Episode 41 Time to go to the Holy Land (4)
Early in the morning, Ray and Iriel got up, folded the tent, and prepared to leave.
Although it’s a bit far away, Iriel, who had washed her face by the stream, tilted her head as she saw Ray carrying a backpack.
“Doesn’t the saint wash?”
“Clean.”
In an instant, the look of homelessness was erased.
Why are you so mean in everything you do?
They each packed their belongings and got on their horses.
If you go a full day or so from now on, you will be able to reach the palace before sleeping.
To do that, I had to go diligently.
* * *
After running all day, they entered the royal capital when the sun started to set, and only then could they feel relieved.
No more homelessness. After all, it was the royal road.
Even in the middle of the setting sun, people walking around the village did not decrease.
No, on the contrary, it seemed to be gradually increasing. Perhaps because it was a royal city, it was completely different from what I had seen in Billo Village.
The surrounding streets were each built according to the rules, and even though it was a well-arranged village, there was a sense of freedom.
It seemed safe to see security guards patrolling everywhere.
“As expected, the royal road is different…”
As I looked around and admired it a little, Iriel was proud of it even though it was not even a centipede country.
“Of course it’s different from the territory located on the outskirts.”
“But why are you so arrogant?”
As I walked forward along the main road to the capital, I came across an enormous gate.
It is so overwhelmingly majestic that it cannot even be compared to the viscount’s mansion.
Is it because it is the house where the king lives? If the Kingdom of Celia is this big, how big is the Empire?
As I was looking at the castle gate with many thoughts, the guards spoke.
“This is the royal palace. If you wish to enter, identify yourself.”
Then, in the elven village, Iriel, who seemed to have nothing to do with it, came out with confidence and a sense of intimidation.
“This is Saint Iriel.”
As he spoke, a certain card was inserted, and the guard breathed heavily.
“Hup! It’s an honor to see you! Hey, open the gate! You are a VIP!”
Shortly after his words, the gate slowly opened.
It seems to be saying ‘I am a saint!’
Even if he looked at himself with the high bridge of his nose raised even higher as if asking, Ray, who remembered the pitiful gaze toward the porridge he saw last night, didn’t get any seeds.
Again, ignore her and enter.
Then the guard asked.
“What is your status?”
Come to think of it, I didn’t know what my identity was.
Whether you are not yet a saint because you have not been baptized, or whether you are a saint whether you have been baptized or not.
When he couldn’t answer, Iriel caught up with Ray and said.
“It is a saint. Yes? saint.”
It seems that giving notice while talking determines his answer.
He is a saint even without being baptized.
Ray said to him.
“This is Saint Ray.”
It was the first time he had given the name of a saint.
* * *
Upon arriving at the palace, all you see are the bubbly men and the delicate priestesses. And they were old priests.
The contingent members, who had taken off their armor, greeted the two adults.
“Meet the saint and the saintess!”
“Meet the saint and the saintess!”
“Meet the saint and the saintess!”
The roaring voice resounded at once as if salty, to the extent that even the passers-by were watching what was going on.
Iriel smiled brightly and waved his hand.
Then, the second person to greet was the one sent from the Celia palace.
A middle-aged man with an impressive brown beard bowed his head slightly.
“Meet the saint and the saintess. My name is Roiper von Ryan, the head of the county Roiper family.”
Did the count come out himself? I realized the power of saints and saints anew.
Iriel greeted him.
“Nice to meet you, this is Iriel Beliaise. This is the saint, Ray-nim.”
At that, Royfer looked at Ray.
‘This child doesn’t have rumors… and from the clothes he’s wearing, he must have been a commoner.’
Ray slightly bowed his head at Iriel’s introduction.
“His Majesty was also very interested. Even if you go to the Holy Kingdom, please visit the palace again. I’ll just step back.”
Count Royfer avoided the seat after giving such a brief greeting.
Perhaps this is the sincerity that the kingdom of Celia shows to the new saint.
‘No matter how much it is, I never thought the count would come.’
Does it mean that the weight of the name of a saint is heavy enough to send a count to greet someone? Come to think of it, Iriel also couldn’t even apologise with her own mouth while talking about the position of the saintess.
You never know what awaits you in the future.
Why did he just say goodbye and disappear? Is it because Iriel is by her side?
He looked at Iriel.
He may look dignified to the contingent, but he knew the hidden face well after spending several days together.
It wasn’t. If it was because of Iriel, the Kingdom of Celia was a long way off.
She is a savage(?). She was a wild maiden. There was no doubt that she had earned her name as a saint by tagging.
She only has faith in God, but she doesn’t look like a saint at all. Seongguk shattered the image of the saintess she knew, so she had to pay for it.
In the midst of many thoughts, Iriel smiled and said.
“First, eat inside, saint.”
For some reason, it seems that the more people listen to it, the more relaxed the tone is.
Ray followed her in, frowning.
