Time-Limited Saintess, You’ve Been Caught by the Tyrant Once Again - Chapter 24

“Favouritism?”

He laughed, puzzled.

“Yes, you’re giving such affection to an Angelia…”

“Sir Maynard, I was merely fulfilling my responsibility in bringing her here.”

Even though Erich spoke softly, Ellin knew that there was anger in those orange eyes.

“Does this appearance of Miss Ellin prompt you to speak of favoritism, Sir?”

Unlike those who got sent a white dress from home, Ellin’s dress looked worn and shabby upon closer inspection. Although she tried to say it was okay and stop him, Erich stopped her as anger flashed in his orange gaze and he persisted.

“If you don’t care that she’d be inferior to others. Or if you think it’s favouritism to care more about those who are disadvantaged than others…”

Pausing his words for a moment, he glanced at them once as the corners of his mouth twitched upward as he finished his remarks languidly.

“That’s because those of you who think that way are discriminatory.”

His eyes flashed with intense disgust.

Unknowingly, Ellin stepped behind his wide back. Everyone in the temple, including Maynard, was different from her previous life, but only Erich remained the same, so she couldn’t hide her gratitude.

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Both Liliana and Angelias were clearly nervous.

This was because their clothes were attached with stones that amplified their voice, so if they made a mistake, they would immediately draw unwanted attention right away. In addition, since this was the first public appearance of the Saint, all the nobles from other countries came to see her as well.

Ellin did this performance even until the year she died, so somehow, their tension was a little… well, cute in her eyes. As she peered around at the people, she flinched. It was because she recognized him from a mile away.

At a seat reserved for an honored guest, Arken was there.

…Why did the one who hated God the most come to the Holy Spirit Festival?

To keep an eye on her? What was he up to?

Arkan turned his head towards her the next moment as if he knew she was looking at him. Even though they weren’t close enough to feel each other’s gaze, they were aware that they were observing each other.

Then, Liliana started singing.

The first song was a chant in the common imperial language, so there was no concern about divine manifestation.

“Praise be to my God, the Lord of all things.”

Because of that, Ellin sang with a little more ease.

The beautiful harmony of women spread far and wide throughout the sky. They changed the tune ever so slightly, giving variations, but Ellin and Liliana continued to sing in front of them.

“God, we are vulnerable. Please watch over us. I will praise you forever, for my steps, my will and all of them are recognized by my lord.”

The two songs ended with ease.

The rest were all sacred songs in new coinage.

‘I did well with the second one, so I should be able to do well with the last songs too.’

As it was the moment for Ellin to open her mouth, at that moment, Liliana and Angelias all fell backwards.

All of a sudden, she was standing in front alone.

As she moved toward them, they stumbled back again. She knew it was strange that it ended so smoothly. It seemed that they had been quiet for this moment.

To them, Ellin was an ignorant commoner who was afraid to stand in front of people. So because she was being ignorant, of course, it meant that she wouldn’t be able to sing the sacred songs in the new coinage. How much Liliana had to sing by herself. If she didn’t know the new coinage, this performance would be ruined.

Ellin recalled the gold necklace around her neck. The necklace that looked like a set matched with Liliana would make the audience think she had prepared a solo performance like Liliana. In other words, if she couldn’t do it here, the sacred festival would be ruined.

She was a little angry.

Erich was in charge of the festival, and many people came to see her. Furthermore, the commoners invited here were devout people who believed in the only saint and hoped to find solace in the existence of God.

Glancing at Liliana, she smiled.

As the accompaniment of the song began, she stretched out her hands toward the sky, smiled, and began to sing like a prima donna.

⌊Without my God, I wouldn’t exist.

Without my God, I wouldn’t be alive.

Without my God, I wouldn’t be able to sing like this. ⌉

A flowing gait with a sense of leisure without even showing signs of nervousness and a sweet, beautiful voice… Ellin began to sing beautifully, like a virtuous saint on this stage.

⌊ So, God, your daughter praises you in this place. ⌉

A beautiful sound resounded like the voice of a siren.

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