Hush Now, Saintess!

Chapter 65

Translator: Yonnee

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—Seems like the divine beast really likes the Saintess.

—That’s what I’m saying. Apparently, it doesn’t even want to be separated from Her Eminence…

—It’s truly amazing. Isn’t it the divine beast notorious for never wanting to follow anyone’s words?

—That’s right. None of its caretakers until now could get close, let alone be allowed even the slightest contact.

—As expected, Her Eminence the Saintess is that great. Isn’t that so?

Amidst the uproar of the priests around him, the high priest smiled happily.

—Hoho, my word. This child likes you even more than me, Saintess.

—W-What? Haha. Is that so?

Scarlet and Veronica could not smile at all as the amicable atmosphere continued.

Because it’s clear that the reputation of the saintess who they had been mocking until now was rising right in front of their eyes.

Not only that, but Roella disappeared from the scene still with the cat in her arms and the high priest walking by her side.

And she secretly mouthed to them,

‘The money. Don’t forget to send it.’

The three noble ladies were forced to leave the vicinity in a hurry, their faces all red.

“Ha, we… we seem to have formed the wrong connections.”

As Scarlet recalled how they had left that place as though they were running away, she sighed and murmured these words.

Veronica answered, “That’s right. All this time, I’ve been thinking that the Ducal Lady would be kicked out from her house sooner or later, and Helena would be joining the Duchy. But in hindsight…”

“Exactly. And the High Priest seems to already be on good terms with the Ducal Lady as well.”

Before they knew it, they were formally calling her with respect now, using the proper title of ‘ducal lady’.

“Now I’m tired of pretending to be nice to Helena. You heard what she said earlier right? That she’s upset too, but she’s ‘glad’ that the divine beast was found.”

“I know, right. Ten million shillings is no joke. Not just any kind of jewelry could have been bought with that money.”

“I hear you there.”

Sigh.

Siiigh.

After that series of sighs,

The two of them gave each other a look.

‘So, about connections. Are we moving?’

Their silent gazes met.

* * *

Meanwhile, around the same time—

“Be careful on your way, Saintess. Also, please take good care of the divine beast.”

“Ahaha, don’t worry. I’ll do my best to take care of him while I’m in charge.”

“Thank you very much. I will send a separate missive to His Grace the Duke about this.”

“I would appreciate that. Then, please go ahead inside first.”

Meow— Meow—

The cat started nagging, as though he was tired of these goodbyes.

Thanks to this, the light, friendly atmosphere filled with hahaha and hohoho came and went.

Thud.

And as soon as the door closed, my expression hardened right away.

Because I couldn’t believe that this was now my reality.

Dazed, I looked down at the cat sprawling in my arms.

Meooow—

The cat yawned and began to lick one of its hind legs.

‘Ugh. So cute.’

But that’s not what’s important right now.

What I should be focusing on was the fact that, as of today, I had become the guardian of this cat.

Well, temporary guardian, to be precise.

This predicament started earlier today.

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A few minutes ago, at the high priest’s office.

“Saintess, why don’t you take in the divine beast and become his guardian?”

“…Pardon me? What do you mean…”

The shocking suggestion that came like a sucker punch forced me to sit up straight.

However, unlike how tense I was, the high priest was calm as he further explained.

“In truth, that cat doesn’t quite like people very much, like he’s allergic to human touch. Most cats are like that, but the divine beast is especially wary of humans.”

“Ah, really? But it didn’t seem like that to me.”

Look at him, still in my arms now.

“That’s exactly why I’m suggesting this. Seeing as he’s already so attached to you, the divine beast’s suitable environment might not be in this temple, but by your side, Saintess. Besides.”

He let out a deep sigh.

“I’m worried that this incident might have made the divine beast more wary and resistant against the people of the temple. I’m guessing that’s why he refuses to leave your side.”

Listening to the high priest’s words, I glanced down at the cat.

The cat had buried his face against my bosom and remained completely snug.

‘Is it because you really are scared of the temple?’

At this point, I suddenly felt pity for him.

How difficult must it have been for him, especially when he couldn’t even talk.

‘Indeed, I also…’

I also had quite a hard time continuing to live in the house where my grandmother had died in.

In the end, I chose to lodge at transient apartments for students as though I was running away.

Pondering for a moment, I soon nodded.

“Then, I’ll do just that. I’ll keep this cat with me until he recovers.”

t/n: i’m not actually sure what jelly’s gender is, so their pronouns might change later on