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The Saint Whose Engagement Was Broken When She Became Too Perfect is Sold Off to a Neighboring Kingdom, Chapter 83

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Part Three, Section One: “A New Pope”

Chapter Eighty-three

The day after climbing the mountain with Prince Oswald to gather herbs, I visited the church.

“Thank you for your hard work as always. I’ve been hearing talk that the number of elderly suffering from back and shoulder pains has decreased lately. My healing magic can’t keep up, so you’ve been a great help.”

Bishop Bjorn welcomed me with his usual gentle smile and poured me some tea.

“Thank you for the delicious cake yesterday. His Highness Oswald happened to be visiting, so he enjoyed it as well. It was a big hit.”

I’m humbled by your words. However, I’m honored that it brought joy.”

I expressed my gratitude for the cake from yesterday. Since the prince had a sweet tooth, he was very pleased. Hearing this, Bishop Bjorn looked delighted.

“By the way, I hear that the construction of the cathedral has finally begun.”

“Yes, the blueprint is finally finished. It will be the site of your and His Highness Oswald’s wedding ceremony and a sacred place where many will offer their prayers for years to come, so the construction must be done carefully. Would you like to see the conceptual illustrations of the project? They are magnificent.”

“Yes, I’d love to see them.”

Although there were plans to repair the cathedral, which was damaged by Asmodeus, the restoration work had been delayed and hadn’t started yet. However, with the recent completion of the blueprint, construction had finally begun.

“Here are the illustrations.”

I see plans for an expansion as well. Does this mean more people will be able to attend services than before?”

“Yes. Many more guests can be invited to your wedding ceremony too.”

As I gazed upon the envisioned plan for the cathedral, I couldn’t help but imagine our wedding ceremony six months from now. Mia and Grace would be attending, but I wonder about Elsa and the others.

Just thinking about reuniting with everyone in half a year made me feel excited.

“By the way, I recently received a letter from Alice from the kingdom of Dalbhat and learned that His Holiness’ condition doesn’t seem to be very good.”

After looking at the blueprint, I relayed to Bishop Bjorn about the Pope’s condition as well, thinking he might not have heard.

“I see. I knew he was ill, but not to that extent.”

Hearing my words, Bishop Bjorn replied with a solemn expression. Naturally, anyone affiliated with the church would react this way, since the Pope was beloved by all Clamu believers.

“Have you met the Pope before, Bishop Bjorn?”

“When I was young, during my training days, I visited the holy sites of Dalbhat with my senior. I spoke with the Pope briefly during that time.”

Reminiscing fondly about the time he spoke with the Pope in his youth, Bishop Bjorn smiled nostalgically.

Could that senior he mentioned be…

“Would that senior you trained with in Dalbhat happen to be Archbishop Henry?”

I brought up the topic of Archbishop Henry to Bishop Bjorn. Prince Oswald’s expression yesterday still bothered me, so I wanted to ask someone close to him about Archbishop Henry.

“Yes, that’s right. My senior, Archbishop Henry, invited me to train in the heart of Dalbhat for half a year or so.”

“So you went to study abroad?”

“Yes. Unlike me who couldn’t devote myself fully to the training, Archbishop Henry was different. Back then, he was invited to join the main church headquarters for more rigorous training instead of returning to Parnacota.”

It seemed Archbishop Henry was outstanding from a young age, talented enough for the Clamu Church headquarters to recruit him. Just being affiliated with the headquarters would make someone elite among church officials, so it was seen as a great honor to be recruited. From Bishop Bjorn’s tone, I could sense his respect for Archbishop Henry.

“But he returned here instead of staying in Dalbhat, since he became a bishop in this country, correct?”

“Yes. Archbishop Henry had no intention of leaving Parnacota behind. He said he wanted to devote himself to saving the troubled believers of this country, and he actively put those words into practice.”

