The Protagonists of Romance Fantasy Novels Have Escaped

chapter 165



165 – The Return of the Saintess Party (2)

If the truth that the missing Saintess Party attempted to resurrect the calamity of death were to be revealed to the public, the masses who have worshipped the one true god would surely be engulfed in rage and chaos.

It must not be known.

The upper echelons of the Holy Kingdom decided to thoroughly conceal the truth.

“You all have been hunting down the remnants of the Demon King’s army in the demon realm. The moment we received intelligence that a second Demon King had been born, you acted without hesitation.”

“A second Demon King? What a trite and shabby excuse.”

Cirelle explained the alibi prepared by the Holy Kingdom for the Saintess Party.

Maximilian scoffed and shrugged his shoulders.

“Shut up! This is all your fault!”

To dispel the public’s suspicions, a lie was needed to explain their actions thus far.

A second Demon King.

The Holy Kingdom decided to create a fictional entity to deceive the masses.

As Maximilian consistently reacted with a frown of unease, Cirelle glared at him, sending a silent threat. In response, Maximilian nodded in acceptance.

“For now, hide in the family estate until the Holy Kingdom calms the public’s suspicions! Be especially careful with every move you make to avoid unnecessary noise!”

“I understand.”

“Perhaps in about half a year, the public will lose interest. So just endure for half a year.”

“…….”

Half a year.

A sufficient amount of time to turn black into white.

Interest will surely wane.

Doubts and suspicions will diminish as time passes.

The Holy Kingdom ordered the Saintess Party to remain hidden in the House of Hohenberg during this time.

“We’ve decided to make an exception for Sage Madveigh. The Magic Tower has decided to manage the new recruits. The Tower Master is likely aware of the seriousness of the situation, so he won’t carelessly disclose the incident.”

“That’s likely. After all, Beatrice’s safety is at stake.”

Beatrice.

As Maximilian spoke the name of the second Saintess, Cirelle’s pale face contorted in distress.

“After everything that woman has put us through, you still say such things? It’s madness. At this point, it’s a level of insanity.”

“Hmm… That’s not entirely wrong.”

To seal away Beatrice and her companions, who had fallen into a cursed existence, within the Demon King’s castle, Maximilian used the lifespan granted to him.

The consequences were utterly devastating.

Five years.

The time given from now on was a maximum of five years.

I had only whispered it to my disciple.

Beatrice and Edanant still did not know.

“Why am I angry? It’s their own life they’re ruining.”

Cyril stood up, throwing the file on the desk at Maximilian.

Then he headed for the door.

“Anyway, may the esteemed warrior, in the late stages of mental illness, do well for the rest of their life.”

Bang—.

The door slammed shut with a roughness that expressed the turning point.

Left alone in the office, Maximilian let out a deep sigh and gazed out the window.

* * *

The ex-girlfriend of the man I promised to marry.

No,

In fact, it wasn’t even a relationship that could be called ‘girlfriend’….

The eyes of the red dragon and the white dragon, filled with suspicion and jealousy, were fixed on Beatrice.

The beautiful saint, with hair as vividly pink as peonies, was playing with the Luinons who trailed behind her like a display of maternal affection. The sense of crisis felt by the red dragon and the white dragon deepened at the sight of Beatrice.

“They say she had her coming-of-age ceremony last year…. Truly, as I’ve heard, she is a beauty of unparalleled grace.”

Her snow-white cheeks were tinged with a peachy blush.

Lips plump and radiant, like ripe fruit.

Could it be said that she was the culmination of the charming traits of a beautiful young lady? Rudmila couldn’t help but feel a sense of defeat in the face of Beatrice’s youthful allure.

“Tch, her chest has grown even bigger since I saw her last year…! Has all her piety gone to her breasts?!”

With every step she took, the symbols of faith and maternal love swayed up and down.

Large.

And full of vitality.

The insatiably greedy divine bosom threatened Jeblinne, who had unfortunately reached the end of her growth phase.

Moreover, Beatrice was a beauty boasting childbearing hips. With a slender waist and thighs, along with a large and beautiful backside, she seemed to embody the very essence of femininity, inheriting the sanctity of the Earth Mother, symbolizing family and fertility.

“To think that the saint of the Holy Kingdom possesses such a lascivious body! The world must be coming to an end.”

“Why is it that, even as the same saint, we are so different? This is discrimination! It’s blatant favoritism! I’ll curse you, Earth Mother Gael!”

Is she a holy virgin?

