I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 182

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“I have no idea what happened in that forest.”

“How could such a commotion occur in a forest owned by the Imperial family…”

The encampment situated on a hill overlooking the forest.

People gathered in small groups, each whispering among themselves.

Rain that suddenly poured down not long after the hunt began.

Finding traces of animals became difficult, so people eventually returned one by one, grumbling.

Just when they were cautiously predicting that the hunt might end like this.

Suddenly, a thunderous roar erupted from one side of the forest.

Being on high ground, those with good eyesight could see it.

Golden light flashing between the trees collapsing en masse and the rainwater.

There’s no way hunting animals would be that noisy.

Just as they were about to dispatch knights immediately, the commotion quickly subsided.

But before they could even feel relieved.

An explosion occurred from the opposite side of the forest with an incomparably louder roar.

“We should definitely send knights.”

As people’s anxiety reached its peak, Empress Sophia finally spoke to the Emperor.

The Emperor sat with his eyes closed. His hands gripping the armrests were filled with tension.

Such a commotion at a Harvest Festival hosted by the Imperial family.

This was nothing short of a challenge to imperial authority.

“Father, Mother.”

Just then, Crown Prince Felix, who had just emerged from the forest, entered the tent where the Emperor and Empress were.

The Emperor opened his eyes and looked at Felix.

The identical blue-green eyes of the two men met in the air.

“…You don’t look surprised.”

Felix nodded at the Emperor’s words.

“I know the cause of the first explosion. I was on my way back from there.”

“What happened?”

“It’s related to the Sun God’s Main Temple.”

The Empress was shocked at those words.

“Those who came to the capital at my invitation dared to cause such a commotion before the Imperial family?”

“Surely they weren’t just hunting.”

The Emperor’s face was also filled with anger.

After thinking for a moment, Felix soon shook his head.

“It wasn’t hunting but combat. There was friction between the Sun God’s Main Temple and Count Kiris. It seems they had a grudge.”

“What?”

Both the Emperor and Empress widened their eyes.

“Count Kiris is the adoptive father of Ortel Kiris, who was said to be the former Holy Maiden, isn’t he? What grudge could there be to cause such a big commotion?”

“I don’t know that much either. The Sun God’s Main Temple said they would explain directly, so it would be best to question them when they return.”

“Even so, how dare they express personal feelings at an Imperial event!”

Empress Sophia shouted loudly.

The Emperor, who had been looking at Felix, asked about something else.

“Do you know anything about the second explosion?”

“I’m sorry. I only heard that on my way back, so I couldn’t confirm it.”

“Why ask? The same golden light burst forth, so that must also be related to the Sun God’s Main Temple.”

The Empress spoke in an irritated tone.

Felix had indeed seen the intense golden light along with the roar on his way back.

But all the main figures of the Sun God’s Main Temple were at the place he had visited.

Who on earth could have done such a thing?

“Call the Sun God’s Main Temple representatives as soon as they return. And go bring the people from the Sea God and Eternal God temples.”

At the Empress’s words, Felix, though puzzled, obediently summoned the Holy Maiden and Holy Sage of the Sea God and the High Priestess of the Eternal God.

As soon as the three arrived, the Empress immediately got to the point.

“I assume you all heard the explosions. We’re speculating that both are related to the Sun God’s Main Temple.”

The three were not surprised by the Empress’s statement.

Nashas was even wearing a strange smile.

“…I suppose it wasn’t just speculation.”

The Empress let out a hollow laugh at that sight.

“We’re all sensitive to divine power, so we couldn’t help but know.”

Nashas answered calmly.

“Let me say in advance that this has nothing to do with us.”

Unlike her, Carmen cut them off sharply, telling them not to lump them together in questioning.

“The Imperial family doesn’t consider the three main temples as one either. Especially since the Sun God’s Main Temple hasn’t interacted with anyone for a long time.”

More precisely, the other two had turned their backs on the declining Sun God.

The Empress cleverly implied that the Sun God’s side was responsible.

So that the three main temples would continue to keep each other in check as they had been doing.

That was why she had summoned the two temples.

“The Imperial family wants to maintain good relations with the main temples. I hope you’ll keep this in mind.”

It was a warning not to run wild like a colt with its tail on fire, like the Sun God’s Main Temple.

