Episode 44.6 (1/2)
Lecan went out to collect Shiarigi Sprouts. They must be processed right after collection. And you can't gather that many from one spot. As such he ended up going in and out of Vouka for 15 days straight.
Something bothersome happened in the meantime.
Ceres Temple asked for Eda's presence.
They had been repeatedly requesting Goncourt Household for her, but Norma always managed to decline them, using Eda's absence and busy schedules as excuses. However, it's currently known that Eda isn't taking on any quest at the Adventurer's Association and is staying at Goncourt Mansion.
According to Norma, it's not a good idea to keep refusing them if she plans to keep living in this town.
And since she's no longer without a backing, and that backing being the Herb Saint, the temple likely won't attempt anything crazy. Eda has become far too famous to get locked up.
”What does the temple want from Eda?”
”It's to make her pray at Ceres Temple and to do a demonstration of
, Lecan.”
”Hmph? What's the point in doing those?”
”To Ceres Temple of Vouka, having <Healing Hand of Herb Saint> pay a visit and offer a prayer to Ceres Temple carries a significant meaning. Toward the townspeople, and toward temples in other towns.”
”Ah. Well, guess I could see that.”
”And the act of
being shown at Ceres Temple, in public to boot, is ground-breaking.
never gets shown to common folks besides during special occasions like coronation ceremonies or blessings. It's due to temples who have
users in their protection keeping it to themselves. Vouka's Ceres Temple would see a huge boost in their clout by having Eda show off her
.”
”That won't make Eda belong to Vouka's Ceres Temple, will it.”
”It doesn't matter what kind of proclamations Ceres Temple make. They have no power over Eda no matter what they claim. As long as you and me are around that is.”
”What? Ah, I see. Ceres Temple is aware that you're a lady of Wazrof Household.”
”The temples have their own information network, and I've been purposely let the information loose through the townlord, you see.”
”I see. I suppose they're gonna pay Eda.”
”The fee would have been one large gold coin. But we shouldn't demand it this time and offer Eda's service as a form of donation. That will make them owe us.”
”Hmph? I don't get it, but if you think that's what we should do, do it.”
”Yes that should be good enough this time. But I have one proposal to you for future's sake.”
”Hou.”
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”How about getting you and Eda engaged.”
”What.”
”To Ceres Temple of Vouka town, the pretext of Eda being close with me, a lady of Wazrof, and even works as my personal adventurer is good enough to disincentive them. Her being in the same party as yours is also quite effective. They know very well how terrifying you could be after all.”
”Hmph.”