I see, so he prioritized work in his homeland over advancing his career. But when I came here, he was already gone and Bishop Bjorn had become the bishop.

That would mean that Archbishop Henry no longer had a reason to continue working in this country. At least, that was what I thought.

Lady Philia, I can see you’re wondering why Archbishop Henry left this country, am I right?”

“Was it that obvious?”

“No, but I’d expect someone as perceptive as you to wonder. Yet you refrained from casually asking about something you shouldn’t have. ”

“Yes. I felt it would be presumptuous for an outsider like me to pry into it.”

Everything Bishop Bjorn said was correct.

While I suspected that it might be related to Prince Oswald’s matter, I hesitated to inquire about a story that I might not have the right to delve into. What right did someone unfamiliar with Archbishop Henry like me have to ask? Thinking that, I couldn’t ask anything.

You are no outsider, Lady Philia.”

“Huh?”

Archbishop Henry is the older brother of the previous saint, Lady Elizabeth. The circumstances around both you coming here and Archbishop Henry leaving are related to Lady Elizabeth’s death, so you are far from unrelated.”

Oh, I see. Ms. Elizabeth was, if I remember correctly, the daughter of the Elkranz family, a branch of the Martilas house. But Archbishop Henry’s full name is Henry Orenheim.

If he was from the Elkranz family, his full name would be Henry Elkranz.

Since his family name was different, it was impossible to make any connection.

“When Archbishop Henry went to Dalbhat, he was adopted by the influential Count of Orenheim. So it’s understandable you wouldn’t know.”

“Is that so? He should be a cousin to Ms. Grace and her sisters, yet it never came up in conversations so I had no idea.”

Being Elizabeth’s brother made him a cousin to Grace, Emily, Amanda, and Jane. The fact they never brought it up meant it must not have been a pleasant subject.

“You see, Lady Philia, Archbishop Henry always doted on and worried over frail Lady Elizabeth.”

I’ve heard Ms. Elizabeth had a sickly constitution.”

“Yes, so Archbishop Henry was strongly opposed to her becoming a saint. But Lady Elizabeth refused to waver, saying it was something only she could do, so he supported her in the end.”

It looked like Archbishop Henry cared deeply for Elizabeth.

Given the demanding responsibilities of a saint, it was understandable that he opposed it. And knowing the situation in this country, I also understood why Elizabeth didn’t change her mind.

“Then Lady Elizabeth passed away. The entire kingdom sank into the depths of despair. Archbishop Henry left for Dalbhat just two weeks later.”

“So he was affected by Ms. Elizabeth’s death?”

He didn’t say that exactly. Just that he wanted to go to the Clamu Faith’s holy land again to rededicate himself to his training. As soon as his request to join the main church was accepted, he reported that and promptly left the country.”

On the surface, Archbishop Henry left Parnacota because he wanted to retrain in Dalbhat, even though he had chosen to stay here when he was first recruited by the headquarters. People’s feelings could change, but after hearing Bishop Bjorn’s story, I frankly felt her death was not unrelated to this.

“However, I happened to witness him arguing with His Highness Reinhardt, her former fiancé, right after Lady Elizabeth’s funeral. That’s why I can’t help but think there was a connection.”

“What? Something like that happened?”

I also heard Prince Reinhardt deeply loved Elizabeth. What could Archbishop Henry have fought with him about?

“Oh! I’m terribly sorry. That was careless of me, I said too much unnecessary information.”

With a regretful expression, Bishop Bjorn apologized to me. I was so interested in Archbishop Henry that I didn’t mind, but…

“No, I was prying into matters I shouldn’t have.”

“No one would consider you impolite for taking interest in Parnacota, Lady Philia.”

“Do you think so?”

“Yes, without a doubt.”

I realized how little I still know about the kingdom of Parnacota. Prince Oswald probably had that look on his face then because he knew about Archbishop Henry’s argument with Prince Reinhardt.

Lady Philia, would you like a refill of tea?”

