I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 254

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After dancing with Jin, I also danced with Airic and Seth.

Like Rute, both Airic and Seth had their feet stepped on by me dozens of times, but fortunately neither of them showed any displeasure.

Far from it, even though the pointed heels must have hurt, they didn’t show it at all.

Instead, they moved me by saying it was fine to step on them and to dance comfortably.

While I was grateful for their words, if I really did that, these two men’s feet wouldn’t survive, so I moved as carefully as possible.

Still, as I gained more experience, I definitely became more familiar with the steps and made fewer mistakes.

I looked at my next partner with a tense expression.

“Holy Maiden, your eyes look scary.”

Jeremy, who had clasped hands with me, whispered.

I confessed honestly.

“I’m worried whether your feet will be safe.”

Rute, Airic, and Seth are sturdy adult men, but Jeremy is a young man who just became an adult.

Looking at his still boyish appearance, even my nonexistent conscience began to grow.

“It’s really okay if you just step on them.”

“The heels are pointed, so it would hurt a lot, right?”

“No, it’s really fine. No matter what, it won’t hurt more than when you hit my head with a sacred object.”

“…”

Was this some advanced psychological warfare to stimulate my guilt?

I stepped more carefully than when I danced with the other three men.

Thanks to that, like with Jin, I succeeded in not stepping on Jeremy’s feet even once.

Instead, all my energy was drained.

“This is surprisingly exhausting.”

I collapsed onto the sofa prepared on one side of the banquet hall.

I moistened my throat with the cool champagne Rute brought me.

“Since I learned to dance anyway, I wanted to try dancing with various people.”

So many people attended today’s victory party.

Not only those who participated in the war together, but also distinguished guests from other countries.

Countless people were watching for their chance, wanting to dance with me.

I’m not sure if they’re prepared to have their feet stepped on, but setting that aside for now.

It would be a great opportunity to spread the Sun God’s name widely, so I was planning to dance with people and work hard on promotion.

But I’m so drained that I just want to rest, forget about dancing or anything else.

“We’ll work hard on promotion—I mean, recruiting followers—so please rest, Holy Maiden. It hasn’t been long since you awakened.”

Idella looked at me with pitying eyes.

No, it’s been about a week since I awakened, and my body is perfectly healthy too.

With my face glowing with health, no one would believe me if I said I was sick.

“That’s right. The Holy Maiden needs rest. Please trust only us.”

However, Seth also spoke firmly as if agreeing with Idella’s words.

Having had their feet stepped on by me dozens of times, they should know I’m very healthy.

“You don’t need to work hard alone, Holy Maiden. We are also children of the Sun God.”

But when even Airic tried to dissuade me, the strength left my body.

He has a point.

To elevate the Sun God’s Main Temple even higher, everyone’s help is needed.

It wasn’t something that could be done just by me working hard alone.

Besides, I’ve worked hard enough so far.

【’Light of Perseverance and Faith’ nods solemnly. He says the User can rest more.】

Since even the god gave permission, I decided to take things a bit easier.

“Then I’ll leave it all to you.”

“Just trust us! We’ll work hard on promotion—I mean, recruitment—and come back!”

Idella, whose true feelings kept slipping out, ran off hand in hand with Monica.

Those who had been watching the two women, who clearly looked like the Holy Maiden’s closest associates, gathered around them as if they’d been waiting.

“…It’s not very satisfying, but.”

Airic looked with displeasure at Rute, who was sitting demurely beside me.

However, Rute, who was more solid than an iron wall, didn’t even glance at Airic and only looked at me.

Will the day ever come when these two get along…?

“With the Duke here, people won’t dare approach carelessly. I suppose there really is nothing useless in this world.”

“…”

The last words were very quiet, but those who should hear them heard them all.

Airic’s personality seems to be getting rougher… it must be my imagination, right…?

“Then we’ll be going. Please rest, Holy Maiden.”

Airic and Seth gave light greetings and glared at Rute until the very end before leaving.

People flocked to the two men as if they’d been waiting.

“You really are serving as a reliable shield, aren’t you.”

No one could approach when you’re here, but as soon as they got away from us, people approached with happy faces.

Honestly, it’s quite comfortable.

“Use me anytime you need. I’m a shield just for you.”

Rute smiled prettily.

Rute, who matched me in a couple look, was already pretty, but he was so beautiful after dressing up seriously that it was beyond words.

The only person I find pretty is Jin, but I’d say Rute looks similar to Jin.

I kind of understand the feelings of people who fell for honey traps.

How can you refuse when someone flutters their thick eyelashes and seriously tries to seduce you?

