Time-Limited Saintess, You’ve Been Caught by the Tyrant Once Again - Chapter 30

Chapter 15.2

“Wait a minute, let me see if I have the Golden Bible first.”

Liliana nodded patronizingly.

Ellin’s hair turned white as she made her way to her room.

Despite thoroughly searching through all the packed boxes, the Golden Bible was nowhere to be found. She took a deep breath, realizing what had likely transpired. It seemed that someone had stolen it and put it up for sale.

Eventually, she stepped out into the hallway with a calm face.

“How is it? Did you find it?”

As Liliana asked, Ellin shook her head.

“No.”

“Is that so? That’s very intriguing. If you claimed you didn’t sell it, then why was it on the market in the first place.”

“I think it was stolen.”

In response to her words, Lilliana remained silent. Instead, the priests and the Angelias criticized her with disapproving gazes. After giving them time to suspect Ellin, Lilliana opened her mouth again while glancing at her clothes this time.

“Come to think of it, Miss Ellin, what are those clothes? It looks expensive.”

Ugh. Ellin bit her lip.

As the Angelias’ eyes grew fierce, the paladins who were accompanying Lilliana had the same expression.

“This…”

“We know all about Miss Ellin’s financial situation. Everyone is aware that you don’t have the means to buy such clothes.”

Not knowing what to do, Ellin was at a loss because of Maynard’s words not to reveal anything.

“Oh my God, so that outfit was bought with the money you sold the Bible?”

The other Angelias looked surprised at Angelia Esther’s words.

“She must be really crazy.”

“Pretending to be all faithful, yet she…”

Ellin was cornered, and there was no way that she could defend herself. After all, any excuse she could come up with at this point would only backfire. She tried to seek out paladin Lennon to speak on her behalf, but it seemed that he, too, had followed Maynard on the trip.

“What’s going on?”

“Ah, High Priest Erich.”

Liliana smiled brightly.

At that moment, the person she least wanted to see appeared before her. It seemed like Erich had finished his lesson and was on his way with the priests. Even so, Ellin was relieved to hear his voice. Erich would believe her. Hasn’t he always been on her side?

Noticing the Golden Bible in Liliana’s hand, he turned towards Ellin. It meant to ask why it was in Liliana’s hand.

“Ellin, you can tell me now. If you do, I will consider mitigating the punishment.”

“No, I didn’t sell it.”

Ellin said calmly.

People were secretly surprised by her composure. Whether she was being accused or telling the truth, she remained calm still.

“Do you have any proof that this isn’t the case?”

“Do you have any evidence that this is true?”

“The Golden Bible you have was found by my maid, who found it at an auction.”

Saying that, Liliana waved the Bible in the air.

“Where’s the proof that that thing in your hand was found on the market?”

Liliana gave a twisted smile at Ellin’s remark.

“Do you doubt me, Ellin?”

“The Saint was the one who first raised the ridiculous suspicion.”

“I heard you went out last night? Isn’t that when you bought that outfit?”

“No.”

“Then, where did you get those clothes from?”

“….”

Ellin gritted her teeth. It was indeed a situation that could be easily misunderstood as if someone had orchestrated it.

On the other hand, Liliana was smiling brightly. It wasn’t the artificial smile she always showed, she seemed genuinely happy. This misunderstanding didn’t just happen by chance. It was probably a scheme orchestrated by Liliana to drive her away.

“This dress was given to me to ensure that I wouldn’t be a disgrace to the Saint by my appearance.”

“Who? Could it be that the priests gave it to you?”

When Liliana turned her head toward Erich at the question, he studied Ellin’s face. His eyes scanned the garment with a surprisingly cold expression before he replied in a somber voice.

“No, not at all.”

“…Who gave you these clothes?”

“I can’t say.”

When Ellin bit her lip as she answered his question, Erich’s expression was unusual.

“You must have had someone close enough to buy you clothes? A lover or something?”

“Yeah, that’s suspicious. Such expensive clothes like that…”

“There must be something.”

Ellin’s heart skipped a beat at those words. Maynard and herself didn’t have that kind of relationship. He just bought her clothes because he felt sorry for her.

Besides, he was now outside with the Pope.

He had shown kindness, but there was a risk of causing a strange misunderstanding if she revealed the truth here. In addition, he took pride in his work, so how could she tarnish his name like that? Maynard was dear to her. She didn’t want him to be subject to gossip because of her.

Because he…

She recalled a room drenched in blood and a blond-haired man soaked in blood.

Ellin squeezed her eyes shut and shook her head.

…Wasn’t it the first gift that kind-hearted Meinard gave him?

Erich, who had been watching Ellin’s face as if observing her, finally opened his mouth in a dry tone.

“If I understood correctly, it seems that Miss Ellin sold the Golden Bible without permission, isn’t it?”

“That’s right.”

“Whatever Ellin does with what I’ve given, it’s her own business. However, to sell it out without permission…”

“….”

“I can’t help but feel disappointed this time.”

The end of Erich’s voice quivered slightly. With his orange eyes downcasted, he had a cold, expressionless face.

Her heart crumbled at those words as a heavy sigh escaped her lips.

There was no absolute trust. Ellin and Erich had a relationship not between a saint and a priest, but as a poor commoner and a high priest instead. If she had sold the Bible, it would have been a betrayal to his trust, so it was only natural for Erich to feel disappointed.

“I’ll leave it to the judgment of the Saint to determine whether this person is qualified to be an Angelia.”

Erich lowered his head as he spoke.

Even though she gazed at him, Erich never once looked directly at her face until the end.

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