The Fortune-Teller Saintess - Chapter 45

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The Fortune Teller Saint

 

Chapter 45

 

As I scattered the paper fragments into the air, Lucian, who had been watching quietly, asked bluntly.

 

“So does this mean the threat against His Highness is over now?”

 

“I hope so…”

 

“Is there something bothering you?”

 

At Robelina’s question, I crossed my arms and let out a contemplative sound.

 

‘Something bothering me? Quite a lot, actually.’

 

The problem was that I couldn’t think of any way to resolve that uneasiness for now.

 

After pondering, I shook my head and spoke with deliberate nonchalance.

 

“Mm, it’s nothing.”

 

While the uneasiness was real, it was also true that there had been no threats greater than the intermediate-level monster we encountered in the forest.

 

Perhaps that intermediate-level monster really was the entirety of the trap they had prepared.

 

‘There weren’t any other unusual points, so it should be fine.’

 

With that thought, I concluded this matter for now.

 

And a few days later.

 

The hunting competition finally began.

 

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“Ah, I want to finish this quickly and go home.”

 

Before the hunting competition ceremony.

 

I was waiting inside the Temple exclusive tent.

 

As I muttered weakly with the desire for things to end soon, Robelina beside me said,

 

“Still, aside from the ceremony, we don’t really have anything else to do, so let’s just endure it a little longer.”

 

“If there had been more to do, I would have run away long ago.”

 

“Ria…”

 

Robelina let out a sigh. I pretended not to notice and whistled while wiggling my toes.

 

Then Robelina suddenly stared at me intently. When I looked at her wondering what was wrong, Robelina suddenly said to me,

 

“Still, Ria, you look really pretty today.”

 

“…What are you saying all of a sudden. How embarrassing.”

 

“You looked pretty in that dress at the banquet before, but I think white saint robes suit you best after all, Ria.”

 

“Is that so?”

 

I looked at myself in the mirror with fresh eyes.

 

The hunting competition ceremony was one of the Temple’s events after all. Because of that, I was wearing ceremonial saint robes and had done a little makeup.

 

I stared intently at my reflection in the mirror, then shrugged my shoulders.

 

“Anyone else would have looked good in it too. Especially you, Robelina, you would have looked even prettier, right?”

 

“I wonder. I don’t think so.”

 

“Hm?”

 

When I looked at her questioningly, Robelina smiled brightly and said,

 

“In my eyes, you’re prettier, Ria.”

 

“…”

 

I was momentarily at a loss for words and pressed my lips together tightly.

 

Honestly speaking, Robelina was the prettier one between us. And other people would agree with this too.

 

Nevertheless, I could feel the sincerity in Robelina’s words, and my mood lifted without me realizing it.

 

“Robelina, we’re going to be friends for life. Got it?”

 

“What kind of obvious thing are you saying all of a sudden?”

 

Robelina laughed pleasantly.

 

I grinned in response, but suddenly noisy sounds came from outside the tent.

 

Robelina slightly lifted the tent entrance and reported the outside situation to me.

 

“It seems His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived.”

 

“Finally.”

 

I got up from my seat and stretched my stiff back.

 

‘I know protagonists are supposed to appear late, but isn’t this too late?’

 

Grumbling inwardly, I went outside the tent with Robelina. Jacad, who had just dismounted from his horse, seemed to have just arrived as his chest was rising and falling slightly.

 

I looked at him with a salty gaze, then approached Jacad with a fake smile.

 

“You’re here? You’re later than expected, Your High-ness.”

 

Jacad turned his gaze to look at me, then furrowed his brow sharply. Then he let out a sigh.

 

“Same as always.”

 

“Same as always? That sounds like you really hate seeing me.”

 

“It’s fortunate that you understand that much.”

 

“Listen here, Your Highness. I don’t like seeing your face either, you know?”

 

I finally erased the smile that had been on my face and revealed my displeasure.

 

Then Robelina, who had been restlessly watching our surroundings, quietly suggested to us,

 

“Um, both of you, how about we move somewhere else instead of doing this here?”

 

“Let’s do as the Holy Prelate says.”

