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In the awkward silence, Meng Linna finally finished her meal with some difficulty.
This atmosphere was definitely weird.
Meng Linna set down her utensils, looking at Na Naya across from her.
“Um, I’ve got stuff to do, so I’ll head out?”
Na Naya looked puzzled, as if she wanted to ask what Meng Linna had to do.
But in the end, she only said, “Do whatever.”
With permission to leave, Meng Linna felt relieved and hurried out.
“I’ll explain to Stone Fang and Kelly tomorrow.”
She’d finally run into them.
Instead of clearing up their recent situation, she’d planted a weird misunderstanding.
Anyway, she’d told Na Naya she had things to do. No need to head back to the chapel yet.
She’d wander around first.
***
Now, even if Meng Linna did nothing monthly, she could collect hefty royalties from Miao Miao Niya and Yushi.
Hundreds of gold coins a month.
Avoid addictive blood therapy, and even in pricey Yanan, she’d scrape by as middle class.
But for a former noble, Meng Linna wouldn’t settle for that. Past life or this one, she was Duke Meng Ming’s heir.
The empire’s most powerful duke. Yet she’d barely lived well as a noble.
Simple reason: as a noble, she’d been sent to the monastery young.
Nuns followed strict rules. As a bishop, eyes watched her every move. No luxuries allowed.
Even drinking with Ji Jige earned a scolding from Duke Meng Ming.
So Meng Linna’s this-life wish was simple.
Forge her own path. Live a lavish noble life.
To become an independent noble, titles were cheap.
But the land to match? Not so much.
Even with monthly royalties, Meng Linna craved more cash.
Serious missions earned okay. But the fastest way?
Meng Linna wandered to the racetrack without realizing.
Horse racing: lose big if wrong.
But win big if right.
With her past-life memories, she wasn’t confident in every detail. But the racetrack had a rising star.
Suo Mao, a small horse dismissed for its size.
It won races anyway. Bet everything on it…
Meng Linna daydreamed of her opulent noble future.
No time like now. She entered the track.
Unfamiliar with it, her greed for money eased the nerves.
The bunny girl receptionist spotted the newbie.
“Welcome. Sightseeing or betting?”
“Betting.”
Meng Linna was direct.
“But I don’t know your rules. Mind explaining?”
Sensing a big fish, the receptionist smiled warmly.
Her greedy eyes betrayed her.
“No problem. Here, you can bet on a horse to win or lose. Winnings depend on odds…”
“Too much info!”
Meng Linna had spotted Suo Mao’s name early.
High odds, still unknown.
She played clueless newbie, pointing.
“This horse’s number’s high. If it wins, I’m rich. I’ll bet on it!”
“Okay.”
The receptionist smiled, inwardly mocking her.
“How much?”
“All in on this amount…”
Meng Linna reached for her pouch.
Her wrist was grabbed.
“Huh?”
Looking back, Na Naya stood behind her.
Na Naya gripped tight, face stern.
“A cleric at a place like this? Don’t you know the church forbids it?”
Meng Linna didn’t want to miss this payday.
She yelled.
“I’m off duty!”
“Off duty, you’re still a nun!”
Na Naya didn’t explain to the gambler.
She dragged her out.
Meng Linna struggled, but the loli’s grip was stronger.
Humiliatingly, she was hauled back to the chapel.
“Boo hoo, my money…”
Missing the big win, Meng Linna wailed.
She’d been a bit guilty about tailing Meng Linna.
But seeing this useless side, Na Naya rubbed her forehead.
“You useless adult.”
“Mind your own business!”
Meng Linna clung to hope.
If she rushed back, she could still bet on Suo Mao.
Too bad.
Na Naya knew and watched her.
Any attempt to slip out, she’d yank her back.
No chance today.
Meng Linna returned to her room in silence.
***
Next morning, the Adventurer’s Guild hall.
“So you two can’t adventure lately?”
After Na Naya’s explanation, Stone Fang looked puzzled.
Na Naya nodded.
“Yeah. As nuns, we can’t defy church orders.”
But she added quickly.
“We only work three days a week. So we can still adventure later.”
“Mm.”
Stone Fang nodded.
“Then we’ll take three days off weekly.”
They’d gotten used to Meng Linna’s commands and Na Naya’s ranged support.
One extra rest day was fine.
Na Naya nodded.
“Settled. No problem.”
With business done, Stone Fang eyed Meng Linna’s gloom.
She turned to Na Naya.
“What’s with Great Teacher Meng?”
Leaning in, she whispered.
“Did you get too rough last night?”
“?”
Na Naya’s face went dark.
Arms crossed, she snapped.
“What do you take me for?”
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