A saintess? She's just a bad woman.

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Thinking this, Saint Karina's movements as she manipulated the little serpent became increasingly intense.

Bread is a food made from grains such as rye and wheat as basic raw materials. The grains are first ground into flour, then water, salt, yeast and other ingredients are added to make dough. The dough is then heated by baking, roasting, steaming, frying or other methods.

In fact, there are many other special types of bread in the world. In addition to rye flour and wheat flour, the commonly used ingredients for making bread include buckwheat flour, brown rice flour, and corn flour.

Some breads are fermented with yeast, becoming fluffier and softer during baking; others, on the contrary, do not require fermentation. Despite the differences in ingredients and preparation methods, they are all called bread.

Esther's bread is called "artificial fruit." It is softer and tastier when the temperature is high, but it hardens when the temperature is low, and the flavor and texture are much worse. It is also difficult for the filling to burst with juice.

"Chi-li-chi-liu."

The bread that the little snake is touching is now at a high temperature, and the filling inside is overflowing with juice. No matter how much it eats, it can't finish it, and no matter how much it sucks, there's still more inside.

It's like Santa Karina spreading a little butter on a hamburger bun and pan-frying it over low heat for 2-3 minutes.

Spread hamburger sauce on the bottom slice of bread, then assemble the bread in the following order: bread slice - lettuce - beef patty - pickles - tomato slice - bacon - beef patty - bread slice with hamburger sauce. Finally, drizzle with cheese sauce and enjoy.

"Aha……"

And so, out of Saint Karina's sight, in that instant when the overwhelming flow of cheese descended, it felt like my soul was being elevated!

As the bread warmed and the dough slicked back, Esther's cheeks flushed crimson as she gazed at Saint Karina, who was looking up and diligently munching on her bread.

Saint Karina paid no attention to Esther's expression. She carefully bit into the burger buried deep in cheese, and the aroma was irresistible.

The beef patty's juices are locked inside, and combined with the sauce, cheese, and crisp vegetables, the texture and flavor are simply amazing!

Naturally, Esther's morbid remarks went unheard.

"Sister Saint Karina, please eat more and enjoy the bread that Esther prepared for you."

"This bread was carefully prepared and served. As you savor it, I'm sure you, Sister Saint Karina, will feel Esther's love."

"So, from now on, you must always be Esther's dog, okay? Don't waste it, come on, swallow it all."

With violent convulsions, like a Coke or Sprite machine.

First of all, they are professional equipment for making carbonated beverages and soft drinks. They filter tap water through a filter to make treated water, then pressurize it to 140-170 PSI through a carbonation pump, and then atomize it through a nozzle in a carbonation tank to mix with carbon dioxide gas and produce carbonated water.

Then, the carbonated water is further cooled and heated by the stainless steel coils and ice water in the ice storage tank to ensure that the temperature of the carbonated water is below 2°C before being sent to the beverage tower to wait for mixing with the syrup to form a carbonated beverage.

The moment you turn on the Coca-Cola machine, the large strings roar like a sudden downpour, while the small strings whisper like private words. The sounds mingle and intertwine, like pearls of all sizes falling onto a jade plate.

When the valve is opened, the carbonated water and syrup, cooled by the ice water bath, are initially mixed at the nozzle of the dispensing valve, and then further mixed in the cup to form the beverage. The dispensing valve has a regulator that adjusts the flow rate of syrup and water, allowing you to obtain the desired sugar-water ratio.

The orioles in Guan Guan are talking about the slippery bottom of the flowers, and it is difficult to go under the ice of the Youyan Spring.

Esther was in a blissful state... a feeling even greater than when she believed in gods and received divine gifts.

Just like a soda fountain, the refrigeration system of a hot-dip refrigeration machine mainly consists of a compressor, condenser, evaporator coil, stirring device, ice probe, electronic control board, etc.

When the ice plate is worn out during peak soft drink consumption and the probe detects insufficient ice thickness, the electronic control board controls the compressor to start cooling and rebuild the ice plate. This cycle continues to ensure that the beverage reaches the correct temperature.

137. Merod Mountains

When Saint Karina was thrown into the ranks of the priests and paladins of the Order of God, she finally realized that Esther was not joking, but really wanted her to fulfill the duties of a saintess.

Although I don't know what Esther is thinking, whether she's jealous or genuinely wants her to do things like a true saint, none of that really matters.

The journey to our destination alone will take a week, as it is located in the Black Forest, on the border between the Lorian Empire and the Toran Empire to the west.

With the scroll that can unlock her collar at any time, Saint Karina must find a good opportunity to escape.

