Volume 1, Chapter 24 – A New Saint Candidate

“Huh? Fully booked? What do you mean? Fiene-sama, a Saint, is supposed to be staying here!”

No, no, what are you even saying, you muscle-brained kukkoro onee-san? That’s just being a Karen. ¹ “Karen” is an English internet slang term referring to an entitled customer who overreacts and demands special treatment, often asking to “speak to the Manager.”

“Chris-san, it’s fine. Let’s go to another ‘inn.’ Yeah, I actually wanted to try staying at an inn too.”

When we returned to the royal capital and headed to our usual luxury hotel, it seemed to be fully booked with not a single room available.

Maybe some big group was staying there or something?

“But!”

“We sincerely apologize, Fiene-sama, Christina-sama. We will make it up to you the next time you visit, so we hope you will continue to patronize our hotel.”

“See? It can’t be helped, Chris-san. Let’s go to another ‘inn’!”

Yes! What incredible luck! I won’t have to stay in that terrifying room that burns through 10 gold coins—about 500,000 yen—a night.

“Chris-san, a normal inn where regular people stay is fine, okay? It doesn’t have to be a place like that hotel, okay?”

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What’s with that dead-eyed stare? I’m not a noble, I don’t need to put on airs!

“Understood. However, there is still a minimum standard to maintain, including the facilities and quality of the servants. I ask for your understanding on that point.”

“Yes.”

For now, it seems she’ll compromise somewhat. I really don’t want any more unnecessary expenses.

“Then, let us head to the Temple first. We should meet with His Holiness and report the completion of the job. While Fiene-sama is speaking with him, I will arrange the inn.”

“Understood. Please do.”

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“Oh, Lady Fiene. It is good to have you back.”

Having arrived at the Temple, we were shown to a reception room and met with the Pope.

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“Yes, Pope. I purified 12 Zombies in Percy Village, and not just the cemetery, but I purified the entire village all at once. I think it should be fine now.”

“My, the entire village? That must have been quite the task.”

The Pope spoke in his usual gentle tone as he praised us.

“It wasn’t a very large village. It took about half a day.”

“Is that so? Well, well. You have done excellent work. Holy Knight Christina, you too have my thanks for guarding Lady Fiene.”

“You honor me.”

Then, the Pope suddenly changed the subject.

“Now then, Lady Fiene. Let me take a look at your current state.”

“Look?”

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Huh, I wonder what he means?

“Yes. You have only just obtained your vocation, after all. Being suddenly called a Saint Candidate must feel rather unreal. It could be about your growth as a Healer, or if you have any worries, I am here to listen.”

His tone remained gentle, conveying his concern.

“Yes. Well…”

But what should I ask? Maybe I could use this chance to ask some fundamental questions.

“Fiene-sama, Your Holiness, I will excuse myself for a while to arrange Fiene-sama’s inn. The detailed report for this request will be delivered again around the time the 4 o’clock bell rings.”

“Ah, yes, of course. Ah, the hotel Lady Fiene usually stays at has been reserved by the Gatilieu ducal family.”

“Reserved?”

“Yes. Lady Charlotte of the Gatilieu ducal family was discovered by Holy Knight Hugues de Ernesos and became a Saint Candidate. So, she has come from the duchy to the royal capital, will have an audience with His Majesty, and is scheduled to visit this Temple for worship. You will likely meet her eventually, Lady Fiene.”

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“I see?”

Well, it’s probably unrelated to me. A Vampire couldn’t become a Saint or anything.

“Charlotte-sama and Hugues…”

“Ah, those are people you do not get along with, aren’t they?”

Chris-san responded with silence.

“Then, Fiene-sama, Your Holiness. I will take my leave.”

Saying that, Chris-san quickly left.

Translator Note

This flag is… hmmm…