‘Even if I don’t know about the Eternal God’s side, the Holy Maiden and Holy Sage of the Sea God will surely take our side.’

The Empress thought so.

“…The Sun God’s Main Temple absolutely did not cause today’s incident out of disrespect for the Imperial family.”

However, contrary to that conviction, Dominic took the Sun God’s Main Temple’s side.

Not only the Empress, but even the Emperor and Felix widened their eyes in surprise.

“Please listen to their story first.”

And even defending them?

Even Carmen only frowned but didn’t oppose Dominic’s words.

Weren’t the Sea God and Sun God sides on bad terms?

Why are they taking sides?

“You seem to have a misunderstanding. The Sun God’s Main Temple has no intention whatsoever of antagonizing the Imperial family.”

Nashas also smiled gently while more strongly taking the Sun God’s Main Temple’s side.

They knew that until recently, the three main temples had little interaction.

When did their relationship become so good?

“Rather, they want to help the Imperial family. This is also the will of the Sun God, and furthermore, the will of the Three Main Gods.”

Not just the Sun God, but the Three Main Gods?

“…Did you say that helping the Imperial family is the will of the gods?”

When the Emperor asked back, Nashas nodded.

“That’s right. Main temples are main temples, the Imperial family is the Imperial family. None of us have any intention of crossing that line, so you can rest assured.”

They simply want to help.

Nashas said firmly that even if it’s the will of the gods, they have no intention of challenging the Imperial family’s authority.

Dominic and Carmen also agreed.

“Hah.”

The Emperor let out a hollow laugh.

Seeing the surprised Emperor, Empress, and Crown Prince, Dominic inwardly clicked his tongue.

They know nothing.

That the three main temples are already thoroughly entangled through the Holy Stone, and the Sun God’s Main Temple, holding the Holy Stone, has seized control of the relationship.

The Imperial family would also understand their pain if they tried making a contract with Ortel.

Honestly, he hoped the Imperial family would get thoroughly fleeced too.

Because he didn’t want to be the only one suffering.

“Your Majesty, the Sun God’s Main Temple representatives have arrived.”

Just then, a knight reported.

The Emperor and Empress abruptly rose from their seats and stepped outside the tent.

Through the path made by the people, members from the Sun God’s Main Temple approached.

However, they weren’t alone.

“Wh-what is this!”

Seth, High Priest.

In his hands were Count Kiris and unidentified masked figures, all bound tightly with rope.

Wasn’t this exactly like dragging prisoners along?

Soon the arrivals lined up before the bewildered Emperor and Empress.

High Priest Airic shouted before everyone.

“Not only did Joseph Kiris attack us, but he dared to attempt killing the daughter of the Sun God. I hereby accuse him of these crimes.”

“…What did you say?”

The Emperor’s eyes widened.

Others who heard the High Priest’s booming voice reacted similarly.

Count Kiris did what, what did he do?

An attack? He even tried to kill the Sun God’s Holy Maiden?

This wasn’t just a simple conflict, was it?

The shocking events didn’t end there.

“The Sieri family has arrived!”

At the knight’s shout, everyone turned their heads in a daze.

Before they knew it, the rain had stopped, and bright sunlight began pouring through the dispersing dark clouds.

Three members of the Sieri family emerged from the forest, walking alongside the sunlight.

However, people’s gazes were directed at the figure following behind them.

Pink hair tied in a ponytail, hunting clothes stained with soot here and there, a lace scarf on her left wrist torn to shreds.

She looked as if she had just fought a fierce battle somewhere.

“…Wait, over there, what is that?”

Then people were horrified to see Lute Sieri dragging someone like a bundle of luggage.

“Good heavens, isn’t that person Count Jessi Lunata?”

Disheveled blue hair, clothes turned to rags, a body covered in wounds.

“Kyaaak! Aaaaak!”

She was letting out extremely agonized screams.

From both wrists fitted with white handcuffs came a sizzling sound as black smoke continuously rose.

Lute threw Jessi, who was writhing with her whole body, onto the ground and shouted.

“I accuse Jessi Lunata, who dared to try to harm Sieri.”

As accusations continued one after another, silence fell over the gathering.

The surroundings became so quiet that not even breathing could be heard.

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