I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 111

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But if I say this, our rigid Holy Knight will probably watch me with eyes wide open every night to prevent any more drinking parties, right?

That absolutely cannot happen.

“Anyway, you’re used to being in sleepwear…”

This bastard Rute, is he really going to say that without any tact?

Before he could run his mouth any further, I quickly interjected.

“The Order Leader gave me an outer coat, so I think it should be fine?”

I glanced at Seth’s outer coat that still left a heavy weight on my shoulders.

The coat was large and roomy enough to completely wrap around me, and despite being pure white, it remained spotlessly clean without a speck of dust.

Amazing. My Holy Maiden robes are covered in dust.

“…Am I interfering with the Holy Maiden’s outing?”

I was marveling at the clean coat and touching it here and there when Seth’s dejected voice returned.

He looks just like a sulking puppy.

“I wasn’t trying to go out. I just had a feeling the Order Leader might be standing in front of the door, so I just peeked out for a moment.”

“What? Why would you think…”

“I was worried the Order Leader might be standing there alone and bored.”

Like that dawn some time ago.

The night when Jeremy, who was being controlled, attacked me.

Seth, who had handled the entire situation, guarded my room all night until I woke up.

Was it from that day? I became particularly concerned whenever Seth was standing alone in front of the door.

I guess the memory of that day left quite an impression on me too.

“Or would you like to come into the room? Being together would be more convenient for protecting me too.”

Seth would immediately notice even if a small commotion occurred in the room, but what if someone trying to attack me was special like Jeremy?

So being together would be much more efficient.

“Th-that’s not allowed!”

“Holy Maiden, what kind of nonsense are you saying?”

But Seth and Rute both expressed very strong opposition simultaneously.

“Why not? Victoria also protects me from inside except when there are guests.”

“You’re really saying something absurd. That knight is fine because she’s the same gender as you, but is the Order Leader the same?”

What’s the difference?

And Seth isn’t saying much, so why is Rute making more of a fuss?

“Just because someone’s a woman doesn’t mean they’re not dangerous. Actually, I feel more at ease with the Order Leader than with most women.”

After all, Seth is the strongest in the Grand Temple.

I feel a bit sorry for Monica and Victoria, but still, stronger people are naturally more trustworthy.

“…I don’t know whether I should be jealous or feel sorry right now.”

“What do you mean?”

What is Rute jealous about, and what does he feel sorry about?

“The Order Leader doesn’t seem very interested in entering the room, so can I go in instead? I’m not lacking in combat skills either. I can guard you very well while you sleep.”

“Who said we’d let you in? Don’t even dream of it.”

“The Holy Maiden is the one who decides, so why is the Order Leader making a fuss?”

When did they get along so well, and why are they bickering again? Anyone can provide security.

Since this place is Count Kiris’ mansion where I don’t have a good relationship, both of them are probably concerned about various things.

They really are good people.

“I told the Order Leader to come inside because I was worried he’d be lonely standing outside alone. I’m glad you two seem to get along well. Keep building your friendship there.”

Yaaawn.

I got too sleepy from all the talking. Seth’s coat was so large and warm that it made me even drowsier.

I don’t want to doze off at the table and hit my head, so I should go to sleep quickly.

“I’m going to sleeep.”

I carefully placed Seth’s coat on the sofa and crawled into bed to lie down.

The outside became quiet too, so I was able to fall into a deep sleep right away.

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“You have quite the skill for interfering.”

A sharp voice flew toward Seth, who was quietly staring at the door from which no more sounds could be heard.

When he turned his head, he saw a face smiling as if displeased.

“That’s a misunderstanding.”

“A misunderstanding?”

“Yes.”

Seth faced Rute directly while firmly guarding the door.

To prevent Rute from disturbing the sleeping Holy Maiden.

“It was you, Duke, who interfered, not me. I was the one who was here first.”

