I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 78

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“Well then, I’ll be going.”

I waved to Airic and climbed into the carriage with Rute’s escort.

As expected, the interior was incredibly spacious and comfortable. Do all dukes travel around with something like this?

“Why is this carriage so wide? If I slept here, forget getting a stiff neck, I’d sleep like a baby.”

“It is a specially made carriage for that purpose.”

“Pardon?”

“As you know, my health isn’t particularly good.”

Ah, I see. Rute suffers from unexplainable pain.

If he’s in agony just sitting still, how painful would it be if the carriage shook as well?

“No wonder the cushioning felt incredible. So there was such a story behind it.”

I tapped the seat that gently embraced my bottom with bed-level softness.

With this, even if I’m not used to carriages, my bottom won’t hurt.

“But why are you closing the door?”

I looked questioningly at Rute as he closed the carriage door.

“It’s this spacious, but only the two of us are riding?”

The knights including Victoria were going on horseback, but couldn’t Monica, Jun Rudmin, or Yuri Polton ride together?

“Let me ask if anyone wants to.”

Rute smiled mysteriously, opened the carriage window, and asked outside.

“Anyone want to ride in the carriage together?”

As soon as he asked, answers poured out from all directions.

“We’re fine.”

“We’ll decline.”

“I’ll impose on Lady Flu.”

“A horse is fine for me!”

Rute shrugged his shoulders toward me as if to say ‘see?’

Beyond him, I could see everyone making disgusted expressions.

Right, I made a mistake. No one would want to ride in the same carriage as a moody and picky duke of such high rank…

Of course, not everyone felt that way.

“I want to go with the Holy Maiden.”

Jeremy raised his hand high.

The moment Rute’s eyebrow twitched, everyone sent him looks asking if he was in his right mind.

“It seems there’s no one. Let’s depart like this.”

Rute decided to ignore him, not only closing the window but also drawing the curtains shut.

Jeremy’s whining could be heard from outside, but after a few words from Monica, it quickly became quiet.

She must have fed him cookies.

“Then we’ll depart.”

Once departure preparations were complete, Seth at the very front of our group shouted.

As the carriage began moving, I drew back the curtains and looked out the window.

Airic stood alone in front of the old iron gate, still unrepaired with peeling paint.

When our eyes met, he bowed his head. Thanks to the smile still lingering on his lips, his solitary figure didn’t look particularly lonely.

I smiled and exchanged farewells with him.

It was the beginning of our journey in earnest.

* * *

In the Empire, there exist trains that run on the magical power of mana stones as their driving force.

The trains, also called mana trains, are quite fast and significantly reduce the time needed to travel between regions.

If not for that, we would have had to ride carriages for a full ten days or so. How fortunate.

“So this is the mana train.”

After riding carriages for about two days to reach the West Train Station, I burst out in admiration.

Looking at the stationary train, I had exactly one impression.

‘It’s Harry Potter, Harry Potter.’

Any modern person seeing a train with a black cylindrical smokestack bearing a train number and painted red overall would think exactly the same thing as me.

I had always wanted to ride the Harry Potter train at least once, and I’m fulfilling that wish in my second life.

“Good day, Your Grace!”

Just then, a man dressed in a black suit approached and bowed deeply while greeting loudly.

“It’s been a while, station master.”

He must be the station master of West Train Station.

“I didn’t receive word that Your Grace was coming, so my greeting is late. I apologize!”

Seeing the station master who was so respectful he seemed half out of his mind, I was newly struck by how remarkable a man Rute was.

“It’s fine. Today I came to escort an honored guest.”

“…Pardon? An honored guest?”

The station master, who had been continuously bowing, raised his head with a confused expression.

At that moment, his eyes met mine as I stood beside Rute.

“Pay your respects. This is the Holy Maiden of the Sun God’s Main Temple.”

I could feel the station master’s surprised eyes hastily examining me.

