I Will Buy Divine Power With Money! - Chapter 96

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“…so thanks to the dedication of the potion making team, we can send potions immediately whenever the Holy Maiden contacts us.”

 

“….”

 

“…?”

 

The garden of the Sun God’s Main Temple.

 

Ditrihi, who had been reporting to High Priest Airic, looked up puzzledly when no response came.

 

Airic was staring somewhere.

 

‘He’s looking that way again.’

 

At the gaze that felt almost intense, Ditrihi also turned his eyes in the same direction.

 

South.

 

Ever since Ordel left, Airic often gazed toward the Southern Region.

 

Considering Airic’s nature of never once showing interest in anything outside the Grand Temple, this was truly remarkable.

 

“Do you want to go to the Southern Region too, High Priest?”

 

When he asked casually, Airic finally came to his senses and shook his head with a smile.

 

“I must guard this place. Where would I go?”

 

It was his usual gentle smile, but… somehow this time it didn’t sit well with him.

 

Because it contained bitterness.

 

Ditrihi, who had served Airic closely for a long time, couldn’t miss that.

 

“Next time the Holy Maiden goes out, you should go with her then. I can guard the Grand Temple.”

 

In fact, since he handled most of the work that happened in the Grand Temple, it would be fine even without Airic.

 

Rather than seeing him wither like a plant that hasn’t received sunlight, it would be better for me to work alone.

 

“…I’m just a bit worried, that’s all.”

 

“Of course she’ll handle everything well. It’s the Holy Maiden, after all.”

 

Airic looked surprised at Ditrihi’s words.

 

“You didn’t like the Holy Maiden much before, but now you seem to acknowledge her.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Ditrihi’s face reddened slightly at Airic’s accurate observation.

 

Of course he had been like that before. Back when Ordel caused trouble every other day.

 

But one day she suddenly changed.

 

She declared that she was reflecting and wouldn’t cause harm to the Grand Temple anymore, and actually kept her word.

 

The Grand Temple being able to grow this much was all thanks to her.

 

Regardless of the past, Ditrihi also acknowledged Ordel’s achievements.

 

Because she had truly worked hard.

 

“Well, she’s certainly showing behavior befitting a Holy Maiden now. There’s no reason to keep being uncomfortable.”

 

“…Truly behavior befitting a Holy Maiden. I see.”

 

Huh? But Airic smiled bitterly at his words.

 

“Did I say something wrong….”

 

When he asked carefully, Airic shook his head.

 

The strange expression had already disappeared without a trace.

 

“It’s true that the Holy Maiden is different from before. If it’s the current Holy Maiden, she’ll do well wherever she goes, but….”

 

“….”

 

“For some reason, I keep worrying.”

 

Airic cast his gaze toward the Southern Region again.

 

After looking worriedly for a while, Airic soon clasped his hands together.

 

And he prayed sincerely to the sun that was shining bright light above his head.

 

“Please let the Holy Maiden and her companions return here safely.”

 

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This, this situation is bewildering.

 

After briefly rubbing my eyes, I pulled myself together at the sight of Idella still standing there.

 

I didn’t expect to meet her here like this….

 

But it’s not strange that Idella is here.

 

Idella was an orphan, a wanderer with no home who drifted from place to place.

 

When she awakened as a Holy Maiden, she was in the Eastern Region, but since she was a wanderer, it wouldn’t be strange if she had been in the Southern Region before.

 

However, meeting her in this place right now is absolutely not a coincidence.

 

Could it be that the Annihilation God sent me here precisely for this meeting with Idella?

 

Then why on earth were Evil’s subordinates trying to kidnap Idella?

 

Even Idella who hasn’t awakened yet, why?

 

…What do they know?

 

“Order Leader. Capture those guys alive no matter what. As long as they can talk.”

 

I absolutely can’t let them escape. I must catch them and uncover the truth.

 

“Understood.”

 

Seth, who answered obediently, drew his sword and stepped forward.

 

Golden sword energy emanated from his heavy sword.

 

Evil’s subordinates, who had been toying with the Holy Knights and the Duke’s knights, trembled for the first time.

