Episode 28: Archbishop
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"It's not like that. I'm…"
"What do you an 'not sothing like that'?"
His huge palm with the gauntlet slapped on my forehead.
……He didn't hit it, he just pressed it. Was he trying to feel my temperature? That's right. He did it last ti too.
"That's strange. Why are you sweating so much when you don't have a fever?"
"I heard she played in the garden earlier…… Could it be that she got exposed to too much cold wind? She looks sick."
Freya, who was quick to help, was cheeky, but sohow plausible.
Isaac imdiately glared at with a pathetic expression. Save my life.
"I don't know if I'm married or if I'm taking care of a child, hmph……."
Hey, you cold-blooded bastard! Yes, I'm immature! It's the innocent, idiot, immature southern princess who has only a six-year-old princess on the sa level as her friends! Please think so all the ti.
"I won't bother you. I was so excited that I couldn't help but……."
"What else was so exciting?"
"Because I'm going to dine with you?"
I was going to say "sleeping together," but I changed it slightly because it was too cheeky.
I am shy in front of young people. Cough cough.
"It really makes want to dissect your head."
At the sa ti as the dreadful words ca out of his mouth, my feet were lifted into the air.
Aaaah, no, you bastard! The situation of the chick is insecure!
"Iz?"
"Tell him to apologize next ti. We don't have much ti today."
He was a husband who was always abusive to everyone. What a posh thing.
His posture was so unsteady that I had no choice but to wrap my arms around his neck, and I felt him flinched as he did last ti.
Ha, You have even shown your naked body so what's wrong with you? I want to stick a bouquet of flowers in his head, but I'll hold it in.
"I'm heavy, so you can put down."
"Then you'll fall down and suffer with nosebleed all over again."
I have nothing to say. Oh, sha. The nosebleed at that ti is a real sha and it will take ti for it to be forgotten.
At that ti, I tried to argue that it was because I was sick, but I held it in case he threw down.
No, I hate being thrown. It doesn't hurt as much as getting hit, but it's still quite traumatic.
Since it's like this, should I work on making progress? The plan failed earlier,, so this ti, step by step…….
"I'm so excited to be hugging you like this."
"……."
"You know, I think you're……."
"What song did Lorenzo sing to you?"
What? W-Why are you asking that all of a sudden? Didn't you know?
"I can't rember…."
"I heard it was a song that made fun of your curly hair. Is that right?"
Aha. That's how you knew……. That's ridiculous. Besides, I don't have curly hair. It's a natural wave!
Well, you don't have to tell the lyrics of that dirty song.
What if he starts paying attention to those rumours? I hate it. I don't want to look like I'm picking a fight.
"Yes, I think so."
"That's a quick answer considering you don't rember it."
"Oh, I heard you're going to have lunch with in the future, is that true?"
"The real thing is…… yes. Why? Don't you like it?"
Yes, no, it's a new kind of torture!
I thought I was going to die throwing up my breakfast, you at-eating beast!
"No way. I can't believe it. Are you serious?"
"I think I already answered that it is true."
"I'm so happy!"
So let's move on quickly. I quickly pecked his sharp jawline, burning my black heart.
Phew, I'll definitely get you there soon….….
"Lord…..?"
Huh?
I blinked and turned my head. Only then did the surrounding scenery co into view.
A magnificent library-like place where the statues of saints towering over with solemn-like air. And there were priests with sowhat bewildered expression.
D-Don't tell …… Was it not enough that the pope's daughter was held in this solemn place by her monstrous husband in front of these solemn people, but she also peck the cheek of this monstrous creature front of everyone?
Hey, you bastard! You can't bring all the way here!
"Lady Rudbeckia, welco. I've been looking forward to seeing you."
The pale blonde archbishop greeted politely as if he had been embarrassed.
Is that Freya's uncle? He looks surprisingly young.
I looked at Isaac to ask him to stop.
The arrogant husband was just staring at while he stopped walking.
Her red ruby eyes look blank for so reason. What's wrong with him?
"Cardinal Valentino has sent a ssage to take special care of his sister."
Can't we just leave Cesare's story behind? My arms held in his arms are very uneasy. It would be better if you just put down.
"This temple was specially recognized by the Holy Father for its faith a long ti ago. Lady Rudbeckia, please consider this place your ho and feel free to visit anyti."
"Thank you."
