Hush Now, Saintess! - Chapter 74
Chapter 74
Translator: Yonnee
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If I choose wrong here, it would lead to significant losses and financial setbacks.
“Haa.”
I heaved a sigh, and Jane tried to comfort me.
“Don’t worry too much, Milady. There will definitely be good land available.”
“Yeah, there has to be.”
“For sure, there will be. It’s not a profitable venture either, but you’re putting so much thought into creating a donation fountain! I’m sure even the Almighty Luqera will be moved and bless you with a good piece of land!”
I subtly averted my gaze from Jane as she spoke with such fervor.
Could it be…
‘I’m not going to be punished for pretending to do this all out of self-interest despite secretly profiting from it, am I…?’
However, a few days later.
To my surprise, the problem I had been worrying about was resolved all at once.
It was thanks to a single letter.
“Milady, Milady!”
Jane, who had gone to collect the letter, rushed over in a hurry.
The rosy flush on her cheeks indicated that she had dashed all the way to my room.
“What’s got you so excited?”
“It’s a big deal, Milady! A big deal!”
In response to my relaxed question, Jane jumped up and down as she answered.
“A big deal? Did something catch fire?”
“No, it’s not that! Ack, please just see it for yourself!”
Clearly frustrated, she stomped her foot, then extended an envelope to me.
“No, seriously, what could it be…”
I accepted the envelope with a puzzled expression.
It was a high-quality envelope with intricate and refined patterns engraved on it.
And it included an emblem depicting a golden lion.
It was the imperial family’s coat of arms.
Hold on.
“Imperial Family?”
As I mumbled, even Mary, who was playing with the cat, approached.
“From the Imperial Family?”
“Yeah, it’s a letter from the Imperial Family…”
But why would the imperial family send a letter to me?
“It must be good news!”
Jane declared confidently, her eyes shining with excitement.
“Right. It must be about something really positive. Please open it quickly.”
Then Mary joined in with an excited voice, urging me to open the letter.
“Well, should I?”
“Of course! You’ve changed so much lately, Milady. You should only worry if you’ve done something wrong.”
“That’s right, that’s right.”
Both of them nodded with confidence in their voices.
Well, I can’t think of anything I’ve done wrong lately.
‘If it’s the past when it’s still Roella, maybe. But these days I’ve been living quietly.’
…Maybe.
I carefully tore open the envelope, swallowed a lump in my throat, and pulled out the letter.
And suddenly, as I looked at the sender’s name, my eyes widened in surprise.
〈 Hildeon Kyros 〉
Gah— Oh, what?
The initial shock that made my heart drop to the ground subsided.
‘If it’s from Hildeon, well… Maybe it’s just a thank you note for what happened at the temple.’
I never thought he’d send a letter personally, but who knows?
With a sense of ease, I gently opened the letter.
However, as I read further into the letter, my expression shifted to one of confusion.
“This… What…?”
I couldn’t help but open my eyes wide.
As expected, the letter began with words of gratitude for the help at the temple.
But that formality was only the introduction.
The body of the letter contained the main point.
〈 …I learned about the charity fountain project led by you, Ducal Lady.
Your unique approach to charity caught my interest. It’s something that’s never been thought of before.
Since you haven’t found a location to install the fountain yet, I’d like to propose installing it in the commercial district I’m currently pushing for redevelopment. 〉
Then, it was followed by an invitation to meet and discuss the matter in person.
He implored for a reply, asking me for a suitable time and place for the meeting at my convenience.
Huh. I never expected he’d suggest something like this.
Was he trying to reciprocate the help that I had given him? But, in reality, I received more significant help from him first.
As I was pondering this incomprehensible situation, I furrowed my brows.
Jane anxiously asked,
“Why? Is it something bad…?”
I shook my head and replied,
“Oh, it’s not bad at all. Actually, it’s really good.”
Right.
It’s so unexpectedly good that it’s bordering on suspicious.
I briefly summarized the contents of the letter for both of them.
Since I couldn’t fathom the reason behind this sudden proposal, I wanted to hear their opinions.
“…So, what do you think? Why do you think he made this suggestion all of a sudden?”
Mary and Jane closed their eyes and appeared deep in thought.
After a moment, they both opened their eyes and excitedly spoke.
“Well, it’s quite simple. It’s because you’ve been quite active these days, Milady!”
“Yes, there are already rumors going around about Milady, saying that you’ve received a prophecy and retrieved a sacred relic.”
“But, with just that, it’s not really…”
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