The Response to my Drunken Proposal was Surprisingly Good

Chapter 27-34: I Will Teach You What Fear Is(1-8)

✦ Chapter 27 – I Will Teach You What Fear Is (1) ✦

Rumors always spread faster than anything else.

Even faster to those who have been waiting for them.

In the imperial capital, at the temple dedicated to the Sun God—

"Hehehe..."

The Angel of the Empire, the face of the Empire, the Third Princess... Solana burst into girlish laughter. It was a face difficult to imagine from her usual kind and mature demeanor.

"A bet. And with the former captain of the Imperial Knights, no less."

However, Solana's face showed no concern. Her expression was filled only with interest.

"It's simply astonishing. To cause such a stir right after taking office, this Inspector must be an unpresidented figure. Isn't that right?"

Meanwhile, the priest who brought the information quietly thought—

...It's 'unprecedented', not 'unpresidented'.

But he didn't dare voice his thoughts at this moment.

"Yes. We've certainly never seen an Inspector like this before."

He nodded anyway. At least he could wholeheartedly agree that this Inspector was unprecedented.

What was a Magic Tower Inspector?

Most Inspectors simply served their terms leisurely, living in luxury before retiring. It was a cushy position as long as they didn't cause any incidents. That was about it.

But an Inspector who actively stirs things up?

...It had been a long time since they'd seen one. No, it was the first time.

"Ahem."

In any case, Solana seemed pleased with the news the priest had brought, occasionally flashing inscrutable smiles in all directions.

The priest, at a loss for words, said—

"I apologize. It seems I've disrupted the Third Princess's morning prayers by bringing this news."

"Not at all. I requested this information in the first place."

"Then I'll take my leave."

As the priest withdrew, Solana was alone again. Now she would need to start her day as a Saintess.

She pushed away all thoughts except those of one person, then clasped her hands and closed her eyes gently.

"Oh Sun God..."

At dawn.

Without fail, every single day, Solana's routine began with a prayer for the peace of one single man.

~~••~~••~~

"Your Highness."

"Speak."

"Forgive my impertinence, but what is your relationship with the Inspector?"

In the top floor of the magic tower, in the VIP room reserved for the Second Princess, Hedera furrowed her brow while resting.

"............"

Hedera silently looked at Valken for a moment, then—

"Hah."

She sighed deeply as if in understanding.

Come to think of it, that's right. Their interaction and conversation when she encountered Ezekiel in the tower's corridor... Valken had been right there, witnessing everything.