friendly to everyone, smiles in return even if they speak ill of each other, and doesn't hold a grudge against them even if she is bullied?"

What Saiya said was inserted into Aenica's heart again, and although she didn't speak, judging by her expression, it was already an acknowledgement.

"Then I have to tell you, that kind of woman is not called 'clean', it is called 'naïve', it is called 'stupid'. "Nightingale gave her a blank look" A truly mature woman should be able to make reasonable use of all the resources around her, regardless of whether the means and practices are reasonable and fair, and move forward for the goal. They will be gentle with their companions and murderous to their enemies. Love and hate are clear, unscrupulous, and still waters are deep, which is a symbol of maturity. ”

"Is this maturity? Do you mean what I've experienced over the years has made me mature?" Anika didn't accept the argument at all, "That's treachery, not maturity." ”

"No one is always righteous, Miss Blunt, to use different methods and attitudes in the face of different people, and this is maturity, to try to touch the world with love and peace without distinction, which is a child's dream, not even a saint would do it. ”

Anika was a little confused by her words.

"You think that the clergy guard the world with love and peace? You can't be so naïve, are you? How many people do the clergy kill each year? Don't forget, the thieves' guild also obeys the church in certain matters. ”

Anika stopped talking.

"Not even believers in God the Father can do it, and the 'clean' woman in your heart is purer than the priesthood. What kind of woman, be a goddess~" Saiya said and laughed.

"Do you mean I'm using Rhodes for what I'm doing?" Anika said, shaking her head.

"No, I didn't say that. Saiya's tone returned to seriousness, "Your problem now is not that you are defiled, but that the painful experience of too long has made you have a subconscious of distrust of everything, even if Rhodes loves you so much, you love him very much, but you still feel insecure, I said before that the sign of maturity is to be gentle with your companions, and you now regard everyone, including Rod, as enemies, and your companions are only yourself." ”

Anika was very alarmed when she heard this, "No, I won't treat Rhodes as an enemy." ”

"Then I ask you, if Rhodes were in danger now, and you had a chance to escape, would you save him, or would you keep shouting that you love him and run away?"

Miss Blunt's eyes widened, she simulated the situation in her mind, but the answer made her break out in a cold sweat, when she first met Rod, the outbreak of love made her choose the first one without hesitation, but now as the relationship gradually stabilized, she knew in her heart that she would most likely choose the second "What should I do?" Anika asked Saiya, as if the person in front of her was her only savior.

"Miss Blunt. You already have happiness, and you have to learn to accept it. Saiya walked up to her and pressed her heart with her hand, "Remember that you love him." ”

From the initial questioning to the later persuasion, Seya's attitude has changed significantly. Because it's useless to lie in front of thieves, and that's why. Seya saw Aenica's confusion and the love that existed

Although this confusion cannot be a reason for her to use Rod and Lot, it at least shows that Aenica's purpose of using the two teenagers is chaotic rather than malicious, so Thea changed her original intention of coming here.

Rod's wife shouldn't be a noble lady who only knows how to smile and make tea, and the cunning and wisdom that Anika suppressed in her heart at this time will be a huge help in the future, but the current jade still lacks some training. So Thea made up her mind at this point.

"Happiness? My infidelity has made Palmera abandon me forever, and I cannot be happy, which is the price of sin. Anika said, covering her stomach with her hands.

"Who told you? Farmera told you?" Saya took the hand.

"I...

At the mention of this, Aenica's emotions fell into a trough.

"Be self-righteous, let Farmera tell you in person later, if you are still being blessed by her. As soon as Saiya turned around and returned to her seat, "By the way, I inform you that you are going to do the bride practice before marrying Rhodes. ”

"What?" a series of inexplicable words left Anika confused.

"I'm going to teach you this practice myself. The corners of Thea's mouth raised, "I'll help you become a real mature woman." ”

"So now... You're not right to me—" Anika touched her glass.

"Of course, this matter will not end there, and we will calculate it slowly in the practice. But at the very least, I will wish you a happy marriage. Seya acknowledged Anika by the means of that.

The woman never understood what the Seya in front of her was about, but she had a feeling that Thea wouldn't hurt herself, "What are we going to do now?"

"Wait for Famera, wait for her to come and give you her blessing. Thea took a sip of water.

"Huh?" Anika listened inexplicably.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"It's coming. Thea smiled wickedly at Aenica.

Seeing her like this, Anika was a little frightened, the door was knocked again, she walked quickly to the door, but thinking of Seya's words, she hesitated again, "Could it be that the goddess is outside the door?" she muttered to herself.

"Aenica?" came Rhodes' shout from outside the door.

As soon as she heard her fiancé's voice, Anika quickly opened the door, only to see Rod looking at her blankly, "What's wrong with you, standing behind the door and not opening the door?"

"Rod!" Anika suddenly pounced on him and hugged him.

"What's wrong with you, Anika?" patted his fiancée on the back, and Rod soothed her.

