I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 172

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“You mentioned you’re a High Priestess? Could you tell us what kind of deity the Sun God is?”

“I hope the Sun God is as gentle as you, High Priestess.”

“If we visit the Sun God’s Main Temple, would the High Priestess guide us as well?”

Around Airic, young ladies adorned with flowers were bustling about in clusters.

Seeing their flushed, excited faces, it seemed they had all been captivated by our Airic’s gentle smile.

Especially when Airic smiled softly and answered each question individually, more and more people gathered one by one.

Amazing, Airic.

Of course, Seth was no different.

“Are you perhaps a Sword Master? Your aura is quite extraordinary. I’d love to learn swordsmanship from you while you’re in the capital.”

“I’d also like to see the Holy Knight Captain wielding a sword.”

“Are other Holy Knights also in the capital? I’m so curious about what the Holy Knights of the Sun God’s Main Temple are like.”

“Is there also a Temple of the Sun God in the capital? If you could tell me where it is, I’d definitely make time to visit.”

People gathered around Seth regardless of gender.

He didn’t find the people’s attention burdensome and gave the most comprehensive answers he could.

All three of them knew.

They had to make a solid impression here and now for the Sun God’s temple to properly establish itself in the capital.

Ha, there was a time when I had to handle all of this alone…

Of course, the truly moving event was something else entirely.

【100,000 people have newly learned of the existence of ‘Sun Risen from Death.’】

【The power of ‘Sun Risen from Death’ increases slightly.】

【User’s divine power increases by 0.01%.】

【Current divine power held: 40.026%】

【’Sun Risen from Death’ lets out a scream of joy.】

Finally achieving 100,000 people!

Now that we have momentum, we’ll quickly reach 1 million, 10 million people too!

Half a year’s worth of effort flashed before my eyes like a panorama.

Ha, I really worked hard.

“Who would have thought the Imperial Palace would promote Sun God potions.”

Rute exclaimed in admiration. I shrugged my shoulders.

“Where else could there be a better promotional stage than an Imperial party? It’s a gathering of all the Empire’s leading nobles.”

“You’re probably the only person who would use an Imperial party as a promotional stage.”

“Do you dislike that?”

“No, I like it even more. That’s our Ordel.”

Rute looked at me and smiled with his eyes.

So beautifully that the people still glancing at us stirred with interest.

Really never missing an opportunity.

Clatter.

Just then, the banquet hall doors opened.

Originally, entering later than the Emperor and Empress would be against etiquette, so no one should be able to enter…

Not just me, but everyone looked toward the banquet hall entrance with puzzled faces.

Jingle.

Along with the sound of bells I’d heard before, a black system window appeared before my eyes.

【’Traveler Guiding Souls’ loudly demands that you welcome their grand entrance with applause!】

Eternal God?

Ah, surely not.

“May you have a peaceful evening. I apologize for my rudeness. Your Majesty the Emperor, Your Majesty the Empress. This elderly priestess failed to arrive on time due to her age.”

Nashas Dallan, the High Priestess of the Eternal God.

She, holding a staff adorned with bells and supported by a priestess, bowed her head to the Emperor and Empress.

“Nashas Dallan, High Priestess of the Shrine of the Annihilation God, pays her respects.”

At her greeting, the surroundings stirred.

Even I was surprised by this.

Who would have thought the Shrine of the Annihilation God, which had never attended external events, would appear at the Harvest Festival.

“What does being late matter? We welcome the Shrine of the Annihilation God.”

The Emperor seemed surprised too, as instead of being angry at the rudeness, he appeared quite bewildered.

“I am honored. As the Three Main Gods bless the Harvest Festival, next year will also bring a bountiful harvest.”

Three Main Gods.

Nashas spoke that name clearly in front of everyone.

That in this world, there is not only the Eternal God and Sea God, but also the Sun God.

I immediately understood Nashas’s intention.

“She came to help us.”

What incredibly loyal people these are.

“…”

Then Nashas, who had exchanged greetings with the Emperor and Empress, turned toward us.

Oh no, Nashas doesn’t know that Idella is currently acting as the Holy Maiden.

“Greetings, Holy Maiden. This is the first time we meet like this.”

That’s when it happened.

Surprisingly, Nashas approached not me, but Idella to offer her greeting.

【’Traveler Guiding Souls’ winks with one eye.】

Ah! The Eternal God told Nashas!

“Thank you for sending the Holy Stone from the Sun God’s Main Temple.”

Wow, one amazement after another.

