I’m a Fake Saintess But the Gods Are Obsessed With Me - Chapter 114

“I looked through those references, but some were unearthed since the professor hypothesized about things in the past. That’s why, I mean…”

 

“…”

 

“It’s as if the professor learned about the past of the God of Lies in some special way, and supplemented it with appropriate materials later.”

 

At my words, Draive waved his hand with a pale expression.

 

“T-That can’t be!”

 

He stuttered his words in bewilderment.

 

But it was a problem that couldn’t be driven. If he tries to avoid the answer and gives a wrong answer, I will have to go back that much.

 

I opened my mouth and said

 

“…Alright. Professor, you don’t seem to be able to answer today, so see you next time.”

 

Instead of urging him to tell the truth, I looked him in the eye with a light smile.

 

“I believe that you will prepare your mind very soon.”

 

Draive looked at me with a nervous expression, then averted his gaze.

 

In the end, without much to gain, we left the lab.

 

Cass asked me as the door closed.

 

“Should I force him to open his mouth?”

 

I shook my head at his cold voice.

 

“That person isn’t a villain. There must be a reason why he can’t cooperate just because of circumstances.”

 

“Then we must find out why. By any means.”

 

In this case, Cass seemed more like a villain.

 

But I don’t have to decline all his help.

 

“Please dig into his backstory carefully. Since I scratched it once like this, he will have unusual behavior.”

 

I told him with a determined expression.

 

Cass stared at me for a while, then he opened his mouth to answer.

 

“I’ll find out and write to you.”

 

[The God of Knowledge, Hessed, is curious about your plan.]

 

Returning to the temple, I entered the room. A familiar customer was sitting in front of a small table in the room.

 

“Noah!”

 

“Saintess!”

 

I felt like Noah had grown bigger in the short time I hadn’t seen him.

 

“Long time no see.”

 

A plate of cookies prepared by Daisy was placed in front of Noah.

 

Daisy looked at me and smiled lightly.

 

“Did you have a good trip?”

 

“Were you two together?”

 

Daisy nodded his head.

 

“Yes, we were chatting. As we talked, we found we had a lot in common. Like the fact that the Saintess saved our lives.”

 

Noah also opened his mouth.

 

“I was also thinking about when I jumped out of the Saintess’ window and got caught by Priestess Daisy.”

 

“Did that happen?”

 

Daisy chuckled at my question.

 

“I thought he was a thief and almost beat him up.”

 

Well, since he was a child of the Thief Guild, she wasn’t 100% wrong.

 

I turned my gaze to Noah.

 

“The reason I called you today is because I don’t think I have anything more to ask of you, Noah.”

 

One of my reasons for using Noah as my informant was that if I stopped working as a fake saintess, I would have to leave the temple and start a new life.

 

To do so, I needed information that was useful to me, who had no connections, and at the time, the power of the Empress was a threat.

 

‘Did I need Noah to get information as a means to protect myself, I wonder.’

 

However, it was time for everything to be sorted out.

 

There was no more fierce strife or confrontation, and there was no need for information from the shadows that Noah could obtain.

 

Noah looked at me and nodded.

 

“It went really well, Saintess.”

 

There was a bit of bitterness in Noah’s eyes. Rather than the pennies he earned at the Thief Guild, the money I gave him would have been quite helpful.

 

I spoke.

 

“But I don’t like sending you back to the Thief Guild.”

 

I told Noah what I had been thinking about before.

 

“I’ll sponsor you, so why don’t you go to Euclipse Academy?”

 

When I saw the children passing by in the carriage earlier, I suddenly thought of Noah.

 

Noah could have attended the Academy like that, yet he has been suffering in the Thief Guild since he was young because his environment wasn’t good.

 

I was thinking of calling Noah today to lay the foundation for his new life, and Euclipse Academy seemed quite suitable for him to attend.

 

At my words, Noah looked at me with a slightly surprised expression.

 

“Me, the Academy?”

 

“Yes, life on the streets is dangerous. Why don’t you learn skills that will help you become self-reliant?”

 

Daisy agreed with me.

 

“That’s right, Noah. You’ll learn a lot if you go to Euclipse.”

 

Noah’s eyes twinkled. He seemed to be thinking for a moment.

 

He opened his mouth cautiously.

 

“Actually, other than Euclipse Academy… there is a place I’ve been thinking of, but…”

 

“Where is that?”

 

“That… I was caught delivering a letter to His Highness the Crown Prince before, and he said he would let me learn the sword.”

 

That statement took me by surprise.

 

“His Highness the Crown Prince?”

 

Certainly, Noah’s body and athleticism were quite nice.

 

“Yes. I’m not sure if His Highness’ proposal is still valid, but I have a desire to become a knight. I don’t know if I’ll be able to do it well.”

 

The skinny kid who had been run over by Alberto’s carriage the first time he saw him, was now quite boyish.

 

“If I become a great knight someday, I want to protect the Saintess.”

 

Noah’s cheeks looked red, different from usual. I thought he was an adult without fail, yet looking at him like this, he still showed his innocence.

