Chapter 172
What did I do wrong?
Why is he so furious?
Watching the display of incomprehensible religious zeal, the maids stood frozen as they watched the scene unfold.
A priest then intervened, his calm demeanor acting as a balm to Rainer’s rage.
“Please, calm yourself. While your actions would be perfectly righteous within Sanctuarium, this is Lucon. This black magic user likely belongs to someone. If her life is snuffed out, it would bring significant dishonor to Duke Risetta.”
Unless they were Inquisitors, most priests of Sanctuarium exercised as much restraint as possible.
To them, the world was a corrupt, twisted place, yet their doctrine emphasized the importance of patience and the employment of humanity under divine providence; thus, patience was an essential virtue.
Twitch!
Fortunately, his persuasion was effective. Rainer, who had been stomping on Diana, finally halted. At the mention of his father’s name, the once-imposing Rainer finally managed to suppress his anger.
The priest sighed in relief and mediated further.
“We should provide some money for the treatment here and depart quickly on our pilgrimage.”
Grit!
“To think I must show such charity to a filthy, vulgar creature…”
Rainer threw the silver coins he held, stepped hard on the fallen Diana’s hand, and walked away.
Step, step.
The maids, who had been trembling until the sound of their footsteps faded, finally rushed to Diana’s side.
“Are—are you alright?”
“…”
