Chapter 136

I don't know what that expression means, I thought, wary of him. I said the best thing I could in the moment: "That's an exaggeration. I just read the doctrine. Your Majesty, you'll know the will of God better."

However, the Pope's eyes were burning as he looked up at me. You don't believe me.

He was so excited he took my hand and was about to kiss it again. Isaac grabbed the catechism and squeezed it stiffly. "It's a time of faith, but he's not very interested in me," he said.

Isaac, who was looking down at the catechism with a calm gaze, opened the book leisurely and muttered, "I am also in a position to be the Lamb of God."

The Pope, still on one knee, nodded nonchalantly. He didn't seem to have the slightest interest in Isaac. Isaac looked at the Pope and whispered in a low voice, "You should pray a blessing for me, too."

However, the Pope returned to his gentle face and smiled softly at me, not at Isaac. "My prayers are only for those who, like Meldenik, are loved by a special God."

Well, God isn't a discriminator. However, the Pope only offered me one sophistry after another.

"That's why I was able to get a hint about the Pope today." I gave Isaac a light wink, then drew a holy sign, ignoring the Pope's words. Nevertheless, the Pope stood up without saying a word and sat down again.

What exactly does "special divine love" mean? The Pope faced me again and took a sip of tea. I was suspicious of his sincere and earnest eyes that looked at me. I had imagined the Pope would show hostility towards me. All my plans for him had been prepared in advance. However, his attitude exceeded my expectations.

He's a crazy guy who's more profound than I expected, isn't he? The Pope looked at me, drew a sign, and smiled slightly. Still, I had a definite gain from this dinner. A stain that looked like an ancient fish on the back of my hand, and the strange records of the past that only I, not Isaac, could read. Even the Pope's choice of the words "God's love..."

You'll find out why. I can awaken the dragon right away. It was time to meet the dragon, who was truly the being closest to God.

The Pope, who saw that I was now resolute, opened his mouth. "Will we meet again soon? Alone."

I shook my head, a faint smile on my lips. "No, I think I'll be busy for the time being."

"That's a pity," the Pope said, nodding in disbelief.

It's true that I'm really busy. He might think I was just turning him down, but I was actually busy. I had heard some good news just before I arrived at the banquet hall.

"Mr. Meldenik, the capital mansion given by His Majesty has been completed." "Really?" "Her Majesty the Empress has also prepared a wonderful gift!"

I smiled as I remembered the words of the chief attendant at the Imperial Palace, whom I had met briefly about the banquet. "If I put the dragon in a nicely prepared Marquis's mansion and convince it well, it will be perfect."

The Pope, who was watching the slight smile spread across my mouth, whispered quietly, "I'm just looking forward to seeing you again."

I listened to the Pope's voice and nodded in a nonchalant way. I was also looking forward to meeting him again in a different way. The "time of faith" we had was over. The Pope looked at me with ecstatic eyes and left with an air of regret.

I have to sprinkle salt, salt. I planned to visit the Empress, who was ill, and then go to the mansion to wake up the dragon. However, suddenly, a message arrived that the Empress had recovered.

"Her Majesty the Empress asks me to see you later." "Then choose a good day and ask for an audience. Please ask Her Majesty to do so."

It wasn't a good sign that the Pope was going to relieve the Empress's illness. "When the work I'm planning now is finished, I should visit the Empress as soon as possible." It seemed that the first thing to do now was to enter the mansion. I decided to stop by the stationery store and then return to the capital mansion of the Kinnoa family.

It didn't take long for me to stop by the stationery store, grab the magic sword and the dragon egg, and call Dominic. Finally, my own house, success! Standing majestically in front of the Kinnoa mansion with Dominic on my left and Isaac on my right, I felt a sense of pride rising from my heart. Of course, I wasn't the only one who was satisfied and happy. Dominic's mouth next to me was so wide it couldn't get any bigger.

"Hey, what is this...?" "Do you like it, Dominic?" "It's huge, it's just like the golden mountain range I had in the past!"

