I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 104

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“Don’t you think you’re leaving too quickly?”

While the servants loaded luggage into the carriage, I had a conversation with Nashas.

When I said we planned to leave the Southern Region today and return to the Western Region, Nashas expressed her regret openly.

“Since the two great temples have come together, we should celebrate and you should stay a bit longer…”

“I’d like to do that too, but our schedule has been delayed beyond what we planned, so I have no choice. There are many people waiting for me in the Western Region.”

I needed to quickly obtain the Land of Rubar from Count Kiris to create sacred items, and I was also worried about our Airic who was guarding the great temple alone.

Most importantly, I had to leave the Southern Region quickly before ‘Evil’ targeted Idella again and sent subordinates.

I glanced at Idella, who was with Monica.

The girls of the same age seemed to have become close overnight, chattering away happily.

Thank goodness. At least their friendship hadn’t changed from the original story.

“If that’s the case, then it can’t be helped. Let’s promise to meet again next time. When that happens, please make sure to spare some time for us too.”

“Of course. I’ll also look forward to the day we meet again.”

When I smiled and offered my greeting, Nashas opened her eyes and looked at me.

Her cloudy sky-blue eyes that had lost their sight swept around me as if trying to discern something.

“…A new light has seeped into the Holy Maiden’s soul overnight.”

“Huh? Really?”

“Yes. It’s my favorite kind – a sparkling black light.”

Ah, was it because I conversed with the Eternal God using the Communication skill last night?

I didn’t expect her to notice so quickly.

“As expected, the Holy Maiden seems to be special.”

I was only briefly troubled about how to explain this.

Nashas didn’t ask for details.

When I made a surprised expression, she smiled and gently took my hand.

Then she bowed and pressed her forehead to the back of my hand.

“I hope the Holy Maiden’s nights will always be warm and peaceful.”

It was slightly different from the greeting of the Eternal God’s novice priestesses, but that’s why it contained Nashas’s sincerity.

“Thank you. May your future always be as warm as spring sunshine.”

“Thank you.”

Nashas gave a gentle smile.

The wrinkles covering her face looked very kind.

【’The Traveler Who Guides Souls’ looks fondly at their devotee, saying what a kind and gentle child they are.】

I agree too. She’s truly too good for you.

Perhaps the Eternal God didn’t deny it either, as no message came again.

After exchanging final greetings with Nashas, we left the Shrine of the Annihilation God.

I looked through the carriage window at Nashas standing alongside the Sun God novice priestesses and the two Holy Knights who had volunteered.

Perhaps thanks to the business trip allowance, their faces looked quite bright for people staying in the unfamiliar Southern Region.

“Those two seem to have gotten closer.”

Across from me, Monica and Idella were stuck together like best friends.

For the wary Idella to open her heart completely overnight – they must really get along well.

“That’s right. Since we’re the same age, we decided to speak casually to each other.”

Monica answered with a bright smile instead of Idella, who was still shy around me.

“Having a common enemy made us become friends faster!”

…Huh? A common enemy? Is there someone who could be called a common enemy to both of them?

“Mm, yeah. That’s fortunate.”

I was curious, but it wouldn’t be proper to pry into teenage girls’ secrets.

As long as the two got along well, that was enough.

Just like in the original story, no matter what happened in the future, those two would rely on each other and stand firm.

I stopped by the Fleu Family to exchange final greetings.

I also needed to pick up the luggage I had there.

“Welcome, Holy Maiden.”

Mrs. Plu, who greeted us, sighed.

“I heard the news. You’re leaving today.”

“That’s what happened.”

“We couldn’t even say a proper farewell, and you’re leaving so quickly. We couldn’t even hold a party…”

A party. It would be a lie to say I wasn’t curious, but it wasn’t worth delaying for.

“I’m sorry. Something came up unexpectedly that requires me to return to the Western Region quickly. I didn’t have a chance to tell you beforehand.”

“Then it can’t be helped. You’ll visit the Southern Region again, won’t you?”

