I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 79

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“Faster than I expected.”

The scenery rushed past the window.

The train’s vigorous speed was not inferior at all compared to modern high-speed railways.

“Even those who initially opposed the railway often subtly asked if more investors were needed after actually riding it.”

I burst into laughter at Monica’s explanation from across the seat.

Well, people who had never seen a train would wonder how a chunk of metal could run faster than a carriage.

“It was fortunate that one of the promoters was the Former Duke Siery, otherwise the railway would have ended up nowhere and never been built.”

“…Huh? What did you say?”

Shocking words pierced my ears as I was blankly watching the empty plains.

“Who promoted it?”

“Didn’t you know?”

How would I know that? I wasn’t even in this world at that time, and such explanations don’t even appear in the novel!

“Well, I never even thought about taking a train to go to other regions.”

“Ah…”

Monica nodded with an understanding expression at my excuse-like explanation.

She didn’t ask any more questions and obediently explained.

“The top investor and promoter of the railway business was the Former Duke Siery. That is, the current Duke’s mother.”

“You mean Lute Sieri’s mother.”

“Yes. Every time she visited other regions, she strongly suggested creating a new transportation system that would cross the Empire, saying she was fed up with taking carriages.”

Of course, everyone was reluctant at first.

Even the Imperial Court, which didn’t have a bad relationship with House of Sieri, didn’t give permission, saying they didn’t think a chunk of metal could run faster than a carriage.

“But how did she push it through? If the Imperial Palace opposed it, it would be impossible no matter how strong a Duke’s authority is.”

“Well, that’s because she was Duke Sieri.”

What do you mean?

As I tilted my head in confusion, Monica smiled calmly and continued.

“Holy Maiden. The most famous thing about House of Sieri isn’t the mines or money.”

“…Then?”

“Their terrible temperament. The hereditary fickle and unbearable terrible temperament is what they’re most famous for.”

Everyone in the space agreed with Monica’s firm words.

Even Seth silently nodded his head.

“The Former Duke was the same, and after overturning the conference hall where His Majesty the Emperor was present about three times, she finally got permission and proceeded.”

It was absurd enough to make others burst into laughter, but I couldn’t laugh at all.

After all, I had properly seen how much the blackened Lute Sieri tormented the protagonists in the original work.

I thought his temperament became like that because he was sick, his trading guild collapsed, and he fell into slavery and became pessimistic about his situation…

But it was just his natural personality.

“Lute Sieri really treats me well.”

“It’s almost miraculous. That’s why I’m sometimes surprised. Honestly, you’re probably the only person who could ride alone in a carriage with him without any trouble.”

“I should treat him well. I already did, but I should do even better.”

“…You don’t need to go that far, the Duke probably wouldn’t treat you badly anyway.”

“Huh? What did you say?”

I tilted my head, unable to catch Monica’s quiet murmur.

But Monica shook her head vigorously, saying it was nothing. Then she suddenly pointed outside with her hand.

“Ah! Holy Maiden, look over there. That’s the Border between the West and South. From here, you can consider it the beginning of the Southern Region.”

She was obviously changing the subject… Instead of pressing her, I looked outside.

Even though it was the same empty plains, until now there had been grasslands and trees, but from a certain line, their numbers drastically decreased.

What took their place were countless pebbles, sand, and rocks.

“If we go just one more day, we’ll arrive at Southern Station.”

I nodded at Rosetta Flur’s words.

I was very curious about what the Southern Region of This Place would be like.

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What the Southern Region was like.

Since it’s close to the continent’s largest desert, it must be incredibly hot and dry!

“…It’s hot.”

Upon arriving at Southern Station, we boarded the Flur Family’s carriage that had come out after receiving advance notice.

I wiped my forehead that had become moist with sweat in that brief moment.

“I suppose so? Since This Place is close to the desert… But the Estate is cool, so you don’t need to worry.”

Rosetta smiled awkwardly. She seemed worried that I might say I couldn’t stand the heat and wanted to go back…

That’s not it.

“The clothes are hot…”

I looked down at my flowing Holy Maiden robes with a gloomy face.

Rosetta, who belatedly realized that the fabric was somewhat thick to wear in the hot Southern Region, exclaimed “Ah!”

“Didn’t you bring summer clothes separately?”

Summer clothes? I had no money, so I sold all my clothes except for the Holy Maiden robes and modest everyday clothes, so how could I have such things.

Moreover, since I didn’t particularly need to go out, I didn’t buy clothes even after I had quite a bit of money.

But to encounter such a difficulty now.

“Since you’ve come to the Southern Region, have a few outfits tailored. The fabric here is very soft and well-ventilated, making it good to wear in summer.”

Perhaps reading a lot from my expression, Rosetta suggested.

Monica, who had been listening, also chimed in as if it was a good idea.

“That’s right, Holy Maiden! The fabric from the Southern Region is so good that it sells like hotcakes nationwide. Even the Imperial Palace seeks it out, so you must have a few outfits tailored here.”

It’s my clothes being tailored, so why are you being so enthusiastic.

Anyone watching would think you had some deep resentment.

“First, I need something to wear right away, so I should buy some ready-made clothes.”

“…Ready-made clothes, I don’t like it, but since you’re very hot, it can’t be helped.”

What’s wrong with wearing ready-made clothes that she doesn’t like it.

But I’m really glad she’s not opposing it.

“Then let’s buy a few outfits in this area before going to the Estate. There happens to be a decent Clothing Shop nearby.”

I nodded at Rosetta’s words.

Just like in modern times, This Place was also near a Train Station, so commerce was developed. There would also be Clothing Shops for people like me who were surprised by the heat.

“Sir Victoria.”

I called Victoria, who was riding a horse alongside the Carriage.

She immediately came closer.

“We’re going to the Clothing Shop first to buy some summer clothes, so please find out if anyone needs clothes. Since we’re buying anyway, let’s all buy together.”

“Yes, understood. I’ll find out right away.”

“And are you knights okay? Actually, I think you knights must be hotter than me…”

I looked sympathetically at the Holy Knights who were wearing their knight uniforms perfectly even in this sweltering heat.

“This much is natural for knights, so don’t worry.”

Victoria answered with a smile. Now that I looked, her face was dry without a single drop of sweat. The others were the same.

Ah, knights were originally monster-like people.

As I nodded in understanding, Victoria soon moved away. I hoped we would arrive at the Clothing Shop quickly.

However, I soon encountered a completely unexpected situation.

Just as I was delighted thinking we had finally arrived at the Clothing Shop when the Carriage began to slow down.

“Holy Maiden.”

It wasn’t Victoria who approached the side of the Carriage, but Seth, who had been at the head of the formation.

“Order of the Holy? What’s the matter?”

“Well, a somewhat confusing situation has occurred.”

Not troublesome, not a big problem, but confusing?

As I tilted my head in puzzlement, I soon widened my eyes at Seth’s following words.

“Crown Prince is currently here.”

What? What does this mean?

Why is someone who should be quietly staying in the Imperial Palace appearing here?

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