A Saint Who Was Adopted by the Grand Duke-Chapter 144: Rabiennes Invitation (V)
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Chapter 144: Rabiennes Invitation (V)
โNoah, did your hair color change?โ
โAh. Is it strange?โ
Noah, whose hair was dyed gold for disguise, scratched the back of his head as if it was awkward. novelbuddy.co(m)
โItโs strange. In that it suits you.โ
โReally? If you like it more, I will keep it in this color.โ
โWell, I donโt think there will be a need for that.โ
When Esther tilted her head, Noah immediately became discouraged and tried to leave, saying that he would wash the dye and come back.
The joking Esther grabbed Noahโs arm and looked around the villa with a chuckle.
โIโll just unpack and leave right away. We have to move quickly if we want the qualification test to be held in three days.โ
โRight. Letโs get ready.โ
The two nodded and hurriedly moved.
After a whileโฆ
Esther and Noah left the villa together and went to the place Sharon stated.
โBy the way, the one in the basket earlier is Shur, right? The snake you raised.โ
โYes. I brought him because they say he doesnโt eat well without me these days.โ
It was complicated to explain that Shur could turn into a sword, so she explained it roughly for now.
โSince he came together, it would be fun to secretly take him to the temple.โ
Noah joked with a bright smile, but Esther really planned to do so.
While talking and walking, they quickly arrived at the location written on the paper.
It was a remote alley with few people as it was a little far from the main street.
โIs this really the right place?โ
Even at a quick glance, it was a simple house for a member of the Council of Elders to stay. It led straight to the door without a garden.
Esther looked around for some time, perturbed by the eerie feeling, and checked the nameplate.
โAh. Itโs the right name.โ
Seeing that the name โSharonโ was clearly written on it, it seemed like a good place to find it.
โYou didnโt come with an appointment, did you?โ
โIf she isnโt in, then Iโll wait.โ
After the cool response, Esther rang the bell next to the door.
While waiting for someone to come out, Noah advised, just in case.
โDonโt go into details. You might get involved in it for no reason, so just tell her the requirements concisely and come out.โ
โDonโt worry.โ
Esther was fully aware of the fact that dealing with Sharon, who spent so many years in the temple, would not be easy.
Soon there was a sound from inside, and the large door opened slowly.
She expected a servant, but unexpectedly, it was Sharon who came to greet her.
โUh, howโฆโ
She couldnโt hide her surprised expression, as if she hadnโt imagined that Esther would be standing in front of her.
โDid I come too suddenly?โ
โNo. Iโve been waiting for you to come any time.โ
Sharon led Esther inside, unable to contain her joy.
โThank you for coming. Itโs shabby, but please come in.โ
In her house, there were only necessary items, as if to show Sharonโs tidy personality.
Esther sat down at a table in the living room that Sharon had guided her to.
โItโs rooibos tea.โ
Sharon put down a luxurious cup of tea leaves in front of Esther and poured hot water in it.
As the red water brewed and a faint fragrance spread in the air, Esther relaxed a little.
โMay I say that you came to see me because you made up your mind?โ ๐ง๐๐๐๐ธ๐๐ท๐ฏโด๐ท๐๐.๐ธโด๐
Sitting across from Esther, Sharon asked with a kind smile that made the wrinkles around her eyes crease deeply.
Noah, who had been standing behind Esther pretending to be her escort, narrowed his eyes in wariness.
โNo. I came because I have been invited by the saint.โ
โPerhaps, the tea partyโฆโ
โDo you know?โ
When Esther mentioned the tea party, Sharonโs face quickly darkened.
โYes. I heard that there is a tea party. But wouldnโt it be better not to attend?โ
Esther sensed that Sharon was worried about something, but she had no intention of attending the tea party anyway.
Holding up a cup of moderately brewed tea and drinking it lightly, Esther said,
โThank you for your concern, but I will take care of my own affairs.โ
โThen why did you come to see me?โ
โThere is something I want to check.โ
โPlease feel free to speak.โ
Esther noticed with a quick glance that Sharonโs grip on the teacup was strong.
She was just as nervous as herself.
โDo you really have the power to bring the elders together?โ
โYes, I persuaded everyone. They already agree with me.โ
The influence of the saint and the Brions family was limited to the high priests.
The elders, who had never imagined changing the saint, feared what would happen if the crystal ball broke.
Recently, they lamented that it was wrong for them to believe and entrust everything to the high priests.
Esther looked into Sharonโs confident eyes and put the cup she was holding back on the saucer.
Tak.
It was quite loud, and it broke the silence. At the same time, a strange tension was relieved.
โThen can you move up the test date by a few days?โ
โโฆWhen, do you meanโฆ?โ
โThree days from today. Itโs the day the saint hosts the tea party.โ
โWhy on that day?โ
Sharon asked in surprise.
โI want the time to be almost the same as the tea party. Itโll be fine if itโs an hour or so later.โ
Anyway, it was Rabienneโs unofficial tea party, so overlapping wasnโt a problem.
However, Sharon was curious about Estherโs true intentions in planning this.
โIs that all you want?โ
โNo. Thereโs one more.โ
Esther spoke quickly.
