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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Simzy
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“It was foolish of me, but I felt happy every time I saw Her Highness.”
The Saint flaunted her supposed close relationship with the Princess as if she were truly intimate.
The Princess responded with a bright smile.
Looking at them like that, they really did seem close.
In truth, even the Princess had expressed discomfort about the Saint just moments ago.
We conversed while enjoying the refreshments the Saint had offered.
The Saint and the Princess chattered incessantly, as if they had endless things to discuss.
On the surface, they looked like a pair of close sisters. The Princess was certainly no ordinary person.
Then again, as a princess, she had grown up in the imperial palace since childhood, so it was only natural.
When should I bring up the gift so it seems natural?
It wasn’t as if I’d ever been in this kind of situation before. Like a thief feeling guilty, I couldn’t help but worry, especially given the nature of the gift.
I was concerned the Saint might sense something amiss if I mistimed it.
But this worry seemed to stem from overestimating the Saint.
The Saint herself showed interest in Kerry’s gift.
“What’s in that box you’ve been holding, Kerry? You seem to be cherishing it.”
This foxy woman. Her feigned innocence was remarkable.
Kerry was about to speak when the Princess said with a laugh,
“This is a gift Kerry prepared to resolve a small misunderstanding with you, Saint.
I was wondering when he would give it to you… Hohoho. It seems Kerry was a little nervous, perhaps because you are such a beauty, Saint.”
Nervous, my foot. But the Princess’s assist wasn’t bad.
It implied the gift was prepared jointly by the Princess and Kerry, not just Kerry alone.
Nice assist, Your Highness!
“Yes. Her Highness is right. I prepared this gift to apologize for something that happened recently…”
“Oh my. Were you still bothered by such a trivial matter, Kerry? You needn’t have worried…”
Kerry vividly remembered the Saint gritting her teeth, vowing to make him regret it. What a frightening woman. Truly.
“Then, will you accept the gift?”
“Of course. I must accept a gift prepared by Kerry.”
Wasn’t this too easy?
I expected her to play hard to get. The Saint was utterly fawning over the Princess.
It seemed the Saint was desperate to impress the Princess.
Then again, it was obvious where the money came from that allowed a jobless Saint to maintain such a mansion and servants.
Lina’s words came to mind.
Lina had clearly said the Saint enjoyed being used by the Emperor.
So, the Saint’s patron was the Emperor.
Therefore, the Saint had to wear a mask in front of the Princess, whom the Emperor cherished like a precious jewel.
Little did she know that mask would strangle her.
The Saint accepted the gift box from Kerry.
“If you don’t mind…may I open the gift now, Kerry?”
The Saint was bursting with curiosity about what Kerry had prepared.
“Certainly, Saint.”
The Saint opened the case, finished with luxurious leather. Inside, a beautiful necklace with a blue gem was visible.
A silver chain, intricately designed, held the blue gem.
The Sage had personally designed and crafted it. Even to Kerry, the Star of Bondage was quite beautiful.
The blue gem of the necklace, carved from the soul stone of a legendary Ego Sword, was particularly striking.
“Oh my. How lovely.”
The Saint looked back and forth between the necklace and Kerry in surprise.
‘For a commoner, he’s gifted quite an expensive-looking necklace. What is that blue gem in the center? I’ve never seen a gem like this before. As expected, being connected to the Princess must mean he has a separate source of funds.’
The Saint decided she needed to re-evaluate Kerry.
He was a commoner, but his connections were quite useful. It wouldn’t hurt to be friendly with him.
The thought of berating Kerry after the Princess left completely vanished.
The Princess, looking at the necklace, said,
“The necklace is truly beautiful. It will suit you very well, Saint.”
It was just a formality, but it was a sufficient assist.
Seeing the corners of the Saint’s lips turn upwards confirmed it.
“…Indeed. I’m so surprised by how beautiful the necklace is. It looks so expensive…I wonder if I should accept such a gift….”
By all means, accept it.
“Please consider it a token of my feelings for you.”
This was sincere.
