I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 112

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“I can’t believe you’re still together. Have you two gotten closer?”

“Still together? I changed clothes and came back. Holy Maiden, why do you have so little interest in me?”

Rute grumbled, asking if I didn’t notice his changed outfit.

I shrugged my shoulders.

“The Order Master pushed me into my room so quickly earlier that I didn’t have a chance to see your outfit, Duke.”

But why is Rute dressed so extravagantly?

Unlike usual, his hair was neatly combed and cleanly tied with a black string, his handsome face clearly visible without glasses.

A perfectly fitted black formal suit, with gold and silver accessories as accents.

The contrast with me is too stark, isn’t it?

“Did you decide to become a peacock? You’re incredibly flashy.”

“You could just say I look ordinarily handsome.”

Rute smiled smoothly as he extended his hand to me…

What’s this? Why are you suddenly smiling so gently? You’re not that kind of person.

“Come, let’s go. I’ll escort you.”

The petty Count Kiris had invited only me and Rute to the dinner.

Even though Seth, as the Order Master, naturally had the right to attend, the Count ignored him.

To be precise, it was no different from ignoring the Sun God’s Main Temple.

Before taking Rute’s hand, I glanced at Seth.

“Please have a good time, Holy Maiden.”

Knowing I was concerned, Seth smiled warmly and bowed his head.

I wanted to ignore that Count and take him along…

But I couldn’t force Seth to dine while looking at that disgusting face.

It would only ruin his appetite.

“I should return the Order Master’s clothes…”

Because he had given me his outer garment, he was still in just his shirt.

But isn’t that shirt a bit, no, way too small…?

His shoulders look tight, and most importantly, his ch-chest… It looks like at least three buttons might pop off any moment?

More than that, if his shoulders and chest are so tight, why is there extra room at the waist?

Is that even possible? Really?

“You can return it after you finish dining. Please don’t worry about it.”

No, I think I should worry about it.

It’s going to make all the women in this estate feast their eyes, oh, I mean, feel concerned.

“Holy Maiden. I’m your escort partner, so how long are you going to keep staring at another man?”

I snapped back to attention from blankly staring at the wrinkled shirt.

Rute was still extending his hand while looking at me with reproachful eyes.

Well, it’s quite a nice view.

“Then I’ll return it when I come back.”

“Have a good time.”

Don’t bow your head, don’t bow your head.

It really looks like it might burst.

With troubled eyes, I glanced at Seth’s shirt while taking Rute’s hand and leaving.

Seth wouldn’t dress like that on purpose.

He probably doesn’t have money to buy new shirts, so he has no choice but to keep wearing them even when they’ve gotten too small.

I’ve earned quite a bit of money this time, so when I return, I should replace all the Holy Knights’ clothes.

Before rumors spread that the Sun God’s Main Temple promotes indecency.

“Our Holy Maiden. I wondered why my charm offensive wasn’t working…”

I was nodding my head, thinking I should buy at least ten loose shirts each, when Rute muttered beside me.

“It’s because you’re more interested in physiques than handsome faces.”

“What is this person saying?”

How dare he corner me like this.

“Don’t say such ridiculous things.”

“Ridiculous? I just saw you couldn’t take your eyes off the Order Master’s upper body.”

“Of course. Both are important. How could I choose between face and physique?”

“Good heavens…”

Rute’s jaw dropped at my sincerity.

“Holy Maiden, I didn’t see you that way, but you’re quite the desire-filled one.”

“Not greedy, but desire-filled?”

“Yes. Being full of desire is truly admirable. I’m really glad the Holy Maiden is faithful to her desires.”

He was just pouting and grumbling, but suddenly he seemed pleased again and smiled gently.

“I’m also someone whose face and physique wouldn’t lose to anyone. I’m quite shy, but for the Holy Maiden’s sake, I’d be willing to undress.”

What nonsense is he spouting.

Covering his reddened cheeks with his hands? He doesn’t look shy at all.

“It’s fine. I don’t want to see that much. I’ll pass.”

“Couldn’t you decide after seeing it once?”

“No. I don’t think that’s necessary.”

I’ve already gotten used to seeing him in robes when drinking with Rute at night anyway.

I didn’t need to see more than that.