โI want the qualification test to be done publicly. So that everyone inside the temple can see it.โ
โโฆThatโs hard. You know that, donโt you?โ
Aside from revealing the saintโs incompetence to everyoneโฆ
โฆThey wouldnโt be able to avoid the public backlash that the wrong person had been put in the saintโs seat.
โYes. It will be difficult. But you have to show that much sincerity so that I can trust you and work together, right?โ
Sharonโs eyes widened.
โCan I take it that you share the same wish as us?โ
Esther didnโt answer.
She neither affirmed nor denied, creating an illusion for Sharon to believe.
โIf you can fulfill both, I will attend the test.โ
โI donโt know about the first, but the second will certainly receive opposition even from within the elders. It wonโt be easy.โ
Sharon felt the inside of her mouth and lips drying out, so she picked up her cup and took a sip of tea.
Esther waited in silence, knowing that she was not done speaking.
โBut I will persuade the elders to do so. Definitely.โ
โCan I trust you?โ
โYes. Instead, you must attend the test and show everyone the difference in your divine power from the current saint.โ
Sharon was trying to do anything to hold on to Esther.
Even when she came to the point where she would have to go up against the authority of the temple, she could not let go of Esther.
โOkay.โ
At Estherโs answer, Sharon was thrilled and clasped her hands together as if praying to heaven.
Esther, however, watched her without much change in expression.
โI will never go back to the temple.โ
As the temple had done in the past, Esther was only using Sharon and the temple.
โTo have the test in three daysโฆ I will be very busy.โ
โI am staying at a villa, so if you need to contact me, please come here.โ
Esther gave Sharon the location of her villa.
Sharon wanted to talk more and get to know Esther, but Esther stood up.
โThen Iโll see you at the temple.โ
โYes. See you soon.โ
After being sent off, Esther walked quickly through the alley where Sharonโs mansion was located.
โHa. Is it okay?โ
Then she let out the breath she had been holding in and bent her body forward.
โItโs all right. You did very well. Were you nervous?โ
โYes. I was so nervous. I guess it didnโt show? Thatโs a relief.โ
โI had no idea.โ
Noah looked at Esther with a very wide smile that was filled with pride, then went to Esther and crouched down in front of her.
โIf itโs hard to move, I can carry you on my back.โ
โWhat? Itโs okay.โ
โYou suffered. You can hang on for a while.โ
Noahโs back, which was wider than before, caught Estherโs eyes. Her eyes widened and her gaze shifted to the side.
โUgh. No.โ
However, she hit Noah on the back and recollected herself.
As embarrassment rose, she hurried ahead of Noah.
Noah, who really wanted to carry Esther, sadly gazed at her back.
โSo much has changed.โ
Esther, who gave up everything, now moved and spoke out on her own to change her destiny.
The back of Esther, brighter than the midday sun, blinded Noah.
โLetโs go together!โ
Noah ran after Esther.
And the moment Noah came right next to Esther, there was a growl. The loud noise came from Estherโs stomach.
โHungry?โ
โAhโฆ yes. I couldnโt eat.โ
โThen letโs fill our stomachs first.โ
Noah brought Esther to the market, saying he had seen it on the way.
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Esther and Noah went around and bought a lot of delicious food.
It was the first time the two of them walked around the market together, so they were very excited.
โI really canโt see a gap.โ
โHow are we going to break through when they are on such a high alert?โ
Members of the assassination guild hired by Duke Brions were watching the two kids closely.
At first, they tried to get closer, but Albert, the person in charge, stopped them, so everyone had to stay away.
โBut I think itโs time. Shouldnโt we attack?โ
โHow stupid. Thatโs why you guys will never make it.โ
Albert commented in a mocking tone and hit his men on the head.
Among the guild members, Albert was the only one who felt the presence of the shadow unit hidden around Esther.
If he didnโt notice them and drew back in advance, all the guild members could have already been captured by the shadow unit.
He tried again, but there was no way to get close to Esther because the range of the shadow unitโs vigilance was wider than expected.
โAnyway, we canโt do it outside where itโs open.โ
Intending to wait anyway, Albert left a few of his men behind and moved on alone by another road.
Then he went into a store.
There was a person Duke Brions had sent.
โI confirmed that the target has entered the territory. She was walking around the market.โ
โWhat? Then you should have taken her right away.โ
The man frowned, asking if he had missed her.
โThe boundaries are very severe. The skills of the hidden escorts, not the overt escorts, are so great that if we approach hastily, we will be caught in reverse.โ
โWe paid a lot of money to hire your guild to pierce it. You know that, donโt you? If this fails, His Excellency will be greatly disappointed.โ
โWhat do you see me as? Iโve never failed once so far. Anyway, let His Excellency know.โ
Albert looked down at the man with contempt, took the balance payment, and quickly left the store.
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Three days passed quickly.
โThe weather is great.โ
After returning from her morning schedule, Rabienne smiled brightly as she looked up at the bright sky before entering the saintโs palace.
Her face was like a flower in full bloom, not knowing in her wildest dreams that she would have to take the qualifying test today.
Ame:I just caught up with the manhwa and realised there are some differences in scenes. And Iโm finally able to put faces to the namesโฆ