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Fenrir growled low.
He seemed to be asking why he just went.
Ethan frowned.
“Why are you complaining?”
When Ethan stopped, Fenrir looked at Nyx and barked again.
‘Did you detect something strange about him?’
Ethan scratched his ear as if it was annoying.
Then Fenrir urged Ethan.
Woof woof!
This time, he barked at the place where Cynthia’s room was.
It looks like ‘Didn’t I help you last time?’ seemed to ask.
‘Because he’s a divine beast, he’s not an ordinary bastard.’
Ethan shook his head.
It was annoying, but I couldn’t help it.
If you don’t look out for Nyx, that motherf*cker will bother you more.
“Is there something wrong with your body?”
“yes?”
“It must have been something to do with magic or magic, since it was detected by the divine beast.”
Ethan immediately looked at the nape of Nyx’s neck.
There was a small black spot on it.
Ethan’s eyes narrowed.
“It’s a sign of exposure to magic.”
Unlike the old man I saw at the treatment center, it wasn’t exposed for a long time, but it was still on the nape of the neck.
At Ethan’s point, Nix was greatly surprised.
“Exposed to magic?”
“You said you were going to heal the Belium nobles who were attacked? He must have been exposed to the magic of that poison. It’s terrifying to see that it’s affected the priests as well.”
It was natural.
Even if it was fake, it was poison made from blood that mimics the blood of the Demon King.
“Stay still.”
Ethan put his hand on Nyx’s neck.
And he treated Nyx as he did to the old man in the old clinic.
… … !
Fenrir’s eyes widened as if surprised at the sight.
Fenrir had seen many priests after Saint Eileen.
However, there was no priest with extraordinary skills like Ethan.
ok.
Fenrir tilted his head.
Why did I feel so repulsed when we first met?
Fenrir could not understand himself at that time.
Meanwhile, the Knicks were stunned.
It was only natural to receive treatment after hearing that it was magic poisoning without experiencing any symptoms.
“Hey, Ethan. Are you all better?”
“It was nothing. That bastard was having a blast.”
Turning around, Fenrir barked at Ethan as if it was unfair.
But only the tail wiggled.
As if proud of Ethan who did a good deed.
Seeing the backs of one person and one dog, Nyx tilted his head.
He quickly followed after them.
“Thank you, Ethan. Fenrir-sama too.”
bruise!
That’s about it.
It was Ethan who actually lifted the curse, but Fenrir was more sympathetic.
Ethan looked at him and shook his head.
‘Ha, Eileen, that person raised the divine beast too much.’
* * *
“Is that true?”
Baron Sheerland, a middle-aged man, was greatly astonished.
Nick nodded.
“yes. That’s right.”
A mansion of a noble family in Velium.
Nyx was here to treat Baron Sheerland.
Baron Sheerland muttered as if convinced.
“I didn’t know that the poison was so serious that even the priest could take damage. It is tolerable that I am still alive.”
“yes. So, only palliative care is possible. Oh, but I hope you don’t get me wrong. This is because of my lack of ability to any extent.”
“Haha, it seems that there were some people who questioned whether he was not getting proper treatment because he was a noble of a new empire.”
It looked as if he was telling the truth, and the Knicks were embarrassed.
But it was true.
Because of the Anti-Magic War, the relationship between the Church of Pars and the new empire was so subtle.
Nick quickly got up from his seat.
“Anyway, the treatment will end with this. There will be no seizures for a while.”
At that moment, Baron Sheerland summoned Nyx.
“Priest, let’s go have a cup of tea. I will make a donation to the denomination, but it is embarrassing to receive treatment with my bare mouth right now.”
Just then, the servant came with a tea table.
It looked like it had been told beforehand.
Knicks, having a hard time saying no, sat back down.
“By the way, how did the priest know that he was damaged by magic?”
“Ah, it’s thanks to Shin-soo and my colleagues.”
“Shin-soo and… Colleagues?”
Nyx thought about that, and wiped the back of his neck once.
“yes. Shinsu told me that I was addicted to magic, and then my colleague treated me. If Shin Soo-nim hadn’t been there, something big might have happened. I think it was all thanks to Pars-sama’s care.”
“Hmm.”
Baron Sheerland’s expression hardened at Nyx’s words.
His expression was so cold that even Nyx, who didn’t notice, noticed.
“Why?”
“Haha, nothing.”
Baron Sheerland gave a nice smile as if it had ever been.
“I am very lucky to be treated by Priest Nyx. thank you.”
“no. This is also part of the practice, so I also have a lot to learn.”
Then, Baron Sheerland secretly thought of the Knicks.
“These days, the reputation of Priest Nyx is widely known in Velium. You must have been invited to the banquet hosted by the regent this time, would you like to attend?”
“I do not know. I don’t know yet.”
At Nyx’s reply, Baron Sheerland’s eyes lit up.
“Is it because the colleague you mentioned earlier is not attending?”
The Knicks were vulnerable to conversations with political intent.
So he immediately shook his head.
“no. That is a separate matter.”
That was the trap.
With that answer, Baron Sheerland got the information he was looking for.
Nyx asked Baron Sheerland.
“From what you know about the banquet, it seems that you have been invited. Are you going to attend the banquet, Baron?”
Then Baron Sheerland laughed meaningfully.
“yes. I guess I should go.”
* * *
Meanwhile, Ethan was outside the Imperial Palace.
It was to cast a fishing rod to the Dark Followers using Riley, a girl found in the healing center.
But the plan had to be abandoned without fail.
“uh? That priest over there!”
“He who treats common people himself?”
“okay. Black hair, blue eyes, and a face with something unlucky! That priest is clear. Let’s do it soon, too.”
People followed after Ethan and asked for treatment.
