Ch 20

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Hesed's blessing enabled me to read more than ten books a day in the temple's library.

Thanks to its use, the general knowledge of this place is well established in my mind.

It means that even if I run away at night as I am now, I won't be too confused trying to find where this is or who they are.

It won't be hard to make money because the sacred power to heal someone can also be used whenever I want.

Going outside requires expensive donations, and unlike priests who deal mainly with nobles, there is a job called 'therapist' that treats commoners for an appropriate amount.

Of course, it's impossible to use sacred power, but it is said that people usually use herbs or folk remedies.

'Maybe I can find a job this way.'

I was constantly rummaging through the book while making plans for my career path, when Daisy knocked and came in.

"Saintess, there's a guest outside."

At those words, I blinked my eyes with a puzzled expression and closed the book.

"A guest?"

I couldn't think of a guest who would personally visit me.

Ariel, the owner of this body, had no friends.

On top of that, I don't think her family would come because she wasn't particularly close with them.

"Yes, His Highness the Crown Prince is waiting."

The following words that came out of Daisy's mouth surprised me and I widened my eyes.

Why did the Crown Prince come to the temple to meet me?

Our last meeting remained clear in my mind.

I was still ashamed to think of Ariel's proposal letter to him.

I didn't even say goodbye that day.

"I'm not feeling well today, so tell him to go back. Cough."

His angry voice remained in my ears.

I coughed on purpose because I didn't have the confidence to confront him again.

Then I heard a low voice outside the door,

"The sound of coughing is so hollow."

Ack.

Right outside the open door stood a man with blazing red hair.

I stared at him when I was speechless and confused.

Since when did you come and stand outside the door?

He knocked and knocked on the already open door.

"I have no intention of going back."

I looked at him blankly and then stood up.

"May the Crown Prince have the blessings of the Nine Gods..."

"Come with me. I came here to talk about things we couldn't finish."

He frowned as he cut off my formal greeting.

[Ciel, the God of Destruction, pats you on the shoulder and cheers you on]

Oh, come to think of it, the Crown Prince's god was Ciel.

I blamed Ciel for Hesed's lightning strike that destroyed the statue.

[Ciel, the God of Destruction, winks at you]

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