“Of course. I’ll definitely come back to visit.”

Only after I gave a definite answer did Mrs. Plu’s expression soften a bit.

“The potions will be distributed by the Lumen Trading Guild as soon as they arrive in the Southern Region. Ludmin, Vice-Governor will stay here until the situation is sorted out, so if any problems arise, please contact her.”

“The Vice-Governor herself? Then we can be at ease too!”

Jun’s name really was impressive. In reality, everyone would prefer having Jun here rather than me.

“Oh, and this morning Count Kali sent a letter addressed to the Holy Maiden.”

The Count? Was it because of yesterday’s incident?

Mrs. Plu’s maid came carrying a silver tray. A letter and a pouch embroidered with gold thread were placed on it.

I first broke the plain seal without any crest and opened the letter.

And I was quite surprised.

This… wasn’t sent by the Count?

To the beloved Holy Maiden of the Sun God.

It would be proper to convey this in person, but I’m busy with work, so please understand that I’m sending this by letter.

This is the payment for treatment that the Holy Maiden requested. I express my deep gratitude for helping the citizens of the Empire.

If you ever have occasion to visit the Imperial Palace, please be sure to visit me.

I look forward to the day we meet again.

– Felix Roan Carnuss

Did he send it under Count Kali’s name because he thought the Fleu Family would be turned upside down if he sent it under his own name?

I was just wondering whether I should stop by the Duke’s Mansion to get money from Feliks, but it’s so nice that he sent it like this on his own.

Actually, having Idella and Feliks meet early would be one way, but…

I glanced at Idella, who was moving luggage back and forth between the Plu Estate with Monica.

Mm, that still won’t work.

She had just experienced something dangerous not long ago and probably hadn’t calmed down yet, so if she met the Crown Prince of all people, her heart wouldn’t survive.

Besides, the current Idella was just a commoner orphan, not a Holy Maiden.

There was no way the Crown Prince would show interest in her when she had nothing.

I was too realistic to believe in something like love that transcends social status.

After tucking the letter away, I held the luxurious pouch that came with it.

【The amount is 500 gold.】

“…Huh?”

What, 50 million won? Why is it so much?

What I had demanded from the Crown Prince was about 30 million won, wasn’t it?

Why did it suddenly increase by 20 million?

I hurriedly unfolded Feliks’s letter again.

I had only roughly checked that it was about sending money and folded it, so I didn’t notice there was a postscript at the very bottom.

P.S.

I heard you saved a citizen of the Empire who was almost kidnapped.

If they had been dragged to the desert, we would never have found them… Thank you for preventing that.

The amount I’m sending is my small token of appreciation for the Holy Maiden’s good deed, so please accept it.

Haha. Oh, you didn’t need to do this. I’ll gratefully accept it.

As expected of the Crown Prince, he knows well that nothing beats money when it comes to showing appreciation!

“There must be good news written in the letter.”

When I smiled contentedly, Mrs. Plu asked.

Of course. I made money, after all. This is really great.

“I happen to have a letter to send to Count Kali as well… I’m sorry, but would it be possible for you to deliver it, ma’am?”

This was actually a real letter I was sending to Carly.

I didn’t know Feliks would send money separately like this, so I don’t have a letter for Feliks…

But I wrote in Carly’s letter to send my regards to the Crown Prince, so it should be fine.

“Oh my, of course. My husband is currently at the Duke’s Mansion anyway. I’ll deliver it when I go to pick him up.”

“Is something happening?”

“A Southern Noble Meeting has been convened because of the monster problem. My husband wanted to see you off too, Holy Maiden, but unfortunately he couldn’t come because of that. I’m sorry.”

At Mrs. Plu’s apologetic expression, I immediately shook my head.

“Don’t say such things. That’s more important than farewell greetings.”

“Holy Maiden. We’re finished packing.”

Just then, Monica approached and spoke.

But what is all this…?

“What? Why is there so much stuff?”

When we came here, our luggage was definitely just one cart’s worth, so why are there three packed carts lined up?

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