Chapter 59 - 55: I’m Absolutely Not That Kind of Person!

Chapter 59: Chapter 55: I’m Absolutely Not That Kind of Person!

The next day, a long line formed outside the Lord’s Mansion.

Per the division between the inner and outer city, the nobles would have their terms detected first, with the commoners to follow.

Lian had invited Father Simo from Raphael Church to help with the detections.

He didn’t want too many people to know that he could also use the Term Detection Device. Besides, every detection actually consumed Spiritual Power.

’In situations like this, it was better to call in a hired hand. As the boss, I should be sitting on the sidelines, sipping tea.’

"Don’t worry, Father Simo. I definitely won’t have you do this for free. I’ll pick some able-bodied young people to volunteer at the church and lighten your workload."

Lian leaned in close to Father Simo’s ear and whispered, "I’ll also throw in some precious Deer Antler, to help you... recuperate."

The corner of Father Simo’s mouth twitched. He declined Lian’s ’kind’ offer, which felt more like being offered a cuckold’s hat. Still, the Succubus he was raising was his own responsibility, and he had to see it through, tears and all.

"It is the church’s honor to share the Lord’s burdens. There’s no need to arrange for supplements or volunteers, so long as Lord Lian agrees to one request of mine."

"What request?"

"If I should need help in the future, I hope you will lend me a hand."

"As long as it doesn’t violate my principles or touch upon my interests and bottom line."

Lian added two conditions. "I can grant you one request, but you must also answer one question for me."

"What question?"

Father Simo frowned. He always felt like he was the one who lost out when dealing with Lian. ’This man is a fox, even more cunning than Moria.’

"No rush. We’ll wait until the detections are over."

Lian smiled and patted Father Simo’s shoulder. "Let’s get to work, Father Simo."

The first to be tested was the family of the wealthiest man, Romayada. Their manor was the closest to the Lord’s Mansion, and proximity has its privileges.

As this was a territory-wide detection, Romayada had brought not only his wife and daughters, but his house servants as well, not a single one left behind. They all stood lined up neatly in the back.

Romayada was both nervous and excited. Decades had passed since his last term detection, which had happened shortly after he was born, when his father had taken him to the church.

After they left the church, his father told their kinsmen that Romayada would one day become the richest man in Green Shade Territory.

And today, he had indeed achieved it. His wealth could circle Green Shade Territory twice over; he was, without a doubt, its richest man.

"Oh, Emil, I’m feeling a little nervous now. Do you think I might have a talent for Swordsmanship, just like Riel? I am her father, after all."

Romayada said to his young mistress, Madam Emil. Because Riel had been getting closer to Lian recently, Madam Emil’s status in the household had risen, and Romayada always liked to chat with her a little longer these days.

Madam Emil was just as nervous as Romayada. Her gaze was unsteady, flitting from time to time toward the butler, Lu’an Schroeder. She could only hope this detection wouldn’t reveal any problems.

In truth, Romayada’s wife and mistresses were all terribly apprehensive. Lady Vanessa had even used the excuse of catching a cold to avoid attending the detection altogether.

"Mother, you don’t look well."

His gentle second daughter, Bella, was supporting Madam Yada.

Although her sweetheart, Ansel, had been successfully treated by Lian, he had formally broken up with her yesterday. His reason was that he felt inferior and unworthy of her, and that he would only see Bella again once he had made something of himself.

Bella was heartbroken over this. If her father hadn’t insisted she come for the term detection, she would have feigned illness just like Lady Vanessa.

"Bella, you don’t look well either," Madam Yada said, looking at her second daughter.

"Good, we can get it checked. What if your red-itch disease hasn’t healed yet?"

Suri said cuttingly. She held little affection even for her own sister.

Madam Yada shot her eldest daughter a glare, hoping she would mind her manners in a public setting like this.

Father Simo was ready. The first person to step forward for the detection was none other than Romayada.

Romayada nervously sat down in the chair and placed his left hand on the Term Detection Device.

As Father Simo began to pray, the Term Detection Device, which looked like a black stone, began to react.

After about three minutes, three terms appeared on the device.

[Immensely Wealthy]You are a true tycoon, so poor that you have nothing left but money.

[Three-Second Man]Can only last for three seconds. No more.

[Hulk]Your wife and mistresses have fallen in love with the same person, but it isn’t you. If you weren’t so enthusiastic about attending social balls and came home a little earlier, perhaps you would see who they are sleeping with.

Romayada, Father Simo, and the spectating Lian were the three people closest to the Term Detection Device. Only they could see the terms displayed on it.

At that moment, all three wore rather complicated expressions. Simo and Lian shot him looks of pity.

The first term was expected, the second term left Romayada mortified, and the third term left him utterly shocked.

"Is the Term Detection Device malfunctioning?"

Romayada wanted to explain that he was definitely not a "three-second man," that his relationship with his wife and mistresses was perfectly fine, that his daughters and sons were his own flesh and blood, and that he was not some Hulk who was so poor all he had was money.

Father Simo nodded.

"Perhaps."

Romayada instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

"After all, the Term Detection Device is only 80% accurate."

Lian added.

Romayada’s face went dark.

"Next," the Priest called out.

Romayada was temporarily escorted away. Watching his back tremble with rage, Lian had a feeling that a fierce family drama was about to erupt in the home of Green Shade Territory’s wealthiest man.

The second to be tested was Madam Emil. She was even more nervous than Romayada, so much so that she failed to notice the mood he was in as he left.

Madam Emil tremblingly placed her hand on the Term Detection Device.

[Unsatisfied][Sinful][Mistress]

Once again, Lian, the Priest, and Madam Emil all wore awkward expressions.

Madam Emil asked, "Is the Term Detection Device malfunctioning?"

Father Simo nodded.

"Perhaps."

Madam Emil instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

"After all, the Term Detection Device is only 80% accurate."

Lian added.

Madam Emil’s face flushed red.

She angrily snatched her hand back and shot Lian and Simo a fierce glare. "I’m not that kind of person."

Madam Emil stalked away angrily. Next up was Madam Yada.

Madam Yada had been a bit nervous as well, but the moment she saw Father Simo’s handsome face, she was instantly captivated.

A moment later, she asked shyly, "Is the Term Detection Device malfunctioning?"

Father Simo nodded again.

"Perhaps."

Madam Yada instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

"After all, the Term Detection Device is only 80% accurate."

Lian added.

Madam Yada excitedly slapped her hand onto Father Simo’s thigh, her chest heaving as she declared, "I am absolutely not that kind of person!"