Chapter 73
“Can’t you make it rain with your power?”
“No, I can’t do that. Maybe you could, sister, but not me.”
Well, controlling the weather is clearly the realm of gods. No matter how much of a Saintess she is, she wouldn’t dare challenge that domain. Liv nodded at Hildegard’s words, then said with a worried expression.
“What will we do if we run out of water?”
She wasn’t simply worried about imperial citizens dying from drought. The question just now included the possibility of Liv herself dying from not being able to drink water. Seeming to understand the meaning of her words, Hildegard kindly explained.
“That’s why they’re currently drawing water from the rivers and storing it for the imperial family and noble houses. Since we’re one of the Five Noble Houses, we won’t have to worry about not getting water.”
“I see. It’s not really related to me, but I’m still worried.”
What came to Liv’s mind were the noble young ladies she met in Edelburg and the servants of the Lartman Duchy. Liv, who previously hadn’t felt a bond with others, now recognized them as living, breathing beings thanks to them and started to care.
“You’re right. I’m worried about the imperial citizens. Their lives are at stake right now... Some people grumbled that such things didn’t happen when the Gracia family, loved by the gods, ruled, but they closed their mouths when they noticed others’ gazes. Public sentiment seems to be quite low indeed.”
“Really?”
“Yes, of course, His Majesty the Emperor wasn’t originally well-liked... but it’s amazing how he creates new worries for the country day by day. Last year, we almost went to war with the Valeno Kingdom over diplomatic issues. This year, even though there’s a drought, he’s sitting idle without any countermeasures.”
Although it wasn’t Liv’s concern whether public sentiment towards the Steinberg imperial family fell or not, she listened attentively for the sake of Hilda, who was explaining earnestly. Then, Hildegard looked at Liv and opened her mouth.