Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy

951 – The Era of Mass Distribution – 1

After serious discussions with distinguished guests from the Holy See, five agreements were reached.

First, Allen’s biography is entirely left to Allen’s own free will. The church does not intervene in the writing process.

Second, the church is in charge of the first sale of the chronicle. The profit is divided reasonably between the author, Allen, me who was the inspiration, and the church in charge of the sale.

Third, pre-sales will begin one month later. Pre-sale profits will also be distributed reasonably, just like the main sale.

Fourth, a lottery will be held for those who have purchased in advance, separate from the main sale, and this will not affect the number of participants in the main sale lottery.

Finally, the long-awaited fifth.

‘The pre-sale will be conducted strictly in an auction format.’

The last fifth item made me shiver. I was truly amazed, thinking that a religious order with over a thousand years of history would go to such lengths to pursue money.

I’m scared. Even if it’s true that pre-sales require urgent funds, I didn’t know that they would hold a first lottery for those who purchased in advance. In addition, the number of pre-sales is strictly limited, and the winning rate for pre-sales is higher than that of the main sale.

In other words, if you want to increase your chances of winning even a little, you should aim for a pre-sale rather than a main sale. You should get involved in the competition called an auction and win with confidence.

‘Didn’t you say that even if I don’t win, I’ll send you a copy with my signature?’

Even the details of taking action to gain something even if you don’t win the lottery were amazing and perfect, so much so that I couldn’t help but laugh.

At the same time, I was grateful to Enen. If Enen had been a greedy god, or had conveyed the god’s words a little strangely, or had allowed the corruption of the sect to continue, this mad brain would have manifested itself in a more vicious way.

It’s a punishment, a punishment, a punishment. Just thinking about it makes my heart sink.

‘It’s fortunate that it’s a healthy church.’

This is true. It was common sense in the world I briefly visited that the religious order in power was corrupt. It was also a truth proven by actual history.

How fortunate it is that common sense and truth do not apply in this world. It is so splendid that it does not shame the name of the sun.

“Then we will take our leave now. Thank you for your hospitality despite our sudden visit.”

In the meantime, the guests who had finished their meal and tea time were preparing to go back.

It is not polite for unexpected guests to stay too long, and since they have already come to the island, they are planning to meet the Archbishop of Ausen. Indeed, the Archbishop of Ausen was the former head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. From the guests’ perspective, it must feel like they are seeing a colleague who has gone on a long-term business trip.

“Not only I, but also the Archbishop will welcome our friends from far away.”

“I really hope so. Considering his personality, there’s a high chance he’ll nag you about coming when he’s busy.”

The saint of the Holy Spirit laughed at my words and then lightly touched the cross around his neck.

“Still, I believe that if the Holy One’s protection is with us, He will welcome us.”

I smiled awkwardly at those words.

The protection that Growth spoke of was my signature engraved on the back of that cross.

To be honest, I’m very anxious. Can I engrave my signature on the church’s symbol? It seems like quite a sacrilege.

‘It’ll be okay.’

However, it was a request from a cardinal and a saint, not someone else. If it was doctrinally problematic, he would not have made such a request.

Besides, it’s not just the autocracy of the growth of the Holy Spirit, but other growths and sub-growths also received the signatures. If you commit an act alone, it’s an impulsive act, but if you do it together, it becomes average.

It’s a bit strange, but that’s how it is. Let’s just accept it as it is.

***

People similar to the white person came out.

I miss you. I was happy to see you when I went out to play with you in the past. I liked you playing with me back then. I’m sad that we’re already parting ways.

But I can’t help it. Those people are probably busy too! I like it just the way it looks!

‘I’ll see you again!’

And I believe that I will see you again someday! Just a while ago, I saw a little person thanks to the thing that my master was carrying around!

A small, small person like the little masters. A child of the white person who gave me warmth in the past. I saw the small person again whom I thought I would never see again! So I will definitely see those people again!

– Squeak…

But I don’t know when that will be. I will see you someday, but when will that be? And when will I see the little person who loved me again?

I’m a little sad. I won’t see the little person who likes me again. I won’t be able to ride the little person who used to ride me around here and there. And that little person liked me too.

“Titi?”

As I thought of that little person, the child of that white man, the master patted my head!

“What’s wrong? Is there something wrong?”

– Squeak…

The dog wagged its tail at the master’s words.

The place where the little person is is far. The master won’t stop me from going to where Jenny is, but he will stop me from going to a place that is very far away.

Then, suddenly, I imagined that the little masters who like me couldn’t meet me. The little ones also like me, but they can’t meet me. What would happen if the little masters felt that sadness?

