The Fortune-Teller Saintess - Chapter 29

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The Fortune Teller Saint

 

Chapter 29

 

“No, but listen! Anyone would think like me if they had money!”

 

“But you’re a saint…”

 

“I caaaan’t heaaaar youuuu.”

 

And I gave up on Robelina too.

 

‘How fascinating.’

 

How on earth did we become friends when we’re so different?

 

Of course, I was a possessor, but the original Ellia in the story wasn’t that different from me in personality.

 

Robelina treating me the same way before and after possession was proof of that.

 

‘Is it because the original female protagonist is kind?’

 

Our kind Rina, I really should take responsibility for her love life… Oh.

 

“Ahhh!”

 

“Ria? What’s wrong all of a sudden?”

 

Robelina looked at me in surprise.

 

“The invitation…”

 

“Invitation?”

 

“The spring welcoming banquet invitation… didn’t come.”

 

I hung my head dejectedly.

 

Then suddenly anger surged up and my eyes flashed.

 

“Isn’t His Highness the Crown Prince being too much? I caught the drug case culprit for the Empire, and he doesn’t even send one invitation out of courtesy!”

 

“You didn’t do it for the Empire.”

 

“Since it benefited the Empire in the end, it was for the Empire!”

 

Robelina looked at me with bewildered eyes, but I was confident.

 

“What, why, what.”

 

“…And His Highness probably doesn’t even know that we helped catch the culprit.”

 

Robelina added while avoiding my gaze.

 

That was certainly true. Jacad wouldn’t know about the chase we experienced in Lotosu Village.

 

“But… still!”

 

“Give up. Or go directly to His Highness and ask for an invitation.”

 

“Ugh, just imagining it scratches my pride…”

 

As I clutched my chest and muttered, Robelina shook her head.

 

“Surprising. I didn’t think you’d want to go to a banquet.”

 

Then I heard a third party’s voice and whipped my head around.

 

The only person who would suddenly butt into a conversation like this was…

 

“Nein.”

 

You again.

 

When I looked at him as if I was fed up, Nein raised his eyebrows.

 

“Your reaction is quite different this time?”

 

“This isn’t the first or second time you’ve appeared like this.”

 

When I glanced to the side, Robelina was also quietly doing her own work as if she was used to it now.

 

But she must still be annoyed by the sudden visits, as the sound of her organizing books was particularly loud.

 

I approached Nein while watching Robelina’s mood.

 

“So, what is it this time? Lord of Truth and the Mage Tower.”

 

“What? What’s with that shitty title?”

 

When I deliberately emphasized it, Nein furrowed his brow.

 

That expression made me even more excited and I grinned.

 

“That’s what people are calling you these days. The Lord of Truth and the Mage Tower, who cleared the Mage Tower’s false accusations!”

 

“Holy Lady, you seem to be enjoying yourself?”

 

“Oh my, what do you mean?”

 

I shrugged and turned my back to Nein.

 

Then a jingling sound caught my ear.

 

It was the sound of money.

 

“I was originally going to just give it to you, but maybe I shouldn’t.”

 

“Wh-what is that?”

 

“The reward money I received from the Emperor. Half of it, set aside as the Holy Lady’s share.”

 

“Gasp!”

 

Surprised by the unexpected news, I covered my mouth and then spread both arms toward Nein.

 

“Nein, you’re the best! Thank y…!”

 

“Where do you think you’re going.”

 

But Nein stretched out his finger and pushed my forehead away.

 

“I told you.”

 

Nein grinned wickedly.

 

“I can’t just give it to you.”

 

“C-can’t you just give it to me?”

 

“I was going to originally, but the Holy Lady’s attitude really doesn’t sit well with me.”

 

…Past me, where are you? Come out and die, won’t you?

 

Regret came too late, but the carriage had already passed.

 

I struggled under Nein’s finger and shouted with a pouty face.

 

“Petty! Just because I teased you a little!”

 

“Don’t want it?”

 

“…What do I have to do for you to give it to me.”

 

When I asked while fuming, Nein chuckled.

 

“Return the wish voucher and I’ll give it to you.”

 

“Dear customer, that’s already been used so refunds are impossible…”

 

“Then forget it.”

 

“But! Since you’re a VVIP customer, I’ll issue you a new one.”

 

“Good.”

 

Nein placed the gold coin pouch on my palm.

 

After checking the amount, I shed tears of both joy and sorrow.

 

‘To think I had to give up a wish voucher for something I could have received for free…’

 

Still, for the price of my meager wish voucher, this is a very good deal. Yes, yes.

 

While I was grinning and hugging the gold coin pouch, Nein pulled out something else from his coat.

 

“Take this.”

 

“Huh? What’s this? Is it perhaps a check?”

 

What Nein handed me was a white envelope with a gold band around it.

