【The Old Man of the Expelled Inn Unwittingly Dominates Today Too】Although I Want to Lead a Slow Life, for Some Reason the Strongest Beauties Who Hold Important Positions in the Country, and Were Once My Disciples, Gather Around Me Asking to Be Hired – Even Though I Only Taught Them a Little～ - Chapter 31: Prince Genus's POV - Genus Gets Annoyed by the Saintess

～One week before the saintess visits Baldo’s inn at the Fridania Kingdom’s royal castle～

“Prince Genus~ General Nuketel has returned~!”

Damn, what an idiotic voice he has.

General Nuketel’s unit, dispatched to the Kingdom of Natol, has returned.

I am not interested in Natol, so I sent a small, pathetic unit. It wouldn’t matter if they were all wiped out.

But… they all returned!

Even though my unit suffered terribly!

And why is he wearing only white undergarments in the throne room?

Is he mocking me?

“Hey! Nuketel! Where’s your prized mithril armor?”

“Ah! Baldo-dono cleanly sliced it!”

“What? Baldo? You mean that useless guy we exiled?”

“Yes! That’s correct! Baldo-dono enlightened me about the greatness and functional beauty of white tees! Also, Baldo-dono is not useless!”

Baldo, that good-for-nothing, slicing through mithril armor?

What a lie.

“Baldo-dono is the hero who saved the Kingdom of Natol! He opened my clouded eyes! This white tee is my pride!”

Ah, it’s hopeless. This guy’s gone mad. What’s with the white tee?

His brain’s fogged up.

“Phew~ I was worried when we suffered a major defeat in the mountains, but who would’ve thought Natol would succeed in defending! General Nuketel, you’ve done a great job!”

Chancellor Piett butts in.

Damn, don’t remind me. I lost an important gold mine! I don’t care about Natol! But I can’t say that out loud… It’s irritating.

“Prince Genus, we’ve prepared a substantial reward for General Nuketel and his men, but a position would be more appropriate?”

“A position?”

“Yes, given the magnitude of his accomplishments, just money would affect your reputation.”

“A position, huh… Hm?”

“Hey! Nuketel! I’ll make you the lord of Adamant Fort!”

“Oh! I’m to be the lord of a castle! Such blessed happiness~”

“Right! Cry and rejoice!”

Idiot.

Does he even know where Adamant Fort is?

It’s at the very edge of the southern part of the kingdom. It was last used 50 years ago during a massive monster outbreak, a Mega Stampede.

Haha~ This is the last I’ll see of his stupid face.

“I shall depart for my castle, Adamant Fort!”

After Nuketel leaves, I cross my legs on the throne.

“Phew~ Finally, that pointless time is over.”

“No, Prince Genus. Next, we are headed to the church.”

“Huh? The church? What for?”

“Have you forgotten? You have a meeting scheduled with the saintess.”

Ah… that woman…

“Piett, you don’t need to come.”

“What? But the saintess said I should accompany you…”

“Hmph, I’ll take someone else. Someone more suited for the church than you.”

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Ugh, I hate the church.

I’m reminded of the days when my idiotic father forced me to attend church. Those people would preach endlessly at the slightest provocation.

Being the most superior, I should not be subjected to such lectures.

That’s why I hate the church.

Entering the chapel, I see Saintess Milene standing in the center.

As always, her appearance is striking.

“Hey, Saintess, I’m here.”

“Prince Genus, thank you for coming. Oh? Isn’t Chancellor Piett with you?”

“Ah, Piett had some urgent business. What do you want? Calling me out must be for something significant, right?”

“Urgent business, I see… Thank you for coming all this way.”

Ugh, those eyes.

Despite her attractive appearance, I hate how she looks at me with those cold eyes.

“Get to the point. I’m busy.”

“Yes, what about the food distribution to the southern regions I mentioned? The harvest has been poor, and they need aid quickly.”

“Ah, wait a bit more for that!”

“Wait? How much longer?”

“We lack the funds! Don’t meddle in state affairs; you’re just a saintess!”

“…I see, I’ve overstepped my bounds.”

I’ve lost an important gold mine! Plans have to change! I can’t waste money on those southern villagers when I have luxury items to buy!

But those cold eyes again. Damn it.

“Is that all? Then I have something to say…”

“Please wait. I haven’t discussed the most important matter yet.”

What now…

“Why did you exile Baldo Sensei? Explain it in a way that I can understand.”

“What? Baldo, that useless guy? That’s what you’re asking? He embezzled the kingdom’s funds! He deserved exile!”

“That’s trivial… I don’t understand. Baldo Sensei would never do such a thing. Was there a proper investigation?”

“Investigation? There were testimonies! Multiple ones.”

“Let me meet those witnesses. I will prove his innocence with my ‘Holy Graph.'”

The ‘Holy Graph’ she’s talking about is some sort of lie-detecting magic. It can’t read minds but supposedly detects lies to some extent. The accuracy varies with the user; frankly, it needs to be more questionable.

“No need for that! There’s no need to meet them!”

“Why can’t I meet them?”

“Because I was the one who cast the ‘Holy Graph.'”

A woman standing behind me, wearing a robe, steps forward.

“Who is she?”

“Ah, she’s a saintess. Haha, she’s a beauty, right?”

“A saintess…?”

“Yes, we paid a hefty sum to bring her to Fridania. She’s capable, especially with ‘Barriers.'”

Now, what will you do, Saintess Milene?

Your replacement has arrived.

So, you have no choice but to kneel and change your attitude towards me.

If you do, I might make you a concubine, given your top-notch body… Hehehe.

“If that’s the case, I’m no longer needed here. I will take my leave from this country.”

“What? Are you saying you’re quitting as this country’s saintess?”

“Yes, since she’s taking over, right?”

“Well, yes, but…”

I didn’t expect her to quit.

“So, this is effectively a dismissal?”

Ugh… What does she mean by ‘this is effectively a dismissal’? Get flustered! Beg for my forgiveness! Show me your pain!

“Then, excuse me.”

Saintess Milene leaves without changing her expression.

Damn it! She quit!

Fine! I don’t need a saintess influenced by that useless Baldo!

　◇ Saintess Milene’s POV◇



Phew~ Now, I can finally move freely.

That saintess behind the prince does seem capable of using magic to a certain degree. She can cast ‘Barriers’ as well.

But… she was lying about Baldo Sensei.

After all, I secretly used ‘Holy Graph’ (Lie Detection Magic) on her.

My ‘Holy Graph’ usually has an accuracy of 60% to 80%. However, regarding Baldo Sensei matters, the accuracy increases to 80-90%. The stronger the emotion involved, the higher the accuracy of this magic.

By the way, she didn’t notice I used the spell.

Normally, this magic should be used sparingly. It can give a rough idea if someone is lying, but it’s still intruding into someone’s mind.

―――But

If the person is despicable, that’s a different story.

I won’t hesitate to extract the information I want.

Baldo Sensei couldn’t possibly have embezzled funds. He’s someone who even agonizes over buying a bread bun.

I also tried to use ‘Holy Graph’ on Prince Genus, but it was repelled.

I felt some evil presence, but its true nature remains unclear.

Well, it’s fine. I’m done with such a worthless prince.

I’m finally free from the heavy responsibilities of the country!

Now~ It’s time to see Baldo Sensei’s face after so long!