Chapter 451: The Saint and the Marquis’s Daughter The Blessing Ceremony ended without incident. Nearly everyone surrounding Matilda trembled with emotion and showered her with praise. “After hearing Aeris’s explanation, this display feels somewhat absurd,” Tauro murmured quietly. “The Kingdom of Luwan may have restricted how often Matilda was permitted to use [Blessing],” Aeris replied. […]
Chapter 450: The Blessing Ceremony The day after Tauro, Aeris, and Zion were unexpectedly added to Saint Matilda’s tour of the kingdom, Aeris gathered the members of Black-Gold Wings and bowed deeply. “I’m sorry, everyone. I never expected matters to develop this way.” “The Crown Prince himself made the request,” Ankh said. “No one could
Chapter 449: The Saint’s Ceremony, Continued The ceremony gathered promising young people from throughout the Kingdom of Sart so they could become acquainted with Saint Matilda. A few, such as Marquis Halagoura’s grandson Suguro, had already formed tightly knit groups, but most began by speaking with whoever happened to be nearby and gradually expanding their
Chapter 448: The Saint’s Ceremony The commotion over the Saint’s disappearance quickly subsided after the palace announced that she had never left the grounds. The following day, Prime Minister Duke Barriera, whose reputation extended even into neighboring nations, conducted a formal [Character Appraisal] at the royal palace. Matilda was officially recognized as a Saint. “Now
Chapter 447: Sending the Saint Back Tauro, Aeris, and Ragune returned instantly to the Graunewald residence in the Royal Capital and hurried to the parlor, where Saint Matilda was waiting with an openly displeased expression. “I apologize for keeping you waiting,” Tauro said. Matilda immediately responded in a sharp voice. “Who have you brought?” “This
Chapter 446: Good Fortune at Work Leaving Saint Matilda to wait at the Graunewald residence in the Royal Capital, Tauro and Ragune went to fetch Aeris. Ragune’s [Dimensional Corridor] connected to Aeris’s private room at the Van Dyne residence in the marquisate’s territorial capital. Tauro moved through first with [Spatial Transfer], and Ragune followed immediately
Chapter 445: Difficult to Handle Tauro caught up with the Saint and tried to stop her. “Excuse me, but what do you intend to do now?” It was an entirely reasonable question. Surely that will make her stop. “Sightseeing, of course. This country is larger than the Kingdom of Luwan, is it not? I heard
Chapter 444: A Problematic Encounter After spending time with his friend, Tauro left the palace as evening began to fall. A palace soldier was escorting him toward the gate when a hooded figure in expensive clothing stepped into his path. Judging by the silhouette, the person appeared to be a woman. “Wait! Don’t leave without
Chapter 443: A Reunion and a Request After meeting with Mardai Garfish at the Garfish Trading Company, Tauro visited several nobles who had sent gifts or congratulations. Most of the visits required both thanks and apologies. Many of the nobles had offered their congratulations on the assumption that Tauro would be formally unveiled as Count
Chapter 442: A Long-Awaited Reunion with a Merchant While the formal procedures for Haku’s adoption were underway, Tauro began arranging visits to thank the people who had sent gifts for his unveiling. The Royal Capital was consumed by talk of the diplomatic delegation from the allied Kingdom of Luwan. Welcome banquets and related events were