Hush Now, Saintess! - Chapter 68

Chapter 68

Translator: Yonnee

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He had come here today to discuss the curse with the high priest.

Originally, only his deputy, Hestin, knew this fact, but the two of them couldn’t figure it out no matter how hard they tried.

So, they had decided to confide in the high priest about the curse.

They had planned to reveal the truth someday anyway.

But no matter how reliable the high priest was, Hildeon delayed and delayed the day of revealing the curse to him. He was trying to be as careful as possible, so he was hesitating to increase the number of people who knew about the curse.

However…

“I’m sorry, but there is no solution from my end.”

Even after consulting with the high priest, they had not found any viable solutions.

He had personally tried to use his divine power on the cursed area, but it had no effect.

“It seems that even Your Holiness’s divine power doesn’t work either.”

“Yes, what kind of curse is it, really… Nevertheless, I will quietly look for a solution.”

Hildeon nodded silently.

But then, suddenly, his expression froze.

“Perhaps.”

“Yes?”

“Perhaps the power of the Saintess might have an effect?”

It was a question he asked just in case, given the memory of the pain disappearing when she touched him before.

“The Saintess?”

In response to the question, the high priest fell into thought.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded.

“Maybe it could be of help. She purified the relic of Arhopev before….”

“Arhopev’s relic?”

Hildeon asked, adding to the high priest’s mumbling.

In response, the corner of the high priest’s mouth twitched upwards slightly, and he answered with a hint of pride.

“That’s right. The relic that the Saintess retrieved at Bastion. It was indeed Arhopev’s relic. Of course, the Saintess purified all of Arhopev’s power from it.”

Although his unique cold expression didn’t give it away, Hildeon was greatly surprised.

“That was Arhopev’s relic?”

Wasn’t that the relic that he and Hestin had attempted to steal?

—To have the Saintess beat us to the punch. Honestly, it’s disappointing.

Just this morning, Hestin had said something like that.

Now that he thought about it, if it hadn’t been taken, it could have caused serious trouble.

If Arhopev’s relic had responded to the curse…

‘It’s horrifying just imagining it.’

While he was tongue-tied at the thought of what could have happened, the high priest smiled with satisfaction.

He couldn’t have been happier that one more person now knew about the saintess’s achievements.

“Given that she purified Arhopev’s relic, she might be able to be of help with the curse as well.”

“……”

However, Hildeon couldn’t respond immediately.

This was a matter of trust.

The high priest had been a trusted adult figure in his life since he was young.

Nevertheless, he had hidden the matter of the curse from him out of caution.

‘But that Saintess…’

If he was to be quite frank, he couldn’t readily place his trust in her.

Well, that was because they had only met once, after all.

While he did have some memories of seeing her at various events like balls before, the only image that came to mind was her fierce gaze as she looked around.

He hesitated for a moment and then spoke up.

“Is it possible to ask for assistance from the Saintess?”

The high priest stared at him silently, and it wasn’t difficult for him to read the hidden emotions behind that stern tone.

“So, you’re talking about trust.”

“That’s right.”

“Hmm.”

Contrary to the expectation of an immediate reassurance, the high priest pondered for a while.

It was only after some contemplation that he responded.

“That’s a question I cannot answer.”

Taken aback by the unexpected response, Hildeon had no choice but to ask.

“…What?”

“Trust is a matter of an individual’s feelings, isn’t it? How could I provide an answer to someone else’s feelings?”

Feelings, huh.

As he contemplated his feelings about the Saintess, the high priest subtly began to speak.

“To be honest, I had been quite disappointed in the Saintess for some time now. However, now, I’ve decided to believe in her.”

“Is there a reason for your change of heart?”

“Yes, there is. She apologized to the priests for her past behavior. She’s been actively participating in her lessons and has expressed her desire to create a fountain where people can make simple wishes by tossing in coins—yet she intends to relinquish all rights to the temple. Of course, His Majesty has also given his approval already.”

Approval from His Majesty as well.

Just how grand in scale was this fountain going to be?

“Furthermore, her act of retrieving the relic from Bastion left a strong impression on me. So, I’ve decided to believe in the Saintess.”

“I see.”

“Yes. However, this is my decision. Your Highness, you must make your own.”

The high priest added with a smile.

After that, as Hildeon was about to leave the high priest’s office, the high priest said something more.

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