## Chapter 1108 – A Prison Visit Filled With Emotion and Tears

“You son of a bitches!”

—Grrr!
—Grrr!

With a spirited shout, I leave Isvant behind with a fond farewell.

Long-distance travel is nothing to me now.

Come to think of it, is it almost winter?

Time really flies.

I can’t believe I’m already in my late twenties… Of course, at my current level, I shouldn’t start aging until I’m at least thirty years older, so I don’t worry about my age.

My appearance will stay in my mid-twenties for all that time.

Just like Karin, who looks younger than I do now.

The stronger I get, the longer my youth and lifespan will be. I think I’ll probably live past two hundred.

“Hmm.”

That’s too far in the future.
Let’s drop that thought.

Anyway, we returned to the capital at high speed, and whenever Hilde told us, we’d jump out and wipe out any demons hiding nearby. After questioning them, it turned out they’d all come through gates on the outskirts and had run quite a distance.

I wondered if they knew anything, but they didn’t.

Not that important.

Let’s hurry.

* * *

Finally, we returned to the capital.

“I’m back in my beloved home, dejiyaaah!”

No joke, coming home filled my heart with so much joy it felt like it was bubbling up through my esophagus. I let out a joyful shout like I was vomiting.

Finally, I can rest, damn it.

I have so much training to catch up on.

“Aww, we’re finally here! I missed it so much!”
“Hehe, me too. Go inside first. I’ll bring in the luggage.”
“I can’t let you do that! I can’t let you do all the work, Katt!”
“Our Hilde is so kind.”
“Hehehe.”

We immediately brought all the luggage we’d brought into the house. There were a lot of spoils of war. And a ton of clothes we’d brought.

“Well then. It looks like we can take our time examining this sealed Oracle and Coltlahen’s heart.”

Risha said, placing the black orb containing the sealed Oracle and the ruby heart on the table. She seemed to be in a very good mood, her research instincts clearly burning.

It’s always a good thing for Risha to have something to research.

“Yeah. Now you can relax at home and examine them as much as you want.”
“Hehehe, I’m already looking forward to it.”

Risha crossed her arms and smiled confidently.

“This one also feels as though her black magic skills are improving more and more by examining such rare materials. Feeling growth is always enjoyable, is it not? I hope there will be more of these in the future.”
“Hehehe, I’ll give you everything I find, so feel free to play with them. But what should we use the heart for?”
“Well, this one thinks it would be best to extract the power contained in Coltlahen’s heart… and turn it into something that can be absorbed. Would that be alright?”

Refining it into a consumable item.

“Like the Spirit King’s heart?”
“Wouldn’t that be the most efficient way to use it? If we’re not going to sell it, then using it to enhance power is the best option.”
“Do whatever you want, Risha. You’re the expert.”

Risha’s words made sense.

“Kyahaha, that sounds exciting. Well, I’m always up for that. Powering up is always the best thing. Thanks to our witch, will I live a few decades longer?”
“Are you already worried about your lifespan?”
“Of course, I’m human. You damn demon woman.”
“Hehehe, this one does not know how humans feel?”

Lifespan stuff, damn it.

“It’s also a great help in maintaining beauty, not just lifespan.”

Liztina said, grabbing my face.

“Beauty is as important as power. Because it can make Katt here a little happier. I like that.”

She’s giving me such seductive eyes.

“Oh, is this older sister saying something cute? What do you want?”
“You know… Haa. It feels so good to be back after so long. I should go take a shower.”
“Go ahead and shower first.”

The luggage is mostly unpacked.

“Katt. Should we rest a bit today?”

Rest, huh.

“It’s not good to get too caught up in resting. I’ll go to the church for a bit, then spend today using my strength. I’ll pamper you tonight, so wait for me.”

I feel uneasy not doing the training and practice I do every day in the backyard. I can’t have proper training time while traveling.

“You’re always so diligent.”
“Those who aren’t diligent can’t become strong.”
“Okay. Then I’ll be waiting.”
“Good.”

Now that I’m done unpacking, let’s go to the Great Temple right away. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Kadia, so I need to take good care of her.

“Father, aren’t you taking that machine?”
“I’ll take that next time.”

With that, I straightened my clothes and immediately headed to the Great Temple.

“Oh, is she not here?”
“That’s right. She’s currently in a meeting with the cardinals and royal family.”

But she’s working right now.

If she’s not at the Great Temple, there’s nothing I can do.
Let’s go back.

If it’s Kadia, she’ll send me a letter as soon as she hears I’m back. I can check it tomorrow morning and go then.

“Ah!!! And Sir Paladin!!!”

As I was about to leave, a holy knight grabbed my shoulder and his eyes lit up.

“You’ve defeated a Great Demon!”

Looks like the rumors have already spread.

“I wondered why the atmosphere was like this when I came in.”
“Everyone knows!”
“I’ll tell you about it later. I’m quite tired from coming today. Don’t worry, I’ll report this matter to the Order in great detail.”
“Yes! I understand!”

I went straight back home.

* * *

Early morning.

I checked the mailbox and, sure enough, there was a letter from Kadia. It said to come to the Holy Maiden’s house as soon as I read it in the morning.

I knew it…

「The Holy Maiden believes that the Paladin will, of course, check this letter early in the morning and rush to the Holy Maiden. Not doing so would mean that his heart and interest in the Holy Maiden have disappeared. You don’t have to take this last sentence to heart.」

But that last sentence catches my eye.

“Oh dear.”

I would have been in big trouble if I hadn’t expected a letter…! She’s making it clear that she’ll be super pouty if I don’t come running right now! She probably wrote the letter as soon as she heard the news about me yesterday, assuming I’d check it in the morning.

