I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 115

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A girl?

The Count pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

“No. There wasn’t one. The only people Ordel brought were the Order leader and one Holy Knight in his mid-twenties. The rest are all from the Duke’s household, and none of them are in their late teens.”

-…Is that so?

Startled.

The Count’s body trembled involuntarily at the voice coming through the crystal sphere.

It was as if someone was whispering right next to him, an incredibly clear and chilling voice.

Perhaps because the voice was distorted, it felt even more terrifying.

The Count unconsciously rubbed the back of his neck.

It was already damp with cold sweat.

“Is, is there some problem?”

-No, not at all. Rather, it’s perfect.

Though he couldn’t understand what was meant, the Count wisely chose not to probe further.

While knowledge is power, sometimes ignorance is bliss.

“Phew, at least there were no complaints. That’s a relief.”

After the call ended, the Count leaned back into his chair as if burying himself in it.

Though his master was someone he could give his life for, that didn’t make communicating with him comfortable.

Because he was afraid.

He knew absolutely nothing about his master.

Not his identity, not his gender, not even his name.

But one thing was certain.

If he failed his mission and disappointed him, not only his own life but his family, his household, and everything he had built would crumble like a sandcastle.

The Kiris Count’s family had been able to advance to the central nobility entirely thanks to his master.

So no matter what happened, he had to complete his mission.

“Still, it feels good. To think I’m manipulating that Lute Sieri.”

The Count emerged from the secret room and stood by the window. In the distance, he could see his daughter and Lute Sieri strolling through the garden.

To think that bastard who acted so arrogantly as if even royalty was beneath him was now being manipulated by his master’s hand.

He was even more pleased that the man was being deceived by the insignificant Ordel.

“It wouldn’t be bad to marry him to Yoanna and legally control Sieri.”

That way, he would be able to freely manipulate the tremendous power and enormous wealth that Sieri possessed.

Perhaps Kiris could completely devour Sieri and emerge as the Empire’s new pillar.

Just imagining it was thrilling, and a pleased smile naturally appeared on his face.

The Count downed all the remaining alcohol in his glass and left the study.

That’s why he failed to see it.

The garden bathed in soft lighting.

His daughter Yoanna, who had been strolling with Lute just moments ago, fleeing the scene with a pale face as if running away.

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“She ran off.”

Lute quietly watched Yoanna’s retreating figure as she fled in panic.

Yoanna’s response to his question about where Ordel’s room had been was quite a sight.

‘It, it was in a place with excellent sunlight. Honestly, it was such a nice room that I was a bit envious. How regrettable that it was damaged by carelessness!’

‘…Really?’

‘Yes! Oh, come to think of it, I had an urgent letter to write, but I forgot. I’m sorry, Your Grace. I’ll be going now.’

Whether it was her stammering, her furtive glances, or how she ran away as if she’d never been clinging to him.

Her lies were so obvious that even an idiot wouldn’t be fooled.

What had Ordel said? That it was such a terrible room it wouldn’t be strange to use it as a storehouse?

He was furious that his precious Holy Maiden had been treated like this by the Count’s family.

“Your Grace.”

Just then, someone approached and bowed their head. It was Karen Boreo, who had been assigned as Ordel’s maid.

“Where is the Holy Maiden?”

“She has returned to her room to rest. However, she seemed quite uncomfortable and asked for digestive medicine, so I gave her some emergency medication I had with me.”

Lute’s face contorted sharply at Karen’s report.

Come to think of it, Ordel hadn’t looked well from the moment she entered this estate.

Though her condition had noticeably improved after a night’s sleep, so he thought it was just simple motion sickness…

Could it be that stepping foot in this place filled only with bad memories had affected her?

No matter how strong Ordel was, trauma could happen to anyone.

Lute clenched his fists tightly.

‘If I had known this would happen, I should have just bought Rubar Village and given it to her as a gift.’

Then Ordel wouldn’t have needed to come here. Rubar Village would only cost me a few coins anyway.