 

“Those who didn’t run even when seeing me are hesitating at the sight of the Order Leader. Well, this is quite damaging to my pride.”

 

Count Kali, who had arrived before us and was confronting them, clicked her tongue at that sight.

 

Blood-red sword energy burst from her sword, as heavy as Seth’s.

 

It was a very rough and fierce aura, as if representing her displeased mood.

 

“Since you said they just need a mouth to speak, there’s no need to show mercy.”

 

She must have heard what I said to Seth.

 

Soon Count Kali and Seth simultaneously rushed at the enemies.

 

The moment they clashed, a tremendous roar erupted along with an unbearably fierce energy.

 

Our allies who had been injured and collapsed here and there retreated hastily with pale faces.

 

“Bring the injured to the back! Hurry! Don’t get swept up!”

 

When Seth stepped forward, Victoria immediately shouted.

 

Seeing them gather the injured Holy Knights and retreat behind me, the Duke’s knights also moved quickly.

 

Despite being only two people, everyone’s faces turned pale at the tremendous momentum.

 

But now wasn’t the time to be mesmerized by the spectacular battle.

 

“Jeremy, can you move quietly even while carrying someone?”

 

I quietly asked Jeremy who was beside me.

 

Jeremy, who had been staring intently at Carly and Seth’s movements, reacted belatedly.

 

“Huh? Who? Ah, that girl over there? Should I go bring her?”

 

“No.”

 

That would be convenient, but isn’t that young girl experiencing shocking situations one after another right now?

 

I need to quietly comfort her and bring her over, but Jeremy has no talent in that area.

 

“Take me to that child. If I’m too heavy, it can’t be helped.”

 

“What’s heavy about the Holy Maiden?”

 

Jeremy let out a hollow laugh and easily lifted me up.

 

To lift me so lightly.

 

Even though he’s big, by my previous life’s age, he’s practically like a nephew.

 

I didn’t think much about Rute or Seth, but being easily lifted by Jeremy, whom I’d thought of as a child, left me with complicated feelings.

 

I know well that he’s stronger than me, but still, I feel a bit….

 

“Then I’ll go.”

 

Jeremy, who had been watching the battle situation while holding me, kicked off the ground.

 

At the suddenly spinning view, I unconsciously squeezed my eyes shut.

 

“You can open your eyes.”

 

Before I knew it, I had arrived near Idella.

 

Wow, he’s really fast. They said he’s definitely the best among the male leads in terms of agility, and it’s true.

 

“Gasp…!”

 

Then Idella gasped at our sudden appearance.

 

Her face was filled with terror from encountering strangers again after nearly being kidnapped.

 

To avoid startling her too much, I quickly raised both hands to show I was harmless.

 

“We’re not dangerous people, so please calm down first…”

 

But before I could even finish speaking.

 

Idella pulled something from her clothes and swung it straight at my face.

 

Clang!

 

The harsh sound of metal clashing against metal rang out.

 

Right in front of my nose, Jeremy was blocking the metal skewer Idella had swung with his dagger.

 

“Wow.”

 

My goodness, to attack immediately without freezing up in this situation.

 

As expected, the female protagonist’s courage is extraordinary.

 

“Holy Maiden, are you alright?”

 

“Yes. Thank you for blocking it, Jeremy.”

 

I patted the head of Jeremy, who was glaring at Idella.

 

Then Idella, who had been biting her lips tightly, widened her eyes in shock.

 

“H-Holy Maiden?”

 

“Yes, for now at least. I belong to the Sun God.”

 

It’s quite embarrassing to call myself a Holy Maiden in front of the real Holy Maiden who will awaken in a few months…

 

“Sun God? Don’t lie to me. I’ve never heard of such a god!”

 

Idella’s eyes, which had wavered momentarily, sharpened with suspicion again.

 

Oh dear, to hear “such a god” from the child who will soon become his daughter. I felt a bit sorry for the Sun God.

 

“I understand your suspicion. We were so desperately poor that we were on the verge of collapse. It would be stranger if you knew about us, so don’t worry.”

 

“…What?”

 

Idella looked at me as if I was talking nonsense after my sincere explanation.

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