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 53

Before the knights could deliver their speeches, Alvent opened his mouth as if to take the initiative.

“Welcome to the Gobules Kingdom. But what brings you all this way?”

As if to dismiss Alvent’s question, which he didn’t even try to hide his suspicion about, the knights deeply bow.

“Even though you have just returned from the expedition, I am truly honored that you have come all the way here. It is a pleasure to meet you for the first time. I am Kelben, the royal guard knight of Prince Cleves.”

The one who responded was a knight in his mid-twenties who introduced himself as Kelben. The other knight seemed to be around the same age as Ferulina. He was probably accompanying him as a retainer.

They must have already heard from the guards that Alvent and the others have just returned from their expedition.

Even if you haven’t heard it, just looking at Ferulina and the others who haven’t even taken off their travel gear makes it obvious.

“Knowing that you just got back, why did you call us over? Besides, there was no warning at all about this visit, was there?”

At Alvent’s seemingly displeased voice, Kelben hurriedly shook his head.

Ferulina also looked up at Alvent standing next to her in surprise. Until just a moment ago, Alvent didn’t seem to be in a bad mood from the fatigue of the expedition, but perhaps it was because of Ferulina that he was being troubled.

“I sincerely apologize. We did not intend to summon Your Highness, but it seems there was a misunderstanding with the guards. Our business is solely with Ferulina…”

“Um, Lord Alvent. Since you have business with me, I will come to you. Please, Lord Alvent, you may return first.”

Following Kelben’s apology to Alvent, Ferulina also encourages Alvent.

I’m sorry to make Alvent, who is probably tired, accompany me on Ferulina’s errands.
Kelben also agrees with Ferulina and nods vigorously.

“As Ferulina said, it would be awkward for Ferulina if His Highness were to hear about it.”

“Are you feeling awkward around me?”

To Alvent, who furrowed his brows in suspicion, Kelben nodded vigorously.

“Yes. Your Highness must have realized it during this expedition, right? No matter how much of a saint she is, she has no value without her blessings. Isn’t it pathetic to point that out in front of her?”

While saying that, Kelben looked at Ferulina and raised his lips in a sneer without hiding his mockery.

“It’s the same filthy appearance as when I was in the Kingdom of Klein. But that’s only natural. The only way I can prove my worth is by accompanying the expedition and trying to make a good impression.”

“Ke, Kelben-dono…!”

The young knight, his face pale, hurriedly intervened in response to Kelben’s words and actions.

“N-no, that’s not it, Lady Ferulina…! We came here because we were worried that you might be having a hard time in the Gobules Kingdom…! If that’s the case…!”

“Why are you speaking so respectfully to a useless saint?”

Kelben, who glared at the young knight who had barged in with a displeased expression, looked down at Ferulina and arrogantly declared.

“Listen well. These are the gracious words from His Highness Prince Cleves. If you are being treated poorly even in the Gobules Kingdom, you may be allowed to return home as a special exception. Of course, you will have to compensate for the breach of contract yourself, but if you have to continue on an expedition where you don’t know when you might die, this is an extraordinary measure, isn’t it?”

“—Wait”

At the sudden low voice of Alvent, Kelben fell silent as if he had been swallowed.

Ferulina was also surprised and turned to Alvent.

“What on earth are you talking about?”

Alvent’s voice is eerie, as if crawling on the ground.

Overwhelmed by the pressure, Kelben took a step back involuntarily and continued speaking rapidly, as if to cover up his own fear.

“Ah, it is only natural for His Highness Alvent to be angry. You have witnessed firsthand how useless Ferulina is during the expedition! It was an agreement to accept a useless saint, but it is only natural to think that it would not be to this extent! Therefore, His Highness Cleves, feeling extremely apologetic, has sent me this time—”

“Enough already, shut your mouth. Before I, who have lost my temper, knock you out.”

Suddenly, Alvent took a big step forward, roughly grabbing the collar of Kelben’s cloak and pulling him close.

“Hi…!”

Kelben, who was stared at from a close distance, let out a faint scream.

“If you just listen in silence, what kind of abusive language is this? While she was in the Klein Kingdom, Ferulina was continuously subjected to such heartless words?”

Alvent’s voice sharpens, as if to say that his anger has not subsided.

“The useless ones are you who couldn’t see that Ferulina had a special blessing. And yet, you all ganged up on her, belittling her and making her feel out of place…! It’s disgusting.”

Alvent, with such force in his fist gripping the collar that the bones stood out white, leaned closer to the trembling Kelben.

“And what was that remark earlier? You called her ‘Ferulina’ without honorifics? It seems you don’t even know what promises your master made with me. Although we haven’t held the official wedding ceremony yet, Ferulina is my wife, the second prince of the Gobules Kingdom. In other words, she’s royalty from another country. To call her by her name without honorifics… I could have your head for disrespecting her right now, you know?”

“Ah, Lord Alvent!?”

To Alvent, who had uttered something outrageous, I raised my voice in a flustered manner and instinctively clung to the arm that was grabbing Kelben.

I’m so happy that Alvent is angry on my behalf that it brings tears to my eyes, but I can’t let that ruin our relationship with the Klein Kingdom.

At Ferulina’s voice, Alvent reluctantly released the fist that had been gripping Kelben’s collar.

Just as Kelben, who had fallen on his backside in shock, was about to speak, the young knight intervened.

“I-I am deeply sorry…! I humbly apologize for Lord Kelben’s outrageous remarks! As Your Highness said, it was us who were blind! I don’t know about any special blessings, but sending away the excellent saint, Lady Ferulina, to the Gobules Kingdom…!”

Ferulina’s eyes widened in surprise at the words of the young knight, who was apologizing as if he were about to fall to the ground.

What on earth is he going to say? If I remember correctly, this knight was also complaining that if he were to accompany the expedition, it should be Emelia, not Ferulina…

The young knight, who had locked eyes with the bewildered Ferulina, suddenly grasped her hands tightly with both of his.

“Lady Ferulina! Please return to the Kingdom of Klein! I have finally realized how much you have been protecting us! The reason we have returned from our expeditions without a single injury is thanks to you, Lady Ferulina! Please continue to lend your strength to the Kingdom of Klein…”

“Ferulina is no longer the saint of the Klein Kingdom. Shall I ask you to let go of my wife?”

As soon as I heard Alvent’s grumpy voice right next to me, the young knight who had been holding Ferulina’s hand was forcibly pulled away.

At the same time, Ferulina was embraced and pulled closer to Alvent.