I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 247

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Today too, the Sun God’s Cathedral in the Capital was packed with visitors.

During the war, they came to pray for victory; after it ended, they came hoping for the unconscious Holy Maiden’s swift recovery.

Without missing a single day, people visited the temple and knelt before the sacred Sun God statue, earnestly offering their prayers.

Above all, watching High Priestess Airic Dert leading the prayers made it impossible to be half-hearted about it.

Airic, who prayed ceaselessly with a neat and dignified bearing, looked so desperate that it was hard to look away.

Seeing the High Priestess throwing her whole body into praying for the Holy Maiden’s recovery, people also squeezed their eyes shut and prayed earnestly.

May the Holy Maiden, who sacrificed herself to bring peace to the world, please recover quickly.

Murmur murmur.

Just then, a commotion arose outside the temple.

While the Sun Temple didn’t enforce strict silence, it was still proper etiquette to be quiet during prayer time.

Who on earth was making such a racket?

But instead of dying down, the noise grew louder, until finally people stopped praying and hesitantly turned to look at the door.

Even Airic, who never stopped praying no matter what happened during prayer time, turned her head.

But something was strange.

Her eyes looking toward the door were trembling greatly.

Like someone expecting and hoping for something.

With a bang, the temple doors carved with ornate sculptures burst open.

Surprisingly bright and radiant light poured in through the open doorway.

Someone was standing silhouetted against the light.

“Sorry for interrupting your prayers. But I wanted to quickly show everyone that I’m safe.”

The figure against the light spoke in a voice stronger and more brilliant than the light itself.

People who had barely adjusted to the light finally saw.

Pink hair that looked golden in the light, skin glowing with health, a confident and self-assured face.

And those unforgettably intense golden eyes that haunted even dreams.

“It’s the Holy Maiden!”

“It’s the Holy Maiden!”

Ordel, the Holy Maiden of the Sun God.

She had awakened.

And in remarkably healthy condition at that.

“Thank you for visiting the temple, everyone. May the Sun God’s blessings be abundant upon you all.”

Ordel thanked the people who had jumped to their feet and crossed the temple.

At the end stood Airic, still with a dazed expression.

Ordel, who had been making eye contact and bowing to each person, soon stood before Airic.

The moment their eyes met, Ordel smiled brightly.

“I heard you were too busy to even come see me when I woke up, so I came to see you myself.”

“…”

“As you can see, I’m very healthy. This is all thanks to the High Priestess, the Holy Knight Captain, and everyone’s prayers.”

Even without the prayers, Ordel’s closest associates all knew she would wake up safely anyway.

The Three Sovereign Gods had informed them that she was blessed not only as the Holy Maiden of the Eternal God, but also by the Sea God and Holy Sage.

Nevertheless, Ordel expressed gratitude, saying it was all thanks to everyone.

At these truly Ordel-like words, Airic let out a long sigh.

And knelt on both knees before her.

Airic carefully took the right hand of Ordel, who had widened her eyes at the unexpected situation, and looked up at her.

Her clear green eyes were slightly moist.

“Thank you so much for waking up safely.”

Airic, who had been looking straight at the clearly flustered Ordel, slowly bowed her head and pressed her forehead to the back of Ordel’s hand.

In an infinitely humble posture, with reverence.

“In the name of High Priestess Airic Dert, I dare to swear before the Sun God that I will serve Lady Ordel closest to me.”

It was a declaration filled with sincerity.

At the sacred, even beautiful sight, the watching people shed tears and applauded loudly.

But Ordel couldn’t say anything.

Only she could understand the true meaning behind Airic’s declaration.

Ortel Kiris, who had been a fake Holy Maiden.

That’s why she was finally making the oath of loyalty she couldn’t make before, in front of everyone.

An oath acknowledging that in her life, no one but Ordel could be the Holy Maiden of the Sun God.

She felt grateful, proud, and also shy about it.

“…Thank you.”