"Thea... Thea said the goddess is coming, I..."

"Farmera?" Rhodes looked sideways, "yes, she's here." ”

"Huh?!" Anika took a step back in fright at his words, which made her see Natalia, "Is this the goddess?" she said as she knelt.

"Eh, eh!" Natalia hurriedly rushed over to hold her, "Thea!" she yelled at her disciple.

"I didn't know she would be so innocent at this time. Seeing this, Thea hurriedly ran over.

"I'm Famera's surrogate, you don't have to kneel until she appears, and even if she does, you don't have to kneel. Natalia patiently explained to Aenica.

"Agent—" Anika looked at Natalia, feeling still in a fog. The public's understanding of the guild is very one-sided, they only know about Modrilla and the church, and most of the other guilds are hearsay.

"Teacher. Letting Rod help Anika to sit down, Seya pulled Natalia aside and whispered something in her ear.

Natalia's expression was cloudy as she listened, and by the time Thea finished speaking, Natalia had already stared at Aenica, "So you're going to stay here for a while?"

"Yes, teacher. "Thea looks like she's decided.

"Well, I'll talk to Rukia about the guild's arrangement, it's not a big deal. ”

"Thank you, teacher. Thea bowed her head and thanked her.

Natalia laughed, "Actually, I'm also very interested in what you say, and this kind of material may be able to bring her into the Thieves' Guild." ”

"I'll try to see it. Seya said and looked at Anika as she spoke, "So, teacher, can you ask Master Famera to show up?"

"Her body really... It's bad. Natalia looked at Aenica's body, "Rod is really good at picking." ”

"Can that goddess..."

"Yes. Natalia said as she walked up to Anika, "Miss Blunt." ”

Having noticed the two women staring at her just now, Anika held Rod's hand tightly, "Natalia... My lord. ”

"Please don't be nervous, as my disciple said, I'll let Farmera show up. ”

"Farmela!" Anika tried to kneel down again when she heard the goddess's name, but Natalia stopped her again, "You don't have to get excited, now she's not coming, and—" she looked at Rhodes, "Gentleman, please stay away." ”

"You... It's—" Rhodes looked at the three women.

"Let's go!" Thea dragged Rhodes out the door by the arm, then slammed the door mercilessly, "Don't come in without our permission." ”

"Ahh It's—" Rhodes stood awkwardly outside the door, taking a look of wind on his face.

"Don't leave, just stay outside. Seya's voice came from inside the door.

"Got it. Rod nodded, although he didn't know what to do, but he felt that the two of them should be for Anika.

Inside the door, Natalia felt the situation in the room and made sure that there was no one else, so her eyes closed, and a purple glow began to appear on her body, "Take off her clothes." She commanded Thea.

Thea followed the teacher's instructions and put her hand on Anika, "Don't be afraid, this is a necessary ritual to receive blessings. ”

"Yes. Although nervous and scared, as a woman and out of respect for the goddess, Anika did not hesitate too much, and took off her clothes one by one with the help of Seya.

Scars, several small scars and a few long ones on Thea's abdomen and buttocks, and even on her chest.

Seya frowned at the sight of this.

Anika saw her reaction and turned her head in shame.

"Does Rod know?" asked Thea in a low voice.

Anika nodded, "He didn't say anything. ”

"He won't say anything after today. Turning his head to look at Natalia, the Walker had opened his eyes, and purple light naturally emanated from his body, "Now you can kneel." With that, Thea stepped aside respectfully.

"Lord Farmela...", Anika finally managed to kneel down in front of the goddess who appeared this time, "please forgive me for my sins. Her tone was genuinely frightened.

Farmera looked at the poor woman in front of her, sighed, and as soon as she stretched out her hand, the purple light lifted her up as if she were a physical entity, "You don't have to apologize, child, your mother is proud of you, and your family will not be dusted by you." As she spoke, her finger tapped Anika's lower abdomen, "My blessing is with you." Let all the suffering pass. ”

With this slight touch, Aenica's body changed, and the woman only felt a surge of heat gushing out of her stomach, and the scars on her body fading away at a speed visible to the naked eye, "This is..."

"Thea. Farmera shouted to the side.

"I see. Picking up Anika floating in the air, Thea rushed to the toilet.

"I... I'd love to—" Anika blushed.

"Don't move, I'll help you this time, it's not an ordinary abdominal pain. Seya looked serious and nervous at this time, "And close your eyes, it's for your own good." ”

When the door opened again, Rhodes felt something unusual about the atmosphere in the room, Aenica's face flushed, and she quickly ran to Rhodes and grabbed his arm.

"You'll have to thank me tomorrow. Thea whispered in the boy's ear, and Natalia and Thea left the room.

"What's going on?" the boy looked at his fiancée in confusion.

Locking the door, Anika led Rhodes to the bedroom on the second floor, "Rhodes, we can have children." ”

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