Chapter 54

I am often targeted by assassins and surrounded by enemies, so I can't easily trust people. That's why friends like Philip are so precious to me.

"Prince Eric! Listen to this! Saint Lea is a wicked woman!"

One day, Philip came to me, raising his voice to tell me that Saint Lea had a bad character. It was quite unusual.

For this man to speak so clearly about someone's faults was rare. At least, he had never done such a thing to me before, so I thought it must be serious.

After all, Lea Westeria is Philip's fiancée and a Saint.

To become one of the three Saints in this country, one must be judged by the church to have no issues with either personality or ability.

For Lea to be criticized with such a distressed expression, what could she have possibly done? I decided to hear the details from this man.

"What's going on? I don't understand. Tell me specifically what Lea did."

While trying to calm down the agitated Philip, I urged him to give me the specifics.

Since I don't usually attend parties due to the risk of assassination, I hardly know Lea. Philip had mentioned that he would introduce her to me, but...

Well, I do know her face from the Saint's appointment ceremony. She has blonde hair and blue eyes, and she seemed to have a strong personality.

"Your Highness, I apologize! Do you know that Lea has a younger sister!?"

"Hmm? Yes, I think I do... probably."

Hmm. Lea's sister. I think she was at the ceremony, or maybe not.

I'm not good at these kinds of conversations. I can remember the names of all the officials, even the low-ranking ones, but not the names of noble daughters. If I had attended more parties, I might have remembered.

"Lea has a younger sister named Jill, who is an incredibly beautiful and delicate woman."

Philip continued, realizing I didn't know. So, Jill. Jill Westeria.

That's the name of Lea's sister. According to Philip, she is a woman as beautiful as a flower.

"Jill has always dreamed of becoming a Saint! However, despite making it to the final selection, Lea became the Saint instead!"

"There was no other choice. There was only one position available."

"Of course, Jill said the same thing! She believed her more capable sister was more suited to be a Saint!"

"If she understands that, then there's no problem, I think..."

According to the teachings of the Eijer religion, there can only be three Saints. This rule cannot be changed.

Therefore, being a Saint is a coveted position, and many aspire to it.

If Jill acknowledges Lea's abilities despite her own dreams being shattered, it seems like a sad but not problematic situation.

"Your Highness, the important part is coming. Are you ready to listen?"

"Don't get so close. I won't run or hide. Just tell me the whole story."

"Sorry, I got carried away... Saint Lea, despite knowing that Jill wanted to become a Saint, started to constantly emphasize her own status as a Saint. For example—"

Philip told me that Jill was being mentally bullied by her sister to the point of being driven to despair. It seems that while Jill was trying to overcome her sadness over not becoming a Saint, Lea mocked her insecurities and destroyed her spirit.

"Seeing Jill confess to the bullying by Lea with tears in her eyes was unbearable. Sniff... Sniff... Your Highness, can you understand the pitiful situation of the brave Jill! Sniff, sniff..."

Hey, why are you crying? Watching Philip cry while telling the story made me feel uncomfortable. I had never seen this man cry before, and I was honestly surprised.

However, what is the church doing? They are supposed to consider not only the abilities but also the character of a Saint.

At the very least, I don't think a woman who mocks her sister's insecurities, knowing how she feels, is suitable in terms of character.

Seeing Philip's crying face, my heart burned with anger.

It seems that corruption isn't limited to officials but extends to the church as well.

I will have to take on more work, and I'm used to gaining more enemies.

I can't lie to my own sense of justice. I need to meet this Lea Westeria.

"In any case, I will break off the engagement with Lea! I had previously mentioned that I would introduce her, so I'm reporting this to you!"

"Hmm? Yes, do as you wish. ...Philip, can you swear that there is no falsehood in this story? You're not exaggerating Lea's wrongdoings, are you?"

"Of course not. I know that Prince Eric dislikes lies from childhood. I have never lied to you before."

"That's right. Well, just to be sure. I will trust our friendship."

Thus, I decided to meet Saint Lea, who is said to be bullying her sister.

Fortunately, the royal palace can request the church to send the Saints for their duties.

While the three Saints are active daily, it's not hard to find out where Lea is and what she is doing.

I see, she's going to set up a barrier in the forest tomorrow. I'll go meet her right away.

Tomorrow (October 25) is the release date of the first volume of the comic!!

It's incredibly interesting, and especially Jill is a wonderfully unique and charming character, so please, please check it out!

Thank you very much!!