 

When I received it with an expectant expression, Nein added dryly.

 

“The Crown Prince asked me to deliver it.”

 

“His Highness did? Wait, how does His Highness the Crown Prince know that we’re acquainted?”

 

“How would I know? He already knew.”

 

Nein answered nonchalantly. Once again, I was the only one taking things seriously today.

 

‘Still, seeing as there haven’t been any rumors about the Saint and the Mage Tower Lord being close, he probably has no intention of revealing it.’

 

As I felt relieved, a wave of disappointment suddenly washed over me.

 

‘To think two male lead candidates met when I wasn’t there.’

 

My shoulders drooped, but I soon recovered. I was curious about what might be inside the white envelope Jacad sent.

 

After checking the contents, I opened my eyes wide and turned to Robelina.

 

“Rina!”

 

“You startled me. What is it?”

 

“Look at this!”

 

“Huh? That couldn’t be…”

 

“That’s right!”

 

I smiled brightly and stretched the invitation forward.

 

“It’s an invitation to the spring welcoming banquet!”

 

“You wanted to go so badly, and it really came. That’s a relief.”

 

“Exactly!”

 

Finally, all the main characters will gather in one place!

 

A smile naturally spread across my face with excitement.

 

Then I belatedly remembered Nein who had brought this invitation and whirled around to look at him.

 

“Thank you, Nein! Thanks to you… huh?”

 

But Nein’s expression was somehow strange.

 

He was full of dissatisfaction, looking like he was about to cause trouble soon.

 

“Nein, why do you have that face?”

 

“You’re the one, Holy Lady.”

 

“Me? What did I do?”

 

“It seems like you’re happier about receiving that piece of paper than the reward money I gave you.”

 

“Huh?”

 

I tilted my head and soon recalled a certain situation.

 

You know, even when friends exchange birthday gifts, don’t you feel bitter when the birthday friend likes another friend’s gift more than yours?

 

It seemed Nein was feeling that kind of emotion right now.

 

“Come on, what are you saying? Of course I like the reward money you gave me too.”

 

“‘Too’?”

 

I had forgotten. That this guy in front of me was the most self-centered person in the world.

 

I tried to fix it belatedly, but Nein didn’t give me the chance.

 

“Forget it. It’s none of my business anyway.”

 

“If it’s none of your business, why are you nitpicking everything…”

 

“I’m leaving.”

 

“Hey! I’m talking here!”

 

I ended up shouting because I couldn’t hold back, but Nein had already left.

 

With Nein gone, I went over to Robelina and grumbled heavily.

 

“What’s with him, really. He’s such a brat. Don’t you think so, Rina?”

 

“…”

 

“Rina?”

 

Robelina quietly stared at the spot where Nein had disappeared, then glanced at me.

 

“Ria, I don’t really like Nein that much, you know.”

 

“Yeah.”

 

“…But this time, I feel a little sorry for Nein.”

 

“Huh?”

 

I looked at her in surprise, but Robelina focused on her work again.

 

I stared at her blankly and thought.

 

‘Did I do something so wrong that Robelina feels sorry for that personality-disordered guy?’

 

Do I have a personality problem?

 

My face turned pale at the belated thought.

 

***

 

The first preparation for the banquet was completed.

 

That was.

 

“His Holiness said I can go!”

 

Getting permission from Cardinal Barion.

 

As if she never expected I would actually get permission, Robelina widened her eyes and said.

 

“Really? I thought he would definitely oppose it.”

 

“Hehe. It’s all thanks to my hard work.”

 

I said while wiping under my nose smugly.

 

But Robelina looked at me pitifully instead.

 

“Ria, you have severe dark circles under your eyes.”

 

“…As a friend, you should pretend not to notice at times like this, Rina.”

 

When I spoke dejectedly, Robelina smiled awkwardly.

 

How hard I had worked to get permission from Barion to attend the banquet.

 

I hurriedly finished the backlogged work in just two days and asked Barion with all kinds of charm.

 

‘Your Holiness, I’ve only been in the Temple all this time, so I’m so curious about the Imperial Palace banquet. Since the invitation came, couldn’t I go too?’

 

‘Saint Ellia, it’s not that I don’t understand your feelings, but now is the time to focus on Temple work…’

 

‘If I can’t go, my stomach will hurt so much that I won’t be able to work.’

 

‘…’

 

‘The Sacred Relic also said I should go.’

 

When I even pulled out the cheat key of the Sacred Relic, Barion finally gave permission.

 

I think I heard a sigh, but I don’t know about that!

 

“Rina, let’s go!”

 

“Huh? Where?”

 

“It’s a banquet, no less. You’re not planning to go wearing priest robes, are you?”

 

I grabbed Robelina’s hand and grinned.

 

“We need to go buy clothes!”

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