Chapter 456: Showing Off Their Skills The first destination on Saint Matilda’s tour was the territory of Prime Minister Duke Barriera. Luwan had selected the duke’s domain as a gesture of gratitude for the appraisal that formally established Matilda’s reputation as a Saint. Barriera also possessed a vast territory immediately south of the Royal Capital, […]
Chapter 453: The Truth Behind the Rumors The day after Tauro’s tense encounter with Saint Matilda in Prince Fleue’s private chamber, strange rumors began spreading through both the Luwan delegation and the Sart side of the Saint’s entourage. The first rumor claimed that Matilda and Prince Fleue were romantically involved. A second, older rumor was
Chapter 452: The Prince and the Saint During Matilda’s stay in the Royal Capital, the young members of her entourage were expected to accompany her almost constantly. Tauro nevertheless left Aeris, Haku, and Zion with the group long enough to visit Prince Fleue. “I’m sorry, Tauro. My careless suggestion has caused you a great deal
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