"Delicious… ah, money really does make life better."
Walking along the bustling streets of Orario, Cao Ye happily devoured the food in his hands, his mouth still oily from all the snacks.
Perhaps because of "All the Evil of This World," every bit of food he ate was instantly converted into energy his body needed. He never really felt overly full.
And he didn't have to worry about gaining weight, either.
If he wanted, he could theoretically keep eating forever—everything simply became energy.
So this time he completely let himself go, trying every snack he wanted.
After all—
In life, beautiful women and good food should never be missed.
Soon he wandered to a famous tavern in Orario:
The Hostess of Fertility.
This place was well known not only for its delicious food but also for its beautiful waitresses.
Many customers came here specifically because of them.
But those girls were far from ordinary.
Anyone who tried to cause trouble here usually ended up beaten badly—something that had become a kind of urban legend.
"Welcome! What would you like today, Mr. Adventurer?"
A pleasant female voice sounded beside him.
Cao Ye turned around—
—and froze.
The girl had short blue-gray hair and wore a green maid-like uniform. Her gentle smile and natural charm made people feel comfortable instantly.
Syr Flova.
The poster girl of the Hostess of Fertility and a famous beauty in Orario.
But Cao Ye knew something others didn't.
She had another identity.
Freya.
Because Freya's beauty was overwhelming, simply walking the streets would make her the center of attention.
So she had once taken on a disguise.
Long ago, Freya encountered a girl who admired her so deeply that she wished to become her.
Freya found that amusing.
Eventually, that girl gave her name "Syr" to Freya and became Helun, gaining magic that allowed her to transform into Freya or Syr.
This magic also allowed her to share senses with Freya and feel Freya's emotions.
Since then, Freya often used the identity of Syr to work in the tavern for entertainment.
If Freya was absent from the Familia, Helun would take her place.
And right now—
Cao Ye was absolutely certain.
The person in front of him was Freya herself.
He had previously been charmed by Freya's beauty and only recovered because the "All the Evil of This World" inside him resisted it.
So the moment he saw her—
He recognized her.
"Ara… impressive," Syr thought with amusement.
"The child carrying 'All the Evil of This World' actually recognized me?"
She noticed the brief flash of shock in Cao Ye's eyes.
But she wasn't angry.
Instead—
She was even more intrigued.
Her disguise had never been exposed before.
Yet this boy from the lower world recognized her immediately.
That alone made Cao Ye more interesting.
Besides, Syr was confident he wouldn't reveal her secret.
Looking at him, she smiled slightly.
But right now she was "Syr," not Freya.
So she continued her role as a waitress.
"Are you here to eat?"
"Uh… yes."
Could he really say no while she was staring at him like that?
"How many people?"
"One."
Cao Ye raised a single finger.
In Orario he didn't know many people.
The closest connection he had was probably Freya herself.
Hearing his answer, Syr smiled and walked into the tavern.
"Mama Mia! One guest—make a Big Eater Set!"
"Got it!"
As the tavern's star waitress, Syr attracted customers better than anyone else.
Many people came specifically for her.
Even after being charged heavily, they still left smiling and returned again.
Such was the charm of the Goddess of Beauty.
"Ah, I'm sorry," Syr said apologetically. "I ordered a set meal for you without asking. You're not angry, are you?"
Her pitiful expression could melt anyone's heart.
Cao Ye even felt his heartbeat quicken.
If Freya was like a mysterious, seductive flower—
Then Syr was like a gentle lotus, making people unconsciously fall for her.
"It's fine. I'm okay with anything."
"Thank you! But the Big Eater Set costs 12,000 valis. Sorry for making you spend so much."
"It's fine," Cao Ye said casually.
"I'm being sponsored, so money isn't a problem."
That sentence instantly made Syr choke.
She suddenly remembered something.
She herself had given him a Guild credit card that allowed withdrawals of 1,000,000 valis per month.
If that was the case…
Then this meal really meant nothing to him.
Realizing that—
Syr felt extremely annoyed.
Wasn't she basically scamming herself?
Cao Ye simply shrugged under her dissatisfied stare.
You started this, his expression said.
Not my fault.
Soon a catgirl waitress carried over the massive meal.
A huge bowl of rice topped with grilled meat.
Cao Ye tried a piece.
The meat was covered in sauce similar to teriyaki, and the flavor was incredible.
Of course—
12,000 valis for one meal was definitely expensive.
But it really did taste amazing.
Rice and grilled meat together were unbelievably satisfying.
The catgirl waitress watched Cao Ye eat enthusiastically.
She couldn't help glancing at him repeatedly.
Unlike most women who liked mature men—
She preferred cute younger boys.
Especially their hips.
Cao Ye was technically 26, but after transmigrating his body looked about 17 or 18.
With his fit body hidden under clothes and decent looks—
He appeared like a very attractive young boy.
Which immediately caught her interest.
"Chloe, what are you doing?" Syr called.
"Mama Mia is looking for you."
"Huh?"
The catgirl instantly snapped out of her daze.
When she turned around—
She met Mama Mia's terrifying glare.
Cold sweat immediately appeared on her forehead.
At the Hostess of Fertility, Mama Mia was the unquestioned boss.
She treated the girls like daughters—
But her discipline was absolutely ruthless