The Saint nodded, observing Kerry’s demeanor.
This was the normal, expected attitude.
It was wrong to insult her, the Saint, just because she had teased him a little.
‘No, wait. Come to think of it…this man didn’t do anything wrong. It was the Hero who acted out.’
Thinking this way calmed her anger somewhat. Of course, this man named Kerry wasn’t entirely innocent.
However, his value in her eyes had skyrocketed due to the Princess.
If she’d known about his connection to the Princess from the beginning, she wouldn’t have treated him with such disdain.
‘Alright. Let’s steal this man’s heart and make the Hero regret it. He has a handsome face, so I won’t be bored.’
Kerry, despite having suffered such humiliation, seemed to be groveling. This type was perfect to play with.
The Saint smiled brightly at Kerry. It was a gesture of reconciliation.
“I truly love the necklace, Kerry. And again, please forget about what happened. I’ve forgotten all about it.”
“I am grateful for your mercy, Saint. As expected of one chosen by Elena, you are truly merciful.”
The Princess seemed pleased by the amicable atmosphere. Perhaps to further elevate the mood, the Princess stepped forward.
“Saint, how about trying on the necklace? I think it would look lovely on you.”
Bringing the Princess along was the right decision. The assists were exceeding expectations.
“Shall I?”
The Saint smiled with satisfaction and picked up the necklace.
Even knowing her personality was trash, the Saint’s smiling face looked truly beautiful because of her striking features.
The Saint began to lift the Star of Bondage to her neck.
She brushed her beautiful orange hair to one side. Her neckline was also stunning.
It was as the Saint fastened the Star of Bondage around her neck that a message reached her.
[You have become the wearer of the Star of Bondage.]
“?”
[User education commencing. Content: How to become a bitch who dedicates her body and mind to her master.]
“???”
The Saint tried to speak, to say something was wrong.
But for some reason, she was completely immobilized, sitting upright in her chair.
She couldn’t even make a sound.
‘What is this? What is happening to my body? And what is this voice I’m hearing?’
[Please enter your name.]
‘My name is Grace Patricia! I am the Saint chosen by Elena! I don’t know who you are, but you had better release me from this bondage immediately!’
[Your master has set your name.]
[Your name is ‘Kerry’s Exclusive Dick Entrance’.]
‘W…What entrance? Are you insane?
Who are you to decide my name? Release me from this bondage at once! Now!’
The Saint glared at Kerry, only her eyes able to move.
The message definitely mentioned Kerry’s name. There had to be a connection.
Smirk.
Kerry was smiling.
He was wearing a ferocious grin, unlike the subservient man she had known until now.
The Saint realized something had gone terribly wrong.
‘This necklace…This necklace is the cause. Kerry…you bastard!!’
The Saint desperately wanted to rip off the necklace, but her body wouldn’t move.
“Saint? Are you alright? You look unwell…Do you not like the necklace?”
The Princess asked with concern from beside her.
Right. The Princess was there. Perhaps she would notice something was wrong and take action.
After all, the Princess was a devout follower of the Elena religion. She wouldn’t abandon her, the Saint.
But that hope was quickly shattered.
The Saint’s mouth began to move on its own.
“Not at all. I was so captivated by the beauty of the necklace that I was momentarily lost for words.”
‘No. These aren’t my words!’
“Oh my. I’m so glad you like it. Isn’t that wonderful, Kerry?”
“Yes. I’m so relieved you like the necklace, Saint. It looks truly stunning on you. Pfft.”
Kerry could control the Saint at will.
The soul stone of the legendary Ego Sword allowed him to manipulate her.
A telepathic message echoed in Kerry’s mind.
[Master, what shall we do with ‘Kerry’s Exclusive Dick Entrance’?]
‘First, make her repeat whatever I say.’
[Yes, Master. Understood.]
Kerry wanted to send the Princess away and have a pleasant educational session alone with the Saint, but there was still something he needed to do.
That was to manage the Princess, his other catch.
Of course, the possibility of a commoner like Kerry marrying the Princess was practically zero.
