117 – Debutante Ball (3)
Should I call it a mischievous coincidence?
The person who welcomed us at the pantheon was the Archbishop of Asirell, who received donations from us last time.
An old man with impressive wrinkles that seem to remain as if he were always smiling.
As soon as he heard Sirien’s first words, his expression froze.
I could see the hand holding the teacup trembling.
I somehow felt like I was abusing the elderly.
“Yes? “What do you want?”
“He said he wanted to know how the pantheon used my donation.”
“Well, why do you suddenly want that…… “
“It wasn’t a small amount of money. “I want to confirm that it was written for the church members of the empire.”
Sirien smiled.
As my saint’s expression became brighter and more lively, the archbishop’s complexion darkened.
Only the dark despair was revealed, to the point where the words of serving the God of Light were meaningless.
I wondered why we should offer to scout something that looked like it was going to die soon.
No matter how you look at it, the Archbishop now looks like a person closer to death or despair than to light.
It was a deplorable thing. If there had been a God of Despair, he would have been able to even become a saint.
No one in this world can look as despairing as that person.
The archbishop made a sound as if he was in pain.
“That doesn’t mean it will happen right away even if you say it so suddenly…… “
“Can’t we just bring the records? It’s already been a while, so it must have gone into storage. “I am now a saint officially recognized by the pantheon, so I should have rights.”
“Ugh. Still, there is a procedure.”
“Or the Grand Duke of Ilencia. Should I come back as Sirien Ilencia?”
“Huh… ….”
The scuffle did not last long.
Sirien’s hand was too powerful for that.
All the archbishop could do was bide her time, but even that felt like a green light to Sirien.
It means there is something holding it back. If she had actually presented it as if she was okay, it would have been more difficult for her.
A record that no one will see anyway. It was clear that the numbers were roughly based on the format.
And that kind of work could never escape Sirien’s eyes.
Soon the archbishop called a servant and brought the records.
The hand that handed over the documents was trembling to the point where it was pitiful.
Still, what can I do? It’s all self-employed.
Sirien smiled as he quickly received the records.
“Thank you. If you have anything to say, please come to Ilencia’s villa in the capital. “I am always ready to listen to the pantheon.”
Before the day was over, the Pantheon sent her men to Sirien.
As soon as they encountered Sirien, they made her kneel first, effectively declaring surrender.
The Church of Hybras received ‘support’ from the Pantheon in the form of recognition for its contribution to subjugating the demons.
Sirien did not return his records.
Immediately after the Pantheon’s staff returned, Sirien looked very relieved.
* * *
A day passed and tailors from the capital came early in the morning.
Sirien and I had to occupy her entire room one by one and make her clothes fit.
One set of clothes each to be worn at the title award ceremony and debutante.
Considering the extra or slightly lighter tailcoat, I had to wear at least three outfits today.
I can just finish this, but Sirien probably has more to worry about.
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Well, didn’t they say that the completion of fashion is the face?
Sirien will definitely look pretty no matter what she wears.
While I was measuring my body in the room with such anticipation, something suddenly occurred to me.
“Do you have any gloves or anything?”
“We will provide it according to the clothes you are wearing.”
“Instead of getting rid of it, I’m thinking of getting one as a gift. “The person writing it is in the next room right now.”
Not long ago, Sirien asked me to buy her gloves.
She probably thought of it after seeing the banquet hall in Reheim.
Because the gift I gave Sirien at her last birthday party was gloves.
Well, it was a mess because of Therion.
Even so, I was thinking of buying a new one because he was crying so hard.
She forgot about it for a while after that and then she didn’t get a chance to give it back because she was sent to the cabin.
“Are you going to give it to the Archduke?”
“Yes. The color is white. The purpose is…… Well. “I want it to be thin and comfortable to use.”
“I will bring the draft. Please wait.”
The bracelet I bought from Requitas was a ready-made item, but this time it will be the only glove in the world.
