【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 32: The Old Man Hires the Saintess as an Employee

“Then, let’s begin the interview…”

“Yes, I am Milene Fonleria. Pleased to meet you.”

This recruitment, which started due to a shortage of staff, has brought an unexpected applicant – my former disciple, Saintess Milene.

And so, the interview begins as usual.

After all, it’s Milene who’s applying! I have no choice but to proceed normally.

With her purple vertical roll hair, intelligent facial features, and purple eyes, she stands out. She became a saintess at 16 and played a major role in the “Blood Battle” at 18. So, she’s 22 now…

Her sparkling pure white robes enhance her innocence and mystical, mature charm. And the volume of her figure seems to surpass even that of Liena…

No, I’m interviewing right now― What am I thinking? Focus!

I go through the prepared list of questions.

“Co… Cough, can you tell us about your special skills?”

“Yes, I’m good at healing magic. I can also use various holy attribute magics.”

Right, I know. After all, she’s a saintess.

“I can cast ‘Barriers’ too. My range extends to the entire Fridania royal capital, and for a short period, I can cover the entire kingdom. It effectively blocks nearly all monsters.”

Yes, I know. She’s a saintess, after all.

Saintess’s ‘Barriers’ are defensive magic, particularly effective against monsters. The reason is that monsters generally have a weakness to holy magic. A saintess’s barrier is made by condensing holy magic into a wall. This knowledge comes from Milene sitting right in front of me.

However, covering the entire kingdom is truly incredible.

“In the empire’s decisive battle, the ‘Blood Battle’ five years ago, I placed a barrier over the main Fridania army.”

Ah, she completely blocked the entry of the imperial wyvern unit, an air force unit. The empire is skilled in utilizing monsters, incorporating them into various units.

The wyvern unit was nicknamed ‘demons of the sky.’ Milene blocked all aerial attacks during the battle. That’s incredibly impressive. Just imagining facing one of those creatures is enough to make one quiver.

“Ah, in Fridania Kingdom, I was called one of the ‘Three Divinities.'”

Right, I know. After all, she’s the greatest saintess in history.

“Also, my three sizes start from ninety…”

“Whoa! What are you saying!?”

Asking about her three sizes would be total sexual harassment… I’d be known as a pervert innkeeper forever.

“Hehe, Baldo Sensei, you’re overreacting. It’s just a joke.”

“O-Oh, right…”

I wish she wouldn’t make such jokes that startle me.

…Wait, she said ninety… really?

(Hehe, as a fellow over-ninety, she’s a worthy counterpart.)

(Well, I might not be ninety, but I’m fairly endowed too.)

Liena and Alesia are muttering something unsettling.

What are they talking about? When did this turn into an interview about figures?

Wait, Liena is also over ninety…

――― No, no, no, Baldo! Get your mind back on track!

You’re in the middle of an important interview! Forget about the figures for now.

“Could you please tell us your reason for applying?”

This was a question I absolutely had to ask.

“I heard about the reputation of this inn. Especially about the owner being wonderful, so I wanted to work here.”

“Eh? Are you talking about me?”

No way, I’m just an ordinary old man.

“Hehe, yes. My previous workplace had the worst leader. But here, with Baldo Sensei as the top, I feel at ease.”

Ah, she’s referring to Prince Genas. It must have been something serious for Milene to call him the worst. However, this place is hardly fit for a drastic career change.

“Mi, Milene, what happened? Are you sure you want to work here? Aren’t you needed in the Fridania Kingdom?”

“Hehe, it’s okay. I’ve been dismissed as the saintess of Fridania, so I’m free now.”

Wait, wait, wait, that’s not okay at all. Dismissed? Why would Milene be dismissed? I don’t understand.”Doesn’t that mean Fridania is left without a saintess?”

“Oh, about that, the lousy prince brought a new saintess, so she’ll handle it.”

But more importantly…

Saintess Milene leaned in with her beautiful, well-proportioned face. Too close! That’s bad for my old heart!

“Why was Baldo Sensei exiled? I can’t accept it at all!”

Ah, about that.

Indeed, I’ve never accepted it. It was a false accusation. While it was a significant event for me, Milene being dismissed seems even more important.

“Baldo Sensei would never embezzle! His exile is a huge loss for Fridania! I can’t stand a prince who can’t understand that! They said I was no longer needed, so I came here!”

Whether I’m here or not, I doubt it would make much difference to the country.

Still…

Milene, usually calm and composed, was now waving her hands in anger about my situation. It’s nice to see her care so much.

“But are you sure about working here? This is just a modest inn. The salary isn’t that great either.”

“Of course! Wherever Baldo Sensei is, that’s where I belong!”

Looking into Milene’s straight, purple eyes, I felt nostalgic. She was always like this when determined. She hasn’t changed.

Well, there’s no reason to refuse…

“Alright, then stay here.”

“Hehe, does that mean it’s okay?”

“Yes, work hard along with everyone else. Thank you.”

Milene and I shook hands. Nothing strange about that, right?

―――Wait? Did I just hire a saintess?

◇ Saintess Milene’s POV◇

Hehe, Baldo Sensei hasn’t changed at all.

Even after obliterating the empire’s strongest dragon troops in the ‘Blood Battle’ five years ago, he remains oblivious.

Perhaps such things are trivial to Baldo Sensei. He probably cares more about the inn and its staff. And they seem to adore him… in various ways.

“Milene, it’s good to be together again.”

“Milene-san, I’m Liena~ pleased to meet you.”

The Sword Saint and the princess took my hands, showing their happy smiles. I returned their smiles warmly. It’s been a while since I’ve smiled like this.

Maybe this really is where I belong. I’m glad I came.

But…

Hehe, a beautiful princess and a gorgeous Sword Saint.

A perfect match in every sense…

Let’s do this. It’s been a while since I’ve worked with Baldo Sensei.