I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 190

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The Emperor and Empress gaped in shock, while Feliks let out an incredulous laugh.

Only Rute looked at me with pride.

He seems quite proud of me for not missing the opportunity to extort money.

I’m rather proud of myself too.

“Compensation, you say.”

“Yes. Since House Lunata conspired with demons, this constitutes treason.”

The Empire designated demons as enemies of the state that must be subjugated for causing massive damage to imperial citizens.

Since they joined hands with such beings, this was naturally treason.

“…Right, we must confiscate House Lunata’s assets. So you’re asking for those.”

As expected of an Emperor, his understanding is quick.

“As you know, the Sun God’s Main Temple is currently stretching its wings again. We need money the most right now. I hope you’ll understand the Sun God’s Main Temple’s situation.”

If you just give us the compensation, I won’t say another word about this incident.

“…Very well. We shall do so.”

After a long silence, the Emperor finally nodded.

“Thank you. The Sun God’s Main Temple will certainly fulfill its duties, so please don’t worry.”

When I promised to definitely eliminate ‘Evil’ together with the three temples, the Emperor sighed but nodded.

He really doesn’t trust me. I’m someone who works as much as I’m paid.

“Oh, and may I ask one favor?”

“What favor?”

The Empress’s face contorted.

She seems worried I might make another excessive demand.

There’s no need to worry. It’s a very simple favor compared to the compensation.

I smiled brightly at the two of them.

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“You really don’t miss a single thing and collect everything thoroughly.”

I shrugged at Rute’s admiration.

“That’s obvious. Shouldn’t you be used to it by now?”

“How can I help being amazed every time I experience it?”

We looked around our surroundings.

A ceiling so high you had to crane your neck to see it, an elegantly decorated interior, and books piled everywhere so abundantly you wondered if you could see them all before dying.

This place, filled with the heavy scent of books, was the Imperial Library.

My final request to the Emperor was permission to enter this Imperial Library.

“Honestly, I didn’t expect him to grant permission so easily.”

The Imperial Library contained many important records, so only authorized individuals could enter.

I did use the excuse of wanting to examine demon records.

Though I can’t access the Empire’s main records, that’s not my purpose anyway, so it doesn’t matter.

“Greetings. I am Brandon, the Imperial Library’s librarian.”

Just then, a man wearing glasses approached and greeted us politely.

“While you’re in the Imperial Library, you must wear these bracelets. If you remove the bracelet, you’ll be immediately detained with an alarm, so please be careful.”

We each put on the dark purple bracelets the librarian handed us.

“You may view most books except classified materials. You cannot access unauthorized areas at all, so please keep this in mind.”

As expected of the Imperial Palace, they have fascinating magical items.

“Do you need guidance?”

“No, I’ll handle it myself, so you may go.”

“Yes, I’ll take my leave now.”

At Rute’s words, the librarian bowed as if he’d been waiting and left.

“No one in the Imperial Palace disobeys Siery’s words.”

Rute smiled brightly.

That makes sense. Trisha said she regularly turns the Imperial Palace upside down.

“This way.”

Rute led me deeper inside.

“Is there any particular book you want to see? Since we’re already at the Imperial Library, it would be a shame to just achieve our purpose and leave.”

“Well, I can’t think of any book right now. You have plenty at your estate too.”

Not only the Western Duke’s mansion but also the townhouse has a vast collection of books, so I read one whenever I’m bored.

“The Imperial Library has many books that even my estate doesn’t have.”

“For example?”

“Romance novels, for instance.”

…What novels?

“There are some quite sensational ones too. I’ll recommend one if you’re interested.”

His face was full of mischief as he grinned at me.

“You’re completely clueless when it comes to romance. I thought reading books might help.”

This guy, really.

“So you’re telling me to learn romance from books?”

Are you in your right mind?

“Don’t like it? Then learning through actual romance would be fine too.”

Rute pulled my hand close.

“I’m an expert in that area. I’ve watched my parents my whole life.”

Trisha and Mikhail, who love each other very passionately regardless of whether others are watching.

