Holy Night: My Husband is Definitely a Paladin - Chapter 17
Translated by Elphie
Piled up in the room were dozens of clothes, jewelry, and everything else she needed to live. The issue was that each item seemed so luxurious that one might easily consider them indulgences.
“Here’s the list. Please sign here so we can confirm that you’ve received these,” the maid said politely, bowing slightly as she handed over a paper listing the items.
Unable to close her mouth, Irene scanned the list from top to bottom. As her gaze traveled downward, the more shocked Irene’s face became. The clothes made of lavish and soft fabric were one thing, but the list became even more extravagant from the middle down, including even perfumes for a restful night’s sleep.
‘Isn’t this something Grade 1 purifiers use?’
It was more than just a simple fragrance. The perfume, crafted from herbs found within the dungeon, was a precious treat. Placing it by one’s pillow and drifting off to sleep would quickly restore purification power, making it highly valued.
Naturally, it came with a hefty price tag, and due to its rarity, only the top-tier purifiers used it on very rare occasions.
So why was it in her room?
Some of the items were gorgeous, but other things were just baffling — from the abundance of food on the table to the maids wearing the room number they were assigned to on their chest.
‘What in the world is going on?’
Nothing was simply given away in the wall of this fortress. Although managed by the Alliance of Kingdoms, the provided amenities were strictly minimal. If one desired more than the basics, the Alliance would, of course, demand payment.
This wasn’t a significant issue for princesses or noble ladies. For the sake of their pride, the royal family or noble house generously supported them, ensuring they always had spacious rooms and numerous maids.
Even the pair of a formidable knight might be a little shabby at first, but after a few dungeon runs, the rewards they earned would allow them to upgrade their quarters.
‘So, in the past, it was always a struggle…’
Even if Irene received the smallest room, there was still always a lot of cleaning and laundry to do. With no money to spare for a maid, Irene had to handle everything herself.
Many purifiers like Irene would personally handle these tasks at first. However, once they shared the rewards, the first thing they would do was hire a maid, change rooms, and indulge in better food. However, Irene continued to stay in the most secluded corner room she was initially provided.
She had to save money to repay the cost of her body.
‘So I never even dreamed of having nice things…;’
But these weren’t just nice things—they were extravagant luxuries, high-end items that could make one marvel at the existence of such lavish goods.
The problem was, she never asked for any of these things.
Keeping her voice as steady as possible, Irene turned to the maid.
“Um, it seems like there might be a misunderstanding here.”
“Misunderstanding? What do you mean?”
“I’ve never requested anything like this. Since I haven’t touched anything yet, I’d like everything to be returned.”
“That’s not possible. The payment has already been settled.”
Irene became even more bewildered at the maid’s response.
“What? Who on earth paid for all of this?”
“If you look at the end of the list…”
Following the maid’s words, Irene hastily examined the bottom of the long list. There, Michael’s name was clearly written.
Beside her, Wilhelmina’s face contorted into a grimace as she glanced at the name.
