"I more or less get your so-called 'going to school' issue," Guya's voice echoed in Xueluo's mind.

"You think since it's a magic academy run by the Hymn Guild, you can gather intel there, right?"

"Yeah, pretty much." Xueluo tossed the frying pan in her hand up into the air.

"So I understand you." Guya let out a heavy sigh. "But explain why you're here—"

"Here's your double-decker burger." Xueluo handed a prepared burger to a boy in front of her.

"...Come again soon, handsome~" Waving excitedly, she watched the blushing teen—eyes glued to her thighs—shuffle away before whispering, "Did you say something?"

"So! Why are you still selling burgers here!" Guya snapped.

"Why? Oh, a fried chicken burger?" Xueluo flashed a business smile and stepped forward.

"Listen to people! You useless person!"

*What useless person? Can you just decide to go to school like that?* Casually dropping a chicken cutlet into the oil, Xueluo muttered inwardly. *Money? Can you magic it up? After paying Irina the advance, barely any's left!* She flipped the cutlet. *Otherwise, why sell here? And besides—*

"Hey, big sister." A customer's voice cut in. "Why sell burgers in a maid outfit?"

"...Little kid." Xueluo whispered, beaming kindly as she patted the loli's head. "Because I'm the maid of all males worldwide—specifically rich otaku—chirp~"

*What the hell... And those whispered bits... Your audience's way too narrow... Plus, what's with the 'chirp'?* Ignoring Guya, Xueluo continued, "As the maid of all otaku—no, all males, dear—I'll share life advice." Her smile widened. "For maids, love is key~ Call out with love-filled voice: Master (ATM), welcome back (when rich) meow (get lost)~" Facing the girl's awed look, Xueluo gave a thumbs-up. "Full of love (money-wise)! That's the maid's code!"

*Screw your love! And don't corrupt kids!* Guya shot back. *Plus! It's not working! Your stall's empty! Your love's useless!*

Xueluo didn't reply. She slowly handed over the burger, watched the loli leave, then sighed. "I know the problem."

*Hm?*

Xueluo's gaze sharpened. Slapping a hand over her chest with a snap, she yelled, "Breasts! Your breasts lack love!"

...

Watching pedestrians stare at Xueluo like she was an idiot, Guya said flatly, *Sorry for lacking love. How long will you milk this meme...*

"Until the world ends."

...

*Can I die?*

The moment Guya finished, a sports car screeched in from the street and halted nearby.

"Huh?" Xueluo eyed the pricey vehicle. "Big spender?"

*...Doubt they want burgers.*

The door opened. A black-haired youth stepped out, flanked by men in black. To Xueluo, he was handsome but too feminine—unsettling.

*He's hot.* Guya murmured in her mind.

"Is he?" Xueluo deadpanned. "He looks like a cross-dressing woman."

*You have no taste. Even by my standards, he's stunning.*

"Real men should be like Geralt."

*Who?*

"Forget it."

"Lord Edward, this is Lincoln City." A voice rang out. Xueluo spotted the Hymn Guild badge on Edward's chest.

*Hymn Guild? Last night... the guy who stabbed me was also Edward...*

As their eyes met, Edward strode over. Leaning on her cart, he whispered, "Haven't we met? You have... a familiar aura." His brows knotted.

...

Xueluo abruptly thrust out her hand. "Four Sacred Yuan."

"Hm?" Edward's expression shifted.

"Familiar aura? My cheese burgers get rave reviews. Smelled them somewhere?" Xueluo beamed. "I'll make one with all my love, Master~ (ATM)"

*Seriously... stop muttering under your breath...*