I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 63

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“You’re not wearing glasses?”

Since this was the first time I’d seen him in something other than formal attire, I belatedly realized he was bare-faced.

“Do you prefer me with glasses? Then I’ll put them on.”

Though he’d put them on carelessly, when he wore glasses he had an intellectual atmosphere befitting a duke.

Without glasses now, he had a more free-spirited and wild feeling.

Was it because his hair, tied only halfway unlike usual, was fluttering like a lion’s mane?

“You look fine now too.”

“Well, I look good either way, don’t I?”

“The rough look isn’t bad.”

“What’s ‘rough’?”

Ah, don’t they have that expression here? What similar words are there?

I quietly looked at Rute. The way his loosely tied hair and carelessly worn robe fluttered whenever the wind blew…

“Like a thug…?”

“…”

I’m really sorry, but as soon as it came to mind, it was such a perfect image that it slipped out before I could stop it.

Rute’s face hardened instantly.

“How can someone who extorted money from me like a thug call me thug-like?”

“That was a fair transaction.”

“Then is my face not fair?”

Rute touched his face with a serious expression.

I didn’t really mean he looked like a real gangster, but it seemed I’d misspoken, so I quickly apologized.

“I’m sorry. I apologize. It absolutely wasn’t meant in a bad way.”

When I moved closer to Rute, I could see his face bathed in moonlight more clearly.

He was perfect even under bright sunlight, but strangely he suited moonlight even better.

“You look even more handsome up close.”

I just couldn’t think of a word similar to ‘rough,’ that’s all.

To be frank, I meant he had a strong wild and raw image…

But it would be embarrassing to say that out loud, so I shouldn’t.

“Hmm. I was planning to drink alone since my heart was greatly wounded… But since you apologized, I’ll specially share with the Holy Maiden.”

Rute pulled something from behind his back and placed it on the railing with a thunk.

What sparkled brilliantly in the moonlight was none other than wine.

“I brought this since there’s no prohibition against alcohol in the Sun God’s rules. Do you like it?”

“Of course!”

I haven’t had a single drink since possessing this body, what a good person!

I immediately went to my room and brought back two glasses.

“Ahh. The aroma is absolutely amazing.”

As soon as the cork popped, a fragrant scent spread around us. My mouth was already watering…

Wait a minute. Come to think of it, what’s Ordel’s alcohol tolerance like?

“Duke. I have a favor to ask.”

“What is it?”

“If I get drunk and cause a scene, please tie me up and throw me on the bed.”

I’m not joking, I’m serious.

In my previous life, I had a high alcohol tolerance and no bad drinking habits.

I was well-behaved enough that Joo Hyun-jin, who could drink more than me, would never abandon me when I was drunk.

But this isn’t my body.

I don’t know Ordel’s alcohol tolerance, and I know even less about her drinking habits!

I was terrified not knowing whether my drinking habits or Ordel’s would emerge.

But it was clearly good alcohol, too good to refuse. What choice do I have? I’ll just take precautions and drink.

“If I inappropriately touch the Holy Maiden’s body, the people at Daesinjeon won’t let me off easy.”

“What? No. There’s no one like that. In fact, if you tie me up when I’m drunk and causing trouble, they’d be grateful!”

Of course. How many people here have suffered because of Ordel?

“…Alright. Well, if that’s what you want, I’ll do that.”

Rute looked at me with great pity.

Right, I have a bad reputation at Daesinjeon.

I lifted my glass with a gloomy face.

And the moment a sip of wine touched my tongue, the gloominess instantly disappeared. The rich grape wine taste with a sweet floral fragrance was truly excellent.

Ah, I’m glad I didn’t give up and decided to drink. It’s really delicious.

“How is it?”

“Perfect. I’m sorry for calling you a thug. I’ll never say such ridiculous nonsense again.”

“You can finish the whole bottle.”

Rute set down the entire wine bottle with a satisfied expression.

As expected, men should be this generous.

“I had a lot of tiring things happen today, but thanks to this I’m relieving stress. You’re the best, Duke.”

“Want to try something else too?”

