One was that holy relics could be destroyed, and the other was that divine intervention could be extracted from holy relics.
They both sound absurd.
But if it was possible, there was no condition more solid than this.
She wanted to get rid of that very ability that inhabits a human body.
Roselyns fingers tapped the book again.
The ancient books said that when holy relics were gathered in one place, they created a special vibration. In the temples, it was written that the power of the gods resonated.
The gods that the Empire worshipped were not like ordinary gods.
Rockman of chaos that shakes everything.
Hylia of hope, who never loses her smile until the end.
Grish of joy that dances and sings.
Kakaro of sorrow, the master of mature tears.
Renia of anger who destroys everything.
Eros of love that embraces life.
(*all these gods nas might be wrong due to variations of translation)
They were all Gods derived from primal, essential forces.
They were gods of a different dinsion than the gods of sun and war, sea and earth, who claid to exist beyond the continents.
This huge continent of Pantheon, including Tanatos, all worshipped these six Gods.
Do the Gods really exist?
The primordial question ca first.
When born, they naturally accept diplomatic relations. It was the sa for all Imperials.
Just about every country, not just this continent, had a religion and a God to follow.
There were temples, priests, and archbishops, but no one ever claid to have seen God.
So people say they heard Gods voice.
How can I believe that when I didnt hear it?
Roselyn tapped her forehead with a cynical laugh.
I have to collect them all. But if the holy relics are not the answer
Then she would need to find a way to cut off Gillottis limbs to offset his power.
Roselyn glanced away, and saw the gossip magazine on the table.
In that gossip magazine, which was published twice a month, there was an article about the collapse of Emperor Tanatos.
The article made a fuss about an illness of unknown cause and unknown reason. It also said that it was the curse of Empress Tanatos, who died unfairly.
Roselyn burst into laughter.
.. The curse hasnt even started yet. What curse?
Roselyn clenched her fists as she muttered coldly.
Unfortunately, that gossip magazine didnt do much with the Tanatos story.
It devoted about half a page to the fall of the Emperor of the Empire, but everything else was about Amors noblen, or an outrageous scandal, or a fad.
She was about to ask Asrell to check out the other gossip papers when Asrell, who had gone on an errand, ca back.
***
I have contacted the postman who will be able to reach Tanatos and Mach in the shortest possible ti via an unknown sender as you said.
Roselyn asked Asrell to find her a particularly fast and credible post office.
It was not a dostic post office, but a post office that had to go to Mach and Tanatos.
She had to send a letter as a secret, so she asked Asrell to find a trustworthy place no matter how much it would cost.
And this is the amount after it was spent.
And Roselyn also asked Asrell to attract her deposit which is deposited in the Lebes Bank.
It was the account of the virtual person Karen Turasia and could only be withdrawn with a special code and specified thod, so anyone could withdraw the money if they knew the code and thod, not just Roselyn.
Roselyn had about three such accounts.
They all had different nas and different codes, but she rembered them all without forgetting a single one.
It was possible because the nas were taken from a role-playing ga that she and her grandfather had often played since she was a child. The cipher was also related to that.
This is for Asrell.
After checking the checkbook and gold coins, Roselyn handed the entire bag of gold coins to Asrell. Surprised, Asrell waved her hand.
No, Miss Asha. Its my duty to do the errands for the one I serve. Im not looking for any other compensation.
As if she knew Asrell would say so, Roselyn replied with a wry smile.
This ans that I want Asrel to be committed not only to todays work, but to other work as well. And if there are any funds needed for the work that needs to be done in the future, make sure to use this.
Is there such a need for that much money?
We wont know that until we are there. And one more thing, these gold coins have a series of numbers written on them. Its the number I gave you so you can track when these gold coins were used.
At Roselines words, Asrell had to try not to look surprised.
Her thods were too brilliant to be a slaves.
No, for now, the amount of money in the account she was asked to keep was also too much for a slave to have.
The gold in the pocket was enough for a years worth of living expenses for a small family, but to co up with that much money was astonishing in itself. And she gave her that much without hesitation.
Lady Asha.
This is a sum to buy Asrells hard work and trust. Not my trust, but Asrells trust. I know its not the most pleasant way to do it, but since you and I havent spent much ti together, this is the only way I can think of.
Asrell saw Tamon from Roselyns face as she slowly chuckled at that.
