Looking at Emily’s horrified expression, Lette spread his hands.
"Is it really necessary to be so surprised? Think about it, can those old stubborns in the Church Court co up with such a good idea?"
"Then, you must have faced a lot of resistance when you initially built this innovative comrcial street, right?"
Lette stroked his chin and squinted slightly, "Well... there wasn’t much resistance. The Three Great Sanctuaries, the Pope Palace, the Holy Temple Council, and the Holy Knight Order..."
"They all stopped you?"
"No, they were very supportive! After all, you know, in the Holy City, I’m known for my great connections and network."
Lilith couldn’t help but roll her eyes, "Co on. Those people probably think that having such a large project would drain his excess energy, better than him causing trouble everywhere. How could they not support?
All the approval docunts were gathered in less than a day, and were all special approvals.
That half year could be said to be the most peaceful ti in the Holy City."
Lette clapped his hands, "Just tell , is this street making money now!"
Emily looked at Lette suspiciously, "Since you’re so rich, why do you still go around deceiving people on our family’s territory?"
Lette raised his eyelids, "I was trying to save people! If Holy Water is distributed for free, surely there’d be those taking more than their share because of greed. Selling it curbs that to a great extent.
I can also, while confusing your teacher, determine how many households have visited based on the number of copper pesos received."
Emily suddenly realized and looked at Lette with more admiration!
Lilith chuckled, "But the truth is, during his travels, it’s impossible for him to just go back to the Holy City every ti he runs out of money. So he deceived his way along the route."
"Would you hold back from exposing ?"
Looking at the bustling comrcial street, Emily curiously asked, "Then what’s your current asset specifically?"
Lette sighed, "I don’t know, probably not much left...
This comrcial street, I just helped them get on track initially, but later found it too troubleso to manage.
Plus, I’ve been gone for three years, I guess the money here, like the Holy Sword stall at the East Gate, was divided by my two teachers.
I was then wondering why the Pope Palace agreed for the Holy Knights to take seventy percent.
Thinking about it now, it’s probably an exchange of interests.
After all, previously, Holy Knights weren’t allowed to enter the Holy City in an organized manner. So the two businesses, the Holy Knights outside the city take the main share, and the Pope Palace inside the city takes the main share."
Lilith also nodded repeatedly, "Indeed, your Pope teacher treasures money more than life. How could he suffer such a big loss, and for three years!"
Lette clapped his hands, "Alright, though I don’t have much money, at least I don’t have to pay the bill! Let’s go, go, browse and see what you like!"
"Yay!!!"
The two girls imdiately dashed into the nearest luxury clothing store, and the attendant quickly ca forward to greet them.
Lette also stepped into the store, but as soon as he stood firmly, he heard a sudden sharp cry from inside.
"Boss!!!"
Imdiately, a portly man dressed as a rchant rushed over with tears in his eyes and directly hugged Lette’s leg.
"Boss! You’ve really co back! The rumors were true! This is great!"
Lette found the person familiar, looked carefully again, and tentatively asked, "Are you... Grandet?"
"Boss, you still rember ! I’m truly overwheld! It’s such an honor! Now I can die with closed eyes!"
"Alright, alright... don’t get so excited."
Hearing such genuine flattery, Lette couldn’t help but be amused.
"Grandet, weren’t you in the general rchandise business? What, you’re running a clothing store now?"
"Boss, you misunderstand, my Grandet General rchandise Guild, under your earnest guidance, is thriving without plans to expand business for now!
I’m doing a rotational inspection as the president of the Holy City’s comrcial street association, and by chance, ca to inspect this shop!"
Lette was taken aback, "Association?"
"Oh, oh! You’ve been abroad, so you might not know. This association was initiated by the boss lady..."
"Wait!"
Lette interrupted him, "What boss lady!?"
Grandet was also confused, "Oh, it’s Her Highness Saint Joanna. After you left, she has been managing the entire comrcial street.
In the capacity of your wife."
After hearing this, Lette rubbed his forehead, "I should have seen that coming..."
"Oh my! Speaking of, the boss lady is really a capable woman! Handling Holy City matters by day and managing the business street affairs by night.
She balances public and personal affairs! Everything is in perfect order! And she still makes ti to learn dressmaking from the tailors here!
Boss, you’re truly blessed! To have such a capable spouse!"
"Uh... hmm..."
Lette forced out a stiff smile, "Weren’t you supposed to be inspecting? Hurry up then!"
"No, boss! Now that you’re back! The association has accumulated a heap of recent docunts waiting for your review and approval!
All this was previously handled by the boss lady, now that you’re back, these matters..."
"Stop!"
Lette removed Grandet from his leg, stood him up properly.
"I now grant you, Grandet Wolfeld, full authority to handle all comrcial street association-related matters!
From now on, you’re not a rotating president, you’re the chief steward of the association!
Your position in the association ranks only beneath ... and Joanna!"
With that, Lette pulled out an attributeless demon crystal from his pocket and marked it with Holy Light.
"This is the proof! Take it!"
Holding the crystal signifying authority, Grandet’s lips trembled with excitent, tears glistening in his eyes.
He was about to put on airs but was quickly interrupted by Lette.
"No flattery allowed! No slogans! No crying while making solemn oaths! Now, go! Disappear at once!
Or I’ll remove you from the position on the spot..."
Before Lette finished speaking, Grandet disappeared without a trace at a speed incongruent with his physique.
Watching his disappearing figure, Lette couldn’t help but sigh, "It’s a pity he didn’t join the scouts."
Lilith happened to co over, craning her neck to look around, "What are you looking at?"
"An old friend. Hmm... maybe sothing unexpected that could add a delightful surprise to this Holy City show.
Oh, didn’t you pick any clothes?"
"Hmph! I gave up! The store clerk kept leading to the kids’ section!"
Lilith pouted, "That fun you ntioned, what is it exactly?"
Lette handed Adros’s handwritten letter to Lilith, who perked up after reading it.
"Yay! It’s ti for the fun of persecuting the Evil God again! Primordial Fire... never heard of it."
"Hmm, perhaps it’s a newly erging heretical cult."
Lette tucked the letter away and grinned, "It’s said that this ti they’ve gathered hundreds, planning to make a big move at this grand event.
Today is their eting day.
Once you’re done shopping, I’ll sneak you both in quietly."
Lilith excitedly licked her lips, "I love watching you ask the Evil God, in front of so many believers, questions that expose logical flaws in its doctrine, leaving it stamring and unable to save face!
And seeing, right before the Evil God, all its painstakingly gathered followers being swayed away, watching its expression change from shock to anger to despair is just too delicious!"
Lette chuckled, "Today I’ve prepared a new trick! And by the way, conduct a little experint."
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