I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 59

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Thanks to having Lumen Trading Guild as their own promotional outlet, the Sun God’s Main Temple’s potions literally sold like hotcakes.

Rumors had already spread throughout the Western Region, which was the guild’s stronghold, and word of mouth was beginning to circulate in the nearby Central and Southern Regions as well.

Of course, Lumen Trading Guild was behind all of this.

“We’ve received contact from the Southern Region asking if there are any remaining potions and whether advance orders are possible.”

In the office of Duke Sieri’s Mansion.

Rute smiled with satisfaction at the report from deputy guild leader Jun Rudmin.

“The Southern Region borders the desert where monsters frequently appear, so potions must be urgently needed there.”

While the Sea God’s side potions were expensive and alchemical potions had slightly inferior effects, the newly appeared Sun God potions would be like a ray of light to them.

“What should we do?”

“We need to talk with our supplier first.”

Since they were producing with a small workforce, there were inevitably limits to the quantity.

So consultation came first.

“My lord, a letter has arrived from the Grand Temple.”

Just then, aide Yuri came in with very good news.

“Wow, this is the first time I’ve seen the guild leader make such a bright expression.”

When Rute smiled broadly, Jun burst out in admiration. Yuri let out a deep sigh.

“No matter how busy he is, he tells us to absolutely bring any news about the Holy Maiden, showing how much he likes her.”

“That’s truly surprising. What kind of relationship could they have? Is the guild leader obsessed with the Holy Maiden?”

Ignoring Yuri and Jun who were whispering, Rute immediately opened the letter.

He had naturally expected it to be a letter trying to extort money, so his heart raced for a moment.

Invitation

The clear and powerful letters written at the top were far from his expectations.

We formally invite Duke Rute Siery to the dedication ceremony of the Sun God’s Main Temple.

This is a ceremony that illuminates the future filled with golden sunlight, so please grace us with your precious presence.

– Daughter of the Sun, Ordel

Dedication ceremony.

Rute immediately understood its meaning.

“The Sun God’s Main Temple is planning to make its name known in earnest.”

Since the potion business had achieved great success, it was indeed perfect timing.

“Ah, that’s good. You’ll naturally attend, right?”

Jun and Yuri, who had been having a serious discussion about Rute and the Holy Maiden’s relationship, temporarily set that aside and looked at the invitation.

“When the Holy Maiden has sent such an earnest invitation asking me to come, there’s no way I wouldn’t go.”

By now they had become able to let Rute’s self-absorbed statements go in one ear and out the other.

“I want to go too!”

Just then Jun raised her hand high and shouted.

“As the person in charge of distributing Sun God brand potions, I think I’m qualified to attend too!”

Unfortunately, she didn’t have an invitation, but Jun didn’t give up.

“When I first met the Holy Maiden, we promised to definitely meet again later, so even without an invitation, she’ll welcome me!”

Even though it was their first meeting, she and Ordel had gotten along so well.

She had also clearly shown that she liked her very much, so there was absolutely no way she’d kick her out.

Besides, I successfully carried out the potion sales! Far from kicking me out, she’ll welcome me very enthusiastically!

“Why did you make such a promise with the Holy Maiden?”

Rute asked bluntly. His face looked full of dissatisfaction.

“There was something that connected us as women. We’re going to become very good friends.”

When Jun declared proudly, Rute asked seriously.

“You connected? Did you get money extorted from you too?”

“What? Money?”

“Our Holy Maiden likes people with money. So isn’t that why she welcomed you too?”

Jun Rudmin was a very important person indispensable to Lumen Trading Guild, so she received a high salary.

Her workload was beyond imagination as well, but anyway, just counting the money she had saved so far, it would probably be more than most provincial nobles.

Exactly to Ordel’s taste.

“Our Holy Maiden. She’s got me, the richest one, but she’s not satisfied with just me alone.”

Rute grumbled like a sulking child.

Only Jun and Yuri, who hadn’t experienced Ordel’s true nature, were puzzled.

‘For that guild leader of all people to be genuinely disappointed. What kind of relationship do those two really have?’

Jun’s curiosity began to bloom at this rare sight of Rute.

She had only seen Ordel once, so she couldn’t figure it out from just Rute’s behavior.

This won’t do. I’m too curious to bear it.