Should I acquire the land under someone else’s name even now?

…No, if I did that, the Count might notice something suspicious.

How frustrating.

I thought I would no longer feel helplessness after being freed from pain.

Instead, it was more agonizing than when I could do nothing but suffer in pain.

“What about the doctor?”

No matter how strong Ordel’s healing power was, indigestion or mental anguish couldn’t be cured with divine power.

I had brought a doctor just in case, so I could have him examine her immediately.

But Karen shook her head.

“She declined, saying it wasn’t that serious. She just wanted to rest thoroughly, so I left her alone.”

Lute sighed and nodded.

“Still, just in case, stay on standby and go to her immediately if the Holy Maiden calls. Keep watch to ensure no one here dares to treat the Holy Maiden carelessly.”

“Yes, I’ll keep that in mind. Oh, the Order leader and Holy Knight Victoria Lorens are taking turns guarding the Holy Maiden, so you needn’t worry about her protection.”

The Order leader.

At those words, Lute clicked his tongue lightly.

That Order leader who, despite having the appearance of a loyal and noble Holy Knight, made no effort to hide his eyes full of longing.

Though Ordel seemed oblivious to such matters and didn’t notice, it was very irritating to have someone with similar eyes to his own hovering around Ordel.

But no matter how displeasing it was, there was no one else who could protect Ordel’s safety as well, so he would have to leave it alone while they were here.

Because he had other things to do.

Lute’s silver-gray eyes glowed coldly in the darkness as he glared at Count Kiris’ manor.

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“Huff, huff!”

Idella gripped her dagger with a pale face.

Her hands were trembling, but since this was the only weapon that could protect her right now, she gritted her teeth and tightened her grip.

Since their target was her, she had to stay alert to avoid being caught.

The attack had begun late at night, past midnight.

With no proper place to stay, they had to camp in the mountains.

Being a wanderer, Idella was accustomed to sleeping on bare ground and had fallen asleep with Monica without much trouble.

While being amazed that Monica, a Count’s daughter, also slept on the ground without hesitation.

How much time had passed?

Jeremy, who was up in a tree, was the first to notice something was wrong.

“We’re under attack!”

Idella, who never slept deeply anywhere, snapped her eyes open at those words.

And she unconsciously stiffened.

Black robes covering their entire bodies, an eerily empty presence that sent chills down her spine, making them truly unsettling figures.

They were dressed exactly like the ones who had tried to kidnap Idella in the southern slums, and they were rushing toward her.

Clang!

“Get your head straight!”

Just then, Jeremy, who had instantly blocked her path, killed an enemy in one swift move.

And he tossed the dagger he had been carrying to Idella.

“Forget that useless piece of metal and hold this. And if any enemies approach, kill them.”

“…Huh?”

“Shouldn’t you be the one to protect your own body?”

Jeremy left those words behind and rushed toward the enemies.

Idella quietly stared at the dagger that had fallen to the floor, then firmly gripped it.

Heat began to return to her body that had grown cold and rigid.

‘In the end, until the very last moment, you are the only one who can protect yourself.’

That’s right, didn’t the Holy Maiden say that too?

I must protect my own body.

“Hold your organs tight so they don’t spill out! For minor wounds, don’t ask me—just treat them with potions immediately!”

Even Monica was diligently treating the injured in the midst of this chaos.

Seeing her new friend’s composure, Idella’s pounding heart gradually calmed down.

The kidnappers are targeting me.

So I can’t go near Monica who’s treating the injured.

I just need to stay right here with my eyes wide open, not getting in anyone’s way.

Though I feel sorry for those who got hurt because of me, I decided not to have weak thoughts right now.

That would be disrespectful to everyone fighting the enemies.

“…Idella!”

Just then, one enemy who had managed to break through Jeremy and the Holy Knights came rushing at Idella.

Jeremy, who had hastily cut down the enemy he was facing, turned his body this way, but the enemy would reach her first.

Thunk!

With a terrible sound like something being pierced, red blood splattered across Idella’s pale face.

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