The Fortune-Teller Saintess - Chapter 33

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The Fortune Teller Saint

 

Chapter 33

 

Finally.

 

The long-awaited banquet day had arrived.

 

The day of the Imperial Palace spring banquet that I had been so eagerly anticipating!

 

“Wow, woooow!”

 

“Ria, your eyes are sparkling so much.”

 

“Of course! I’ve wanted to come to a banquet so badly!”

 

I exclaimed with my eyes twinkling brightly.

 

This was my third visit to the Imperial Palace. But the previous two visits hadn’t welcomed me as splendidly as today.

 

Behold, those soaring high ceilings and massive chandeliers. And the people showing off their beauty in gorgeous dresses!

 

Robelina also seemed captivated by the splendor, glancing around with curious eyes.

 

I grabbed Robelina’s hand and headed toward the table where desserts were piled up like mountains.

 

“Lina, want to eat some macarons?”

 

“No. I’m fine.”

 

“Why? You should eat a lot while we’re here. You can’t even touch desserts like these at the Temple.”

 

“I’m really fine. Eat a lot, Ria.”

 

When Robelina firmly declined, I ended up filling my plate with desserts all by myself.

 

Two macarons, one lemon madeleine, one chocolate-covered madeleine, three crispy-outside-soft-inside financiers…

 

“You’re going to eat all of that?”

 

“Is there a problem?”

 

“Just, I think Ria’s already cute face will become even cuter.”

 

“…”

 

At Robelina’s words that struck a nerve with kind language, I put several desserts back in their place.

 

I was having a tearful farewell while wistfully looking at the desserts that seemed to plead not to be abandoned, when suddenly I heard someone calling me.

 

“Holy Lady.”

 

When I quickly turned my head, some man was standing next to us.

 

He smiled gracefully with his refined face and offered a greeting.

 

“Greetings, Holy Lady. I am called Rohan of House of Braem. It’s an honor to meet you. If it’s alright with you, I’d like to have a brief conversation over there. Would you happen to have a moment?”

 

He rattled off his lines as if he had prepared them.

 

The problem was that the person he was addressing was Robelina.

 

When I looked at him with a sourly cold expression, Robelina, who had been watching my reaction, carefully said.

 

“Um, this person is the Holy Lady. I’m a Holy Prelate.”

 

“What?!”

 

The man looked at me in surprise.

 

I smiled sweetly and said.

 

“Oh my, you have something you’d like to discuss with me. I’m sorry, but I’m busy right now… Shall we do it next time?”

 

At my words, the man’s face turned red and he moved away with an apology. His speed was so fast it was like he was running away.

 

I snorted and glanced at Robelina.

 

‘Robelina does seem more saint-like than me. She’s pretty enough to make anyone want to talk to her.’

 

But as long as I’m the saint, I won’t let anyone approach our Robelina!

 

Oh, except for the male leads, of course.

 

I held my dessert plate and stood close to Robelina’s side. As I munched on desserts while keeping watch of our surroundings, I felt Robelina casting puzzled glances at me.

 

“Holy Lady.”

 

‘How dare a small fry approach without any presence!’

 

I flinched at the opponent’s creepy movement and quickly turned around. However, the opponent wasn’t some small fry.

 

I gripped the plate I had almost dropped and stared blankly at the person.

 

“Nein?”

 

“Long time no see. You seem a bit different, or am I mistaken?”

 

Male lead candidate Nein approached with a grin.

 

I blinked and looked over his appearance. Today he wasn’t wearing mage robes, but rather white, elegant formal wear.

 

That was surprising enough and made my eyes feel even more purified, but what caught my attention was something else.

 

“You changed your hair color?”

 

Because Nein’s hair color had changed to black like when we first met.

 

At my words, Nein smiled as if it was nothing and ran his hand through his hair.

 

“My original appearance stands out too much. Someone might recognize that I’m the Mage Tower master.”

 

“Did you perhaps do this out of consideration for me? Because it would be troublesome for me if the Mage Tower master approached the saint?”

 

“What nonsense are you talking?”

 

“…It’s nothing.”

 

The emotion that had momentarily risen evaporated with a whoosh.

 

Nein chuckled and suddenly stared intently at me.

 

“But Holy Lady, you also…”

 

“What?”

 

“…”

 

“Why are you stopping mid-sentence? Do I look strange right now?”

 

I unnecessarily looked down to examine my dress.

 

Everyone at the clothing store had complimented me, saying it looked good on me.

 

‘Did they lie just to sell the dress?’

 

While I was having such suspicions, Nein continued speaking.

 

“It is strange. You’re the same Holy Lady, but why do you feel different?”

 

“What do you mean? Do I look fine or strange?”

 

“Well.”

 

Nein shrugged and avoided answering.

 

Feeling unnecessarily uncomfortable, I narrowed my eyes and looked at Nein. Then I changed the subject to lighten the mood.

 

“By the way, I didn’t expect you to come to a place like this, Nein. Didn’t you hate banquets?”