How did he feel when the door opened with quiet footsteps and the Holy Maiden’s golden eyes appeared through the gap?

The surprise, joy, and sighing worry asking if he was standing there again were all very welcome.

He hadn’t particularly wanted anything.

He had only wanted to have a quiet conversation like this and then watch Ordel go into her room to sleep.

But Rute had intruded and interrupted that brief conversation, so even Seth couldn’t help feeling displeased.

Especially since it was Rute, who wasn’t hiding his fondness for Ordel.

“Surprising. You even know how to call someone an obstacle. The Holy Maiden thinks of you as a pure Holy Knight who can’t even say a bad word about others.”

“I’m infinitely happy that she sees me that way. Receiving the Holy Maiden’s trust is always a joyful thing.”

“Ah, but you’re so trusted that the Holy Maiden doesn’t even treat you like a man. Are you still happy about that?”

This man really has a bad personality.

Rather than being angry at Rute’s sarcasm, he was just amazed.

He could clearly see how specially this man, famous for his bad temper, treated the Holy Maiden.

Even right now, both of them were speaking in low voices, worried that Ordel might wake up.

“You’re saying strange things. What matters is the Holy Maiden’s trust, nothing else matters.”

“For someone saying that, you seemed quite shocked by the Holy Maiden’s words.”

At those words, Seth briefly glanced at Ordel’s room door.

Had he been shocked?

When he heard that she trusted him more than women of the same gender, he had been truly happy.

He was definitely happy, but…

Strangely, he couldn’t just be purely happy about it.

It felt like the stinging sensation when touching a hangnail on his fingertip.

I see. I was shocked by those words.

Then why.

Why was he shocked by the words that she didn’t think anything of being in the same space?

He was just a bit tactless, but he wasn’t stupid.

“Anyway, the Holy Maiden probably wouldn’t feel much tension even being alone with you, Duke.”

“…”

For the first time, Rute, who had been mocking Seth, couldn’t continue his words.

With an extremely annoyed expression, he clicked his tongue harshly.

“However, I receive greater trust than you, Duke. Right now, I’m fully satisfied with just that.”

Seth smiled brightly at Rute.

Rute let out a hollow laugh.

It was the first time in his life he felt such terrible defeat from a single smile.

He had thought he was just a blunt and rigid Holy Knight, but apparently he had this competitive spirit too.

“Then please leave now. No one can enter until the Holy Maiden wakes up.”

Seth, who had quickly returned to his expressionless face, warned.

Rute grimaced at the sight of him gripping his sword hilt and blocking the door like a mountain.

“I’m not someone who usually loses in verbal sparring, but I can’t win against the Children of the Sun God.”

Though he was displeased in many ways, he didn’t want to wake the sleeping Ordel, so he eventually turned around sharply.

I came to chat with the Holy Maiden but I’m returning without even breaking even.

I thought that Order Leader was just strong but a bit dull, but he was more assertive than expected.

Extremely irritatingly so.

“I thought there wouldn’t be any obstacles, but there’s a much bigger barrier than expected.”

The Holy Maiden herself is formidable enough, but now I have to overcome a sturdy barrier wielding a sword too.

Of course, that doesn’t mean I have any intention of giving up.

No, I’m already completely captivated by Ordel, so it would be more accurate to say I can’t give up.

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“Are you really sure this is enough?”

Karen asked me as I changed clothes for the evening dinner.

I wore neat Holy Maiden robes and had only combed my hair, with no accessories or makeup.

Karen seemed very worried about my simple appearance.

“It’s more than enough, so don’t worry.”

For me right now, even this is excessive decoration.

“Well then, I’ll be back. You two enjoy your meal too.”

I waved to Victoria and Karen and flung open the door.

Then I stopped.

“Huh?”

Standing side by side in front of the door were Seth, who looked somewhat uncomfortable, and Rute, who was grinning brightly.

When did they stop fighting? What’s this about them being together? Did they really bond while I was sleeping?

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