“Yes, thank you.”

I should stop digging any deeper.

Having finished the now lukewarm tea, I thought it best to avoid discussing this subject, which was more intertwined with Prince Oswald and Prince Reinhardt’s sad memories than I realized.

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Characters so far

Main Character

1. Philia Adenauer

Jp: フィリア・アデナウアー

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 1

Our protagonist. Was the 28th Saint of Girtonia. She has a little sister named Mia.

At the beginning of the story, the prince broke off his engagement with her and sold her to the neighboring country.

Upon arrival in Parnacota, she was greeted by a welcome party where she met Bishop Bjorn and the second prince.

The next day she went with Butler Leonardo and Maid Lina to her first work to erect a barrier, and there she noticed a strangely large number of demons.

Turns out the Demon Realm is getting closer for the first time in 400 years. To counter this, Philia decided to activate grand magic on the entire kingdom that would make her bound to the capital, the center of the country.

Afterward, a letter from Mia came to her, from which she learned that her parents were blocking letters to her sister. So with the advice of Leonardo and Lina, she decided to dispatch her ninja-maid to deliver the letter.

And that’s how she made contact with her sister. Himari even volunteered to be Mia’s guard.

Then one day Reinhardt came to her and proposed out of the blue. Philia decided to spend some time thinking about it. Initially she thought that he proposed to replace his deceased fiancée with her, but later he told Philia that he never harbored such improper feelings.

Grace Martilas came to her one day to study the Anti-Evil Magic Circle.

When it became clear that demons would overwhelm her homeland and that Prince Julius refused to accept help from Parnacota, Philia found a solution. She would gather her magic power and the magic power of the Martilas sisters using the ancient technique and then activate the magic circle on the entire continent.

To do this, she taught Grace ancient magic and also wrote a guidebook that would make it easier for her to teach her sisters.

Once Grace learned the necessary magic, she went to her home.

When Parnacota discovered about dire situation in Girtonia, they decided to send knights with Philip Delon in command to help.

After Grace returned Philia immediately began to expand the magic circle. But she failed; the circle covered only half of the continent. To finish her magic, she needed to go to Girtonia, except Reinhardt was against it. But Oswald forcefully brought her to her homeland, while Grace maintained the magic circle.

There she successfully completed the magic that covered the entire continent and even saved her sister.

Girtonia

2. Mia Adenauer

Jp: ミア・アデナウアー

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 1

The little sister of Philia, one year younger than her. 29th Saint of Girtonia.

She loves her sister dearly. Her hobbies are watching plays and operas, as well as appreciating music.

She began to suspect something about her sister’s expulsion and decided to probe her parents and Prince Julius.

After she received a letter from her sister she decided to tell Prince Julius about the approaching Demon Realm. But he didn’t believe her.

So she decided to bring him to the site where she erected barriers and showed him demons.

He got frightened of demons, but even so, he hasn’t changed his mind about measures against the approaching Demon Realm.

In the end, when Julius chooses to bring Philia back, she decides to strip him of his power. To do so, she met with the representative of the first prince's faction, who just coincidentally recently became her security guard, and then with the prince himself.

One day, Himari found out that the real intention of a party organized by Julius and the Adenauer couple to bring people together in a time of crisis was to assassinate the first prince and the king.

Before the party, Hildegarde came to see Mia. She told her about her past and that Philia is the daughter of Hilda, that Mia and Philia are not real sisters. Hildegarde even proposed to adopt Mia, because for attempted assassination her parents would be imprisoned.

And so, when the party began, Fernando told his brother that he switched his dish with his own, which was poisoned. Julius began to panic and split out everything. Because the king was present, Julius and the Adenauer couple were sent to prison.

After that, Mia, Hilda, Himari, and others went to fight against the invaded demons. She fought bravery and inspired other fighters—including Parnacota Knights who fought alongside her. When Mia was at her limit and collapsed on the ground her sister saved her.