The Holy Maiden robes I wore and the Holy Knights and priests standing around me.

It seemed he belatedly recognized us after being shocked by Rute’s appearance.

“Ah, good day! I am Orlando Carlson, responsible for West Station!”

“Nice to meet you. I’m Ordel.”

Though the excessive greeting was burdensome, right now I’m standing here as the face of the Sun God’s Main Temple.

My every action would represent our Main Temple, so I straightened my back confidently.

If I bowed, people wouldn’t praise me as humble but would look down on me.

“She is a very important person, so serve her with utmost sincerity.”

And Rute solidified my position more than anyone else.

Rute’s single word was much better than ten of my actions.

Look. Even though the West Station master wasn’t in such a low position, his gaze toward me changed instantly.

“How could there be any question? I’ll escort you to the first-class compartment. This way, please. Here! Come quickly and move the luggage!”

At the station master’s shout, all the nearby staff rushed over and took our luggage.

Seeing our Main Temple people looking bewildered as they handed over their bags was both cute and pitiful.

Holy Maidens and Holy Sages, as God’s representatives, hold positions equivalent to great nobles in the Empire.

So they should rightfully receive such treatment wherever they go. But those who had only lived in the fallen Sun God’s Main Temple found even this natural thing unfamiliar.

But this is only temporary. Before long, everyone will become accustomed to it.

Because I’ll make it so.

“Thank you for coming all this way with me. I was curious why you insisted on escorting me, but now I see there was a reason.”

When I offered my final thanks before parting, Rute smiled brightly.

“I don’t do pointless things. Remember this. If you follow my words, gold coins will fall even while you sleep.”

“That’s really tempting words. I’ll keep them well in mind.”

I extended my hand to him. We exchanged a light handshake.

“It’s been enjoyable all this time. I’ll be eagerly awaiting our next meeting.”

I hadn’t forgotten the drinking parties that took place every night at the Main Temple.

They were the most enjoyable nights among all the nights I spent here.

“I’ll prepare even better liquor for our next meeting.”

“This is why I like Your Grace.”

I wish next month would come quickly.

“Holy Maiden. It’s almost departure time.”

At Monica’s words, I nodded.

Now it was time to part.

“Well then, see you next time.”

“Have a safe trip.”

After exchanging smiling farewells, I entered the first-class car at the front with my companions.

A spacious and luxurious interior reminiscent of a hotel room welcomed us.

“Wow, we get to use this whole place by ourselves?”

We can use an entire car all to ourselves. For our large group, this is absolutely perfect!

“There are even beds. Didn’t you say we’d be traveling by train for several days?”

“We need to travel for at least two days.”

“I won’t have to worry about back pain then.”

I sat on the bed and bounced on the mattress a few times – the elasticity was quite decent.

But was it just my imagination? Somehow it seemed slightly inferior to the cushioning in Rute’s carriage…

“Then, Holy Maiden. We’ll be staying in the car right behind this one, so please call us anytime if you need anything.”

At that moment, all the priests and Holy Knights except Monica and Victoria bowed their heads. I tilted my head in confusion.

“Why? It’s spacious enough for us to share.”

The men aside, wouldn’t it be fine for the women?

“No, it’s fine.”

“We’re okay sleeping in the other car. That’s first class too, so it’s really nice.”

“We’re really fine, Holy Maiden!”

But everyone was vehemently refusing.

Right, spending several days in the same space as a bad-tempered boss would naturally be unpleasant. I was being oblivious again.

“…Do as you’re comfortable.”

“Thank you! Rest well, Holy Maiden!”

As soon as permission was granted, everyone quickly bowed their heads as if they’d been waiting for this moment, then competed to leave this place.

While Seth, Monica, and Victoria wore expressions showing they were used to such squirrel-like swift movements, Jun and Rosetta did not.

Seeing the two of them with their eyes wide in surprise, I swallowed my tears inwardly.

When would I ever become a respected superior? It was still such a distant goal.

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