I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 41

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This is also why Airic couldn’t use the sacred relic ‘Light Gold’ directly and entrusted it to me.

If he had done that too, no matter how much of a male lead candidate he was, he would have died from having all his life force drained, right?

“It’s work for the Grand Temple, so of course I should do it. Don’t worry.”

Airic spoke reliably.

But his complexion was as deathly black as the three slaves—no, people—from the potion making team, so rather than feeling reassured, I felt deeply sorry for him…

Honestly, even if Airic said he regretted becoming the High Priest of the Sun God, I could understand it.

Only Seth, who had been excluded from shuttle duty due to lack of ability, comforted him with a pitying face.

Actually, there is some news that would cheer him up if I told him, but unfortunately I can’t tell him.

I glanced at the System Message that appeared before my eyes.

【1000 people have newly learned of the existence of ‘The Sun That Crawled Out of Death.’】

【The power of ‘The Sun That Crawled Out of Death’ increases slightly.】

【User’s divine power increases by 0.001%.】

Just from selling potions, the Sun God’s power had increased slightly.

Though it wasn’t a significant amount, I wasn’t disappointed at all. Rather, this was a harbinger of hope.

The more potions we sell, the more people will learn of the Sun God’s existence, and then the speed of power recovery will become faster.

And if among them there are people who come seeking to become believers? That would be the icing on the cake.

Knock knock.

Just then, Victoria, who had been waiting outside, knocked on the reception room door and announced.

“Um, excuse me, but it seems all three of you need to come out for a moment.”

Not just one person, but all three of us? Did something happen outside?

“The thing is, Monica’s family has come to visit the Grand Temple right now.”

Ah. It seemed the parents who finally learned news of their runaway daughter had come to retrieve her.

“Let’s go.”

I headed to the entrance with Airic and Seth, along with Victoria who had been pacing outside.

The news must have already spread completely, as all the temple people had come outside.

Those who recognized us parted like Moses’ miracle, clearing a path.

Monica’s appearance that I saw through that gap was…

“…?”

Something was very different from what I had imagined.

In front of Monica stood a middle-aged man and woman who appeared to be her parents.

With blue eyes and freckles, just from their similar appearance you could tell they were parent and child…

“Look at this! I’ve awakened divine power!”

“Oh my goodness!”

“Our daughter has divine power!”

The couple was tearing up and clapping frantically at the sight of Monica emanating golden divine power.

…For a runaway daughter and parents who came to retrieve her, this scene was far too peaceful—no, it was actually touching?

“Oh, Holy Maiden!”

Just then, Monica, who had been proudly showing off her divine power, belatedly spotted me and ran over.

“You three were having a conversation, but did you come all the way here because of me? I’m truly sorry for causing a commotion.”

Monica bowed her head repeatedly with an apologetic expression.

“They came without notice, so I didn’t know they would come today either.”

Well, I did expect the parents would come someday.

“Ahem.”

Just then the couple approached this way.

As if it had never happened that they were acting like doting parents in front of their daughter displaying divine power, the two were looking at me with menacing faces.

What’s this? Anyone watching would think I was some heinous criminal who kidnapped their beloved daughter.

“Are you the Holy Maiden of this Grand Temple?”

No, judging by their tone, they really seem to think that way.

How absurd.

“Yes, that’s right.”

Who do you think you’re speaking informally to on first meeting?

Do you think I can’t speak informally too?

“But who are you?”

Not expecting me to drop formalities so blatantly, the couple made flustered expressions.

And the temple people surrounding us…

Weren’t surprised at all.

Rather, they were watching this scene as if it were natural, completely unfazed. Even Seth and Airic had peaceful expressions.

Well, compared to Ordel’s spectacular track record, this much is nothing.

“Ahem! I am Count Jake Hindel from the eastern part of the Empire. Monica’s biological father.”

“I’m called Ordel, Holy Maiden of the Sun God’s Grand Temple. Did you come here to see your daughter?”

Count or whatever, I have no intention of being polite.

