All Chapters of Goodbye, Saintess.: Chapter 391 - Chapter 400

"You should get to class now. Renault said he won't be bothering you for the time being, didn't he? So don't worry. As for me, I need to get ready for his party tonight."I waved Julia back toward campus and left. Instead of heading to Sleeping Giant, I drove straight to the city's most renowned security company."Damn these trust-fund brats and their overpowered bodyguards," I muttered. "Every one of them can throw a serious punch. I'm starting to fall behind. Guess it's time to spend some cash and get a proper bodyguard of my own."About twenty minutes later, I parked outside the company. The moment I stepped out, I spotted the boss yelling at a beautiful, curvy young woman, shooing her away from the entrance."Can you stop bothering us already? We only hire big, tough men! Men! You should try a receptionist job or something, lady. Who'd hire a young woman like you to protect them anyway?"The woman stood her ground, refusing to move.The boss threw up his hands. "Ahh, screw it

"Oh, I totally remember! It was a calico cat, right?""No. It was a cat that looked like a cow.""R-Right… I might've misremembered. It has been a very long time, to be fair."Firefighters did a lot more than just fight fires, no matter what the title suggested. Rescuing cats from trees was part of the job too.I had been on all kinds of missions, and they weren't always about saving people. I had rescued so many pets that I had lost track of which was which, especially not the cat of some super fighter.Byleth said nothing. The ice I had tried to break froze over again."You're really skilled, Byleth. Are you sure you can beat a state champion?" I asked, fishing for a topic."Those titles are meaningless. They exist only for vanity. A real warrior doesn't waste time on such performances.""Well, I can't say I disagree." I hesitated, then added, "So, how much would you like to get paid? I need you to come with me to a party tonight. I've got some trouble to handle.""You saved

Renault snickered in contempt. "Since when did I say I'd be drinking with you? You're not even on my level. Finish all four pints right now, or you don't get in. Simple as that."I shook my head. "Ha, aren't you a wuss!"Renault smirked. "I told you that you don't have the means to negotiate with me. Looks like you've forgotten that. Time to remind you. Lambert!"The man shot toward me like a fired gun, his hand aimed to break my arm.There was no way I wouldn't panic at the sight of a state champion hurtling toward me."Byleth!" I cried out.She was my only defense now."Here." In a flash, she appeared in front of me, one hand already locking both of Lambert's arms with effortless precision.Lambert froze. He hadn't expected this woman to move so fast. But if she thought this was enough to stop him, then she was dead wrong."You asked for it!" he sneered, ready to shove her away.To his terror, he couldn't move his hands at all. It felt as though his arms had been cast into

The night was far too late for work, but people like Terry and Renault had taught me the true weight of power. Sleeping Giant needed to reach the level of those elite families soon, or the Amoses and the Youngkins would crush us in time."We've got to work much harder for this," I muttered, gritting my teeth.Everyone else had gone home. I was the only one left, working through the night.By morning, Jeanine and the others began trickling in. Their surprise was almost comical."Did you… spend the whole night here, Mr. Grimwald? Did you even sleep?" one of them asked.I smiled faintly. "We have enough employees and clients, but we're vulnerable. Sleeping Giant has painted a target on its back, and the only way to protect ourselves is to rise faster than anyone expects. I hope all of you understand that."-They did. Over the next two weeks, we all camped out at the company.I averaged less than four hours of sleep and more than ten hours of work each day.After days of exhausti

Hera's voice rang through the room. "Wake up, Sebastian! You have a lot of explaining to do! Wake up, now!"I jolted awake with bloodshot eyes. My heart was pounding, and the sight of her made me sit up straight. "Hera?! Why are you here?"Seriously? Why? This woman was bad news in human form.She tossed her hair and lifted her chin. "Why can't I be here, huh? Unless you've got something to hide!""My deepest apologies, sir," Jeanine cut in. "She forced her way into your office, insisting she's your wife. I couldn't stop her.""It's fine," I said, rubbing my temples. "Please escort Ms. Langley out. I have some private matters to handle… with her.""Understood." Jeanine gestured toward the door.Astrid gave me a puzzled look before leaving.Once the door clicked shut, only Hera and I remained. I exhaled slowly. "What is it this time?"By law, we had to be divorced already. The observation period was over. Whatever we had should've been over too."What is it?" she echoed with