Holy Night: My Husband is Definitely a Paladin - Chapter 67
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Irene was puzzled by Michael’s words. No matter how much her purification power had increased thanks to the ring, there weren’t many things an 8th-grade purifier could do.
‘Perhaps he will ask for a useful artifact I find in one of the designated dungeons later on.’
That would make it even more difficult to collect 100,000 gold, but it was the only way to get through this situation.
“I understand. However, I’m not sure if I can fulfill your request.”
Michael smiled in response, like he had already considered and dismissed such concerns.
“Don’t worry about that. It’s something only you can do.”
With that, Michael turned around and returned to the banquet hall.
The few people in the ballroom were glad to see him. Cynthia and Reyna’s face also lit up as soon as they noticed him.
“Sir Michael, I am Dennis Hopper. It’s an honor to finally meet someone I’ve always admired!”
“My name is Gilbert Owen. I don’t know if you remember, but I followed you in a high-level dungeon expedition last year.”
The ones who seemed eager to leave immediately stuck to Michael, bombarding him with conversation. For now, that was a relief.
‘At least we managed to get five pairs.’
Now, Irene needed to lead them to conquer a dungeon together and reward them with something substantial. This way, they could boast about their gains to other pairs. Conquering a dungeon with Michael would be a source of pride for them.
‘The question is, will an intermediate dungeon be enough to satisfy them?’
In truth, there were many reasons why the pairs here today didn’t go to the Princess’s gathering. Some, like Reyna, had strained relationships with the purifiers on that side and were unable to enter. Others were driven away because they wanted more rewards.
Some pairs were so confident in their abilities that they felt no need to enter a dungeon with others. Such was the case with the knight named Gilbert who was now talking to Michael.
‘That man—it took him a long time, but he and his purifier still managed to conquer an intermediate dungeon on their own.’
Of course, it was only possible because it was on the small side for an intermediate dungeon, but accomplishing such a feat would still make him one of the five most powerful knights in the fortress.
‘A person like him wouldn’t be satisfied with rewards from an intermediate dungeon.’
Irene considered all the intermediate dungeons that hadn’t been conquered yet and those that might appear in the future. No matter how much she thought about it, there was no other suitable dungeon than the one that would yield the Stone of Silence.
‘And even then, the Stone of Silence might not be enough for them.’
Michael had conquered so many dungeons that they had exhausted other possibilities. Despite being the least greedy, ironically, he was undoubtedly the knight with the highest profits on the continent in terms of rewards.
‘So, before entering the dungeon, some knights would invoke Sir Michael’s name, hoping they would be rewarded as much as he was.’
Michael might not have wanted it, but for the knights, he was a symbol of wealth. So when the first dungeon they entered with him yielded a mediocre reward, they might be even more disappointed.
It was then that Michael, chatting with the others, glanced over at Irene.
Michael and Irene locked eyes for a moment, and he soon turned his head to address the knights around him.
“We’ll be heading out to raid tomorrow.”
“Oh! Which dungeon do you plan on heading to?”
With a smile, Michael responded, “The advanced dungeon, number 02.”
At those words, not only the knights but even Irene were confused. Not long ago, the last dungeon he had defeated had been advanced dungeon number 01. There shouldn’t even be Dungeon 02 yet.
Just then, someone hobbled in with a piece of paper from the archives.
“Take a look at this! An advanced dungeon, number 02, just appeared!”
Everyone erupted in excitement. The Advanced Dungeon 02 had indeed appeared.
Irene felt her heart sink. She hurriedly approached Michael and asked anxiously, “How did you know that an advanced dungeon would appear soon?”
She tried to sound as calm as possible, but she could feel my voice trembling badly.
Irene knew what dungeons would appear in the future because she had traveled back in time. But she didn’t think Michael could possibly know that…
In response to Irene’s question, Michael casually explained, “I informed the fortress in advance. I happened to see it spawning on my way back from defeating another nearby dungeon. As the discoverer, I have the authority to be the first to conquer it.”
“Oh…”
Irene became embarrassed by his answer. She had assumed others would think like her just because she knew the future.
‘I was just being deluded.’
“Although I thought about going there immediately, the Alliance is formally assigning numbers, and I also wanted a bit of rest before entering. If you’re okay with it, would you like to go there together?”
“Of course!”
“It would be an honor to conquer a dungeon with you!”
For those who couldn’t join the Princess’s circle, the advanced dungeon had been an unattainable dream.
But Michael would be there with them. The faces of all the pairs in the room brightened, except for Irene, who looked troubled.
“Sir, I only requested an intermediate dungeon…”
“It’s okay. I was planning to go for a raid anyway, and this is a chance for other knights to face stronger monsters. Considering the previous disaster, it seemed necessary to assist other knights in confronting more formidable adversaries.”
“I see. I really appreciate your cooperation.”
Irene bowed her head graciously to him. The situation seemed to be turning out better than expected, and unknowingly, her lips curled upwards.