To bring up the Holy Stone here.

“Holy Stone? Surely you don’t mean that stone imbued with divine power?”

“Th-there’s only one thing called a Holy Stone.”

As I had hoped, people began to react.

“Moreover, I heard you also shared the Holy Stone with the Temple of the Sea God. Both temples were struggling due to Holy Stone depletion, but thanks to you, we have some breathing room. Thank you so much.”

At Nashas’s words, people immediately turned their gazes to Dominic and Carmen.

Both their faces twisted slightly, but no one denied it.

It was essentially the same as acknowledging it.

“It’s all thanks to Ordel, the former Holy Maiden.”

Idella smiled brightly and looked back at me.

Nashas also turned her head toward me. Her lips were curved in an arc.

“Didn’t they say that person started the potion business for the Sun God’s Main Temple?”

“That’s right. But to think she even obtained Holy Stones and distributed them to two temples. Her capabilities are truly remarkable.”

“That’s probably why Duke Siery is working with her too.”

“She may not be the Holy Maiden now, but to think such a person exists. I’m becoming interested in the Sun Temple.”

People looked at me and whispered continuously.

To clearly imprint that Idella is the current Holy Maiden of the Sun God while also praising my achievements.

I couldn’t help but burst into laughter at Nashas’s ability to gain two benefits at once.

She really is an amazing person.

【’Traveler Guiding Souls’ smiles proudly, saying they acknowledge this too.】

“Holy Stone? Is that true?”

Then someone interjected with an intrigued voice.

Prince Felix approached with eyes full of curiosity.

The real thing starts now.

I sharpened my focus.

“I haven’t heard that news yet. How interesting.”

“We only recently discovered it ourselves.”

When I said it didn’t exist even when we visited the Southern Region, Felix swallowed hard.

“Then in that short time…?”

“Fortunately, that’s how it turned out.”

“This isn’t something that can simply be explained by good luck.”

Feliks nodded and whispered to me discreetly.

“Would you perhaps be willing to share some holy stones with the Imperial Palace as well?”

Holy stones are most needed by priests with divine power, but that doesn’t mean ordinary people can’t use them.

In fact, many people carry them around like protective amulets.

It’s not for nothing that I’m trying to combine magical stones and holy stones with Rute.

“Of course.”

I welcomed Feliks enthusiastically.

But first, there’s one thing I need to address.

“How much research did you do before coming here?”

How much money are you going to give us?

“…Pardon?”

“I was asking how much you plan to purchase the holy stones for.”

Surely you, being the Crown Prince and all, aren’t thinking of taking for free the holy stones we’re struggling to mine?

Are you some kind of thug?

“…Of, of course I’ll pay a fair price.”

Perhaps reading a lot from my gaze, Feliks answered immediately.

“Then what about the Temple of the Annihilation God and the Temple of the Sea God…?”

“They’re naturally paying proper prices for their purchases. The Temple of the Sea God is doing the same.”

When Nashas nodded with a smile, his face went blank.

Did you think we’d give away something so expensive for free?

“…I’ll send you the purchase contract documents as soon as they’re prepared.”

“I’ll be waiting for your wise decision.”

Come with proper money.

If you bring too little, I won’t sell.

At my words, Feliks trudged away with a dejected expression.

Having so much money yet hoping for freebies.

It’s really true what they say about the rich being worse.

‘Ah.’

That’s when it happened.

Feeling someone’s gaze from somewhere, my head turned involuntarily.

And the moment my eyes met with someone’s, I opened them wide.

Princess Bizra Karnuss.

Standing alone in a corner, her blue-green eyes were staring straight at me.

Her gaze seems unusual.

As if she’s observing me…

“Ordel?”

Rute called me from beside me.

The moment I snapped back to attention, Bizra had already turned her back.

Watching her quietly slip out of the banquet hall, I bit my lip.

Today, besides promoting the Sun God, I had planned to keep an eye on Bizra.

I never expected her to leave so quickly.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t exactly chase after her, so I just clicked my tongue.

Let’s wait for the next opportunity.

“We’ve finished promoting the potions and announced that we have holy stones, so we’re done with everything now, right?”

At Rute’s question, I nodded for now.

“Then please pay some attention to me, your partner. I’ve been waiting patiently.”

Rute smiled prettily and extended his hand to me.

“Please give me the honor of having the first dance with you.”

Rute’s words and demeanor were absolutely wonderful.

The atmosphere was perfect too, but there was one problem.

I don’t know how to dance.

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