When she whispered quietly, Airic raised her head.

A smile filled with joy and relief covered her entire face.

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My sudden entrance disrupted the prayers, and they ended up finishing just like that.

Only after giving individual thanks to the people who were happy that I had awakened safely did everyone leave the temple.

Only the Sun God’s priestesses remained in the quiet temple.

Everyone else left, leaving only me, Airic, and Seth to slowly catch up on our conversations.

“You really don’t hurt anywhere, right?”

Seth, who had burst into tears upon seeing me, asked with a face that still hadn’t calmed down.

I nodded with a smile.

“Of course. Do I look like I’m in pain right now?”

“Thank goodness, really thank goodness.”

As Seth said this, tears flowed down from her eyes again.

I had no idea Seth was such a crybaby.

“Now that the Holy Maiden has awakened, we should discuss the victory parade.”

Airic, who had been patting Seth’s shoulder, said.

“I was actually planning to go to the Imperial Capital after meeting you two. I feel so sorry for everyone that even the victory parade was postponed because of me.”

“But everyone knows. That without the Holy Maiden, the victory parade would be meaningless.”

It wasn’t anyone’s coercion, but everyone who participated in the war had agreed.

I felt even more sorry and grateful.

“Holy Maiden. There’s something I’d like to ask you.”

“Yes, please go ahead.”

When I tilted my head curiously, Airic, who had been moving her lips, asked carefully.

“…What do you plan to do after the victory parade ends?”

Ah.

I was in a situation where I had run away from the Grand Temple without knowing I had become a real Holy Maiden.

Right now, Airic was asking if I intended to return.

“I, we really hope the Holy Maiden will return to the Grand Temple.”

Airic looked straight at me.

“I would also like to ask. I don’t dare try to force the Holy Maiden. I just want to return together.”

Seth, who had stopped crying in the meantime, also carefully expressed her opinion.

“Hmm.”

At the sight of the two watching my reaction, I let out a thoughtful sound.

Honestly, I know too.

Now is the only opportunity to completely restore the Sun God’s fallen status, and my presence is absolutely necessary for that.

I must return to the Sun God’s Grand Temple.

‘The problem is Rute.’

Would Rute readily accept starting a long-distance relationship right from the beginning?

Although I’m more stubborn than Rute, since we’re going to be together from now on, I wanted to make a decision that would satisfy both of us.

“I will never abandon the Sun God’s Grand Temple. I am and will continue to be the Holy Maiden of the Sun God.”

Even if I couldn’t give a definite answer about what to do immediately, I could say this much for certain.

Although Jin’s help was the greatest, in any case, thanks to the Three Sovereign Gods, I was able to live a new life in a new world.

Even with my only friend Jin.

I will never betray the Sun God.

“…That’s enough.”

Whether my answer was satisfactory, Airic and Seth let out sighs of relief.

Seeing the joy on their faces, I should talk with Rute as soon as possible.

Preferably today.

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After catching up with everyone, I made a good trip to the Imperial Capital.

After greeting the Imperial Family members who repeatedly said they had been very worried and that it was fortunate, we talked about the victory parade.

Since all preparations were already finished and it could be held at any time, we decided to hold it in five days and returned to Siery Manor.

I had clearly left the estate before even eating lunch, but time had passed so quickly that it was already night.

Wondering if Rute might be sleeping and whether I should just have our conversation tomorrow, the moment I opened the bedroom door.

“You’re back?”

Rute, who had been sitting at the table, quickly stood up and approached me.

“Rute?”

What? This is my room, right?

Rute, wearing glasses after a long time, strode over and hugged me tightly as if it were natural.

I reflexively patted his broad back.

I had been so full of vitality that I didn’t feel tired despite running around so much.

But feeling his warm body temperature, I somehow felt my fatigue melting away.

This might be what affection is.

“I’m back.”

When I answered with a smile, Rute hugged me even tighter.

Rather than feeling suffocated by his strong arms, I only felt pure joy.

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