"His Holiness the Pope has given us the task of finding the spark of the Kingdom of God, right?"

"Yes, Lady Saint."

Philomena replied.

She was Esther's most important informant, at least on the surface.

In secret, she had already taken on the form of Saint Karina...

"Fortunately, the scenery is quite nice, isn't it?"

Saint Karina laughed at herself, but she received no reply.

Forest elves live deep within the Black Forest year-round; they are the sentinels of the Black Forest, constantly monitoring the situation of monsters.

In the Melod Mountains, the villages inhabited by forest elves still practice a simple barter system. The scenery here is beautiful, with suspension bridges woven from vines, treehouses built from towering trees, and houses constructed on the branches.

Contrary to what outsiders might imagine, forest elves are not hostile to humans; in fact, they have a fairly good relationship with them.

"Your Holiness, would you like to take a look around?"

Upon hearing Philomena's suggestion, Saint Karina became interested.

She decided to take a stroll. Although she had interacted with other races before, she had mostly dealt with humans and demons, and she was quite interested in the simple and honest folk customs.

If she could bring along the mermaid princess from the sea tribe, she would definitely be more curious than Saint Karina.

However, if Princess Helos is in the palace and Melissa, a demon general, is hiding in the shadows, her safety can be guaranteed.

"Let's go for a walk then. But..."

Saint Karina glanced around at the priests and paladins following her and found them inexplicably a little bit conspicuous.

It felt like the group of people following him made him feel like he wasn't just out for a casual stroll, but rather like a big boss leading a bunch of underlings to keep watch.

"Philomena, could you let them find a place to stay on their own?"

"Of course, Your Holiness."

Philomena nodded; as the highest-ranking person in the group, she had the authority to command the others.

"The Holy Maiden has told you to find a place yourselves; you are free to do as you please."

"Yes, Lady Philomena."

The paladins and priests had no objections and left the spot immediately.

Now, only Santa Karina and Philomena remain from the once-grand procession.

"Does Your Excellency feel much better now?"

Philomena naturally linked arms with Saint Karina.

"Aren't you...doing this a bit inappropriate?"

Saint Karina's face flushed slightly. The two of them were in a relationship where they could communicate intimately. Being so close to Philomena made it easy for her to imagine some blush-inducing and heart-pounding scenes.

Moreover, the feeling of having your arms squeezed by the mountain peaks was almost too soft.

"What's wrong with that, Your Majesty?"

Philomena smiled slightly, seemingly unconcerned about the close proximity.

"There's no one else here, and I've dismissed my subordinates. Besides... Your Holiness, you're probably planning your escape, aren't you? Actually, even if I let Your Holiness go, I wouldn't be punished in any real way; at most, it would just be a dereliction of duty."

Although Esther is a yandere, she is not the tyrant type.

Her morbid desire for control was limited to Saint Karina.

The market offers tree fruits, grains, ores, seeds, magical weapons, armor, and magical materials from the Black Forest. There are even vendors selling magic cores, with prices varying greatly depending on the monster's level in life.

The region was rich in resources, and the means of trade were not limited to gold, silver, and copper coins; barter was also possible.

Santa Karina and Philomena didn't go on a shopping spree; instead, they strolled around, seemingly enjoying their date.

That's right, it's a date~

"Holy Maiden, after you leave, I know I won't see you for a long time. The only time I can enjoy is every minute and second of this moment, so you certainly won't refuse, will you?"

"I understand. Do as you please."

Saint Karina couldn't refuse the request of such a lovely priestess, whose radiant smile was so dazzling. So, after ruffling Philomena's little head, their date began.

Afterwards, they watched a free duel. The orcs living here were relatively hot-tempered, with a rough and unruly nature, and they often fought over trivial matters. In order to prevent any deaths among the orcs, the host of the Black Forest, the forest elves, had to set a rule: duels.

As long as there is a qualified forest elf referee, a duel can be approved. Generally, duels to the death are not allowed, except outside the territory of the forest elves.

In fact, there are indeed advantages to this, because there are quite a few poisonous insects and ferocious beasts in the Black Forest, and the number of monsters is much greater than around the human empire. Forest elves also often duel with each other, using bows and arrows to determine who is better.

Saint Karina and Philomena were lucky enough to watch this gladiatorial match for free.

Such scenes are probably commonplace for the locals. While they were watching the spectacle, there were young girls selling floral water to supplement their income. Santa Karina bought a bottle of this floral water, partly out of curiosity, and partly because the girl promoting it was so adorable.

"This is actually alcohol?"

After taking a small sip, Saint Karina realized that this flower dew was not a sugar water or syrup, but a fruit wine made by the forest elves.