“It’s really hard to match the Holy Maiden’s tastes. But what can I do? The one who wants something more has to accommodate.”

Rute let out a deep sigh.

While exchanging this nonsense, we had arrived in front of the dining room.

“Well, we’ve arrived. Are you ready?”

“Ready for what? Ready to endure eating while looking at a face that kills my appetite just by seeing it?”

“You’re thoroughly prepared. I don’t need to worry then. Let’s go in.”

Rute nodded and gestured to the servant waiting in front of the dining room.

The servant announced loudly.

“Duke Siery and the Holy Maiden have arrived!”

We entered the open dining room.

The four members of the Kiris family who were already there rose from their seats.

“Welcome. Thank you for accepting our dinner invitation.”

The Count greeted us with a strange forced smile.

Ugh, what’s that? Why is he smiling like that? He’s unpleasant even with no expression, but smiling like that makes it even more annoying…

I roughly bowed my head in greeting.

But somehow the seating arrangement didn’t sit well with me.

Based on what was probably Rute’s seat at the head of the table, the Count, Countess, and their son were on the right side.

So my seat would naturally be the empty spot to the left of the head seat…

The problem was that Yoanna Kiris was sitting next to it.

I was already getting indigestion just thinking about eating while facing the Count, and now Yoanna would be beside me too.

This is more uncomfortable than when I had dinner with the police chief and everyone together.

“Please, have a seat, Holy Maiden.”

But suddenly the seating arrangement changed.

Rute had seated me at the head of the table.

Even though the Holy Maiden holds a position equivalent to high nobility in the Empire, a Duke is still a Duke.

Especially since Rute is someone with tremendous power, it would be natural for him to sit at the head.

Yet he’s yielding it to me? Even with the Count’s family watching with sharp eyes?

“I’m very curious about what dishes will be served.”

After seating me at the head, Rute quickly sat in what was originally my seat before anyone could say anything.

“…”

“…”

I could clearly see the Count and Countess, who were still standing, looking flustered.

Their eldest son Lloyd Kiris beside them was equally shocked…

Finding myself at the center of it all, I inwardly marveled.

This seat is really nice. I can’t see those disgusting faces head-on, but I can see all their expressions, which I quite like.

But I wasn’t the only one satisfied with the seating arrangement, nor was Rute.

Yoanna was also glancing at Rute with flushed cheeks.

It seemed she was pleased that Rute, not me, was sitting next to her.

“What’s wrong, Count? Is there some problem?”

Rute tilted his head as he looked at the Count who was still standing there dazed.

“Ahem, well that is…”

The Count glanced at me.

From his cold stare, it seemed like he wanted me to step forward and change seats…

Why should I? I really like this seat.

I gave him a bright smile.

“…No. Let’s begin the dinner.”

The Count, grinding his teeth, gestured with his hand.

The maids carrying food brought out the appetizers, officially beginning the dinner.

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“…”

Even after Ordel left with Rute’s escort, Seth remained standing in that spot for a while.

Since the Count was certainly not favorable toward Ordel, he was worried in many ways.

Surely he wouldn’t do anything strange with Rute present, but since the Count treated Ordel so harshly, he couldn’t help but be concerned.

“Ah, Order of the Holy. You’re still here.”

Just then Victoria came out after tidying the room. Behind her stood someone he hadn’t seen before.

“Who might that be?”

“She’s a maid that Duke Siery sent for the Holy Maiden.”

“It’s my first time meeting you. I’m Karen Boreo. I will serve the Holy Maiden with utmost sincerity.”

Karen greeted him politely.

Just from seeing how strictly she followed etiquette, she was clearly different from ordinary maids.

“Please take good care of the Holy Maiden.”

Seth also placed his hand on his chest and returned the greeting.

“Come to think of it, Order of the Holy, your clothing…”

Victoria’s eyes widened as she belatedly noticed Seth’s shirt that looked ready to burst.

“So the jacket in the Holy Maiden’s room was yours, Order of the Holy. I’ll go get it right now.”

“No, it’s fine.”

Seth immediately shook his head.

“Just leave it.”

Victoria looked puzzled, but Seth was truly fine with it.

He wanted to receive those clothes directly from Ordel.

He hoped she would safely finish the dinner and return.

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