Their eyes were full of fondness and anticipation for Ethan.
He was almost like a piper.
In the end, Ethan hid secretly from the crowd.
‘Damn it. The face is too familiar.’
There were rumors about Ethan in Velium.
At that moment, I heard people talking behind the building where Ethan was hiding.
“Hey, what are you guys doing now?”
“There is a priest who is known for a lot these days. I saw him pass by here. I wanted to ask you to take care of my child.”
“Really, not so long ago, I couldn’t eat the priest, so I was so anxious.”
“Wow, huh! When did I say that?”
Ethan’s eyes narrowed when he heard that he was gossiping about himself.
Ethan quietly listened to their conversation.
“Heh, I remember what you said clearly, but will I miss it? There was an uproar that they freed the suspects arrested in the aristocratic raid. “Why are you meddling in other people’s affairs?”
“That’s because I didn’t know the circumstances at the time!”
“What else did you say when you said that you healed people who were imprisoned there? I chewed it very well for talking about topics that aren’t even saints.”
“Everyone, shut up! If the priest hears it, will you take responsibility? Go the quiet way!”
Unfortunately, Ethan was already listening to their conversation.
“Go, go. On a subject that I never believed in Pars-sama.”
Those who criticized the man who had been following Ethan relentlessly disappeared soon after.
The rest of the people grumbled as if they were embarrassed.
“At that time, I didn’t know that the people who went to jail were framed. Shit.”
“That’s it. If it wasn’t for that priest, I would have been executed without fail.”
“The people who were treated at that time said they wanted to reciprocate, and they said it wasn’t something they asked for.”
“Did you say that you healed even those who did not go to prison?”
“okay! It’s no wonder I’m doing this! Where are the chances of getting free treatment from a priest? I will definitely look for it!”
“I’ll find you too.”
People left with enthusiasm.
Hearing their conversation, Ethan was stunned.
‘When the heck did I even treat ordinary people?’
Ethan had never healed those who were not the dregs of the Empire.
He only treated the remains of the empire for his own purposes and interests.
Moments later, Ethan realized that the rumor had been made intentionally.
‘It is said that if there are three people, a Demon King is also created.’
Ethan clicked his tongue low.
The reason I realized that was simple.
Rumors also had such nonsense.
“He said that he raised the child who was injured while playing on the street and gave him treatment.”
“A woman who broke up because she was blind because of an illness, and she healed her so she could get married?”
The story could be distorted.
However, it was impossible for something that had never been done to spread in such a specific way unless someone intentionally did it.
Ethan muttered, pressing his temples.
“Useless things.”
When Ethan was cursed, it was obvious that the scum of the Empire had spread such rumors.
I had goosebumps all over my body.
Anyway, it didn’t matter as the rumors weren’t against him.
“Once you’ve caught the big one, you can take a look at the situation slowly.”
Ethan muttered quietly.
A girl named Riley is a magic sword contractor.
It was a giant for what he caught by throwing a small bait.
Due to the nature of the Dark Follower, he worked as a point organization, so there was little information available to Ethan now.
But when the decisive moment came, he was likely to use Riley to make things bigger.
‘Because they are wary of me or useless movements have decreased.’
Most of all, it seemed that Ethan had properly received the warning.
Riley wasn’t reckless.
He seemed to have noticed that Ethan was a tougher opponent than he had expected.
Ethan’s eyes twinkled.
‘If you don’t move, I’ll make you move.’
* * *
After a while, Ethan returned to the Imperial Palace.
A security guard who confirmed Ethan’s identity called him up, saying he had something to tell him.
“I, Priest. I have something to tell you.”
“What?”
“Lord Castul has found a priest.”
It was referring to Ben, who was Cynthia’s escort knight.
Ethan frowned at those words.
‘You did what I did.’
Ethan replied that he knew and moved on.
Unless something special happened, it was obvious where Ben would be.
Ethan arrived at the private palace where the princess resided.
Not surprisingly, Ben and Nyx were standing in front of the drawing room.
“When we met in the morning, I couldn’t tell you where we were going.”
“It’s a big deal. He will come soon, but unless there is Priest Ethan who has a purpose… … .”
“You said you found me?”
As Ethan stepped forward, Ben and Knicks looked back.
“Ethan!”
“Ethan!”
Ben hurried to Ethan.
“I’ve been looking for a while. Have you ever treated commoners outside?”
Ben seemed to have heard the rumor as well.
Instead of telling the truth, Ethan asked Ben.
“Did you call me for what you asked for?”
“Ah, I think we should talk about that with His Majesty. Please eat inside.”
“… … ?”
Ethan entered the drawing room with a puzzled face.
Cynthia was sitting inside.
Cynthia put down her teacup and greeted Ethan.
“Come on. I heard you told me that you had Ben doing something?”
“yes. What.”
“If it was such a request, it would have been better to do it through me. Anyway, after hearing the story, I decided to help.”
“Did you call me here directly?”
“yes. It seems like he wants to avoid the eyes of other people and treat them. Did I do anything wrong by any chance?”
Cynthia looked into Ethan’s eyes.
But for Ethan, it was a good thing.
Moreover, it was not at all unusual for ‘that person’ to visit Cynthia.
Ethan chuckled.
“no. It was the right decision.”
“Then I’m happy.”
Cynthia was relieved and wiped her chest.
Nyx, who had listened to their conversation, asked.
“Ethan, are you treating me?”
“Long to explain. It’s annoying too.”
“Too much. Are you stalking me?”
Knicks was sullen.
Just then, a knock sounded.
Ethan glanced at the door and chuckled.
“no. You will find out soon.”
Outside the door, the maid announced the visitor.
“Your Majesty, the Regent has eaten.”