It has a fruity aroma and is sweet and delicious when it first enters the mouth, but after it goes down the throat, it has a burning spiciness. It feels like a small fireball in the stomach, with a strong aftereffect.

Saint Karina was alright, but Philomena was clearly a teetotaler. As soon as she took a sip, her face turned red all the way down to her neck. It was hard to tell whether it was from the spiciness or the alcohol.

She quickly stopped her, forbidding Philomena from taking a second sip.

The two were drinking directly from the spout of the pot, so it was hard to estimate how much they were drinking. Saint Karina dared not let Philomena continue drinking, in case she collapsed on the roadside, things would get really complicated.

"You're not allowed to drink anymore."

"No! I want more!"

Despite Saint Karina's attempt to stop her, Philomena was clearly still not satisfied. Her voice was soft and ethereal, slightly tipsy, and almost like she was being coquettish.

138. A love potion?

"No, you can't drink alcohol anymore."

To show her determination, Saint Karina drank it all herself.

Anyway, she has a high alcohol tolerance and isn't afraid of getting drunk. She can also use magic to dispel the alcohol in her body; this is a trick to remain invincible after drinking a lot, a skill often used by bartenders or nightclub hostesses.

"Tch, Your Majesty, you're so stingy."

Philomena clicked her tongue, her little mouth pouting slightly, and said with a hint of dissatisfaction.

"If you're not allowed to drink alcohol, will you buy me those pretty stones?"

She was referring to the forest elves who set up stalls on the street; those green stones were also a local specialty.

These emerald-green magic stones aren't actually minerals, but rather resin that crystallizes from trees. Besides selling raw stones, the stalls also sell jewelry made from tree gemstones, such as necklaces, earrings, and rings.

Saint Karina took out the bag of gold coins; these were ill-gotten gains, and she wouldn't feel a pang of regret spending them.

Upon seeing Saint Karina's bag of money, the forest elf, who was in business, immediately knew that a big order had arrived.

"Ladies, feel free to choose whatever you like. Everything here is of high quality and reasonably priced. If you like anything, I can even give you a discount."

The forest elf beamed with delight as she introduced the creature.

She first promoted her handcrafted jewelry, knowing that most young ladies would love these pretty little trinkets. Then, with a slightly mysterious expression, she subtly inquired whether the two needed any magical items.

Saint Karina naturally looked down on the magical items of the forest elves. The quality of her sacred objects was enough to crush the vast majority of magical items, and probably only divine gifts could compare to them. However, it wouldn't hurt to take a look.

Since it's a date, of course you should fully enjoy the fun of the date; she's not someone who doesn't understand romance.

"Take it all out. You know I have plenty of money."

Saint Karina had no intention of being stingy with money. Her money came from nobles, which were the blood and sweat of the people squeezed out of them. She didn't even plan to bargain.

In front of girls, she should act as a gentleman, not a stingy and mean person.

"No problem, miss. The magical items here have unique uses, I guarantee you'll find something you like."

Seeing Saint Karina's wealth and generosity, the forest elf smiled even more broadly.

Now, in her eyes, Saint Karina might no longer be a young lady, but a walking money bag. If she can sell just two magical items today, she'll have enough for the profits of the past two months.

"For example, this is a love potion I obtained from a mysterious witch. As long as you drink this potion and wear this earring, you can instantly capture the heart of any lady. She will be devoted to you and there is absolutely no possibility of her falling in love with the lady wearing the other earring."

The earrings are adorned with beautiful magical gemstones that possess a special allure and charm, each imbued with corresponding magic. For instance, the left earring is a charm-enhancing magic, a perk for the buyer, while the right earring has a seductive effect. The love potion is an O-drug that increases the drinker's libido and amplifies their senses.

In this situation, as long as you make a bold move, utilize the finger techniques and snake tricks you've learned from watching adult films, and add the magic on your earrings, you'll be able to win over most women.

However, it's definitely not as magical as this witch claims. If you really believe in unwavering devotion, then you're just paying an "IQ tax" by buying magical items.

"Don't bring out this kind of stuff that's just for fooling young girls, Miss Forest Elf. You know, the magical effects attached to this thing are nowhere near as amazing as you make them out to be."

Saint Karina shook her head slightly; she definitely wouldn't be interested in such special items.

If this can be called a love potion, then the effect of her holy sword must be the top in the world of love, directly entering the level of a divine artifact.

However, in reality, the Holy Sword is still just the Holy Sword. It cannot force a contract with people at the demigod level or those who are under the intense gaze and care of gods or who carry the secrets of the gods. It can only exert that effect on people at the "human" level.