Chapter 336. Caesar of Belief (5)

It wasnt until late in the evening that Hillis was able to return to the room assigned to her at the Warrant temple.

"Oh, my. What are all these?" she asked Albatoss while looking at the items that filled her room. The gifts ranged from bouquets woven clumsily out of wild flowers to expensive-looking jewels.

Albatoss, who had brought them over, smiled and spoke as if it were nothing. "These are gifts of gratitude from the soldiers, citizens, and nobles who were treated by Saintess-nim today." He added, "You don't have to worry because we've finished all the safety tests."

Hillis picked up a bouquet of loose flowers that were hanging loose because they were tied incorrectly, saying, "I like this one the most."

"Yes. They said that the young children of Warrant made it themselves. Isn't it cute?" Albatoss replied.

"It is." Hillis smiled gently and looked at the other gifts.

"If you don't feel comfortable because they're too expensive, should I go return them?" Albatoss asked.

Hillis looked at Albatoss as if he were saying something stupid. "Why would we give back what they gave us for free?"

Yes? In the past, you used to say you felt burdened, and it was bothersome... Albatoss began.

"That was a long time ago. How much is all this worth? Hillis touched the jewels with a snobby smile.

Albatoss grew flustered, saying nothing.

Hillis smirked and said, "Do you think their wealth will be reduced if we return these? It wont decrease at all. Even if we return them, theyll only rot in someones safe. However, if we sell these and use them generously, hundreds or thousands of people can be fed.

Hillis put the jewelry and the other gifts she received into her pocket space and continued, "That means it's right to receive them. If they approach me under the pretext of the gifts, we can say they offended the saintess and drive them away. My friend said it's better to use everything you can use. whether it's status or fantasy." She smiled playfully.

Albatoss sincerely agonized over whether he should have removed Den from her side.

"Ahh! I'm exhausted!" Hillis exclaimed, throwing herself onto the soft bed and tossing and turning.

Albatoss coughed dryly as he watched Hillis, remarking, "Ahem! How about keeping your dignity?"

Hillis kicked her shoes off as she rolled on the bed and grumbled, "Since I went through such a hard time, I should be able to rest however I want.

Albatoss smiled as if he were looking at his grumbling daughter, saying, "Thank you for your hard work. According to the captain of the imperial army medical corps, most of Warrants patients have recovered."

"Of course! I worked so hard after separating from Den and Leisha!" Hillis coughed awkwardly and boasted. Then she sat up and said, "Get ready to leave after breakfast tomorrow."

Albatoss was confused by Hillis's instructions, asking, "Yes? Where?"

Hillis smiled playfully and replied, "I'll tell you that tomorrow.

Naturally, Hillis was planning to leave for Valhalla, the frontline base where Den would be. She just wasnt informing him now because she was too tired to persuade Albatoss, who would oppose it.

"But the Warrant parishioner prepared a prayer meeting with the Warrant citizens, Albatoss said, perplexed.

Hillis snorted. "Is that my business? Who decides my schedule? Is the parishioner of higher standing than me?

"That's true, but" Albatoss began.

"And you usually don't like doing external activities like that because its dangerous, Hillis remarked.

Albatoss had nothing to counter that point with. After all, he usually strictly enforced Hillis's safety. Still, he began, "That's true, but seeing Saintess-nim eat that potato during the day left a deep impression on me. I was very moved that Saintess-nim cared so much about the people...

"So you said yes without even reporting to me?" Hillis asked.

"...I'm sorry, Albatoss said.

Hillis nodded and said, "Well, you're the one who usually tolerates me doing whatever I want. I'll forgive you for this.

"Thank you. Then...? Albatoss began hopefully.

"Of course, there will be no change in the schedule. Were leaving tomorrow. Even if I forgive you, the person who made the mistake should take care of it, Hillis said, smiling playfully.

Albatoss sighed. "Yes, I understand."

"If the parishioner is clingy, say my name. Whats he going to do if I say no? Hillis added.

Albatoss said sternly with a straight face, "There will be no dirtying of Saintess-nim's name."

"Well, do whatever you want. Hillis lay down in the fluffy bed again.

However, just as she was about to rest and send out Albatoss, she heard a knock. Since what she felt outside the door wasnt divine power, she tidied her clothes that had been wrinkled from rolling around and said, "Come on in."

The person who carefully opened the door and came in was a man dressed as a servant of the imperial family. He said, "I'm sorry for coming at a late hour."

"His Highness the Crown Prince must have sent you, right? Hillis asked.

The imperial servant answered with a bow, "Yes. That is correct. His Majesty wishes to know if he can meet Saintess-nim."

Usually, regardless of status, one would have to go when the crown prince called. However, Hillis was a saintess in the temple, the second highest ranking individual after the pope. She had enough power to refuse his call.

"What will you do?" Albatoss asked.

Hillis deliberated over the question, then nodded. "Ill go meet him now."

But just as Hillis got up, a bright voice said from behind the wall. "You don't have to do that, because Im here." Prince Zantes appeared right as he finished speaking. Albatoss bowed and greeted him.

"Huhu, I guess Your Highness the Crown Prince didn't care about my opinion, Hillis said.

Zantes was flustered by Hillis's thorny words, protesting, "Thats not true! If you had refused, I planned to not show myself and just go back right away. I just visited to see if Saintess-nim was tired.

Sensing sincerity in Zantes's voice, Hillis left the room with a smile, saying, "I see. Then I'll take you to the living room."

Zantes naturally sat in the guest seat after being led into the living room.

"You could also sit at the head of the table, Hillis remarked.

"No, I've been rude to visit you so late in the evening, so I can't also take the head position, Zantes said.

Hillis didnt keep pushing, but instead sat in the guest seat opposite Zantes. Even though Zantes had given up the head position, he was still the crown prince. She couldn't just carelessly sit in that position.

The two sat down and chatted, drinking tea brewed by the imperial family servant and each asking how the other was doing out of courtesy.

Then Zantes put down the teacup and said seriously, "I came to see Saintess-nim because I have a favor to ask of you."

Hillis took a sip of tea and slowly put down the cup, asking, What favor?

Zantes swallowed dryly once and asked, "Will you please join us on our way to the Demons Territory?"

"What are you!?" Albatoss exclaimed in protest.

Hillis raised her hand to hold him back, saying, "Ill at least hear him out.

"Saintess-nim!" Albatoss called out, wanting Hillis to say no.

But Hillis inwardly cried out, thinking it was good luck. She had been planning to go anyway, but now she may not have to deal with so much hassle along the way.

"Consecrated Division Captain. We are in front of His Highness the Crown Prince. Please lower your voice, Hillis said coldly. Albatoss couldnt help but fall silent.

"I apologize. This disrespect was out of concern for my weak self, so forgive him, Hillis said.

"Ahahaha! It's alright. If anyone else were asking to go to such a dangerous place, I would also get angry first. So..." Zantes trailed off.

Hillis smiled and asked, "I assume you're going to Valhalla, the front line base, right?

Zantes nodded. "Yes. That's correct. Im guessing Saintess-nim heard about it, too