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The Saint Whose Engagement Was Broken When She Became Too Perfect is Sold Off to a Neighboring Kingdom, Chapter 93

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Part Three, Section Two: “To the Kingdom of Dalbhat

Chapter Ninety-three

The funeral ended and the attendees exited the temple. Following Elsa’s instructions, I remained here.

Archbishop Orstra had arranged for me to speak with him after the funeral today.

"With this, His Holiness’s soul can rest in peace.”

"Yes, his achievements have been engraved in the God’s Blood and passed on to the next generation.”

The experiences of all past Popes were engraved in the God’s Blood. By inheriting this through generations, it became possible to evolve into the future without forgetting the past. We were able to keep learning from our ancestors because the existence of the Pope plays a vital role in connecting the past and present.

"Now, all that remains is the ritual of papal succession. At this rate, you will inherit the God’s Blood from the Holy Grail.”

"I understand that. However, as I’ve said repeatedly, I came here to prevent that from happening. I’m grateful to you for acting towards that goal, Ms. Elsa.”

"It’s nothing serious. I just got curious. I wanted to know what his purpose is in wanting you to become Pope.”

Once I undergo the ritual of papal succession, I won’t be able to resign from the position of Pope until I die. To avoid that, I need to hurry and prove my selection as the next Pope was unjust.

And for that, I had to get him to admit to his actions himself.

"It’s been since the funeral of Miss Elizabeth that I’ve met Archbishop Henry. He’s quite stubborn. That day, too, with my brother—”

"Your Highness Oswald, it’s been a while! I never expected to meet you again in such circumstances.”

““…?!””

Just then, we heard a low voice behind us and turned to see a bespectacled man with brown hair in white robes walking towards us. Young—that was my first impression of him.

Despite being Bishop Bjorn’s senior and supposedly ten years my elder, he looked to be about twenty years old like Prince Oswald and I.

"Archbishop Henry, I apologize for making you come all this way. My superior sends his regards to you.”

"Please, don’t worry about it. I too looked forward to this meeting today. Rather, forgive me for making you all wait. Heh heh heh.”

Archbishop Henry smiled at me. His gaze was as sharp as an arrow. While his expression seemed to be smiling, his eyes weren’t smiling at all.

He vaguely resembled his cousins, Grace and Emily, but gave the opposite impression to their soft ambiance.

"I am Philia Adenauer. I’m pleased to meet you.”

"It’s been a while, Archbishop Henry. Most of all, I’m glad you seem well.”

Prince Oswald and I greeted Archbishop Henry.

We were supposed to meet here after the funeral ended, so this was as planned.

Archbishop Orstra kept his promise.

I’m delighted to meet you, Philia, the new Pope. The previous Pope would surely be pleased as well. That such a talented and beautiful saint, gifted and most of all youthful and healthy, will be his successor! You’re just too perfect!”

That was high praise. Staring wide-eyed with his hands raised to the heavens, Archbishop Henry made an exaggerated, excited expression.

Though the corners of his mouth were upturned in a smile, as ever his eyes weren’t smiling.

I wonder what he’s feeling…

"I’m still far from perfect, but I humbly accept your compliments.”

“Heh heh heh, you are being modest. You have been hailed as the greatest saint in history, even attaining the title of Great Saint. You must surely feel like you have everything in the world at your fingertips.”

"Oh, no, not at all. I haven’t done anything like that…”

"No need to worry. As a saint serving the gods with a beautiful heart, humility is only proper. And to have His Highness Oswald, a member of the royal family of Parnacota, as your partner, is truly something to envy.”

Being envied was something I had never even considered.

Did Archbishop Henry genuinely see me that way?

While it was true that Prince Oswald was more than I deserved, and having him as my fiancé might be something to boast of, hearing this from someone else made me feel strangely embarrassed.

Master Henry. It’s about time for your carriage to arrive.”

"Huh!? Th-This feeling…”

The two brawny figures shrouded in black hoods behind Archbishop Henry. I was familiar with this bizarre magic power that was neither human nor demonic.

