Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy

970 – Your donation warms the world – 5

Perhaps it was because of his reputation as the husband of the Demon Lord, or perhaps it was because he had the justification to legally build a large number of spires that might look ugly─fortunately, not only Tricky but other wizards also accepted the 18 spires positively.

To be honest, from the moment Tricky responded positively to my words, the support of other wizards was expected, but wizards are also beings with their own pride. If Tricky points in a strange direction, they are beings who raise questions rather than rushing to her.

That means that the 18 Spires is a decent suggestion even to wizards who have no connection to me. It’s a good thing, really.

‘You can think of it as a substitute for the national flag.’

He raised the corners of his mouth in satisfaction as he watched the wizards continue their discussion.

When the expo opens, national flags of all nations fly in the air, and flags of each country fly in front of the headquarters of international organizations. This is a phenomenon that goes beyond cliché and is almost a worldly truth.

However, it is the first aerial building in the history of the continent, and the only symbol of unity in the history of mankind. Wouldn’t it be a shame to symbolize the unity and peace of the nations with just a flag?

So, it’s the spires. The 18 tall and huge spires symbolize the 18 countries that exist on the continent. The 18 spires erected in one place symbolize the beautiful unity of the continent. There can be no more intuitive and splendid display than this.

‘If there is a change in 18 countries, it should be destroyed.’

If there is a change in the 18 countries due to war or internal strife? That is absolutely unacceptable in the name of love, justice, and peace. Forces that seek independence from existing countries should be suppressed as much as possible, and wicked countries that seek to destroy other countries should be resolutely punished.

If that’s the case, you can rebuild Stefan’s Glory from scratch. If you need to adjust the number of spires, then it’s right for the culprit to take responsibility for adjusting it.

Of course, only with the national treasury of that country. Of course, without donations from each country. I would like to block donations from nobles, but I will hold back because that would be too much interference in internal affairs.

‘huh?’

While I was thinking about that, I felt a subtle gaze and turned my head to see the triplets peeking out through the crack in the banquet room door.

It was a beautiful sight, with small, pure white heads sticking out vertically in a row. It was like something out of a cartoon, so I couldn’t help but laugh.

‘What should I do with this?’

After a while, he started to think while quietly touching his chin.

It seems that they were curious because of the crowd of old men and women they were seeing for the first time. That must be why they came to the banquet hall located rather deep inside the mansion. And there were only three of them, without any siblings or animal friends.

Should I tell you to come in because I’m surprised you came all the way here? And you’re not just coming in, you’re watching from outside the door. How lovely.

‘But it would be a problem if you interfere with state affairs.’

While I was pondering what to choose between fatherly love and national interest, I looked at the wizards and saw that they were engaged in a heated debate about the specific shape of the spires and the appropriate spacing between them.

Okay. If you keep quiet, it’s okay for you to come in for a bit. At that rate, even if three small children come in, they won’t be able to hear your footsteps.

“Guys, come here.”

So, I gestured to the triplets in the quietest of voices. At the same time, I put my left index finger to my lips to signal them to be quiet.

The triplets’ faces broke into bright smiles at the clear signal that anyone could see. Even in the midst of all this, they came in cautiously to fulfill their father’s request.

Our daughters are amazing. Such attentive and kind children, they are only 4 years old. Our daughters will never go through the usual puberty. I can assure you that.

‘I bet you wouldn’t even say something like ‘I hate you, Dad.’

This father believes that such ugly and miserable words will definitely not be uttered.

“Huh? Your Majesty?”

“ah.”

Just as I was about to hug the triplets who had come running towards me, one of the wizards who had been chattering looked back.

“I felt a similar vibe to Your Majesty, so I wondered what was going on, and as expected, the princesses have come!”

I realized my mistake after hearing the wizard’s words.

Wizards are beings sensitive to energy, and everyone has their own unique energy. But three energy sources that are similar to Tricky’s but strangely different suddenly appeared? This is highly likely to imply the appearance of triplets. There’s no way the wizards of the Magic Tower wouldn’t know.

“Oh, Dad. We came in quietly…”

“Are we being noisy? Should we be quieter?”

“Be quieter… It’s hard…”

And perhaps thinking that they had been caught for making a lot of noise, the triplets looked at each other with their ears down and didn’t know what to do.

I laughed at that sight, but I also felt embarrassed. I was so blinded by fatherly love that I forgot common sense.

“Kids, Mom told me to go play somewhere else because she’s working.”

‘ah.’

Tricky, who had been among the wizards, quickly approached the triplets.

“Huh, Trixie? I told you to come in when you were outside. The kids did nothing wrong.”

Thanks to that, I instinctively defended the triplets.

I’m the one who brought the kids who were just quietly watching outside in. If the kids get scolded by Trixie because of me, they’ll be able to hear ‘I hate you, Daddy!’ today without even going into puberty.

That can’t be happening. Just thinking about it makes my stomach turn and I vomit blood from my face.

“But if you hadn’t come near the banquet hall, I wouldn’t have asked you to come in. I told the kids to play somewhere else.”

‘That’s true.’

I almost nodded for a moment, but held back. If I give up defending him here, I’ll become an unlovable father.

What should I do? What on earth should I say? How can I appease the distorted version of Tricky? Tricky is secretly strict in situations like this.

