"If you insist…"

　　Without warning, Konrad swept Iliana off her feet, carrying her bridal style into the Kracht carriage.

　　"What are you doing?!"

　　"Didn't you say you wanted me to die in your arms? Good. I'm going to -die- in your arms, alright.

　　But in my world, that means coming inside you…again…and again…and…again…"

　　"You…Dissolute!"

　　 But she offered no resistance, surrendering to him wholeheartedly in a heated session that shook the initially steady carriage at various intervals.

　　…

　　The return trip to the Kracht mansion went without a hitch. At the doorsteps, the Kracht kinsmen currently within the capital awaited in organized lines.

　　When Iliana descended alongside Konrad, they all stepped toward her to exclaim their congratulations and present gifts. If before, her status came from her father's name, now that she bore the t.i.tle of "future saint," the situation was different. They, of course, wanted to show more goodwill.

　　Though polite in her words, Iliana's aloof demeanor clearly showed that she didn't wish to get bothered. The kinsmen took the hint and scattered.

　　In the reception hall, a plethora of gifts from various houses both from low and high n.o.bility awaited. Seeing them, Konrad sighed.

　　"Aaahh…I worked myself half to death, challenged innumerable dangers, even went into the tiger's den, all to seize this baptism quota. But now, now…no one remembers my contributions. All can only think of the main beneficiary."

　　"Aaah…fairness…unfairness…the heart of the people!"

　　Konrad sighed in an exceedingly dramatic way as if to complain about the unfairness of the situation.

　　Iliana nodded in approval.

　　"This is why we say that men are suckers for beauties. Clearly, even you turned out to be a big sucker. Now the question is, should I abandon you now that I've made full use of you?"

　　Ilana asked with false seriousness.

　　"Oh? Are you sure you've made full use of me? I dare say that I've still many tricks you have yet to taste. Perhaps I should immediately undress you to reaffirm my worth!"

　　"Yes, yes…wait, no!"

　　Like an alarmed fawn, Iliana stepped away from Konrad, backing off to the nearest wall. She was just recovering from the previous session. How could she allow him to wreak havoc so soon afterward?

　　However, it was, of course, to no avail. Before she could take three steps, Konrad had already placed her on his shoulder and carried her to the master bedroom for another epic lovemaking session.

　　…

　　Meanwhile, in the Holy Flame Church, blame was still being a.s.signed.

　　"Regardless of what you say, the inquisition department is the main reason of this operation's failure. Since you can't do your job properly, it is only right for us to cut down your fundings!"

　　The flame spirit exarch declared in a self-righteous tone. That exarch was of the faith defending department and had been eying the inquisition's resources for a while. Today, using their failure to obtain house Kracht's submission, he would definitely suck them dry!

　　Knowing fully well what he was after, the exarch who served as one of the two vice chief inquisitresses boiled with rage. Was it not for the other side's deep roots within the church, she would have already let go of all restraints and drawn her sword!