Could they be… No, they undoubtedly are…

"Are you accompanied by devils?”

I talked about the two who exuded the same aura as devils like Mammon, Satanakia, and Asmodeus. The Archbishop’s attendants were devils? Moreover, from their significant magic powers and fluent speech, borrowing Mammon’s term, they seemed to be high-level devils.

"Philia, you saw through them at a glance, as expected. However, I’ve done nothing wrong. Using devils isn’t the exclusive right of exorcists alone.”

"Well, that may be so, but is it safe?”

"Oh my, how uncharacteristic prejudice from you, Philia. Don’t worry, I have proper contracts with them. They absolutely obey me.”

Absolutely obey? While Elsa and Mammon’s relationship seemed like trust, Archbishop Henry’s relationship with the devils felt inorganic.

However, since he wasn’t technically breaking any rules, I stopped pressing the issue further.

"Saints, exorcists, indeed, power is necessary to improve this continent, this world! I too want to strive to gain great power like you and Elsa to create an ideal world!”

Wanting to change the world with great power didn’t sound mistaken. After all, significant power was often necessary to accomplish anything substantial.

Yet something about how Archbishop Henry phrased it gave me an inexplicable feeling of discomfort. It felt as if dark emotions were leaking out.

"When you become Pope, Philia, won’t it be enjoyable? All the believers on the continent will follow you. They will undoubtedly believe the world is changing into something more wonderful!”

I hadn’t even imagined how the world might change if I became Pope. Does Archbishop Henry wish that much to change the world?

"With such power, you can become a hero remembered in history. The deeds of the powerless will be overwritten and forgotten from people’s memories, and they will only be drawn to the great hero.”

“…!?”

While Archbishop Henry’s magic power was far smaller than Asmodeus’, and he was human like us, at that moment I sensed something from him that could only be described as more terrifying than Asmodeus. It could be called sorrowful yet also interpreted as loving; a complex blend of emotions that for some reason, made me feel afraid.

"Well, there’s no point standing here talking further. Please join me at my residence to leisurely chat. If you would be so kind, allow me to treat you to dinner as well.”

The incomprehensible aura disappeared. Was I imagining it…?

I believed it could be resolved through discussion since we were both human, but after getting a little sense of Archbishop Henry’s personality, that belief was shaken.

It might be extremely difficult to persuade him.

The final emotion I felt from Archbishop Henry’s eyes was the strength of his unwavering determination. A blinding light without a shred of hesitation.

“Oh, we gladly accept your offer. That’s what you also intend, right, Miss Philia?”

"Y-Yes, of course.”

"…Phew, I’m relieved! I was worried you might refuse. Heh heh heh heh!”

It was a relief that Prince Oswald responded to cover the awkward silence I caused, and we ended up accepting the invitation to dine at Archbishop Henry’s mansion.

Thank goodness. I got too absorbed in my thoughts.

Now, when should I broach the topic that I suspect he altered the Pope’s will?

As I pondered such matters, we arrived at Archbishop Henry’s estate after several hours rocking in the carriage.

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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.

Brother of Elizabeth. He loved her and cared for her deeply. His surname was originally Elkranz, but he was adopted by a powerful family in Dalbhat and his surname became Orenheim.

34. The Pope

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 81

The elderly Pope of Clamu Religion.

He had recently passed away.

35. Archbishop Orstra

Jp: オルストラ大司教

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 89

One of three archbishops of Dalbhat. Previously was an exorcist.

36. Archbishop Lucia

Jp: ルーシア大司教

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 91

One of three archbishops of Dalbhat. The famously nagging Archbishop.

Gods

37. Hades

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 89

The god of life and death.

Others

38. Fiana

Jp: フィアナ

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 49

Previous Great Saint. Asmodeus want to resurrect her.

39. 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; the Pope; Archbishop Orstra; Archbishop Lucia;

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

There are many gods, Hades for example.

1 comment:

  1. Scary... Don't say anything Philia, bad things are going to happen 😭

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