Then I have to go right away.

“Ah… Father?”
“Oh, Ari, you’re awake?”
“Yes. Everyone else is still asleep, though. I’m the only one awake.”

Ari usually wakes up the earliest.

“Are you going to see Holy Maiden Kadia now?”
“Yeah. I’ll be back.”
“Have a good trip.”

I went straight outside.

As soon as I got out, I went to work at Kadia’s house. Of course, I had the key to her house, so I could open the door without any problems.

“Kadia!”

I called out her name loudly, but there was no answer.

—…

Judging by the sound, she seems to be showering. I took off my top and threw it on the sofa, then sat down and waited for her to come out.

—Creak.

Soon, she came out of the bathroom with a white towel wrapped around her body.

“…You’ve come.”

Her radiant blonde hair looked like it had just been dried. Her hair is still so nice… No. But looking at her, Kadia’s eyes were not normal.

They were somewhat cold.

This…! She’s angry because I’m late!

“You didn’t miss me!!!”

So I shouted even louder.

“…”

Kadia ignored my words and slowly walked towards me.

“You’re quite late. Really. Leaving the Holy Maiden alone. Is that something a sane man would do?”

Her voice was very cold.

And she was holding the towel tightly over her chest… as if to not show her naked body.

“Kadia…? Are you very angry?”
“Angry? What are you talking about? Ah, you must have misunderstood because of my attitude just now. It wouldn’t be right to treat the Paladin who’s returned after so long like this. The Holy Maiden was careless.”

She said, shaking her head as if she was clearly angry.

“Good work, Paladin.”
“…”
“I’ve already heard that you’ve defeated a Great Demon. Very well done. It’s an unprecedented honor and a great achievement for the Order. All the other powerful figures know it too. The Paladin’s reputation is high.”

She’s seriously pissed!

But there’s nothing I can do about it! This isn’t a situation where Kadia should be angry with me! Of course, I was late, but there was a reason!

“You’ll be rewarded from various places. The Order has decided to give the Paladin a manor. It’s a manor used to punish heretics and criminals. It’s a good source of income, so you can look forward to it.”
“…”
“You’ve done a great job. Thanks to you, the world is a little safer.”

I don’t care about the manor…!

“Th… Kadia?”
“What are you thinking, calling the Holy Maiden by her name so casually when we’re talking about work?”
“No.”

—Droop.

I immediately relaxed my shoulders and said quietly.

“…You didn’t miss me?”

I’ll try to evoke sympathy.
Let’s do it.

“…”

Kadia, who had been staring at me.

—Whoosh.

Suddenly, she pounced on me and hugged me tightly. The towel she was wearing immediately fell off, and Kadia’s bare skin touched my body, conveying warmth.

“Haa… Haa…”

She hugged me tightly, rubbed her face against my neck, and showered my neck, face, and lips with kisses, acting like a spoiled child. Good. It worked very well. When I pretended to be sad, she immediately let go of her anger.

“Haa… Really… Haa…”
“Oh dear.”

I hugged her back.

This is a very pleasant welcome. To think she was waiting for me this much. I, Kim Katt, am a man with too many sins… That’s why I have no choice but to wash away those sins with Fusion Confucianism. Today, I’m not Innocence Kim Katt, but Guilty Kim Katt.

It’s all because I’m such a powerful, badass, transcendent man.

“Is that an answer?”

I asked, leaving Kadia, who was trying to savor my flesh, for a moment.

“…Isn’t it more efficient than answering with words?”
“I guess so. To think you wanted me this much.”
“Do you not know how late you are?”

That was a reproachful tone.
She must have had a hard time waiting for me.

It can’t be helped, but I’m still sorry.

“Hehehe, of course not. Sorry I’m late.”
“It’s not something to laugh off. Really…! Do you know how long the Holy Maiden has been waiting for this…?”
“Of course, I know.”

I immediately picked up Kadia and went into the bedroom, placing her on the bed. Her body, which I hadn’t seen in a while, still made my lust boil. Her voluptuous breasts and hips, and the thin line of her waist connected to her large buttocks, amplify my sexual excitement.

“…I couldn’t relieve my stress at all. I could always see the Paladin’s face.”
“Yeah.”
“I was so filled with longing that I couldn’t sleep at night. Do you feel the Holy Maiden’s pain a little? The Holy Maiden is suffering like this, but the Paladin must have been spending time mixing bodies with his other wives. How regrettable, how regrettable.”

I admit it.

“It’s okay, Kadia. I’m here now. So. What was so hard for our pretty Holy Maiden? Tell me. I have so much to talk about. A lot of work stories.”
“Haa… Forget about work stories.”

Kadia reached out and grabbed my face.

Her face was slightly nervous.

“I wish you would comfort the Holy Maiden with your mouth and hands.”
“No, you’re skipping the work stories?”
“Do you know how much the Holy Maiden has endured?”

She must have been holding back so much that her fluids were already overflowing.

“Right now, I just want to indulge in carnal desires rather than listen to such boring stories.”

I was about to pounce on her as she lay on the bed. Kadia immediately wrapped her legs around my pelvis, restraining me. As if she wouldn’t let me go.

“You’ve fallen, you’ve fallen. I can’t believe how long it’s been.”
“If this is falling, I’ll accept it any number of times. Come on, isn’t the Holy Maiden craving love so much because she’s filled with longing? I strongly command you to show your sincerity right now.”

She even asks to be violated in a holy way.

Anyway, I just heard that they’re giving me a manor used to punish heretics and criminals, so let’s satisfy her first and then listen. I have to report it too.