After stashing her spoils into her personal stash, Vanessa felt a pang of hunger.

She glanced out the window; it was getting late, time for dinner.

The only servant in the mansion had been dismissed, and Vanessa was quite willing to treat herself to a meal at a high-end restaurant outside.

After all, she had just managed to get a good deal from a wealthy guy, why not reward herself for her hard work?

Vanessa hesitated for a moment, looking out at the street.

Fortunately, the Varelis mansion was located in a secluded area far from the bustling city center, so it was unlikely anyone would pass by.

Seeing this, she went to the mirror to tidy up her appearance.

The outfit looked good, but wouldn’t it seem strange to go out like this? Vanessa sighed.

She only had this set of clothes, conjured by her magical abilities.

In her current form, male clothing felt awkward and she was strongly opposed to wearing it.

As for female clothing, well, even though she had indeed transformed into a girl and was now wearing white stockings, high-heeled boots, and a skirt, she still couldn’t bring herself to actively choose overly feminine attire.

Well, the person in the mirror wasn’t really her.

Whether you considered Vanessa as a sister or a girlfriend, she could always change back.

As long as the skirt wasn’t on her when she transformed back, it was as if she had never worn it.

And since no one saw her, who could prove otherwise?

After adjusting her hair, she noticed that this body, aside from having a mental cleanliness obsession, also seemed to have a severe case of OCD.

If every strand of hair and every detail wasn’t perfectly arranged, she wouldn’t leave the house, no matter how hungry she was.

In fact, if conditions allowed, she would have bought some cosmetics and care products for a full grooming session.

Ah, being a girl is so troublesome! Don’t mess with me! I’m broke and really can’t afford all these unnecessary things!

Vanessa suppressed the impulses in her heart.

Half an hour later, her appearance was somewhat presentable.

She took a deep breath and walked out of the house with graceful steps.

After a busy afternoon, she was now starving, but this body instinctively resisted any rude behavior, making it impossible for her to act like a hungry wolf pouncing into a restaurant.

It must be the work of that unscrupulous goddess!

This is really uncomfortable, it’s a kind of torture.

After making sure there were no footsteps outside the courtyard and no pedestrians in sight, Vanessa cautiously stepped out of the courtyard, closed the gate, and then walked around the corner as if she hadn’t just come out of that yard.

If someone saw her coming out of Varelis’s residence, it would surely raise suspicions.

As for her hair color and features, it wasn’t a big issue.

In the public eye, Varelis was basically considered extinct, with the only remaining lineage being a dead end.

Even if people saw her and thought of the Goddess of Graceful Radiance, it wouldn’t connect to Winnie.

The reason was simple: a man turning into a woman was an incredibly bizarre notion.

Plus, the images of Winnie and Vanessa were worlds apart.

Even Vanessa herself could hardly believe this was her, let alone others?

After transforming back, she would simply vanish without a trace.

The setting sun cast a warm glow, and the evening breeze gently stirred themaiden’s light cherry blossom-colored hair, prompting her to tuck a mischievous strand behind her ear with her delicate hand.

Upon reaching the main street, Vanessa realized a problem.

She had underestimated the impact of her current appearance.

As she moved away from the secluded street near her home and approached the city center, the number of pedestrians gradually increased.

Generally, no one pays extra attention to strangers walking on the street.

After all, everyone is busy with their own affairs; who would bother to notice others?

Well, unless the stranger is exceptionally eye-catching, either extraordinarily unique or strikingly beautiful, attracting gazes like a magnet.

Humans are visual creatures, and first impressions are crucial.

For most, the external often outweighs the internal.

Moreover, for others to be interested in your inner self, your exterior must first attract them.

Since the streets became crowded, Vanessa felt dozens of eyes on her, making her extremely uncomfortable.

Most were sneaky glances, but a few were blatantly staring without any attempt to hide.

This reminded Vanessa of the original story’s protagonist, Aesphyra, and her experiences on the street.

Now, in a way, she was experiencing the same treatment as the protagonist. She wondered how Aesphyra had managed to adapt.

“Ahem.” She lightly covered her lips with her hand, deliberately coughing a few times.

In her view, such undisguised staring was quite impolite.

By giving a hint, these people would realize their rudeness and avert their gazes.

It worked. Many of the lingering looks on Vanessa’s body quickly turned away in embarrassment after a moment of realization, though they still occasionally glanced at her and whispered to their companions.

At least they weren’t so blatant anymore.

However, a few gazes remained, still intensely fixed on her, filled with blatant desire.

Vanessa had no choice but to quicken her pace, trying to escape these stares as quickly as possible.

Being the center of attention wasn’t new to Vanessa, but it was different from the past.

Before, it was like a rat scurrying across the street, with everyone who knew Winnie silently curling their little fingers, their cold eyes full of mockery and ridicule.

The kind of attention she was receiving now was of a different nature.

Well, both were uncomfortable in their own ways.

When she arrived in front of a famous restaurant in the capital, she stopped.

This restaurant, named ‘Blue Stone Crown,’ was one she remembered visiting a few times as a child when her parents were still alive.

Today, on a whim, and after having a good deal with those two knights, she thought of treating herself to a nice meal.

“Hello, esteemed lady, do you have a reservation?” The waiter at the door slightly bowed to Vanessa.

Upon noticing her appearance, he was momentarily dazed but quickly returned to his professional demeanor.

It must be said, the staff at this well-known chain restaurant in Camella were indeed well-trained.

“Sorry, I didn’t have time to make a reservation. Do you have any available tables for tonight?”

Vanessa placed a hand on her chest, slightly bowed, and smiled warmly, her gentle voice as soothing as a breeze, seemingly embedding itself into the hearts of others.

“…Let me check.” The waiter, a handsome young man, blushed slightly.

To avoid being too impolite, he turned his face away and hurried into the restaurant.

Soon, the waiter returned.

“Esteemed lady, there is one table available. You’ve come at the right time, please follow me.”

“Thank you for your trouble.” Vanessa politely expressed her gratitude.

“You’re too kind.” The waiter dared not look into Vanessa’s captivating eyes, fearing he might lose himself in them if he wasn’t careful.

Just a chance encounter tonight, but he would probably never forget this maiden.

The waiter mused that the capital was indeed the capital.

Such stunning beauties, he had seen two in just one month.

A few days ago, a silver-haired lady had dined here, the only one he thought could rival the beauty of this light cherry blossom-haired maiden.

Taking in the waiter’s appearance and sensing the gazes of the surrounding diners, Vanessa sighed inwardly.

If she had known she would attract so much attention, she wouldn’t have come out for dinner tonight.