No, that’s sad. I feel so bad for the little guy. The little sadness just grew bigger!

– …Wow!

“Titiya?”

I thought about it for a moment and then ran forward.

Other people, the little people, can see it anytime. But the people who are leaving now and the little people who saw it thanks to the owner’s stuff are not easily seen!

– Woof woof!

“Hmm?”

So I ran out quickly and caught people who looked like the white person!

“What’s going on all of a sudden? Do you have anything to say─”

– Woof!

I bit the hem of the clothes of the person who was talking to the owner.

Come with me! Come with me for a moment!

***

Titi, who suddenly ran out, caught the dignitaries who were about to leave the mansion gate. It was an unexpected surprise for me, the dignitaries, and the guards guarding the gate.

Titi, who took control of the atmosphere with this surprise attack, grabbed the hem of Gyeongsin Seongsa Seong’s clothes and dragged him along, as if telling him to follow them.

‘what.’

It didn’t even occur to me to stop Titi.

If other holy men had acted like that, I would have thought they had gone mad from being tormented by Enen’s divine power. However, Titi has no reason to go mad, and he certainly wouldn’t act like that for no reason. Titi must have his own circumstances.

“Haha. Looks like this kid will lead us to a new place.”

So while he was wondering whether he should stop Titi or help her secretly, Gyeongsin Seongsa Seong Seong was the first to smile and take a step forward.

“If he was raised by an adult and received the blessings of the next saint, then the word ‘divine beast’ is not an exaggeration. In that case, it is right to receive guidance from a divine beast.”

“I feel sorry for needlessly holding back your busy steps.”

“Please don’t say such things. The truly urgent matter has already been resolved thanks to the active cooperation of the Holy One. Since we have nothing left to do when we meet the Archbishop of Ausen, it is right to respond to the call of the being who desires us.”

Seong-gong, who had a deeper smile, stroked Titi’s head. As if he would follow her obediently without having to bite the hem of her clothes.

Titi must have felt that feeling as she carefully opened her mouth, which had been biting the hem of her clothes.

– Woof!

Soon, he started barking loudly and walked out the front gate.

Looking at the atmosphere, I think I should go too. Titi is leading the guests somewhere, and I, as the owner, can’t just sit still.

It was good that we went together.

Thanks to Titi, I had an experience similar to ‘the awkward situation of walking side by side with a friend you just said goodbye to because you’re going in the same direction’, and then I sighed involuntarily when I saw my destination.

This is Luciano’s mansion. It is like Titi’s second home, and it is the spiritual home where Titi’s family lives.

‘Why here?’

It’s confusing. Why did Titi suddenly lead the VIPs here?

“Your Majesty? The people behind you are…”

And what sin did Luciano commit that led to the growth and decline of the church?

It’s really a shame. It’s a weekday, but seeing that you’re at the mansion, it seems like you’ve had a long vacation, and it’s unbelievable that something like this could happen on a vacation day.

I am also me, but Luciano’s uniform is also extraordinary. So, it makes sense that he went from being a commoner to a manager and became a strong candidate for department head.

“We are honored guests from the kingdom of Kyo.”

“yes?”

“Titi guided them here. They ended up here by chance.”

At my words, Luciano looked blankly back and forth between the growths, the vice-growths, and Titi.

“Why…?”

Then he muttered words full of sincerity.

Yeah. I don’t know about that. I wonder why Titi brought us here.

– Woof woof!

In the midst of this extreme chaos, Titi ran towards Jenny.

-Wah! Woof woof!

– Woof woof!

– What?

– Ouch!

Naturally, Titi’s pups, who had been wagging their short tails at high speeds beside Jenny, also ran towards Titi.

Ten or more mini-injeolmis rushed towards Big-injeolmi. It was a heartwarming sight that would make you smile. I would have laughed even if Luciano hadn’t had that world-ending expression on his face.

– Woof!

– Woof woof.

‘hmm?’

However, Titi’s gaze was not directed at the children, but at Jenny, and she began to bark as if talking to them.

– Woof woof! Woof!

He then barked several times at the children who were clinging to his body.

Then, the ten Injeolmis blinked their bean-sized eyes and tilted their heads.

-Wow!

One of them suddenly jumped out and ran towards the growth of the Holy Spirit.

– Woof woof!

The already fast tail was wagging even more violently.

It was a very familiar sight, so I chuckled. Titi looked exactly like that when she first saw me a few years ago.

…

‘uh?’

For a moment, I felt uneasy and turned my gaze to Titi.

Oh my, Titi. Have you finally made up your mind?

Are you prepared for your children’s independence…?