 

“Yeah. I hate them.”

 

“Then why did you come?”

 

“The underlings were being annoying.”

 

“Huh?”

 

When I tilted my head, not understanding what he meant, Nein frowned.

 

Fortunately, it wasn’t because of me.

 

“The Mage Tower guys kept nagging that I had to go since the Emperor personally sent an invitation.”

 

“…If His Majesty the Emperor personally sent it, you should go!”

 

“Why should I care?”

 

“Huh.”

 

I realized anew. In front of this guy, there’s no emperor or god.

 

While I was trembling with awe, Nein glanced at me and added.

 

“And they said the Holy Lady was coming too.”

 

“…Did you perhaps come to see me?”

 

I widened my eyes at the unexpected words.

 

This is a bit touching…

 

“Yeah. Because the Holy Lady is interesting.”

 

…The feeling that was about to rise died down once again. What exactly was I expecting from this guy?

 

I looked up at Nein with a sulky gaze, then crossed my arms and snorted.

 

“Hmph! Sorry, but today will be boring. I’m just going to watch and leave today!”

 

“We’ll see about that.”

 

Nein’s smile deepened even more.

 

Then trumpet sounds echoed through the banquet hall. At the majestic sound that suggested important figures were appearing, everyone’s gaze turned to one place.

 

Sure enough. The royal family was entering the banquet hall.

 

***

 

The emperor’s opening speech ended and the banquet began in earnest.

 

The delicious food, gorgeous dresses, and elegant music were exactly as I had imagined.

 

But the atmosphere was somehow different. When I thought of banquets, I naturally thought of dancing first.

 

“Did you hear? The story about that noblewoman who got pregnant with an illegitimate child and was kicked out of her family.”

 

“It’s been a while, Count! Do you remember me? I greeted you at that party before…”

 

…Right now, the nobles were fiercely moving their mouths to gain connections and information.

 

‘This is high society?’

 

Cold sweat naturally broke out at the atmosphere that was a bit different from what I had imagined.

 

That was understandable, since there was someone in front of me that I had to deal with.

 

“Holy Lady, you were also chosen by the sacred relic, right? Did wings of light really extend from the sacred relic and fly to you like the rumors say?”

 

“Why are there such rumors… That’s not true.”

 

“Holy Lady, I donate a small amount to the temple faithfully every month. So I was wondering…”

 

“I see! Please continue to help those in need in the future, Yeongshik.”

 

As if rumors had spread that the Holy Lady had come, all sorts of people flocked over. Most were curious about the Holy Lady or coveted the sacred relic’s power.

 

I brushed them off with appropriate words and glanced at Robelina.

 

Some men were surrounding Robelina.

 

“Holy Prelate, you’re truly beautiful. I almost mistook you for the Holy Lady at first sight. Haha.”

 

“How long have you been at the temple? Are you perhaps not interested in marriage, Holy Prelate?”

 

‘Those bastards!’

 

As soon as I left, some small fry were revealing their ulterior motives toward Robelina.

 

Robelina, caught between them, wore a troubled expression.

 

I was about to approach that way in anger when a familiar voice stopped me.

 

“Holy Lady, it’s been a while.”

 

‘This voice is…’

 

I stopped walking and quickly turned my head.

 

Arjes was approaching me with a welcoming face. As he approached, the people surrounding me naturally made way.

 

‘Of all times.’

 

I glanced at Robelina and clicked my tongue inwardly as I greeted him.

 

“Hello, Marquis. This is the first time since we met at the clothing store.”

 

“Haha, indeed it is. Seeing you at the banquet brings back memories. You look very beautiful today.”

 

“Thank you for the compliment.”

 

“Have you tried the banquet hall food? Since these are things hard to taste at the temple, how about sampling them?”

 

“I’m fine. I’ve already tasted enough. They were so delicious I ate three plates.”

 

“…Three plates? Ha, haha! Holy Lady, you have quite an appetite. Oh, the financiers provided at today’s banquet hall were supplied by our Evis Family…”

 

Arjes threw out various topics with his smooth speaking skills. I became a bit anxious at the endlessly continuing conversation.

 

‘I need to go help Robelina.’

 

But Arjes wouldn’t let me go.

 

Rather, he brought up the promise from last time, trying to keep me longer.

 

“That’s right. Holy Lady, do you remember what I said last time? There’s someone I’d like to introduce to you, so if it’s alright, shall we go together?”

 

“Right now?”

 

“The sooner the meeting, the better. Come, let’s go.”

 

As soon as he finished speaking, Arjes turned around. Then the crowd surrounding me parted as if they had been waiting.

 

I put strength into my facial muscles to avoid making a disgusted expression and sent telepathy to Robelina inwardly.

 

‘Lina, just hold on a little longer!’

 

But wait a minute.

 

I hesitated when I saw the direction Arjes was walking.

 

Seeing the person standing far away, cold sweat ran down my back.

 

‘Isn’t that person the 2nd Prince?’

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