Giving a Name (3)

‘Even if it means earning a bad name, I should put the saint on the first floor.’

It wasn't long before I showed the saintess—or rather, the saint—to his quarters.

“For now, please unpack on the first floor. The second floor, the women's quarters, is currently being renovated, so there aren't any vacant rooms.”

“Huh? It's perfectly fi—mmph.”

Priest Malja, who had been listening quietly, tried to point this out with a puzzled look, but I hurriedly clapped a hand over her mouth.

“If my being a man makes you uncomfortable, I'll give you the room at the very end.”

“Th-that much is fine. I'll accept it gratefully.”

Fortunately, the saint, though visibly reluctant, accepted the room without protest.

At the same time, he seemed relieved to have been assigned to the men's quarters.

‘Fortunately, it's the goddess's preference, not his own.’...