The archbishop, who had taken the lead a few steps, stopped in front of the entrance to the vineyard and looked back at us. If kindness had a face, it would be like this.
"Actually, I was worried because you two haven't co yet to make an appointnt, but looking at it today, I think it was a useless concern."
Don't ntion that, please!
I tried to recall what kind of person this archbishop was in the original story, but no matter how much I tried to think about it, her didn't seem to be a big part.
Although Rudbeckia has been in and out of this place, it did not co out in detail who and what she usually talked to.
This was the weak point of the supporting role. The fact that their actions are not described in detail……….
"I'm not the type to be bound by old traditions. As you know."
Huh? I opened my eyes wide and looked at my husband without realizing it.
Not only I but also the archbishop seed a little embarrassed by these sudden words.
"Haha……It's even more reassuring to hear the Lord say that, but wouldn't it be right for your wife to follow the custom, even if it bothers you so much, she is, afterall, the daughter of His Holiness? In order to avoid any misunderstanding."
"It's a joke. My wife has been refraining from going out because she hasn't been feeling well. I will visit you again soon on that matter."
It's polite, but why did it sound sarcastic?
The archbishop was also responding with a caring smile, but he seed uncomfortable sohow.
What's this atmosphere?
A sudden realization occurred. It was clear that Isaac didn't like that archbishop.
The Archbishop also seems to feel the sa.
Apparently, not only the archbishop but also the other priests around him had a similar atmosphere.
It's like seeing a wild beast invading the peaceful vineyard of the Lord….….
Even the best paladins were not necessarily on good terms with other priests. Besides, this guy's personality must be easy to read even to toddlers.
The only thing I didn't understand is why and for what purpose did this bastard bring here.
What the hell is he up to? What are you trying to do? What are you up to, husband!
The archbishop, who coughed and glanced at Isaac, smiled warmly at again.
"Lady Rudbeckia, I believe you will not have any problems with your religious activities while you are here. You are in ti, since we will be hosting a charity event here for the upcoming St. Agnes Day. I'm sure you'll be happy to attend."
"Ah……."
It's . I am the symbol of the special day.
I smiled clumsily and glanced into my husband's eyes.
The consistently cruel husband opened his mouth with his eyes fixed on the archbishop.
"Can we attend as a couple?"
"……Of course. It is even more welco if the Lord cos with the madam. I guess you don't want to be separated even for a while because you're newly married. Haha."
Leave those words alone, Archbishop.
This arrogant bastard must have decided to set up and plan to throw into a trap and watch over . What kind of chilling death situation between a husband and wife is this?
My guess was right, that's why he brought here today!
He was just trying to show us to my father's information network!
He's holding like a chick and watching , so don't even dream of smashing and hitting Orta in the back.… You bastard!
Maybe there is sothing else behind it.
For example, use the fact that I am the Pope's daughter for the better.
I was a fool who had no foundation in this place and ca with to build a new position by interacting with the Northern priests with enemies
Phew, yes. I was foolish to expect so badly. I'm not the type to have that crazy imagination.
Why did you do such a stupid thing all of a sudden? It's a little awkward.
My eyes glistened passionately, swallowing the urge to tighten my arms around his neck.
"Is it real?"
"……."
"Can I really attend? With you?"
"Can't you react like a normal person at least once?"
"Oh, I'm sorry. I can't believe my ears……."
"I didn't see you like that, but you're suspicious."
What does this an? At any rate, it seems if you don't be sarcastic for a mont, you'll get sothing in your mouth.
"Then I understand that you two will be attending together. The event will be bigger than expected."
After that, we left the temple after parting our ways with the archbishop who had a lunch appointnt with his nephews.
The damn husband looked more elated than usual, perhaps because things went according to his plan. an unlucky thing
But what does it an, bigger than expected?
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A few days passed, and it was not until the feast of St. Agnes that I finally understood the aning of the Archbishop's last words.
I knew long ago that a charity event hosted by this parish is no different from the charity event of my previous life.
In particular, in a world where religion is such a big backbone of power, even for a brief mont, any powerful person would show their face, even for a mont.
Even so, I thought that it would not be as grandiose as the Papal States of Romagna.
It's also a place where survival is more important than a religious event.
"Oh, madam, you're here!"
"I wish only milady would have co, but why did you co here with that damned bastard?"
"Hahaha, nice to et you, too."
Of course, my prediction was wrong this ti too. It was hard to tell whether this was a charity event or an outdoor banquet hall.
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