When I made this attitude obvious, the Count began to look confused.

Finally, Monica, unable to watch any longer, stepped forward.

“Why are you treating our Holy Maiden like that! You should be respectful!”

She scolded her parents, not me who had spoken informally to her own parents.

She even stretched out her arms protectively and blocked my front, making it look like your parents had done me some terrible harm.

“Monica!”

“What!”

“How can my daughter treat me like this!”

What a mess… Now I see that Count Hindel isn’t an authoritarian father but just a doting parent who loves his daughter extremely.

But what did I do wrong to your daughter that you’re glaring at me like that?

“Please calm down. You’ve met your daughter after so long—do you want to just shout and get kicked out?”

It was Count Hindel’s wife, who had been quiet, who sorted out the situation.

She pushed back the Count who was glaring at me and stepped forward elegantly.

“Please forgive the rudeness, Holy Maiden. I am Miriam Hindel, Monica’s biological mother.”

The woman with soft brown hair elegantly pinned up was a remarkably striking beauty.

Looking at her intelligent blue eyes, I could clearly see who Monica took after.

Though her personality seems to take after her biological father.

“Nice to meet you, Lady Hindel. You must have had a hard journey coming all this way from the east.”

When I spoke with proper courtesy this time, the Count looked at me like someone who had been betrayed.

Well, you should have shown courtesy too.

“It was quite far. It’s been emotionally difficult since we were coming to find our daughter who had been out of contact for over half a year.”

At the pointed words, Monica flinched and quietly hid behind me.

It was clear who held the real power in the Hindel family.

“We did know the situation to some extent as well.”

When I glanced at Monica, she grabbed my clothes with an anxious expression.

Did she think I would tell the runaway girl to go home now?

As if.

“However, I hope you understand that the Sun God’s Grand Temple respects individual thoughts and freedom, so we have no intention of forcing any opinion on Monica.”

We’re not forcibly keeping Monica here.

At the same time, precisely because of that, we have no intention of sending her home while ignoring her will.

I emphasized this point clearly.

First of all, I myself don’t want to send Monica away. How much easier my life has become since she became my aide.

Moreover, she’s been helping diligently with business too.

As a promising Novice Priestess who’s also working as a healing shuttle, do you think I’d send her away willingly?

Not a chance.

“B-but our daughter…!”

Perhaps sensing strong determination from me, Count Hindel raised his voice.

When Monica tried to step forward again in response, I calmed everyone down first.

“So how about we have a calm conversation first? You’re family meeting after half a year, aren’t you? Share your feelings in a quiet place first.”

Even so, I couldn’t just tell them to leave immediately since I had no intention of returning their runaway daughter.

If her parents had been trash like Count Kiris, I would have sprinkled salt and chased them away, but anyone could see this was a close-knit family.

“Monica, you can use my reception room to greet your parents. You could even give them a tour of the Grand Temple. …Though there’s not much to see.”

I hadn’t been able to start proper renovation work yet since I’d been absorbed in potion making.

The Hindel couple might be horrified at the state of the Grand Temple and drag their daughter away, but Monica herself was determined to stay here, so it should be fine.

“Well then, everyone disperse. Go about your business.”

When I clapped my hands, the gathered people scattered in perfect order without complaint.

“Lord Victoria, let’s take a walk.”

I decided to give them space, thinking it might be uncomfortable for the family to have their intimate conversation with me right next to them in my bedroom beside the reception room.

“May I accompany you as well?”

“You’re welcome to.”

Seth joined our walk.

We naturally looked at Airic.

“…Let’s go.”

Airic, exhausted and weary, seemed to lack the energy to refuse and sluggishly followed along.

I should have some nutritious food made for him – this won’t do.

“Have a good talk, Monica.”

I patted Monica’s shoulder, nodded to the Hindel couple, and left.

Hoping that Monica would persuade her parents well.

And it wasn’t long before I realized something.

Monica was truly an incredible bulldozer.

She went beyond persuasion and actually managed to convert her own parents into devoted followers of our Grand Temple.

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