Chapter 62

While Sigma and Alice had different academic focuses, their class schedules were different, so Alice took the opportunity to sneak over to Sigma’s new home when he was in class.

She knew how to navigate the vegetable garden-like Eight Gates Golden Lock Array at the entrance, but the sight of the chaotic and bizarre magical plants still made her a bit timid, especially the countless vines dancing wildly in the two vegetable patches, which chilled her heart. It was said that normal, pure women instinctively resisted such long, flexible, and versatile tentacle-like creatures, but this attitude would quickly shift to the opposite extreme after marriage, the reasons for which were not to be discussed with outsiders...

Alice tiptoed and ran past, the wind gently fluttering her sky-blue, wavy-sleeved single-layer dress, which contrasted brightly with her light yellow shorts. Her knee-high white stockings hugged her healthy thighs, and together with her fresh pink sandals and simple crystal headband, she presented a vibrant and youthful image—she had dressed this way on purpose to meet the angel, who knew if it was to show off.

There were two reasons why she wore shorts instead of a skirt: one, if a fight broke out, she could kick and spin without being too indecent; and two, if something happened, like being entangled by the vines and pulled up, she wouldn’t have to hold down her skirt to prevent an embarrassing exposure, leaving her hands free...

Damn Sigma, why did he plant these strange plants...

She muttered to herself, lightly and quickly crossing the vegetable garden, and arrived at the vermilion gate of the courtyard, taking a deep breath.

Most of Sigma’s house was open to Alice, and she could visit freely, except for the bedroom and the laboratory. Since Sigma returned from the College of Nature and decided to build his own residence, and with Queen Luluvi being away on official business, the mental beacons of his bedroom and laboratory were marked on the crystal screen of the Atlas Strategic Defense Command, constantly monitored by a Saint Domain master. If someone entered without permission, they would be locked onto by at least three Saint Domain masters within seconds and killed on the spot without a chance to explain their motives.

Alice valued the rules of the Necromancy College more than anyone and had no intention of intruding into those two places. Today, she was essentially there to cause trouble. The thought of an angel falling into Atlas and coincidentally meeting her made Alice suspect some kind of conspiracy. She found the overly full-breasted cow angel annoying, and the idea of this lewd bird-person living with Sigma made her even more uncomfortable.

A pervert with a dirty mind, a demon who reads dark elf porn magazines, a chest-obsessed alien who can’t move when he sees big breasts. If that cow angel has ill intentions and suddenly hits you with a Holy Light Punishment, you’d be dead eight times over. And you let her into your home without any defense just because she has big breasts, and even allow her to move around freely? Alice cursed Sigma again in her heart. Hmph, I’m here to expose the true nature of this lewd angel, just to make sure Sigma, as a friend, doesn’t fall into danger. That’s all!

Thinking of this, she kicked the stone statue of a scorpion-tailed lion at the gate a couple of times before forcefully pushing open the courtyard gate—what? Knock on the door? No way, why should I wait for that lewd angel to open the door for me as a guest when I’m visiting Sigma’s home!

The thought of the cow angel treating Sigma’s hard-earned home as her own, wandering around, using his things, eating his food, breathing his air, and using his tools made Alice’s anger boil. She imagined the bird-person from heaven messing up Sigma’s tasteful decor and imposing her barbaric, unreasonable aesthetic on the place. How could she let her get away with it!

After building up her anger towards the angel to the breaking point, Alice burst through the gate and shouted without looking at the scene inside, “Stop right there!”

In an instant, Athena and Alice’s eyes met.

Alice blinked, a bit confused by what she saw, and called out in a daze, “...Huh?”

A crystal sweat drop slowly slid down the angel’s jade-like face. Her dazzling golden hair was neatly combed, with two strands tied with ribbons hanging in front of her chest, the rest flowing down her back. The angel was not wearing the sacred golden robe she had when she fell but a black and white dress that Alice found very familiar. The dress had white ruffles and black belts at the cuffs, collar, and hem, and the exposed white arms were adorned with cute lace arm rings. The black belt stockings and white dress revealed a glimpse of her pure, absolute territory. The once proud and intimidating angel looked more gentle and obedient in this outfit. She was carrying two buckets of water, heading towards the flower garden inside, apparently to water the flowers?

Wait! That’s not the point! Why does this angel’s outfit look so much like the maid uniform Sigma gave me, which I refused because it was too big in the chest and hips but just right in the waist? Damn Sigma! Damn angel! Why does this maid uniform fit her so well? This cow-breasted, millstone-bottomed, lewd and wanton angel!

Seeing Alice staring at her outfit, Athena misunderstood and explained calmly, “Sigma named this outfit the ‘Holy Angel Maid Uniform.’ He said it’s more convenient for housework, and it seems to be true.”

“House... housework?” Alice asked in a daze.

“Yes, Sigma said the principle of the universe is equivalent exchange. If you gain something, you must give something in return. So I’m using my labor to earn the right to live here and my knowledge to earn Sigma’s help. He makes a lot of sense. Losing my power isn’t all bad; at least I can see things I couldn’t before.” Athena raised her head, looking proud of her work, which made Alice’s eyes twitch. The angel continued, “Are you here to see Sigma? He’s in class. You can wait in the living room. I still need to water the flowers and clean the watchtower. If you want tea or snacks, please help yourself—do you know where the drinks and snacks are?”

Alice was still in shock from the sudden transformation of the vicious angel from the sky into a diligent and capable maid. She dazedly agreed and started to walk towards the living room, but a few seconds later, she reacted and turned to point at the angel, shouting, “Why are you acting like the owner and treating me like a guest after just a few days! And I’m here to see you! I have something to say to you!”

“Is that so?” Athena tilted her head and smiled, “I have work to do. If you have something to talk about, help me with the housework. Otherwise, I won’t talk to you—equivalent exchange, you know.”

...She’s an idiot, but she’s quick to learn in some areas.

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