I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 76

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In the original story, ‘Evil’ begins its full-scale activities with Idella’s appearance.

Since a Holy Maiden born with unexpectedly strong power suddenly dropped right in front of him when he needed to bring down the Sun God.

If only that eyesore Idella wasn’t there, the Grand Temple would eventually collapse, and the Sun God who lost his followers would also perish, so he tries to kill her by any means necessary.

So after she appeared.

But why the hell is it already running rampant?

…Surely it’s not because of me?

Hehe, no way. I’m much weaker compared to Idella.

I’m just a contract Holy Maiden with only 25% divine power.

Of course, I do run a potion business, repair the Grand Temple, and hold dedication ceremonies…

Anyway, I’m not a real Holy Maiden, so I really hope it’s not because of me.

“Hmm. For now, I’m also in favor of expanding into the southern region. Our goal from the beginning was to spread Sun God-branded potions throughout the entire continent beyond just the Empire, so there’s nothing to worry about.”

At my positive words, Rosetta’s face brightened.

“Then…!”

“However, there’s something I want to confirm before that.”

“Confirm?”

Everyone tilted their heads.

“Yes. I need to go to the southern region myself to take a look.”

I don’t plan to go all the way to the desert, but I should at least examine the situation in the south.

If I’m lucky, I might be able to find out why the monsters are rampaging earlier than in the original story…

“Absolutely not.”

“Where do you think you’re going?”

Then firm opposition poured out from both sides.

It was none other than Airic and Rute.

“I don’t think there’s any need for the Holy Maiden to go all the way to the southern region.”

“You entrusted potion sales to Lumen. We can handle it, so why would the Holy Maiden go all the way to the distant south?”

What’s this. Why are these two so perfectly in sync?

“We just need to be careful of the desert, don’t we? It’s not like the entire south is dangerous, so what are you so worried about?”

“Yes, yes, that’s right. As long as we don’t enter the desert, nothing serious will…”

Sharp gazes from the two men poured down on Rosetta, who was nodding vigorously.

She flinched in surprise and closed her mouth.

Why are you oppressing an innocent person like that, you men.

“If you want to assess the situation, I’d rather go with the Lumen Trading Guild myself.”

“Or we could have the Lumen branch in the south bring us information. Anyway, there’s no need for the Holy Maiden to go there.”

It’s quite amazing how well they harmonize, but that’s enough.

“No. I will definitely go and see for myself.”

I looked back and forth between Airic and Rute.

“High Priest, please guard the Grand Temple well while I’m away, and Duke, you must be busy so please return now. It’s sufficient for me to go with the Vice Guild Master. That’s fine, right, Vice Guild Master?”

“Of course! I’ll escort you very safely!”

Jun, who had been watching the situation with great interest, exclaimed joyfully.

Murderous gazes poured down on her again, but unlike Rosetta, the spirited Jun wasn’t intimidated at all.

“When would you like to depart?”

“Lady Flur needs to rest too, and we need to prepare, so let’s depart in three days.”

“Understood. I’ll have everything ready by then!”

Jun, who had shouted loudly, ran out of the reception room with a beaming face.

Rute glared at her retreating figure with eyes full of betrayal.

“But Holy Maiden, no matter what, the southern region is…”

“That’s right. Why go to such a distant place? Or I could come along…”

Still not giving up, Airic and Rute continued trying to persuade me.

I’m gradually getting irritated. Why should I have to be considerate and not do what I want?

It’s not like I’m saying I want to go play, it’s for important business!

Unable to bear it any longer, I clenched my fist tightly. As golden divine power began swirling around my right hand, Airic panicked.

“W-wait, Holy Maiden…!”

Yeah, too late.

CRASH!

I swung my fist straight at the table in front of me.

With a thunderous sound, the table literally split in half.

“Ahhhhh!”

Rosetta, who was shocked, stepped back, and Airic and Rute also stared blankly at the table I had split.

I shook my fist, veins clearly visible, toward the two men.

“Did my recent training look like a joke to you?”

Where does your confidence come from that I won’t split your heads with this fist?

Whether my intention was well conveyed, both men immediately shut their mouths tight.

Yes, how nice you look when you keep quiet.

“We depart for the southern region in three days. Know that.”

“…Understood.”

“Yes…”

At their obedient responses, I finally smiled with satisfaction.

Didn’t Lana silence those two alchemists before by splitting the marble floor?

That method looked really good, so I tried using it once, and the effect is truly excellent.

I should use it frequently from now on.

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Rosetta Flur was guided to the guest room that the Hindel couple had used.

It was really fortunate that we could offer her a neatly organized room.

Meanwhile, I discussed with the potion making team about how to handle the southern sales.

“Why are you even asking such a thing! Of course we should expand the business!”

I expected it, but he really just blurted it out without even thinking…

I looked at Zenrik, who had raised his hand very enthusiastically, with tired eyes.

“Heh, hehehe! If we expand to the south, the money…! The additional bonus…!”

What a money demon.

Of course, there wasn’t just one money demon.

“I’m also in favor. Especially for distant regions like the south, we can charge higher prices to cover transportation costs, can’t we? I think there’s no reason to hesitate.”

Though his tone was much calmer than Zenrik’s, I could clearly see that Wolfgang’s eyes had also turned to gold.

They had such a bad relationship at first, but now they’ve become completely united.

“I, I’m also in favor, but…”

While I was glaring at the two men, Lana timidly raised her hand.

“Holy Maiden, you’re worried about our stamina, right…?”

Oh. Still, she’s expressing her opinions much more comfortably than before?

It seemed that being with the two distinctive alchemists had changed Lana’s personality for the better.

“That’s right. Human stamina has limits, and ordinary people like Zenrik and Wolfgang would be even more affected.”

Lana is a priestess with considerably strong divine power even in the Grand Temple, so I’m less worried about her.

But the two alchemists are different. They’re already at the level of sacrificing their lifespan in real-time to make potions.

“Then what if we drink potions while working…”

“No, why would you try to work so inefficiently?”

At Zenrik’s words, I immediately shook my head.

No matter how much you like money, this is going too far.

Knock knock.

Then someone knocked on the reception room door. When I said to come in, Monica peeked her head out.

“Holy Maiden. Jeremy has arrived.”

“Already?”

Surprised, I stood up abruptly.

Hasn’t it only been about four days since Jeremy left Daesinjeon?

It would take three to four days just to travel back and forth between Daesinjeon and Count Kiris’ Manor, so why is he back already?

“Let’s continue the rest of our conversation later. I’ll go check first.”

Wondering if something had happened, I left the potion making team behind and immediately headed to the bedroom.

“Jeremy!”

As soon as I flung the door open, I quickly looked around every corner of the room.

Had Jeremy gotten hurt somewhere…?

“Ah, Hwoly Maiben. You’re bwack.”

Far from being hurt, there was Jeremy sitting perfectly fine at the table, stuffing cookies into his mouth.

Looking at his face melting with happiness, it was obvious he wasn’t injured anywhere.

“Welcome back, Jeremy.”

I sighed and sat across from him. I had come immediately after hearing the news, but the cookie plate was already completely empty – just how fast had he been eating?

Jeremy, who had been crunching on the cookie in his mouth, spoke as soon as he swallowed it down.

“Holy Maiden. I chased all the way to Count Kiris’ Manor, but I couldn’t get in and had to come back.”

“You couldn’t get in?”

Not that he ‘didn’t’ go in? Jeremy of all people?

“Yeah. Such a filthy aura was emanating from the estate that I absolutely couldn’t enter.”

A filthy aura?

At those unexpected words, my eyes widened.

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