The Villainess Hides Her Wealth - Chapter 72.1
Chapter 72.1
He seemed to know everything.
How could such a person be a priest?
‘If God really exists, why does He hold the position of priest to such a person…’
Even after Reverend Sebrino left, Viscount Conrad sat there for a long time.
What if Crown Prince Enoch scolded him for not making any progress in the negotiations? It didn’t matter.
‘Not only will the people of the Empire suffer if the negotiations break down… His Highness will also be very upset.’
Not only in the Piaast empire but everywhere on the continent, people would only go to the temple when sick.
They couldn’t even go to a pharmacist. The temple of Ibafne branded them as heresy.
A few years ago, when an alchemist in the Piaast Empire made an anesthetic, those who could not go to the temple were happy, but soon became desperate. Because that person disappeared.
There was a rumor that if he made an anesthetic, he could also make painkillers and tranquilizers.
What if that had actually happened?
“Haa…”
There had been many people suffering from mental distress.
It wasn’t until they received the priest’s blessing that they could fall asleep, and there would be fewer occasions of sudden pain and collapsing.
Fortunately, the power of blessing, which was simpler than the power of healing, has not been standardized by the priests as a big deal.
However, if the payment for the dispatched priests was to be measured on a daily basis or an hourly wage, would they become a priority?
‘The Temple of Ibafne is asking for too much money. If I were to listen to that, the number of people who could meet with a priest would decrease…’
People who are physically ill would come first, and people who suffer from mental distress would probably be pushed back.
It was possible that they would be excluded altogether.
Then, in the process, the soldiers who fought together would fight against each other…
Viscount Conrad, who was left alone, sobbed, covering his throbbing head with both hands.
***
“…that’s what Reverend Sebrino said.”
“Reverend Sebrino said something like that?”
Crown Prince Enoch, who was always dignified, frowned fiercely.
His intimidating momentum became even rougher when he saw the negotiation notes Viscount Conrad handed him.
“Is the temple asking the Empire for a fight right now?”
“… It’s because of my inadequacy. If only someone else had gone out…”
“No, Viscount Conrad is the one who knows the Temple of Ibafne best.”
Crown Prince Enoch stopped Viscount Conrad from blaming himself.
Since the establishment of Yunette, the influence of the temple of Ibafne had diminished.
Though he had intended for that to happen, he had no idea the result would be so dreary.
“Ah…”
Enoch had experience participating in war, and he suffered from insomnia in the summer. He knew the hardships of the soldiers better than anyone else.
At the same time, he was also involved in the administration of the empire.
He could instantly grasp everything Viscount Conrad was worried about and everything that was to come.
‘I can’t let those who have dedicated themselves to fighting for the empire and the people turn against each other.’
“Ah…” He let out a deep sigh.
It wasn’t once or twice that the temple of Ibafne clashed with the Piaast Empire.
But this time, it was hard to hold back the murderous intent. Even if the health and treatment of the imperial knights… No, of all the imperial people didn’t depend on the temple, there was no reason to be so insulted by them.
‘How should I respond?’
Negotiations had to be carried out unconditionally, but at the same time, the loss on the part of the Piaast empire had to be minimized.
Suddenly, the crown prince’s gaze touched the calendar.
“I have something important to say. Can we meet just the two of us?”
The day he was going to meet with Yuria was soon approaching.
Other people were present when discussing most of the things related to Yunette, but she asked him to meet alone…
‘We had a good time when we dined at the restaurant the other day.’
After receiving the room spray, he was able to sleep well for a while.
But something troublesome happened again because of the temple of Ibafne.
‘I’m worried that I won’t be able to smile smoothly this time… Though Lady Primrose is not asking to go on a date with me…’
Still… Even so…
‘I only want to look good when I’m with the Lady.’
He didn’t think they would be alone again after the last time, so he was still conscious of that day.
Crown Prince Enoch rubbed his stiffened mouth.
Like this, he was neither qualified as the crown prince of the empire nor as a conversation partner for Yuria.
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