Clothes worn by nobles. Especially when it comes to clothing to be used in social circles, no two items are made the same.
If clothes overlap in the social world, it would be a disaster.
If it was caught incorrectly, the tailor could be found dead the next day.
Still, I wanted to buy you something decent.
This would be a suitable gift for Sirien.
“You’ve waited a long time. Is there anything you like among these?”
Should we really call them the capital’s tailors?
It was provided so that one could see the approximate appearance and material of the gloves.
Is it possible to adjust something that has already been created to suit the individual?
I felt a very faint amount of magic from the gloves I touched.
Since this is a world with magic, it seems to be put to good use here and there.
Of course, the price of a single set of clothes must be eye-poppingly expensive.
Still, I am not so worn out that I cannot even buy gloves.
Thin, translucent gloves that slightly showed the skin caught my attention.
“Let’s do this. “I can feel magical power in the gloves. Can you give me magic as well?”
“Yes. This is possible within the requested deadline. However, since the magic power of the gloves themselves is limited, you must choose the magic you wish to bestow.”
“Oh, you were here.”
A brief explanation was written on the back of the draft that was delivered earlier.
The magic that could be engraved on gloves was simple protection magic, warming/cooling, and poison detection.
There were also things that could make fire or blow wind, but they seemed very useless to me.
Sirien is triumphant, lighting fire from her fingertips.
It looks pretty cute, but it might be hard to see.
Of course, the protection magic would be meaningless, so there was only one thing left.
“Let’s use poison detection. What is the detection range?”
“It’s about a thumb’s length from the glove. “No significant poison can be detected until it is taken over a long period of time.”
“Is there a poison so deadly that it takes effect right away if you eat it?”
“I sense everything within my knowledge. If detection is successful, warm heat will be emitted and black smoke will rise.”
I liked it.
If anything, it could be a danger to Sirien because it is an immediate and lethal poison.
The range I mentioned will be revealed naturally before you drink the poison.
If you buy a gift, it is natural for people to want to keep it a secret until they give it to them.
I paid the price right away because I was afraid Sirien would catch me if I charged it.
A considerable amount of gold coins disappeared from my pocket.
Usually, in times like this, people make a fuss, saying that this is money that could feed a commoner’s family for several months.
How would I know such a thing? Just take what Sirien gives you and pay what he asks.
It may be surprising, but I also depended on Sirien for a lot of things.
“Ah, the clothes you will wear at the ceremony can be worn right now. Would you like to try it on?”
“Sure, well. “I’d like to ask the Archduke to take a look as well.”
“Then I’ll fix your hair for a bit.”
Two female employees who were waiting outside came in and touched my hair.
Since I knew nothing, there was nothing to be picky about.
I just stayed still and got dressed as I was told.
As expected, the clothes were of a familiar type.
Western-style uniform unique to romantic fantasy. Just like my father’s, I had to wear a coat with blue trimmings hanging at an angle and reaching down to my knees.
It was nice to look at, but it felt a bit cumbersome to move.
Still, the tailors seemed quite satisfied and wanted to show it to Sirien.
Isn’t it pointless to bother when you’re so busy?
I feel like I did something pointless.
I can’t call you by your name here, right?
I cleared my throat a few times in front of the door.
“Hmm. Degradation of the Archduke? It would be better to get confirmation from you…… “
“I’m going out now!”
Sirien opened the door and came out.
She opened the door and immediately covered her mouth.
“Inhale!”
“…… ?”
“These are the clothes for the award ceremony, right? “Do you still have the tailcoat?”
“They say you can try on the other clothes tomorrow.”
“Hmm, wait a moment.”
Sirien, standing in front, looked at me intently.
It felt like she was being scanned from head to toe.
Sirien looked at me so intently that her eyes stung, and she called the tailor with a gesture.
“As expected, his skills are as good as his reputation.”
“That’s too much praise, sir.”
“Three more clothes than we first mentioned…… No. I want to buy about five more sets. “Is it okay?”
“I will do my best, my hon.”