3. Julius Girtonia

Jp: ユリウス・ジルトニア

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 1

Second Prince of Girtonia.

Ex fiancé of Philia. Practically a ruler of the country, since the crown prince and the king are ill.

Was sent to prison for attempted assasination of the king and the first prince.

4. Fernando Girtonia

Jp: フェルナンド・ジルトニア

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 11

Crown prince of Girtonia.

He is always sick.

Later, thanks to Philia's medicine, he recovered.

5. King of Girtonia

Jp: 国王陛下

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 1

Monarch of Girtonia.

He’s been sick recently.

Later, thanks to Philia's medicine, he completely recovered.

6. Father

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 2

Father of the protagonist and her sister Mia.

Was sent to prison for attempted assasination of the king and the first prince.

7. Mother

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 2

Mother of the protagonist and her sister Mia.

Was sent to prison for attempted assasination of the king and the first prince.

8. Hildegarde Adenauer

Jp: ヒルデガルト・アデナウアー

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 23

Aunt of Philia and Mia.

The father of the protagonist is her younger brother.

It was later revealed that she was actually Philia's mother.

9. Pierre

Jp: ピエール

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 28

Leader of the first prince's faction.

He was called the kingdom’s greatest swordsman.

10. Kevin

Jp: ケヴィン

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 51

He is a soldier and a member of the first prince’s faction.

Parnacota

11. Bishop Bjorn

Jp: ヨルン司教

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 3

Head of the church in the capital of Parnacota. Loves to make cakes.

He met Philia at her welcome party.

12. Oswald Parnacota

Jp: オスヴァルト・パルナコルタ

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 3

Second prince of Parnacota. He feels responsible for Philia.

Oswald is interested in agriculture and has a cheerful personality.

He met Philia at her welcome party.

Then, once he learned about the Demon Realm’s approach, he organized a meeting where various experts and key figures of the country discussed the crisis.

He likes to chat with Philia about crops, fertilizers, and such.

He's good with a spear, and he was also Philip's apprentice.

Oswald helped Philia to save her homeland and her sister.

13. Reinhardt Parnacota

Jp: ライナルト・パルナコルタ

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 4

First Prince of Parnacota.

One day suddenly proposed to Philia.

He's a cunning and calculating person, willing to do anything for the country.

He had a fiancée named Elizabeth back in the day.

14. Maid Lina

Jp: リーナ

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 5

Maid of the protagonist. Master of the dagger. She loves to read romance novels and detective stories. And she's also good at making tea.

15. Butler Leonardo

Jp: レオナルド

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 5

Butler of the protagonist. Good at kicking his enemies. His hobby is cooking.

16. Maid Himari

Jp: ヒマリ・フウマ

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 13

Ninja-maid of Philia. Originated from the Fuma clan of Murasame.

She had four younger sisters and a younger brother, but they were caught up in a feud between clans in Murasame and died.

17. Eigelstein Parnacota

Jp: エーゲルシュタイン・パルナコルタ

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 20

Ruler of Parnacota. Father of Oswald and Reinhardt.

18. Elizabeth

Jp: エリザベス

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 20

Was the previous saint of Parnacota. Former fiancée of Reinhardt. Dead.

19. Philip Delon

Jp: フィリップ・デロン

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 36

Commander of the Knights of Parnacota. He is a master of spear and a teacher of Oswald. Philip is a somewhat emotional person, he even cried over a children's book.

Bolmern

20. Grace Martilas

Jp: グレイス・マーティラス

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 20

Saint from Bolmern. Cousin of Elizabeth. She is the fourth of the Martilas sisters.

Grace came to Philia to study the Anti-Evil Magic Circle. She admires her very much.

When demons became a threat, she agreed to Philia's suggestion to learn the Magic Power Concentration Technique and teach it to her sisters so that they could then cover the entire continent with the Anti-Evil Magic Circle.

