But would it be good enough not to cause unnecessary suspicion or misunderstanding?

‘Liking 30 in Leodel…… It was really nothing.’

I was lost in thought until my head ached.

Suddenly, a mocking voice rang in my ears.

“Is this really something to worry about, human?”

I scrunched up my face.

“Then, is it something not to worry about?”

“There’s an easy solution.”

If the sword had a face, I thought it would have a triumphant expression, so confident was its voice.

“Me. Use my power.”

“Use your power for what?”

“To kill all those annoying humans.”

“……Denesor.”

“What, scared?”

Denesor continued to provoke me.

“Better than just being done in. If you give yourself to me…….”

“A war will break out.”

I cut off Denesor’s words.

“There will be the bloodbath you want.”

Denesor was silent for a moment, as if hit on the nose. I shook my head.

“Have there ever been people who fell for that talk?”

“Many.”
Denesor answered with a gloomy voice.

“You’ve all come except for you…….”

I frowned.

“What’s the use if a war breaks out, I’m going to die anyway.”

“If you become a war hero, you’ll be one step closer to the Demon King.”

Denesor still seemed to have not given up.

“You think you can go to the Demon King alone?”

I smiled quietly. Denesor doesn’t know it yet, but Reto and his party will arrive at the duke’s castle soon.

I can leave with them then.

There was no reason to rely on the Demon Sword, which seduces people and leads them to corruption.

“I’ll handle it myself.”

“Saintess, what do you mean you’ll handle it yourself?”

I blinked my eyes. Amy was looking at me with a worried face.

“Are you alright? You’ve been talking to yourself since a while ago…….”

“Ah, I must have been sleeptalking. I dozed off.”

“Phew, as I said, you need to build up your stamina.”

Amy took the teacup away from me.

“It’s fortunate you can rest a bit in the morning.”

I wonder.

I can’t afford to rest when I think about yesterday’s events.

I have to inform Hades of the information about the envoy as soon as possible.

“Does His Majesty also have no schedule?”

“I heard so… but why do you ask?”

Amy threw a slightly anxious look.

“I want to see him.”

I tried my best to look unabashed.

“He must be up by now? His Majesty is diligent.”

“I’ll, I’ll send someone to see.”

“No need.”

I opened the wardrobe and took out a pasteltoned dress that looked as charming as possible.

“Sometimes it’s okay to surprise him.”

“It doesn’t seem okay…….”

“It’s okay.”

Amy looked uneasy, but fortunately, she didn’t try to stop me any further.

I dressed from head to toe, and then knocked on Hades’s door, not far from my bedroom.

“Come in.”

Hades’s voice was heard.

As I opened the door, Hades, who was sitting at his desk writing something quickly, looked up.

“……Angel?”

I was a bit surprised by the unexpected address, but soon realized that it was a statement made consciously of Amy, and relaxed.

I hurried Amy out and closed the door.

“What is it?”

Hades asked as he put down his quill.

“……Your Majesty.”

I swallowed hard. This morning, from the moment I woke up, I had thought about how to say it, but my mouth would not open.

‘Without evidence… will he believe me?’

Though we had certainly grown closer than before, it could not be called a relationship full of trust.

If I spoke carelessly, we might revert to a worse relationship than with others.

While I was pondering, Hades rose from his seat.

“Tell me, Angel.”

I had a moment of doubt.

Why does Hades still call me by that foolish name when we’re alone?

I came to my senses, and suddenly Hades was right in front of me.

“Sit.”

A chair had somehow been pulled up right behind me.

As I inadvertently sat down, Hades met my gaze and stared intently into my face.

I closed my eyes tightly and then opened them.

It was not at all helpful that Hades Croitner looked unusually handsome today, just when I had to bring up a difficult topic.

“……I, I have something to tell you.”

“It looks like it.”

Hades agreed.

“Is it important?”

“Yes.”

I nodded my head.

“If it weren’t important, I wouldn’t have come this early.”

“I wonder.”

Hades answered slowly.

“Aren’t you the woman I hold dearest? It’s only fitting for you to come at any time.”

I felt a little better at the obvious joke.
Yes, Hades Croitner may not cherish me like that joke, but at least he doesn’t dislike me.

The goodwill I saw clearly with these two eyes proves that fact.

‘If I’m doubted anyway… I don’t know, I’ll deal with it then.’

I explained as hard as I could.

I had seen the two envoys walking around the castle at night, eavesdropped on their conversation, revived traces of magic with holy fire, was caught by Shujetchin, and even received his threats.

The only thing I didn’t say was the fact that I had gone to find Tobias.

The reason for going to him was honorable, but it was hard to say how I had found the stamina potion.

“…That’s how it happened. Of course, there’s no evidence. I had to erase even the only evidence in front of Konghang Baek Jakha… so, even if you don’t believe me, I understand. It’s unbelievable even to me.”

Hades only silently listened until I had completely finished the story.

My heart tightened more at that sight.

What if his goodwill drops? What if he despises me, doesn’t believe me?

“.”

I bit my lip.

I had missed Hades’ words because I was too nervous.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t hear you just now…”

Hades looked straight at me.

There was not a hint of wavering in his eyes, resembling solid amethyst.

“I said I believe you.”