“Your face is red. Are you hot? Shall we go out for a moment?”

Rute extended his hand to me, suggesting we go out to the balcony right behind us.

He’s surprisingly oblivious. That’s not why I’m blushing.

But I didn’t bother to refuse and took his hand to stand up.

It was true that I felt hot from the fever, and I was gradually wanting to be alone with Rute.

“It’s cool.”

As we came out to the balcony, the cold winter wind enveloped my body.

Though it was cold weather to endure in a thin dress, thanks to my divine power, it felt as cool as an autumn breeze.

“You don’t need to take off your clothes. I’m feeling good right now.”

Even though he should know I wasn’t cold, when Rute tried to take off his outer garment for me, I raised my hand to stop him.

It would be warm and cozy if I wore it, but right now I wanted to enjoy this coolness more.

“Then unfortunately, I’ll have to use it for another purpose.”

Another purpose?

“Here, sit down.”

Rute spread his expensive jacket like a cushion on the stone railing of the balcony and patted it.

His action was so natural that I was at a loss for words.

“How much did that outfit cost that you’re using it as a cushion?”

“If you use it even as a cushion, it’s worth its price. Come on, quickly.”

When I hesitated, Rute grabbed my waist, lifted me up, and made me sit on the clothes.

“…I’ll only sit this once.”

The moment my bottom met the clothes, I lost the will to refuse.

Honestly, sitting was better than standing, and the clothes I sat on were so soft and comfortable.

Plus, sitting on the railing and enjoying the breeze made me feel even better.

“I’m glad you’re satisfied.”

Rute smiled brightly and placed both arms on the railing with me between them.

Because Rute was so tall, even when I sat on the railing, his gaze was slightly above mine.

Still, I liked the eye level that was much closer than usual, so I lightly wrapped my arms around his neck.

Looking at his beautiful face and ash-colored eyes full of affection, my heart began to beat a little faster.

“Now that we’re alone, you can do whatever you want.”

Rute whispered to me.

“You were looking at me inside with eyes that said you found me irresistibly attractive, weren’t you? You liked me so much your face turned red. Now there are no watching eyes, and it’s just the two of us, so if there’s anything you want to do, do it all.”

I couldn’t help but laugh at his seductive whisper.

“I thought you didn’t notice when you asked if I was hot, but you knew all along.”

“When you look at me with such burning eyes, how could I not know?”

Rute smiled and lowered his head.

Our noses lightly brushed against each other.

“But it seems I’m not the only one heating up. You’re quite warm right now too.”

I rubbed the back of Rute’s neck.

He already ran hot normally, but he was warmer than usual.

“Yes, because being alone with you makes me so happy. I’ve been waiting only for this moment.”

Rute’s hand that had been gripping the railing gently wrapped around my back and waist.

Each other’s body heat felt even hotter.

“For someone using my excuse, it seems like you were waiting even more.”

“When you make that expression like you’re dying from how much you like me, how could I endure any longer?”

As I caressed Rute’s reddened eyes, I burst into soft laughter at his sincerity.

“Not knowing your feelings, I was thoughtlessly talking about dancing more with other people.”

“It’s okay. You’ll come back to me anyway. So even waiting is enjoyable.”

Words that thought only of me made my chest tighten.

I caressed his cheek and lips while looking straight into Rute’s eyes.

“Since you’re the one who waited, you should do what you want to do.”

“…Ordel.”

“What do you want to do? What shall we do?”

At my soft whisper, Rute’s body temperature rose even hotter. I could hear the sound of someone’s heart beating loudly.

I embraced his neck, and Rute pulled my waist close.

And once again, the moment our eyes met up close.

“There’s only one thing.”

Rute eagerly devoured my lips as if he’d been waiting.

My lips became hot in an instant, and my tongue went dry.

At the thirst-like sensation, I opened my mouth.

Hoping for something to fill my mouth instead of water.

“Ah, Ordel…”

A voice desperately calling for me seeped into my mouth.

Though I had no mouth to answer and could only respond inwardly, Rute held me close as if he could hear even that.

“I love you, Ordel.”

Only after drinking our fill of each other’s breath did our lips finally part.

At the same time, Rute brought out the sincerity he had kept inside.

I couldn’t tell if I was breathless from lack of air or from overwhelming emotion.

Taking a small deep breath, I looked at him and smiled brightly.

“Yes, Rute. I love you too.”

Those words alone were enough to make Rute happy.

Along with the cold winter wind, breath hotter than summer touched my lips once more.

It was the most satisfying sensation in the world.

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