 

‘Oh really?’

 

A hollow laugh escaped me at the sight of Jacad listening to Robelina’s words even though he wouldn’t listen to mine.

 

‘I guess this is because he’s the male lead after all.’

 

It was an admirable trait for a male lead, but from my perspective, he was still just a brat.

 

Anyway, we moved locations and headed to the Crown Prince’s exclusive tent.

 

As soon as Jacad entered the tent, he spun around, crossed his arms, and asked,

 

“Saint, I saw the letter you sent. You said you dealt with the monster in the forest.”

 

“Yes. That’s right.”

 

“So is the threat over now?”

 

“Probably.”

 

“What? What’s with that ambiguous answer?”

 

Jacad frowned and asked back.

 

I shrugged and responded as if it were obvious.

 

“I don’t know what their plan was either. However, intermediate-level monsters are dangerous enough, and it wouldn’t have been easy to create more than that number, so I’m assuming it’s roughly over.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

“Tower Master Nein knows the faces of those who plotted this. He said he’d keep watch nearby, so he’ll help if we ask for assistance.”

 

“I see. Understood.”

 

Jacad nodded as if he understood, then looked back and forth between me and Robelina and said,

 

“Both of you have worked hard. I’ll repay this debt someday.”

 

“…Don’t you have anything else to say?”

 

“Anything else?”

 

“*Sigh*, never mind.”

 

Seeing him tilt his head, it seemed wrong to expect a word of thanks.

 

Just as I was about to give up and move on, Robelina, who had been standing quietly beside me, interjected.

 

“Your Highness the Crown Prince, would it be alright if I said something, though it may be presumptuous?”

 

“Go ahead.”

 

“The Holy Lady is not your subject.”

 

I turned to look at Robelina in surprise.

 

Jacad also seemed flustered by the sudden statement and asked back in a stiff voice,

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“I mean the Holy Lady is not someone you can give orders to. This matter too was carried out purely out of the Holy Lady’s goodwill toward Your Highness.”

 

Robelina raised her head that had been bowed and looked at Jacad with somewhat sharp eyes.

 

“So wouldn’t it be fine to say at least a word of thanks to the Holy Lady?”

 

“…”

 

“…”

 

Not only Jacad but I too was so surprised that I lost my words.

 

‘Did Robelina know how to speak so strongly like this?’

 

I glanced at Jacad’s expression.

 

Though I was grateful to Robelina, I was worried about how Jacad would react after hearing those words.

 

And surprisingly, Jacad showed quite a normal reaction.

 

“…That’s also a valid point.”

 

“…?!”

 

I couldn’t help but widen my eyes at Jacad’s unexpectedly compliant acceptance.

 

Jacad didn’t stop there and turned his gaze to me, speaking seriously.

 

“I express my gratitude to you, Holy Lady. And to you as well, Holy Prelate.”

 

“I’m more grateful that you listened to my words.”

 

Robelina bowed her head with her usual kind smile, as if she had never reacted sharply at all.

 

Jacad looked at such Robelina with a peculiar gaze.

 

‘Huh? That guy, could it be….’

 

“Your Majesty, Holy Lady. It’s almost time to begin the ceremony.”

 

The words from outside the tent forced me to pause my thoughts.

 

Jacad also returned to his usual expression and moved toward the tent exit.

 

“Let’s go. I want to finish this tedious task quickly.”

 

“Wait a moment, Your Majesty!”

 

“What is it?”

 

Jacad stopped walking and turned around to look at me.

 

I looked at his one golden eye that wasn’t covered by the mask and spoke with a serious expression.

 

“If anyone offers you a drink, please don’t drink it.”

 

“A drink…? What are you suddenly talking about?”

 

“It’s just something. Anyway, don’t drink it. Understood?”

 

Jacad stared at me intently, then left a word of acknowledgment and went outside the tent.

 

Then Robelina approached me and asked with a puzzled expression.

 

“Did the Sacred Relic tell you? Is there poison in the drink or something?”

 

“I don’t know that either. But….”

 

Looking at where Jacad had left, I muttered in an uneasy voice.

 

“There’s no harm in being careful.”

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