The Genius Perfumer of the Fallen Cult - Chapter 79

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The Genius Perfumer of the Fallen Religious Order Episode 79

Still, the reason he didn’t say a word about it was understandable. He couldn’t even make excuses for Sebardo’s distrust toward them.

Even he, a bishop of a parish, had lost his composure at the news that Perum Rosa had been discovered.

He only came to his senses after slapping himself, so he couldn’t imagine how much ordinary believers or regular priests would be swayed.

And those before him had anticipated all of this while creating and presenting this.

“I gave Lord Sebardo a different fragrance… In the current situation, what’s most needed seems to be the Iron Rose Oath. I thought he would find it unpleasant.”

He couldn’t be entirely pleased. How could he feel at ease when someone who hadn’t even made a proper contract had arbitrarily replicated fragrances?

However, this bottle before his eyes was sparkling coldly and transparently. God’s blessing, Yulberon’s joy was dwelling within it.

And now he could understand why Yulberon’s Heart had bloomed before those children.

Even if it meant earning hatred and being caught up in misunderstandings, choosing to save people to the best of one’s ability—wasn’t that what justice was?

After being swayed to this extent, he even found himself laughing. Then suddenly, like a puppy that had been running around all day having convulsions in its dreams, Bishop Antien’s body trembled.

The second fragrance Prim had presented also contained roses. Surely not, surely not, surely not…

“By any chance, does this Rose Hedge also contain… Perum Rosa…?”

His voice cracked when he said “Perum Rosa,” showing just how flustered he was. If the choir children from the religious order had heard it, they would have teased him all day.

However, Prim and the Marseria Priest didn’t tease him.

“That’s right, it’s in there too.”

“…The Cardinal will come doing backflips.”

“Is that so? For that to happen, the city would need to be safe first…”

Bishop Antien looked dazedly at Prim, who responded so calmly even to talk about the Cardinal, then shook his head.

“With you spreading ‘that’ throughout the entire city in this fragrance, it will certainly be safe.”

Saying that, Bishop Antien quietly gazed at the bottles placed before him.

He knew that sometimes all light shines upon just one person.

Among the Holy Knights, Sebardo was the one who monopolized that light, and among the nobles, the current Emperor, Elector Solevante, received that light.

And among perfumers, certainly Vittorio Alquezia had enjoyed that light until now.

Bishop Antien saw an illusion of that light’s direction shifting. He closed his eyes and opened them again.

His cheek, his mind, and even his knees that had repeatedly sat and stood up multiple times were all thoroughly numb.

“I will pay sufficiently for this fragrance. So evacuate with peace of mind. Being in a safe place is also your duty.”

Prim nodded.

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Near the evacuation site set up in the eastern part of the city, Prim opened her eyes in lodging hastily converted from the Aurum Vena Trading Company’s guild building and carefully opened the lid of the tin case that had contained violet candies.

The fragrant scent of violets and sugar spread freshly, but it was somewhat meager. It was because only a few remained.

The hundred days that had felt so long had almost passed while preparing for and taking the perfumer exam.

Prim put a violet candy in her mouth with slightly trembling hands. At that moment, the morning sun rose from the east.

Prim organized the remaining violet candies while looking out the window.

Two days remained until the day of Levitia’s revelation. Now at any time…

And was it because she had such thoughts?

The bells from the temple district in the city center began ringing violently. It was the bell sound announcing the appearance of demon beasts.

Since they had prepared thoroughly from the day they received the revelation, dealing with the demon beasts that appeared from the west was easier than expected.

“Guard the castle walls!”

“Pour hot oil, set fires!”

“Shoot fire arrows!”

Everyone was drenched in sweat as they fiercely subjugated the charging demon beasts, and when there was a gap, knights rode their horses and rushed out of the castle.

They couldn’t give the demon beasts a chance to retreat.

“Come! Let’s exterminate the demon beasts and exalt Levitia’s name!”

Especially the Holy Knights of Levitia’s Temple, who played a major role in this matter, were highly excited and even showed signs of madness.

However, not long after that, the edge of the western sky began to turn black.

The soldiers guarding the castle squinted their eyes and eventually shouted like screams.

“Belklen! It’s Belklen! Belklen’s attack! Shoot!”

“Shoot the prepared arrows!”

Flocks of crows larger than normal size were flying from afar.

Even though they had prepared accordingly since castle walls were useless against winged demon beasts, the soldiers’ faces turned pale seeing far more demon beasts than expected.

Even when the powerful archers guarding the castle walls shot arrows and brought down the demon beasts, they seemed endless.

When soldiers saw the survivors that managed to live cross the sky toward the east where people had evacuated, they shouted like lightning.

“They’re going to the city center, to the east! Spread the news!”

Count Eisenfeld, who was commanding this battle at the very front, felt her scalp bristle while her entire body was soaked in demon beast blood.

She had enough experience dealing with demon beast attacks. However, this was the first time she had seen winged demon beasts including Belklen rushing together like this.

Then she saw a carriage running from far away. Just hearing that sound, Count Eisenfeld continuously muttered curses that would require confession.

What kind of idiots were trying to cross through the middle of a demon beast attack? They should abandon the carriage and flee!

However, soon everyone’s eyes widened.

Around those running from afar, demon beasts were being swept away as if hit by chariots.

Yulberon’s Paladins shouted that name with wonder.

“Oh, it’s Lord Sebardo!”

“Lord Sebardo is coming!”

“Lord Sebardo has returned!”

That name spread among the soldiers like wildfire. Seeing the Holy Knight who was said to have slain a thousand demon beasts and watching him visibly reduce the demon beasts before their eyes, cheers naturally erupted.

Where Sebardo Rickhart passed, demon beasts were swept away as if scooped out with a spoon, and the demon beasts distanced themselves from Sebardo as if they knew fear.

“Oh, Lord Sebardo! Thank goodness you’re safe!”

Count Eisenfeld welcomed Sebardo with a strong embrace. Since both were already soaked in demon beast blood, when they hugged tightly, only blood dripped. Sebardo removed his helmet, shook his hair, and looked around.

“Count, what on earth is, what is this situation?”

Even while asking this, Sebardo snatched a bow from a nearby archer and shot down three Belklen.

Seeing that almost miraculous skill, Conrad applauded. Only then did Sebardo look at Conrad.

“Prince Conrad? You were here?”

“Of course. It’s mother’s territory, so I had to come. Mother is a bit busy and my brother couldn’t come.”

The story about the eldest son of the Convalis family, who could put people to sleep just by opening his mouth, was famous.

Count Eisenfeld waved her hand to push Conrad away and continued the conversation.

“It was Levitia’s revelation. That demon beasts would come charging.”

Sebardo opened his mouth in surprise, then eventually gained understanding and nodded.

“I can understand how this came about.”

“But I didn’t know it would be this severe. At least we prepared, so it’s only this much.”

“I’ll lend my strength.”

Those were exactly the words Count Eisenfeld had been waiting for. The Count smiled deeply, then tilted her head.

“You’re truly reliable. But what about the carriage behind you?”

If Sebardo had been traveling alone, he would have brought attendants or servants, so a carriage wouldn’t have been necessary.

Sebardo, belatedly remembering the carriage, went over and opened the door.

From inside the carriage, three white-haired elders stepped out.

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