In the empire, there were many loyal nobles.

The saint who returned to dominate the emperor and prepared for the purification ceremony built friendships with loyal nobles. Of course, these meetings took place secretly.

“Oh, my goodness. You’re going to cure my skin disease! You are my benefactor, Saint. It’s amazing that someone as remarkable as you has doubts about your qualifications as a saint.”

“It’s okay. This is something I should endure as a saint.”

Especially, the saint, using her powerful divine power, treated the nobles, creating very enthusiastic followers.

“Saint, haven’t you also established a foundation for orphans and made donations? Just overseeing people as a saint would be challenging enough.”

The saint responded with a gentle smile to the noble’s praise.

‘As expected, she’s a saint. She doesn’t ask for anything in return for any action.’

Thus, another devoted follower was created.

After seeing off the noble who became a follower of the saint, Archbishop Simon returned to the prayer room. However, the saint, who would usually return to her room, was still in the prayer room.

“Saint, why are you still in the prayer room?”

“I have a personal favor to ask of you, Simon.”

“Me?”

“Yes. I’ve separately designated the next person to meet. However, when I call that person, there’s something you need to help with, Simon.”

The saint raised her eyebrows and showed a troubled expression. Her slightly lowered eyes made her look fragile, as if she would cry soon.

“You shouldn’t be troubled by my request as a saint.”

“My role is to fulfill the saint’s request. Just tell me.”

“Then, I hope you could invite Duchess Blanshet to the temple next time.”

“Yes, Duchess Blanshet… Yes?”

Simon, who was surprised by an unexpected opponent, showed a perplexed expression.

‘Why Duchess Blanshet of all people?’

“Saint, Duchess Blanshet may not want to come to the temple. With the purification ceremony approaching, wouldn’t it be better to invite someone else?”

“This is related to the recent incident involving Mireille Juty. There’s a strange misunderstanding between Duchess Blanshet and me because of that.”

Sadness filled the saint’s blue eyes.

“I want to avoid Duchess Blanshet having unnecessary misunderstandings. It’s because of my desire to prevent her from having any misconceptions that I’m asking for your help.”

“But, Saint. Duchess Blanshet may not agree to the invitation…”

“That’s why I need your help. If the letter has the imperial seal of Empress Sanghwang, wouldn’t it be difficult for the Duchess to refuse?”
“Saint, Duchess Blanshet is a formidable person. Due to a previous incident, you should be very cautious when summoning Duchess Blanshet. Even if you are a saint, if you make the slightest mistake, it could lead to big trouble.”

“Why would I offend her?”

Saint Stella smiled gently.

“I’m not so narrow-minded as to not understand a person beneath me. It’s like a host not paying attention to each maid.”

“Well, Saint.”

“Simon, did I make some kind of mistake in my words?”

Stella’s expression turned childish as she looked at Simon’s bewildered face.

“In the temple, I learned that as a saint, I am the most precious. But…”

In reality, the scriptures often expressed that a saint, chosen by God, capable of hearing the voice of God, was the highest. Stella, treated like a princess in the temple, occasionally made strange verbal mistakes. It might happen again this time.

“No, you’re not wrong. But in front of Duchess Blanshet, you should be a bit more careful. Do you understand?”

“I will do my best to fulfill my duties as a saint.”

“Simon seems to be very worried.”

After shaking her head, Stella took out a hand mirror and examined her beautiful face.

“He has already recognized the real me.”

Although things got complicated because of Mireille, Stella had succeeded in captivating him while polishing his shoes.

The eventful honeymoon has come to an end.

“It felt like I had a short dream and woke up.”

However, every time, I looked at the ring on my finger. It was a ring that Johan had adjusted to match his eye color.

“I love you, Estelle.”

As soon as we returned from the honeymoon, Johan confessed his love to me every morning.

“The original story has really changed.”

It must have changed before receiving the confession, but it felt strange anew.

I stared blankly outside the carriage, feeling the swirling wind.

“We’ll be arriving at the Royum Mansion soon.”

Originally, King Isabella had invited me right after the wedding, but because of the sudden honeymoon, I ended up going quite late.

“Now that I think about it, it seems like a long time since the incident with Miryu.”

As soon as we arrived at the Royum Mansion, Diana came out to greet me.

“Estelle! I missed you!”

“Me too.”

It seemed like she had been waiting for me. Diana’s eyes sparkled like a puppy as she hugged me tightly as soon as I arrived.

“Mother is waiting in the reception room.”