21 – Event – 3
Event – 3
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Harvest Festival?
Is it the festival held in the territory a few days later?
Asking to be a partner at that time?
Unable to understand the language, Sowol seemed perplexed, looking at Sowol, who was also confused.
“A few days ago, the lord requested a favor. They asked us to patrol during the Harvest Festival to ensure the safety of the residents in the territory.”
“Oh. Is that so?”
There was a similar event in the game.
It’s probably better to participate in such things moderately; the rewards are usually quite satisfying.
“Yes. So, our knights decided to move in groups of three. At that time, I hope Master will be my partner.”
“Hmm. If that’s the case, it’s not a bad idea.”
Since Sowol planned to let herself relax during the festival anyway, patrolling duties wouldn’t be a problem.
If there was nothing else for her to do, patrolling wouldn’t pose any issues, and she might as well enjoy some snacks during the patrol.
“Haha… It might be tough for others, but I think it’ll be fine with you, Master.”
“Alright. Let’s go with that, then.”
Having finished speaking, Laila took Sowol’s burden and entered the building.
“Are you okay?”
“What?”
“You’ll probably have to take charge of my training during the Harvest Festival. Can you handle patrolling as well?”
“I plan to take it easy during the Harvest Festival. You should enjoy the festival too.”
“Aren’t you taking it easy too often? You rested this time too.”
“Don’t worry. I’m planning to pass on the Moonlight Sword technique before the Harvest Festival.”
“Really? Already?”
It seemed surprising to her that I would pass on the technique so soon after receiving the Moonlight Wave, let alone the fact that I had just received it.
As Sowol widened her eyes and stared at me, I gently pinched her cute nose.
“I’ve been busy preparing your tonic so that you can quickly receive the technique.”
Once you’ve taken the tonic, you can immediately receive the technique, so there’s nothing to worry about.
After sending Sowol back to her room and returning to my residence, Serin was preparing to leave.
“Here. Sungsoo.”
“Wow!”
Now that all the ingredients were gathered, as I marveled at the true essence emanating from Sungsoo, Serin picked up her belongings.
It seemed like she was ready to leave now.
Although she had a long way to go, I followed her after deciding to see her off.
“When will we meet again?”
“I don’t know.”
We might meet during the religious war event in the main story progression.
That event is essential to see the true ending.
“By the way, it’s better to be cautious.”
It seems she found something during her stay here, as Serin handed me some documents she had taken out of her bag.
Glancing through them quickly, it contained information suggesting that the Saekyo is targeting the precious sheep in the social circles.
“The recent financial situation of the social circles isn’t that great. Therefore, there’s a high possibility of interfering with the Eastern Top, who has gained a lot through trade with the East.”
After defeating the top shareholder of the Eastern Top and brainwashing the next top shareholder, Sowol, they plan to utilize the assets of the Eastern Top.
It’s flowing in the direction I anticipated.
Of course, I’m not just going to let it be.
“Shouldn’t you take care of things at the church?”
“That’s why I left half of the Holy Knights there. With you here, it’s some sort of reassurance.”
Celine’s words held true.
If I were included in the powerful force of the Holy Knights, it might prevent an assassination attempt on Sojoong-yang.
But I can’t always be by Sojoong-yang’s side, and relying solely on myself feels a bit inadequate.
“We plan to join forces with other church personnel to target the gatherings nearby. The secret emblem you provided also points to a gathering place of the society, so that’s where we’ll start.”
A cold smile adorned her pretty face.
Sure. Go ahead and capture the society.
“Is there anything I can do to help?”
“No, there isn’t. You can join in during the large-scale battle later.”
That large-scale battle would be the religious war… I must definitely participate. I responded by patting Celine’s shoulder in place of an answer.
“Well then, I’m off.”
With a casual wave, Celine bid farewell and left with the Holy Knights.
Watching her fade away, I tucked my hands into my pockets and returned to my hideout.
