Archduke Lundmeer's penthouse in the capital of the Reintvia Empire.

Slowly it was time to leave for the estate, but Schwarz remained in the capital.

A man dressed in black appeared and prostrated himself in front of Schwarz.

“Lord.”

He was a member of the Assassin's Guild 'Black Ghost', which Schwarz directly runs.

Using darkness as a weapon, they created victims without leaving any evidence, and were called Black Ghosts.

Since there were no traces, it was not even known who the owner of the Assassin's Guild was.

The prostrated black ghost was very nervous. He had to report what Schwarz had ordered.

But even when he showed up, Schwarz didn't pay even the slightest attention.

He has to do well. At the last group report, he was immediately disposed of for not doing his job properly.

He couldn't figure out how Schwarz was feeling right now, so he couldn't get out of his mouth easily.

He felt a terrifying aura that made his skin tingle just by being in front of him.

Betas cannot smell pheromones.

But if the power of the emotion it carries is strong, it responds.

Like Alpha or Omega, he could not read emotions in detail, but felt a rough energy in an abstract way.

Just to the point of feeling good or bad.

At the moment, Schwarz seemed very displeased.

After organizing his thoughts, the black ghost carefully brought up the story.

“I got a call from the ghost that I put in the Holy Land.”

Schwarz, who didn't show even the slightest interest, responded.

“Report.”

The lord reacts at once.

The shadow was inwardly startled.

The priest whom Schwarz had attached to the watch seemed to be an important person.

After all, didn't he say that she was the daughter of the pro-imperial Pine Empire's knight leader? She's there and she's going to be affiliated with Seonghwangcheong.

She would not be in any trouble if such a woman was on the side of the prince Schwarz was opposed to.

“It is said that the priest, whom the master has attached a watch, began to receive outsiders through prayer for counseling.”

“That’s right.”

“Yeah, the reservations were all nobles who supported the prince. Shall we find out what the purpose of meeting an outsider is?”

He couldn't figure out where the absurd story that the priest had quieted the Prince of Lundmere came from.

Master was just avoiding a fight with Seongguk.

The black ghost was displeased with that priest, Sonia, who seemed to erode the honor of his master.

“You are crossing the line. Do only what I tell you.”

“Sin, I’m sorry.”

Then Schwarz took out his paper and began to write something on it.

Since he was not commanded to leave, the Black Ghost endured Schwarz's silence and waited quietly.

The sound of a fountain pen scratching on the paper continued, then cut off.

Schwarz took out some wax that was not usually used and sealed the letter tightly.

“Do you know the order of reservations?”

“Yes, we already have a list of reservations.”

It was information gathered by a black ghost disguised as a priest.

Sonia was an apprentice priest. Gathering information was easy for her because her routine was not confidential.

Schwarz, who had finished writing it, said as a warning.

“Tell the noble who made the reservation. If you are ahead of me, you will regret it.”

It wasn't just a warning.

Even though Schwarz told them in advance, if there was anyone who stood up, he was going to destroy it with all his might.

"All right."

***

As Cassius said, there were quite a few people who wanted to pray for counseling.

I listened to their concerns, prayed together, and used the power of healing.

“Oh my, I feel like my head is clear.”

“My body feels lighter. I think I can shake off all my worries and sleep well today.”

It was to get a good satisfaction rating.

As a result of diligently using divine power, customers were satisfied and turned away.

Satisfaction evaluations are sent by letter after a few days, so you have to wait a little longer for the results, but today was the evaluation day.

She had been using her divine power for several days, and it seemed that her body was gradually straining.

Tired but feeling good.

I checked the newly updated scorecard.

As satisfied people gave full marks, the deducted points were also filled.

‘I’m not much different from Leia.’

I thought I made a pretty big difference by getting all the counseling jobs.

However, when I checked the published scores, Leia was chasing me closely.

At this rate, I could lose my points, so it seemed like I had to continue consulting until the day of my promotion.

Two reservations were made today.

I put them in order of arrival, but the letter at the bottom was so thick, I checked it first.

‘Ugh, this is…….'

The black eagle and gold snake, meaning the imperial family, are the owner of the vicious crest with their mouths wide open as if to warn each other.

‘It’s a letter from Schwarz!’

It looked like he was really planning to come.

And the other letters were anonymous. Sometimes these letters come.

He was an imperial nobleman who had never had a good relationship with Seongguk, so it was ambiguous to visit him openly.

People who want to confide secrets they cannot tell to others send an anonymous reservation letter like this.

Although it is anonymous, just before meeting with me, the paladin will check identity and undergo a search.