However, he’d heard that the Princess vehemently opposed her arranged marriage to some unknown fat prince.
She had even come to the Hero with a marriage proposal out of desperation.
She had nearly proposed to even Kerry, despite being a princess.
With the Princess this desperate, even a small hint of possibility would be enough for her to harbor hope and wait for him.
Beatrice, the First Princess of the Empire, was known as the apple of the Emperor’s eye.
Even the slightest favor from the Princess would be a great help in the future, just as it had been in securing the Saint today.
In this absurd other world, connections with royalty held immense value, enough to make the Saint switch sides so readily.
“I truly adore this necklace. Thank you again, Kerry.”
“I’m glad you like it, Saint.”
“More than that, to gift such a beautiful necklace…your sense of style is exceptional, Kerry. Don’t you think so, Your Highness?”
“Yes! One can glimpse a person’s true sense of style even in small gifts. I believe Kerry clearly has excellent taste!”
“Hoho. As expected, Your Highness and I are on the same page. Handsome people always choose good gifts, don’t they?”
“Th…That’s right. Kerry is truly handsome!”
“Just looking at his broad shoulders, I can tell he must have a great physique.”
“I agree!”
The Saint seethed as compliments for Kerry tumbled out of her mouth against her will.
But there was nothing she could do.
For a while, the Saint continued to praise Kerry.
The Princess was puzzled by the Saint’s change in attitude, but simply attributed it to the gift.
Moreover, as a modern man, Kerry had clearer skin and was taller than the average person in this world. His appearance was worthy of praise, and he was the Hero’s companion to boot.
Listening to the Saint’s compliments, the Princess grew even more regretful.
If only Kerry weren’t a commoner, she would have begged the Emperor for permission to marry him.
Then, words that piqued the Princess’s interest emerged.
“And Kerry is expected to take on an important position in our Elena religion in the future. It would be an infinite honor if Your Highness could attend the celebration…”
Kerry quickly feigned surprise, interrupting,
“Saint, isn’t that still confidential?”
“Oh dear. I got carried away and misspoke. Please pretend you didn’t hear that, Your Highness.”
“Kerry taking an important position in the Elena religion? What kind of position? I would like to hear more about that!”
“Please forget what I just said. It was a slip of the tongue, Your Highness.”
“No, please. I implore you, Saint. This is very important to me. Kerry? Kerry, please say something.”
“Me? Hmm…well, it seems I can’t help it now, Saint. It is confidential, but since you’ve already mentioned it…and Your Highness is a devout follower of the Elena religion, isn’t it?
I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to tell you…”
The Princess continued to plead earnestly with the Saint.
The Saint pretended to contemplate before reluctantly speaking.
Of course, she was merely doing as Kerry instructed.
The gist of it was this:
Kerry was a devout follower of the Elena religion and his exceptional faith had been recognized by Elena herself, making him a potential candidate for ‘Sainthood.’
He added, of course, that his immediate appointment as a Saint was impossible due to his ongoing mission with the Hero.
This was to prevent the Princess from becoming too clingy.
“Truly…truly amazing, Kerry! To have your faith recognized by the Goddess to the point of Sainthood. I can’t even imagine the depth of your faith. Truly! Truly remarkable!”
“You flatter me, Your Highness. Haha.”
As expected, the Princess started talking about marriage with Kerry.
“If you become a Saint of the Elena religion, Kerry, perhaps His Majesty might even allow our marriage! The marriage of a Saint and a Princess! It could be an opportunity for the Elena religion and the Imperial family to become truly close. Oh! Just imagining it feels like a dream!”
Of course, it’s a dream. Sainthood, my ass.
The Princess’s eyes sparkled as she envisioned a rosy future.
It was almost guilt-inducing how innocently she believed him. Couldn’t she at least question or doubt him once?
But the Princess seemed to have no intention of being skeptical.
After managing the Princess’s expectations, Kerry sent her back to the palace.
Now it was time for the sex education of the other big fish, the Saint.
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