21. Butler Arnold

Jp: アーノルド

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 21

Butler of Grace.

He likes to cook. He once even competed in a cooking contest with Leonardo, which resulted in a tie.

22. Anna

Jp: アンナ

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 37

Maid of the Martilas family.

23. Amanda Martilas

Jp: アマンダ・マーティラス

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 37

She is the second of the Martilas sisters.

24. Jane Martilas

Jp: ジェーン・マーティラス

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 37

She is the third of the Martilas sisters.

Jane is sharp-tongued, especially when it comes to Emily.

25. Emily Martilas

Jp: エミリー・マーティラス

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 37

She is the first and eldest of the Martilas sisters.

Emily is strongest among the sisters and she considers herself Philia’s rival.

26. Count Martilas

Jp: マーティラス伯爵

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 37

Oscar Martilas is a head of the Martilas family. Father of Emily, Amanda, Jane, and Grace.

Dalbhat

27. Mammon

Jp: マモン

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 48

Contracted devil of the Notis family.

28. Elsa Notis

Jp: エルザ・ノーティス

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 48

Exorcist from the Notis family sent to guard Philia.

29. Archbishop Zenos

Jp: 大司教ゼノス

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 49

Archbishop from the Clamu Church.

30. Klaus Esselbein

Jp: クラウス・エーセルバイン

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 53

Klaus, a silver-haired young man with blue eyes, is an exorcist sent to the Martilas family. He have a contracted devil named Satanakia.

31. Satanakia

Jp: サタナキア

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 53

He is a contracted devil of Exorcist Klaus.

32. Alice Isefel

Jp: アリス・イースフィル

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 58

Saint and exorcist from Dalbhat.

She is a blue-haired woman with short hair.

33. Archbishop Henry

Jp: ヘンリー大司教

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 81

One of three archbishops of Dalbhat. Previously was a bishop in Parnacota.

34. The Pope

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 81

The elderly Pope of Clamu Religion.

Others

35. Fiana

Jp: フィアナ

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 49

Previous Great Saint. Asmodeus want to resurrect her.

36. Asmodeus

Jp: アスモデウス

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 49

One of the most powerful devils in the Demon Realm. He fell in love with Fiana and because of that he wants to resurrect her.

Glossary

Countries

1. The kingdom of Girtonia

Jp: ジルトニア王国

First mention: chapter 1

Motherland of Philia. Situated to the east of Parnacota.

Home for: First Prince Fernando; Second Prince Julius; the king; Mia Adenauer; Father of the protagonist; Mother of the protagonist; Hildegarde Adenauer; Pierre; Kevin;

2. The kingdom of Parnacota

Jp: パルナコルタ王国

First mention: chapter 1

The kingdom to the west of Girtonia.

That’s where Philia went.

Home for: Philia Adenauer; Bishop Bjorn; Second Prince Oswald; First Prince Reinhardt; King Eigelstein; Maid Lina; Butler Leonardo; Maid Himari; Elizabeth; Philip Delon;

3. The kingdom of Murasame

Jp: ムラサメ王国

First mention: chapter 13

A tiny island country where ninjas live. Here once lived Himari.

4. The kingdom of Bolmern

Jp: ボルメルン王国

First mention: chapter 20

The northern kingdom of Bolmern.

Home for: Grace Martilas; Buttler Arnold; Count Martilas; Maid Anna; Emily Martilas; Amanda Martilas; Jane Martilas;

5. The kingdom of Dalbhat

Jp: ダルバート王国

First mention: chapter 45

The great kingdom of Dalbhat. Situated in the south-west of Parnacota. The head temple of Clamu religion is located here.

