I Was Deemed a Worthless Saint Without a Level-Up Blessing and Was Sent Off to Marry a Neighboring Country, but It Turns Out My Blessing Was Actually Level Cap Removal - Episode 17

Although they were attacked by Fangwolf along the way, after that nothing happened, and Ferulina and the others arrived at the royal castle of the Gobules Kingdom as scheduled four days later.

As expected of the Gobules Kingdom, known for its frequent monster subjugations, the knights’ quarters occupying a section of the royal castle were surprisingly large and magnificent.

It seems that they have even stables and blacksmiths nearby, and when we arrived, knights and attendants other than those who accompanied Alvent were lined up to greet us.

It must be due to Alvent’s popularity as the leader, but the sheer number of people made Ferulina, who looked out the carriage window, completely shrink back in intimidation.

“It’s okay. I’ve got your back. Besides, the knights are all trustworthy. There’s nothing to worry about.”

Noticing Ferulina’s condition, Alvent smiled gently before getting off the carriage, which was encouraging. However, the tension didn’t ease immediately.

Since we are arriving at the royal castle today, I was made to change into a beautiful grass-green dress by Nanette and Chelsea from the morning, but standing next to Alvent, who is dressed in splendid knight armor, I can’t help but feel inferior.

“Ferulina?”

“Y-yes!”

Even while feeling anxious, the carriage slowly moves forward and stops in the square in front of the lodge.

Called by Alvent, Ferulina sat up straight, her back perfectly aligned.

“Are you okay? If it’s difficult for you to stand, I can carry you and set you down…”

“Eh!? No, no, no! There’s no way I can do that!”

I shake my head vigorously at Alvent, who has just said something outrageous.

If that were to happen, it would attract so much attention. I’d be so embarrassed that my heart would definitely explode.

“I’m fine! I can walk on my own!”

If it means exposing myself in such a state to others, I’ll stand on my own two feet no matter what.

Alvent smiled at Ferulina, who stood up with determination. Perhaps it was Alvent’s way of offering encouragement with a hint of humor.

Alvent, who had gotten off the carriage a step ahead, turned back to Ferulina with a gentle smile. Placing her fingertips on his outstretched large palm, Ferulina stepped into the bright autumn afternoon sunlight.

Suddenly, a cheer erupted, and Ferulina instinctively squeezed Alvent’s hand tightly.

“Saint! Welcome to the Gobules Kingdom!”

“Please, grant the Kingdom of Gobules the blessing of the saint!”

“The day would come when I would see the captain leading the bride by the hand…!”

“Like, no matter how you look at it, isn’t it a beauty and the beast situation…!?”

“Captain, that’s unfair…!”

Amid the cheers, I could hear some ominous voices. When I looked up at Alvent in a fluster, Alvent had a proud expression on his otherwise stern face. His nostrils were flaring slightly.

“Lord Alvent?”

I wonder if he’s happy to have returned to the Gobules Kingdom after all.

When I called out softly, Alvent cleared his throat as if coming back to himself.

“First, let’s enter the lodging, and once the room in the royal castle is ready, we will move there. A formal greeting to His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen will be arranged for another day soon—”

As if to interrupt Alvent’s explanation, some of the knights murmur.

Alvent, who had turned his gaze that way, groaned while pressing his forehead, saying, “Why…?”
However, for the petite Ferulina, even standing on tiptoe, she couldn’t see what was happening beyond the crowd.

The murmurs grew louder and louder, with knights and attendants flustered, quickly kneeling on one knee to the ground. What came advancing leisurely between the parted crowd was…

“Father… Mother, and even Brother…”

The moment she heard Alvent’s low murmur, Ferulina quickly bent her knees as if struck by lightning, grasped her dress, and respectfully lowered her head.

Alvent’s parents and brother are none other than the king and queen of the Gobules Kingdom and their first prince.

“Alvent, welcome back. I’m glad you returned on schedule. Did everything go smoothly on the way?”

“Yes. We were once attacked by a pack of Fangwolves on our way back, but thanks to the saint’s assistance, we were fortunate enough to return without a single injury.”

In response to the gentle voice of His Majesty the King, Alvent straightened his back and respectfully replied.

“That is most fortunate. So, is the person next to you the Saint you obtained in the Kingdom of Klein?”

“Yes. This is Miss Ferulina, who has become my wife.”

In contrast to Alvent, who declared proudly with his chest puffed out, Ferulina bowed even deeper, suppressing her trembling voice as she spoke.

“Your Majesty King Gobules, Your Highness the Queen, and Your Highness the Crown Prince, it is with the utmost pleasure that I have the fortune to be granted an audience with you. It is an honor to meet you for the first time. I am Ferulina Yorail from the Kingdom of Klein.”

I never expected to meet His Majesty the King and the others right after arriving. It’s completely beyond my imagination.

While thanking Nanette and Chelsea for properly choosing her dress and styling her hair, Ferulina desperately tries to recall the lessons on being a lady that she had once learned. Even though she regrets not reviewing them thoroughly during the carriage ride, it’s too late now.

“Lady Ferulina, thank you for coming all the way to the Gobules Kingdom to marry. Please relax and lift your spirits.”

Thank you very much.

With the king’s permission, Ferulina slowly raised her face, feeling her whole body tremble with tension.

And then, Alvent gently extended his hand. It seemed that he was indicating that it was okay to stand.

Except for the royal family, everyone else was kneeling, and although she felt embarrassed to stand, she couldn’t refuse. Ferulina placed her hand over Alvent’s palm and stood up to face the kings.