No matter what, I have to attend this dedication ceremony and carefully observe those two!

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The invitation to the Sun God’s Main Temple’s dedication ceremony didn’t arrive only for Rute Siery.

One also reached Ordel’s adoptive father, Count Joseph Kiris.

Invitation

We invite Count Joseph Kiris to the dedication ceremony of the Sun God’s Main Temple.

This is a ceremony that illuminates the future filled with golden sunlight, so if you wish to attend, please come to the Grand Temple by the specified date.

– Daughter of the Sun, Ordel

Count Kiris glared at the invitation with Ordel’s name on it with terrifying eyes.

A dedication ceremony, a dedication ceremony!

What kind of nonsense is this!

‘I was already dumbfounded to hear that the Sun God’s Main Temple had started selling potions, but what? A dedication ceremony?’

Bang!

Count Kiris slammed his fist on the desk. The elegant invitation he was holding crumpled hideously.

He had never ordered Ordel to do such useless things.

Guard the Holy Maiden position at the Sun God’s Main Temple, whether you cause trouble or live luxuriously there, do whatever you want but just guard that position, don’t even think about coming home.

That was all he had demanded.

But what is she doing?

Following the potion business, now holding a dedication ceremony?

Moreover, how dare she specify her own name as ‘Daughter of the Sun, Ordel’ in a letter to him?

“How dare she!”

Count Kiris slammed the desk again. This time the invitation was almost torn to pieces.

She should just do as she’s told like a doll, but how dare she act like a real Holy Maiden on her own.

‘Could it be that when she said she’d win the High Priest’s favor to do proper spy work, this is what she meant?’

Those words that Baron Gail had told him but he hadn’t believed at all.

He had naturally ignored them, but who would have thought they were actually true.

“She should just cause trouble as usual, this crazy thing!”

Count Kiris ground his teeth.

While it was fortunate that she had formed a relationship with Rute Siery, the rest was very troublesome.

Especially the potion business that would make the Sun God’s Main Temple’s name widely known was absolutely unacceptable.

Why did he push Ordel into the Sun God’s Main Temple as a fake Holy Maiden!

If it became known that the task entrusted to him had gone wrong, he would die.

‘So I must go and stop it immediately!’

Before his master finds out about this!

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While the temple repairs and dedication ceremony preparations proceeded smoothly, I welcomed the guests I had invited.

The first to arrive was Rute Siery.

“You came earlier than expected? Did you leave right after receiving the invitation?”

At the entrance of the Grand Temple.

I welcomed Rute, who was dressed as casually as usual.

I’m curious every time I see him, but if he’s going to carelessly hang his glasses on the tip of his nose like that, why does he wear them at all?

“You said to grace the occasion with my precious presence, didn’t you? The sooner I came, the more I’d shine, so I rushed here with all my might.”

Rute grinned.

His characteristic languid smile and casually worn glasses formed perfect harmony.

So that’s why he wears them like that. I can see why.

“Count Polton and Vice Guild Leader Rudmin, thank you for coming as well. Welcome.”

After finishing light greetings with Rute, I also offered words of welcome to the two people standing behind him.

“Of course we had to come. Thank you for the invitation.”

Beside Yuri, who was politely bowing her head, Jun, who had been grinning brightly, shouted energetically.

“Thank you for inviting me too! Actually, I was at the Duke’s Mansion, so I found out about the invitation to the Trading Guild later. I almost felt hurt, but it was resolved immediately!”

Oh my, I clicked my tongue lightly.

“I almost made a big mistake. From next time, I’ll make sure to send to both the Trading Guild and the Duke’s Mansion. So don’t worry about it.”

“My goodness, for my sake! Thank you, Holy Maiden. I won’t refuse. I really don’t want to miss any letters from you!”

Look at that refreshingly cheerful exclamation. I really do like her.

I absolutely must become friends with her.

“But Daesinjeon has changed a lot in just one month.”

Just then, a hand suddenly popped out and separated Jun and me.

Startled by the large, straight hand, I turned my head. For some reason, Rute was making a disgruntled expression.

“Ah, we carried out renovation work. Thanks to some good connections.”

When I answered obediently, his already disgruntled face crumpled even more.

What’s with him? Why is he acting like that? Does he not like that Daesinjeon was renovated?

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