So there is no problem with safety. I've already met several anonymous believers.

Without hesitation, I picked up an anonymous letter.

“I’ll make it the first one to come.”

It was never because Schwarz was afraid...… Well, it's because Schwarz is afraid.

The paladin guarding the front of the counseling room nodded.

“I will prepare.”

After completing the identification, before entering the prayer room, I found out the identity of the anonymous person.

The Marquis of Sepentus?

‘Why is this person coming to me?’

You're Leia's older brother!

It was obvious why the Marquis had found me.

It must be because of Leia.

I cannot refuse unless I have already accepted it.

If I reject the Marquis, she will use this as an excuse to cut my score again.

Moreover, if she refused the Marquis, she had to meet Schwarz immediately.

Deduction of points or lives, if you have to choose between the two, of course it is better to close the points.

And if there is anything else, she vowed to put everything back on the Marquis of Sepentus.

Isn't there a perfect excuse that he applied first?

Most nobles have a chapel or a small church in their mansion.

It was because he wanted to worship only with people of the same family. In this case, request the dispatch of a priest.

However, there are also many nobles who want to pray or worship at the Great Hall of the Holy Land.

For such a nobleman, there were countless private prayer rooms in the Great Hall.

Guided by the paladin, I stood in front of the prayer room where Marquis Sepentus was waiting.

‘Fuu, let’s do our best.’

What has already happened, what to do?

I put my spirits inside and opened the door.

And paused for a moment.

In the prayer room, there were chairs and tables to sit comfortably along with the statue of Magnus.

Usually they pray or meditate while waiting for the priest to come.

However, Marquis Sepentus was looking at me in a very arrogant position with his arms crossed as he opened the door and entered.

It looked like he was going to fight me. A sigh came out.

I heard that if you do this, you will meet the truth.

The believers I've met so far are all kind and polite, so I couldn't believe that such a human existed.

‘There is a real truth.’

The confessor was also an extension of the counseling work. I felt comfortable thinking it was a rehearsal because I would meet the truth someday.

Fortunately, after working as a counselor all week, I felt a little more confident.

“Nice to meet you, Marquis Sepentus. This is Sonia, an apprentice priest who worships the god Magnus.”

I greeted him politely with a soft smile.

'It's exactly the same.'

Marquis Sepentus, with brown hair and green eyes, resembles Leia. She could tell at a glance that they were brother and sister.

He stared at me.

“I heard you have a problem. Could you please tell me a story?”

I smiled and did what I was taught.

Rather than sit down, Marquis Sepentus looked at me tenaciously. Now his gaze turned from my face to my chest.

It was not his gaze to confirm the necklace that proved the priest.

It was as if sticky, tenacious eyes ran across his body. became unpleasant

The Minor Marquis Sepentus, who looked at me thoroughly with disgusting eyes, laughed meanly.

“It’s prettier than I thought. It’s also great to look at.”

His gaze was fixed on my upper body, not my face.

I became uncomfortable and my lips hardened.

“Why are you so naive? you have a big heart mind!"

The Marquis of Sepentus staggered towards her. An unpleasant odor wafted from him.

‘Ugh, the smell of alcohol. What, have you drank all the wine?’

It was customary for believers to bring a bottle of wine when entering the prayer room.

When all the attributes are well harmonized, the grapes are lusciously produced.

Wine made from ripe grapes was used to offer thanks to the gods. The more precious the wine, the greater the probability that God will be pleased and hear your prayers.

Sometimes it is their first visit to the temple, so some people do not bring wine. In that case, the wine is brought from the temple side.

“Why avoid? Do you smell me?”

“…….”

“I drank because it was there, is there any problem?”

Wine is offered to God, not to drink!

Seeing that he lacked basic common sense, it seemed that he had no intention of praying.

Ignoring the poisonous smell, I tried to smile.

“You look hard. Once you're seated, I'll bring you some water."

You have to mix a lot of holy water to break the drink in one shot.

He looked at me and smiled.

“Where do you want me to sit?”

“You can sit on the chair right next to you.”

"I can not see. Please guide me.”

He reached out and shook his hand. It seemed like he wanted me to hold on to him.

His hands were also bare hands where his gloves had been taken off.

I didn't want to hold Marquis's sweaty hand, so I ignored it.

“Can you walk? You are standing still.”

“I can’t walk. Hug me and carry me.”

The Marquis Minor was the one who approached me with malicious intent just like Leia.

Do I need to be nice to someone who only wants to do me wrong?

No, no.

“Aww, don’t act like a kid and try your best.”

“…… What?"