 

I replied with a smile.

 

“I sure will remember what you said just now. And don’t worry. I know that His Highness the Crown Prince isn’t someone who changes his words easily.”

 

I immediately wrote a letter of introduction and signed it.

 

“If you show this, you will pass the Imperial Palace, so tell your true feelings in front of His Highness. And I will support you until you graduate as a knight apprentice, so don’t worry too much about money.”

 

Daisy clapped her hands from the side.

 

“My goodness. Good for you. Noah.”

 

Noah, who had been looking at me for a long time, knelt down on one knee like a knight and bowed his head.

 

“Thank you very much, Saintess.”

 

***

 

The next morning, a letter came from Cass. He said he had found out Professor Draive’s secret and told me to see him tomorrow. I sent him an affirmative reply.

 

Daisy, meanwhile, was smiling beside me, making me wonder what she was so excited about..

 

“Saintess. The Star Flower festival has started today.”

 

“Really?”

 

I remembered hearing about the Star Flower Festival from Cass.

 

“I actually brought back the perfect dress for this festival from my hometown!”

 

“Hm?”

 

Daisy brought a dress to me, who had no intention of going out. However…

 

“…What is that?”

 

[The God of Benevolence, Oman, likes Daisy’s dress.]

 

[The God of Justice, Hetuse, covers his mouth with both hands.]

 

It was a red dress with a very flashy and bold design.

 

There was a lot of lace between the open skirt of the dress, and the front was shaped like a top. It wasn’t too flashy because it had a bolero, but it was definitely not an ordinary dress.

 

“As you may have heard, when you dance with someone you like at the Star Flower Festival, it will come true. Did you know that many unmarried young men and women go out on the streets in their most seductive and beautiful clothes to find a mate?”

 

“Rather than a Star Flower Festival, it’s a Mating Festival…?”

 

“If the Saintess goes out wearing this, all the men in Illide will probably praise you.”

 

“…”

 

“Since it’s a big festival, His Highness the Crown Prince will also come to give a congratulatory speech, and Marquis Lloyd will definitely be at the festival grounds as well.

 

[The God of Love, Odyssey, agrees to Daisy’s plan.]

 

[The God of Art, Mond, is displeased by why Reihausd isn’t a candidate.]

 

I asked Daisy, who seems to be writing a novel alone with her burning eyes, bewildered.

 

“So you want me to wear this? Are you serious?”

 

“Yes, Saintess. Isn’t it really beautiful?”

 

I was wondering if this outfit would suit me. Even  I wore a red dress at the Imperial Palace, but it wasn’t this flashy.

 

“By the way, this dress was worn by my best friend’s older sister at the ‘Night Moth Festival’ in my hometown. She was a daughter of a baron, and she was chosen as the ‘Night Moth Queen’ at the festival.”

 

[The God of Benevolence, Oman, loves the name of the festival very much.]

 

“The N-Night Moth Festival?”

 

It was a rather odd name.

 

“It’s alright, Daisy. I like my clothes the way they are. That dress… yeah, Daisy can wear it.”

 

However, there was no way for her to accept that.

 

“Saintess. Opportunities like today are rare. It’s the time when everyone comes out in the most beautiful and splendid clothes.”

 

So I guess it feels like a pretty Halloween.

 

“But this color is too burdensome.”

 

[The God of Benevolence, Oman, condemns your tediousness.]

 

[The God of Love, Odyssey, agrees with Oman.]

 

[The God of Death, Kairos glances at you and nods his head.]

 

[The God of Benevolence, Oman, advises that you can’t succeed with a stereotyped mindset.]

 

[The God of Love, Odyssey, points out your defeatist attitude.]

 

Looking at this chat window, it seemed that I was unconsciously being persuaded.

 

Stop, I told you to stop it!

 

“I heard that there would be the Star Flower Festival, that’s why I earnestly requested and brought it here. Saintess, please wear it just once.”

 

“…”

 

In the end, I couldn’t contain the enthusiasm in Daisy’s eyes.

 

After a while, I put on the dress and looked in the mirror in awe.

 

So this is the dress of the ‘Night Moth Queen’, right?

 

I looked alluring in the mirror as Daisy pulled my hair up and secured it with a tiara-shaped jewel.

 

‘Was this face capable of having this kind of feeling?’

 

It’s surprising even to me.

 

“As expected, I thought it would suit the Saintess.”

 

I heard Daisy’s thrilled voice. Before long, a feast of stars unfolded in the chat window.

 

[The Gods score your style today.]

 

[The God of Knowledge, Hessed,: ★★★☆☆]

 

[The God of Justice, Hetuse: ★★☆☆☆]

 

[The God of Death, Kairos: ★★★★☆]

 

[The God of Art, Mond: ★★★★☆]

 

[The God of Love, Odyssey: ★★★★★]

 

[The God of Destruction, Ciel:★★★★★]

 

[The God of Benevolence, Oman: ★★★★★★★★★★★★]