That was the face of a monarch.
Not the face of soone who was controlled by soone else.
It was the face of soone who commanded, who directed, who controlled the situation.
It was the face of a person who, only a few days ago, cried incessantly in her arms, but now it looked so different that Asrell wondered if Roselyn was the sa person.
Who on earth is this person?
Asrell hesitated for a mont, then took the gold coin Roselyn offered.
It wasnt like there were many options anyway.
Asrell was from the Krasis family. Her entire family depended on the Krasis family.
Among them, Asrell was Tamons person. She was one of the people who had taken care of him since he was a child, and she was one of the people who supported him in everything he did.
The loyalty of an Athesian was eternal.
Until the ice lts a hundred tis, and the sun burns a hundred tis.
So it was clear that this unidentified, beautiful and noble slave brought by her master was also soone she should serve.
Also, Asrell could not forget the way Roselyn sobbed while calling Kanya under her strong purple eyes.
It ant that she was one of the people who truly loved this foolish Athesian.
That alone was enough for Asrell to gladly take it upon herself to be the ssenger for this beautiful noblewoman in the mask of a slave.
The money will be spent wherever you like, Lady Aranrosia. The twins are either quick to act and have excellent mastery but they have a sowhat goofy habit, so please leave important errands to or Satin only.
Roselyn laughed, relieved at Asrells polite acceptance.
Asrell smiled, then left to prepare lunch with the twins.
After Asrell left, Roselyn looked for a mont at the checkbook.
KarenTurasia, she was a small and beautiful tropical island lady. She went into exile in the neighboring country of Neuton with ambitions. Neuton was a very strong and authoritative country with developed comrce. Do you know what was the first thing she did when she swallowed the countrys social circles with her unique atmosphere and refreshing way of speaking?
No. What is it, Grandfather?
She distributed her countrys poisonous herbs to Neuton. The deadly poison called the colorless, odorless, silent killer, had completely infiltrated societys noblewon. That year, the society in Neuton was in an uproar.
Did the noblewon kill soone?
Of course they did. But who did they murder?
No way! You dont an they murdered their husbands, do you?
Clever Rosie, you guessed right away. At this ti, a third of the nobles were dead, and the ladies took over the titles. Of course, the poisonous herbs brought in by Karen Turasia were imdiately banned, but she was not punished. Rather, she beca the monarch of the society and received absolute support.
So the won who inherited the title were on Karens side?
Thats right. So the poisonous herb was nad after her. A poisonous herb that can sneak in anywhere and sohow triumph. Today were going to paint a picture of exactly what happened when Karen Turasia seeped into Tanatos.
Yes, very interesting. Hurry up and give your card, grandfather!
Roselyn raised her hazy eyes and stared out across the sea.
Her grandfather left her a very large inheritance.
As much as the pain in her heart.
***
Hmmm. Hmm.
..!
Roselyn, who had been resting for a while after an early dinner, looked at the twins, who were coughing unnaturally, as if their throats were sore.
Kek! Kek!
Kek, kek!
The pecking at each others arm as they looked at each other seed to indicate that they had sothing to say to Roselyn.
Roselyn, who was waiting for them to speak, spoke first.
Tasha, Louie have anything to say to , you can say it.
Lady Asha!
Oh! I guess we were obvious.
The twins were embarrassed and their faces turned red as they stomped on the ground.
The reaction was imdiate, and Roselyn burst out laughing.
One day, the twins called Roselyn Lady Asha when Tamon was not around.
Tamon told his servants that Roselyn was Aranrosia Asha.
Satin and Asrell always called her by her full na in a polite tone, but only the twins were different.
If you dont feel comfortable to be called like this, please let know!
It was not uncomfortable.
In fact, Aranrosia wasnt even her original na, because she was known as a slave.
But sohow, no one, not even the soldiers of Tamon, not to ntion Satin, Asrell, and the twins, looked down on her as if they were her subordinates.
Either their masters discipline was strong, or else Tamon chose his n carefully.
Either way, she felt that the system was well organized.
Of course, the brave twins secretly and continuously called Roselyn by her nickna when Tamon was not around.
As for Roselyn, Tasha and Louie, who secretly glance at Tamons eyes, were cute.
Of course, Tamon, who always glanced at her, was not cute at all.
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