No matter how you think about it, the "Golden Mountains" were probably the best nickname for Dominic's home. More than that, looking at the mansion, it was understandable that Dominic was in admiration. I fixed my eyes on the mansion and crossed my arms in satisfaction. Under the blue sky, a quiet four-story stone mansion stood out exceptionally. It was a house with a modest atmosphere that was not typical of a high-ranking aristocrat's residence. The fact that it completely resembled the ruined mansion of the Marquis of Kinnoa was definitely different from today's mansions.

I nudged Dominic in the side. "You haven't even seen the mansion properly yet."

"Still, I still feel great," Dominic nodded eagerly like a puppy. I thought that if I did well, I would have a tail behind me. I turned my head and smiled.

"Let's go in." As soon as I finished speaking, the mansion's gatekeeper opened the gate wider. We entered after passing through the stone wall and gate, where red roses intertwined with vines, giving off a sweet atmosphere. The interior of the mansion was filled with lush lawns, and in the center of the grass was a huge magical fountain.

"Perfect." The background music of "Love House" just passed through my head.

"...It's amazing to me," Isaac said.

"Just? Is that all?"

"I like it, something like this," I said, listening to Dominic's words and Isaac's self-talk. I nodded vigorously. This feeling was like success. I felt so great that I was more successful than I expected when I was a child, and I almost burst into tears.

"Oh my God..."

"Mel, you..." Dominic clutched the magic sword repeatedly with a thrilled look.

"You succeeded!" "I succeeded!"

When we both spoke at the same time, Isaac covered his lips and asked. It seemed like he was holding back what he wanted to laugh at. Dominic glanced at Isaac and strode up the stairs in front of the gate, muttering, "I came up here with my bare hands from that abandoned house..." I was deeply saddened to remember the legacy left by the previous Marquis of Kinnoa and Meldenik's mother, and the state of the small building in front of the academy at the beginning.

I've been seeing the stationery store building from the beginning, so I'm thrilled. I wasn't the type to give much meaning to my residential life. But Dominic might be different. I whispered low to Dominic, "Dominic, you can choose any room you want."

"Is it real?" "Yes, choose the best room." "Then can I make it the room with the most beautiful light?"

I patted Dominic on the shoulder and smiled brightly. "Yes, then!"

Dominic was very excited. He roughly shook off my black hair and rushed into the mansion. "I'm going to go see the best room, Mel!"

I laughed happily as I watched Dominic run through the staircase of a four-story stone mansion as if he were about to smash it. Dominic was so excited that the demons in the magic sword seemed to be affected as well.

"What, what's going on!" "I think there was an earthquake?"

As soon as Dominic's back faded away, the demons' voices quickly faded away. I took a step inside the mansion. At that moment, a respectful gentleman wearing a butler's uniform took off his hat and greeted me deeply.

"This is Debaum, the butler of the family given by His Majesty the Emperor himself."

The butler, whom the Emperor personally appointed, was a dignified gentleman with an impressive mustache. His gray hair, neatly styled with pomade, and dark gray eyes were full of trust. Well, this is the first time I've seen a face... the butler. I tilted my head at him and said, "Debaum, I don't remember hiring a butler yet..."

Then, Debaum gave a casual but neat explanation. "Oh, His Majesty has arranged for the attendants and the butler to commend the reconstruction of the Marquis of Kinnoa."

In my mind, I could see His Majesty the Emperor, who resembled a teddy bear, smiling heartily. Come to think of it, it seemed that the letter sent from the Imperial Palace contained similar content. I was so nervous about meeting the Pope that I forgot everything else.

Ordinary gray hair, ordinary dark gray eyes. A butler's uniform with a well-held blade line. A person who seemed to work diligently. I carefully checked his impression and turned my back.

"Then can you show me around the mansion?"

"Yes, I understand. But who is by your side...?" A keen gaze swept over Isaac's side.

Isaac whispered softly, "You'll find out soon."