Home for: Devil Mammon; Exorcist Elsa; Exorcist Klaus; Devil Satanakia; Saint Alice; Archbishop Henry;

6. The kingdom of Alectron

Jp: アレクトロン王国

First mention: chapter 59

One of many countries on the continent. Located to the south of Parnacota

7. The kingdom of Gyptia

Jp: ジプティア王国

First mention: chapter 59

One of many countries on the continent. Located to the east of Parnacota

8. The kingdom of Artsburg

Jp: アーツブルグ王国

First mention: chapter 59

One of many countries on the continent.

Families

9. Adenauer family

Jp: アデナウアー家

First mention: chapter 2

Philia and Mia’s family. They have been a family of saints for generations.

The family became a marquisate after Philia was sold off to the neighboring kingdom.

10. The Girtonia Royal Family

First mention: chapter 1

The Royal Family of Girtonia.

Currently known members: Second Prince Julius; Crown Prince Fernando; the king;

11. The Parnacota Royal Family

First mention: chapter 4

The Royal Family of Parnacota.

Currently known members: Second Prince Oswald; First Prince Reinhardt; the king;

12. Martilas family

Jp: マーティラス家

First mention: chapter 20

Family of saints from Bolmern. Consists of: Count Martilas, Emily, Amanda, Jane, and Grace.

13. Notis family

Jp: ノーティス家

First mention: chapter 49

Family of exorcists from Dalbhat.

14. Elkranz family

Jp: エルクランツ家

First mention: chapter 83

Family of Elizabeth and Henry. A branch of the Martilas family.

15. Orenheim family

Jp: オーレンハイム家

First mention: chapter 83

Powerfull noble family from Dalbhat that adopted Henry. They have the title of an count.

Magic

16. Pillar of Light

Jp: 光の柱

First mention: chapter 6

A huge shiny pillar of light needed for a barrier.

17. Grand Anti-Evil Magic Circle

Jp: 大破邪魔法陣

First mention: chapter 9

Magic that covers an entire country and weakens demons.

18. Silver Cross Of Judgment

Jp: 銀十字の審判 ( シルバー・ジャッジメント)

First mention: chapter 10

Mia’s attack spell.

19. Robe of Light

Jp: 光のローブ

First mention: chapter 22

An ancient defensive technique.

20. Saintly Heal

Jp: 癒やしの聖光 (セント・ヒール)

First mention: chapter 6

Healing Holy/Saintly Light (sento・hi:ru/Saint Heal).

Philia’s original healing magic.

21. Magic Power Concentration Technique

Jp: 魔力集束術

First mention: chapter 32

An ancient technique that combines the magic power of several individuals.

Realms

22. Demon Realm

Jp: 魔界[まかい]

First mention: chapter 6

Makai: demon realm, demon world.

23. Heavenly Realm

Jp: 天界[てんかい]

First mention: chapter 50

Tenkai: heavenly realm, the heavens, the skies, celestial sphere.

24. Inhabited Surface

Jp: 地上[ちじょう]

First mention: chapter 6

Chijou: above ground, earth’s surface, this world.

25. Interstice

Jp: 狭間

First mention: chapter 68

The world between the Demon Realm and the Surface.

Others

26. Clamu religion

Jp: クラムー教

First mention: chapter 45

Main religion of the continent. Head temple is located at Dalbhat.

27. Knights of Parnacota

Jp: 騎士団[きしだん]

First mention: chapter 6

Kishidan: knights, chivalric order, order of knights.

28. Philia’s home

First mention: chapter 4

Mansion of the protagonist.

29. Demons

Jp: 魔物[まもの]

First mention: chapter 1

Mamono: demon, monster, devil, evil spirit.

Encountered so far: werewolves; death grizzlies; goblins; lizardmen; dead wolves; evil grizzlies; kong emperors; poison snakes;

30. Devils

Jp: 悪魔(あくま)

First mention: chapter 47

Akuma: devil, demon, fiend, Satan.

Devils are supposedly residents of the Demon Realm. Not to be confused with demons.

31. Gods

First mention: chapter 13

It is not yet known how many gods there are in this world. There may be several, or there may be only one.

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