Or a lustful woman?

The red dragon and the white dragon were engulfed in a sense of unease, fearing they might lose their beloved man to the saintess, whose appearance seemed to have been molded from the sacred form of a goddess.

“What’s this? Who do you think you are, playing with our children?”

As the saintess played with the children,

the villainess with luscious golden hair approached, her face twisted in a fierce scowl.

The pretty princess was angry!

Startled by Elizabeth’s blunt voice, the Louisnons scattered to the sides in a hurry.

“I was just playing with the children because they’re so adorable, Your Highness Elizabeth.”

“Hmph, our Louisnons are indeed cute.”

The heroine of the romance fantasy faced off against the villainess.

The man who had been standing with the villainess broke into a cold sweat.

“Ethan, I feel too guilty to stay as a guest of the family… Is there anything I can help with?”

“Hmm… Well, I’m not sure.”

It wouldn’t do to assign household chores to the Second Saintess of the Holy Kingdom.

Edanant hesitated to respond, citing the reason that it was “too much of an honor for the saintess.”

Despite engaging in trivial errands and even harassment with the celestial archangel, it seemed he found it uncomfortable to assign household tasks to the Second Saintess.

“Just relax. Who would dare to scold the Second Saintess of the Holy Kingdom? If the rumor that the Hoenberk family had her do menial tasks spreads in the Holy Kingdom, the paladins would swarm like bees.”

“Ha ha. I understand, Ethan.”

Beatrice said with a bright smile.

At that moment, the piercing gazes of Ludmila, Jeblinne, and Elizabeth were fixed on Edanant.

* * *

Could it be that Edanant’s joking remark had turned into fake news and spread throughout the Holy Kingdom?

The paladin order had arrived.

More than five hundred soldiers of the Holy Kingdom.

The weapons and full armor emblazoned with the Holy Kingdom’s emblem radiated a brilliant shine. The servants of the Hoenberk family, witnessing such overwhelming might, trembled in fear.

“Your Majesty!”

A dark complexion that proved his southern origins.

A modestly styled ceremonial robe.

A necklace adorned with a rosary carved from wood.

Boehrn.

The ruler of the Holy Kingdom had come to visit the Hoenberk Marquessate.

Whether it was a visit decided on a whim or not, it was met with a somewhat haphazard preparation. However, Boern did not care at all, as he did not place importance on the extravagant formalities.

“Be, Bea…!”

Upon hearing the news that his daughter had returned safely, Boern set aside everything and rushed to the marquisate. The daughter, who had been missing and whose life had been in peril, was back, and the dark face of the marquis was a mix of fierce joy and relief.

She has returned.

Returned safely.

He worried for a moment that she might have been seriously injured, but it was nothing more than an unnecessary fear. The beautiful saint, with her delicate pink hair cascading down, was healthier than ever.

“Father! Father, I missed you so much…!”

The marquis and the saint embraced each other, sharing a heartfelt reunion.

The holy knights of the Marquisate, who were watching the scene, smiled solemnly and rejoiced.

“Because of me, because of my foolishness, you must have suffered greatly, right? I’m sorry. I’m truly sorry, Father…!”

“It’s alright, it’s alright…! Just your safety is enough. The merciful Mother Earth has aided you.”

Damn that one true god, why isn’t he here?

I’m the one who got beaten up trying to save the saint.

Eda-nant muttered as he watched the reunion from a distance.

At that, Ludmila and Jeblin nudged Eda-nant in the side with their elbows.

“Sir Eda-nant. I’ve heard that you saved our daughter. You’ve bestowed a favor upon us that we can never repay.”

“Yes, that is correct.”

Isn’t it a common fairy tale cliché to end with the king allowing a marriage to the beautiful princess rescued from the demon lord’s castle?

Should I ask for her hand?

No,

I decided against it, fearing the jealousy of the red and white dragons.

Besides, there were young men fervently in love with the saint. Even joking about such things would likely lead to a lifetime of being pursued by the saint’s party.

“Your Majesty, I will detail the events that have transpired in the reception room. The saint’s party has likely been waiting for your arrival.”

“Yes, thank you.”

Following that, Boern greeted Ludmila and Jeblin, exchanging brief words. Then, he followed Eda-nant with his daughter as they headed toward the mansion’s reception room.

Clack—.

As the marquis moved, about ten holy knights also stirred.

Confirming that they were the guardians representing the Marquisate, Eda-nant nodded and accepted their entry.


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