“How about it? A handsome man is standing by, don’t you have any thoughts?”

Rute asked, making a flower frame with both hands.

Seeing his face deliberately smiling prettily, he really is a romance expert.

“Flirting even in a library.”

“Of course. My goal is to gradually increase my presence within you.”

Rute doesn’t know.

The fact that he’s already the person occupying the largest space within me.

Whether the day will come when I can tell him this, I don’t know either.

“Ah, this way.”

Rute led me to a corner area.

“Here. This is where I discovered that ancient book.”

Despite being full of magical lighting that didn’t affect the books, this was a particularly poorly lit location.

I ran my hand over the shelf where the ancient book had supposedly been placed.

From the beginning, I had one reason for coming to the Imperial Library.

To investigate traces of the ancient book that supposedly contained information about the Holy Relic of Light.

“It was already a year ago, so I’m not sure if any traces remain.”

“…Right. I don’t particularly feel anything.”

No matter how much I felt around, I couldn’t sense any aura of ‘Evil’.

As expected, I won’t discover it easily.

But there’s something else that bothers me.

“Not many people access this area, right?”

“No. Only authorized people can enter, and even when they do, they rarely search this far into the corners.”

Unless someone had the desperation that Rute had, they wouldn’t thoroughly examine such a poorly lit corner.

That’s why it’s strange.

“Since you pulled out a book, there should naturally be an empty space, right? But there’s no gap here.”

Rute clearly said the book turned to dust as soon as he confirmed the ancient book’s contents.

So that spot should still be empty.

But the entire shelf was packed tightly.

“…You’re right. All Imperial books must be kept in their proper places, and newly acquired books are stored in new bookcases according to the rules.”

Moreover, unless you’re royalty or a high noble, you can’t even take books out of the library.

So why is there no empty space in this shelf?

“It’s highly likely they deliberately removed an original book and inserted it to show you the ancient book.”

“If someone could do that….”

It would have to be a member of the imperial family after all.

Thanks to this, I can naturally reveal that the Crown Prince or a Princess is suspicious.

Of course, Rute and the people from the Sun God’s Main Temple would believe me even without evidence.

But there’s a big difference between having circumstantial evidence and not having any.

“…Someone’s coming.”

Just then, Rute suddenly raised his head.

In this vast Imperial Library, there’s only one type of person we could encounter.

“…What? Duke Siery?”

Imperial family.

Princess Bizra’s eyes widened when she saw us.

“You’re the Sun God’s priestess, I believe….”

Holding a book, she looked back and forth between us, then immediately scrunched up her face.

“What are you doing in this secluded corner? Don’t tell me in this sacred library you’re….”

What kind of improper thoughts is she having?

“We were just looking for books.”

“…I see. I trust that neither of you are such tactless people.”

Far from trusting us, she’s still giving us suspicious looks.

“Actually, I had something to say to both of you, so this works out well.”

However, there was no time for excuses.

Rather than just passing by us, Bizra actually approached closer.

Since I still couldn’t be sure of her innocence, I tensed up.

Ready to pull out my mace at a moment’s notice if anything happened.

“You two are hostile toward those with disgusting demonic powers like Jessi Lunata, right?”

“….”

“And you’re probably suspecting that I might be in league with them too.”

I never expected her to bring up the topic so directly.

“Actually, I don’t care whether you suspect me or not.”

Just as I was about to open my inventory, Bizra smiled.

Her eyes flashed with a frightening gleam.

“What I want is for those bastards to completely disappear from this world.”

…What?

“Make sure to eliminate them. Even if I die unjustly, as long as those bastards disappear from this world, I can die very happily.”

So does this mean Bizra isn’t in league with them, but rather hostile toward them?

However, there was no time to ask for details.

“Your Highness Princess!”

A booming voice echoed throughout the Imperial Library.

“Suspicions have been discovered that Your Highness is an accomplice of Bes Lunata. By order of His Imperial Majesty, we will now place Your Highness under arrest!”

“What….”

At these shocking words, I quickly turned to look at Bizra.

She was still smiling.

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