“Your Majesty. Since the ladies are here, how about taking a short break?”

“Shall we rest?”

It was not me but the butler who ended this terrible agony.

“The wizards of the Magic Council will be arriving soon. They are friends from the other side of the continent who will be helping us. It would be better for us to discuss the matter together rather than just informing them unilaterally.”

It was a pagoda that put forth a fairly plausible justification.

That’s right. It’s right for the Empire to take the lead since it’s an Imperial-owned building built on Imperial land, but it would be problematic if it took an attitude that seemed to unilaterally subcontract.

Of course, the wizards would be happy to have Trixie use her chin as a weapon, but it might still make things a little awkward between the Empire and Juve.

“Yes. We should decide on the big picture, but it would be better to discuss the smaller details together.”

In fact, the excuse of the butt-top lord succeeded in calming down Tricky, who was giving him a stern look.

It’s true that the kids should be scolded for disobeying their mother and cutting off the meeting. However, if it turns out to be a meeting that was supposed to be a break anyway, there’s no need to scold them.

“My children. Come to Mommy.”

Soon, Trixie’s face became as gentle as usual and she spread her arms.

“Mom. Aren’t you angry?”

“Yeah. I didn’t. But from now on, you should listen to what Mom says and not come sneaking around like this?”

“yes!”

“Right. I apologize to the uncles and aunties here.”

“Wooow…”

“Resend it…”

“I’m sorry…”

The wizards also let out a small laugh at the quick resolution of the situation.

And let me keep it as a secret between me and the triplets, that not long after, the wizards were using all sorts of magic tricks to make the triplets happy.

The day the magicians of the Magic Council arrived in the island, they received a call from the Archdiocese of Ausen.

I have something urgent to say to you, a noble and saint of the Empire, so I would like you to come at your convenience.

They said it was convenient, but it really wasn’t convenient to go. Given the circumstances, this contact was probably made to Karl Krasius, the ‘Public Relations Planning Manager for the Glory of Stephan and the Construction of the East Danis.’ Since this is a religious order that has offered the enormous card of establishing an archdiocese instead of money, they can’t move leisurely, even if it’s just for the sake of their sincerity.

“I see the holy one.”

So, as we hurried to the Cathedral of St. Parona, the Archbishop of Ausen welcomed us.

“I am sorry to ask you to meet me so suddenly. I am embarrassed that I have bothered your holy person due to the circumstances of the church.”

“Don’t say that. It’s just a pleasant meeting with a neighbor who lives nearby. How could you think it’s a hassle?”

“I am truly glad that you say so.”

The archbishop, who had let out a small laugh, took a sip of his tea and sighed as the priest who had placed the refreshments on the table left.

‘Why are you so anxious?’

I broke out in a cold sweat without realizing it.

What is the matter with the archbishop acting like that? During the previous pope’s time, the archbishop was like the second most powerful person in the church, and even now he is treated as the most senior of the elders. If such a person can appease his feelings with tea, then what is the point?

“I apologize for interrupting the precious time of the Holy One, so let me get straight to the point.”

“I will listen.”

“There was a problem with the installation of the Archdiocese of Danis.”

It was a sad thing to say, but there was no further disturbance.

It is about establishing an archdiocese in a newly built city. If there were no problems, it would be stranger. If the church had not been on the verge of bankruptcy, would they have tried to establish the Archdiocese of Danis?

“This is truly unfortunate. Can you tell me what the problem is?”

However, it is not polite to be so indifferent in front of the archbishop who is sighing. I asked him for moral reasons,

“There are no holy relics to be buried beneath the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Danis.”

‘ah.’

The answer that came back was more serious and massive than expected.

“As the Holy One knows, before building a cathedral, the relics of a saint with a connection to the area are buried underground. This tradition began with the hope that the workers would complete the construction safely under the saint’s protection. After the construction was completed, the saint would protect the cathedral.”

“Yes. As far as I know, the adults associated with Danis…”

“Unfortunately, no. Danis was a city of the Muno Empire, and our sect was not even born during the Muno Empire’s reign.”

Even when Danis was reduced to a ruin, the Dawn Church did not exist. So, no matter how hard you search, you will not find any saints who have a connection to Danis.

‘What should I do with this?’

It’s difficult. If you don’t have money or people, time will solve it, but there is no answer to this problem.

“So, I have something to ask of you, Holy One.”

“You speak to me?”

I tilted my head at the sight of the archbishop looking at me with warm eyes.

Well. What difference would it make if you asked me? I can’t go back in time and bring forward the birth of the Dawn Sect by two thousand years. Even if you’re a saint, that’s not possible…?

‘no way.’

My eyes trembled as a thought suddenly occurred to me.

“The Holy One is working hard to build the glory of Stephen and the construction of East Danis, so he can be said to be a saint who has a connection with Danis.”

‘stop.’

“So, if it’s something belonging to a holy person, wouldn’t it be sufficient to bury it under the cathedral?”

‘stop.’

Despite my desperate cries in my heart, the archbishop continued to speak steadfastly.

“I’m ashamed to say this, but could you please let me buy you something that you can talk about? Something related to a holy person?”

The crazy idea of ​​creating a ‘relic’ of a living adult.