When I praised him enthusiastically, Rute smiled brightly and pulled out another new wine.

Does he have a portable wine warehouse or something? Where is he pulling all that from?

I’m envious. I want one too.

“Oh, right. Let me charge your blessing now before things get busier.”

While Rute had one glass, I’d had about four by myself when a thought suddenly occurred to me and I reached out my hand.

It seemed better to do it before I got more drunk than I already was.

“Ah, but the distance…”

To cast a blessing, I needed to hold the divine artifact in my hand, but we were standing on separate balconies.

If we reached out to each other, we could exchange objects or pour wine, but it was impossible to grasp the necklace hanging around his neck.

And I couldn’t ask him to remove the divine artifact since he’d start hurting immediately.

“May I come over?”

That’s when Rute asked.

A man who probably rarely asked anyone for permission was waiting for my answer.

“Yes. Come over.”

I obediently stepped back a few paces.

With light movements, Rute climbed onto the railing and instantly crossed over to where I stood.

And without coming closer, he leaned against the railing.

His long fingers undid the buttons of the shirt he wore under his robe, one by one.

Through the gap in his thin, open collar, I could see the divine artifact resting quietly.

“Here it is.”

Rute lowered both hands as if he was ready.

His relaxed posture was utterly defenseless.

“I think we need to find another method for casting blessings next time.”

As I approached him and spoke with a sigh, Rute tilted his head.

“Why?”

“Isn’t it a bit dangerous to expose all your vital points like this?”

His neck, his heart, even the divine artifact that was his lifeline were all exposed. What if someone tried to take advantage of that opening?

“Hmm. But I can’t exactly remove the necklace either.”

“Right. So I need to think of a good method. I actually have some good news for you too, Duke.”

I carefully grasped the divine artifact hanging around his neck.

Perhaps because he always wore it, the divine artifact was warm.

“Good news?”

I nodded at Rute’s low voice coming from above my head and channeled power into it.

“From next time, I think I’ll be able to give you two-month blessings.”

It won’t work this time since I need to charge before the dedication ceremony, but after completing the dedication, the blessing will become much stronger.

If I dedicate 1.5 billion, my power will increase by 15%, so the blessing limit should at least double from now.

“It must have been troublesome coming all the way here every month, so this is fortunate, right?”

It was the moment I was about to withdraw after finishing the blessing charge.

A rough but uncharacteristically warm hand wrapped around mine.

I opened my eyes wide.

“For a Holy Maiden to tell her followers not to come often. The followers who hear this would feel hurt.”

Rute’s face, closer than ever before, was full of sulkiness. It was the same pouty expression I had seen in the morning.

“Then you like coming to this remote countryside every month?”

“Doesn’t the Sun God care when the Holy Maiden makes irreverent remarks?”

He doesn’t really care. Since he’s someone who would die without me right now, this level of badmouthing is fine.

“There’s no reason to dislike it. Coming here puts my mind at ease, makes my body comfortable, and most importantly, there’s a rare conversation partner who suits me well.”

“….”

“This is the only place where I can let my guard down and rest. Especially when I’m alone with the Holy Maiden like now, it’s the most comfortable.”

Because I’m certain you won’t harm me.

The small whisper that flew in like a spring breeze made my heart flutter.

Because it meant he trusted me completely.

Of course I have no intention of harming him, but it meant something special that he believed in my heart without a single doubt.

Honestly, I was happy.

“Then, ahem. Then please come whenever you want to, regardless of the blessing. Daesinjeon will always be open to you, Your Grace.”

At these words, Rute smiled brightly.

“Since the Holy Maiden has given permission, I’ll come comfortably. You mustn’t find me bothersome.”

“I won’t.”

Somehow feeling embarrassed, I tried to quietly pull my hand away and step back.

“But Holy Maiden.”

However, instead of letting go, Rute pulled me closer, narrowing the distance.

Just as I barely managed to avoid burying my nose in his chest, he whispered.

“There’s a presence in the ceiling of Daesinjeon that’s been following the Holy Maiden around. Do you know about it?”

At these unexpected words, I froze stiff.

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