Just as Natsuki Subaru had expected, he had only managed to meet one of the Goddess of Light Cult's archbishops by invoking the names of Count Roswaal and Emilia.
There were three archbishops stationed in Lugnica's royal capital. The three of them had built the church and Goddess Plaza overnight.
Their individual strength was considerable, leaving Natsuki Subaru with a certain degree of awe.
The black robe was covered by a layer of purple cloak. Natsuki Subaru could not see clearly, but no word suited it better than "cloak."
The cloak was trimmed with a ring of gold thread, and a small purple felt cap rested atop the half-bald head.
Natsuki Subaru seriously doubted whether there was any hair left beneath that cap. Of course, that was only a private suspicion; he did not dare reveal the slightest hint of disrespect on his face.
What he did not know was that the one controlling this archbishop's body was Little Red, whom he had met not long ago.
Back then, Natsuki Subaru had tried speaking to that tsundere "elf" several times, but she had ignored him completely.
"May the Goddess bless you."
Natsuki Subaru followed her lead, bowed slightly, and returned the greeting.
The two sat in one of the church's rooms. A nun replaced their tea, then closed the door and left.
"Child, we will not interfere in Lugnica's royal selection."
Natsuki Subaru felt awkward. He knew he had only gotten in touch with this archbishop through Emilia, but he did not care about the royal selection now. He only wanted the Goddess of Light Cult to serve as his backer.
"Your Eminence, I believe you may have misunderstood something." Natsuki Subaru smiled. "I came to see you this time as a merchant."
With Kurumi's covert instructions behind the