* * *
Even in the royal palace, the place where the distinguished guests stay differs in its splendor.
The interior was also enough to give a thumbs up to the detailed architecture that comes out with admiration.
After passing through the large lobby and going upstairs, you can see two doors in a wide hallway.
Does that mean that the entire second floor is only divided into two rooms? If so, I can’t imagine how big these rooms are.
Iriel stood on the stairs and said to the dispatchers who entered the lobby.
“Our mission in the Kingdom of Celia is over. It’s fast, but tomorrow we’re going to depart from Celia’s palace to the Holy Land. Geol priest.”
At her words, the white-bearded priest who stood at the bottom of the stairs bowed his head.
“Tell me, saintess.’
“Please contact the home country to find the saint safely and return with him.”
“All right.”
Ray gave a small admiration from behind at her skillful handling of the job, which was carried out in an instant.
No matter how saintly she was, the age difference between her and him seemed small.
Even so, what is the speed of processing this work?
In an instant, everyone summarizes the main points, receives brief reports, and gives instructions. The whole process was very smooth.
Iriel, who delivered all the instructions, turned around and recommended it to Ray.
“Holy Son, go in and rest. The room on the right is the room the saint will use for the day.”
“huh? huh.”
People change so much that I wondered if this could happen.
Upon entering the room at Iriel’s guidance, Ray was surprised again.
This wasn’t a room.
It was like looking at an old-fashioned hotel in modern times.
It wasn’t as good as a suite, but it had a beauty comparable to it.
The windows were large, and the lake outside and the sheer mountain range were captured as they were, and the two single beds, one hard and the other soft, seemed to fit the user.
Besides, what is the size? The ceilings were so high, the views outside, including the terrace, and the masterpieces on display were mesmerizing.
It was enough to leave me speechless.
“Hey… I must have spent a lot of money…”
Thanks to that, the bed will be comfortable today.
On one side of the table, pajamas were prepared.
“You mean I prepared this as my room? How do you know the size…”
Try on it, it’s a bit big. However, I usually wear rough cotton clothes and leather, but when I put on these clothes, they were very soft and comfortable.
It can be a very nice service.
“This reminds me of the old days.”
The pajamas he wore in Hyundai were exactly like this.
The soft silk minimizes friction with the skin and leaves only softness.
I thought I would be able to sleep really comfortably today.
I could see outside the window, where the sun had completely set.
Tomorrow we will depart for Seongguk.
I didn’t let go of the string of tension even though I was looking forward to what kind of place it would be.
Because he will be going to the first country he has ever visited in his bare body.
* * *
As soon as the morning dawned, Iriel knocked on the door.
Knock- Knock-
“Is the saint awake?”
Rayda, who woke up a long time ago, had ablutions and finished all preparations.
He answered Iriel’s words.
“Woke up.”
“Then could you open the door for me?”
What did you mean to open the door? Didn’t they usually send a fight or tell them to come out?
I opened the door while tilting my head, and there stood Iriel in a neat outfit.
She said with her characteristic bright smile.
“Did you sleep well?”
“what’s the matter?”
When she didn’t say hello even when she woke up when she was homeless, when she came out to the door and said hello, Ray became wary.
No matter how you look at it, that smile is a smile with something in it.
It was hard to believe that it was just a day to leave for the Holy Land, so it was hard to believe that he was excited.
She said with a brighter smile.
“What is going on? It’s only natural to say hello in the morning.”
I was stunned. Since when did they become so sweet that they say hello in the morning?
Besides, wasn’t she just thinking of herself as a restaurant chef or a magic bag with water and fire?
He snorted, not hiding his bewildered expression.
“What do you say hello in the morning? What are you talking about?”
Seeing him talking as if he knew everything, Iriel smiled.
“I guess my smile doesn’t work for the Holy Son.”
Of course. No matter how beautiful Iriel is, to Ray, who had seen Aira’s smile as if it were carved out of jewels every morning, that hard smile looked like a stone hareubang.
After staring at her without saying anything, Iriel started talking about the main topic.
“From now on, the two of us are going to greet His Majesty the King of Celia Kingdom.”
“huh?”
Ray couldn’t help but be surprised by those words. you’re the king
It was a word I hadn’t heard. I had no idea what the etiquette was or what tone to use.
Seeing him showing quite a variety of expressions, Iriel smiled slightly.
“It’s okay if you don’t panic so much. I just want to give you a brief thank you for the past and a report that you are leaving.”
“…No matter how it is, it’s too sudden.”
At least if he had told me last night, he would have had time to prepare himself!
But Iriel shook his head.
“If the saint is not able to sleep, the future schedule will be even more tiring.”
As for himself, he could only get rid of it with magic after a day or two of fatigue.
However, he did not follow through. Didn’t she say it because she thought of herself?
It was something I had to go through anyway. I had no choice but to hit it once.
he sighed deeply.
“Whoa. So when are you going?”
“Right now.”