“Well, shall I attend to my tasks as well…”
I’ve been gathering materials diligently, so it’s about time I start concocting the elixir for Sowol.
Entering the room, I began preparing for the elixir.
To call it preparation was an overstatement. I had gathered the ingredients and possessed the alchemy skill; it was merely a matter of synthesis.
I placed the accumulated materials on the table.
The Holy Water made by Celine, the Healer’s Holy Essence, along with various other ingredients. As I started placing them on the desk one by one, the table quickly filled up.
Raising both hands over it, a magic circle began to form.
“Synthesis.”
A faint shimmer dispersed from the magic circle.
As the shimmer touched the ingredients, one by one they started disappearing until eventually, when all the materials had vanished, a large flask sat atop the magic circle.
This was the elixir for Sowol.
The Moon Red Elixir.
When consumed regularly for ten days, it enhanced stamina, mana, and strength. It was a necessary potion for using the Moonlight Sword, a weapon called the Moonlight Saber.
I picked it up and headed straight for Sowol’s room.
In the fleeting moment when I was about to knock on the now-familiar door, a voice echoed from inside the room.
“Hahaha~! Who else should check?!”
“Why do you have to… sigh… go to such lengths?”
“Don’t worry too much. There’s nothing for me to fall for. Do you think I’d have a showdown with the young lady?”
“…Is it because of that?!”
A lively voice mixed with bewilderment reached my ears. Are they having a fight?
Curious, I rapped on the door.
“It’s me. Can I come in for a moment?”
“Kyaaah! Master?!”
“Oh, when did you arrive?! I’ll open the door right away. Aiko!!”
– Bang!
What’s that sound? It seems like something fell inside. I hesitated whether to open the door, given the moans coming from the room.
“Uuuh… Ouch… Please come in, Master.”
As the door opened, the disheveled Laila appeared. Glancing inside, I noticed a toppled chair.
“Oh, ahahaha…”
Seeing Laila awkwardly laughing as if she had caused the situation, I reached out to tidy up her disheveled black short hair.
She flinched as my hand touched her, but didn’t seem particularly averse, quietly complying.
“Ah… th-thank you.”
“Did you fall? Looks like your knees took a hit.”
There seemed to be a fresh-looking wound on Laila’s white knee, as if it had just happened. Leaving it like this would be troublesome.
Although she seemed startled when my hand touched her, she didn’t resist as I gently held her knee.
“Heal.”
And I used a healing spell. A soft light emanated from my hand, healing Laila’s wound and restoring her leg to its long, smooth state.
Staring dumbfounded at her healed leg, Laila turned her surprised gaze towards me and asked, quite astonished, “What are you doing?!”
“Hill is sacred magic, isn’t it? I heard only priests can use it…”
“It’s possible with a sacred relic.”
I showed her the bracelet wrapped around my wrist.
It was one of the artifacts I had obtained in the past.
Recovery magic is essential for daily life, so I made sure to acquire it.
“Wow… Isn’t that amazing?”
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She knew how precious a relic that allows someone unable to use sacred magic to wield it could be.
With wide eyes, she looked at the bracelet on my wrist, and I proudly spoke to her.
“The bishop said he’d give up his position if the church gave me this. But what brings you here?”
“Huh?”
“We heard your voices outside earlier. Were you fighting?”
“Ahahaha! Fight? Why would we fight? Right?! Miss!”
“Yes, we didn’t fight.”
It seemed like they did fight, though.
But seeing the two of them laughing like that, I couldn’t help but go along with it.
“But why did you come here?”
“Oh. I came to give you this.”
I placed a bottle containing medicine and red tonic on the desk.
Seeing it, Sowol tilted her head, and I poured the medicine from the bottle into a cup.
“What’s this?”
“Medicine. It’s called Red Tonic, and it’ll greatly help with your growth.”
“Uh… Isn’t it bitter?”
Good medicine is usually bitter. Still, I urged her to try it.
Although she made a fuss, Sowol didn’t hesitate and gulped down the Red Tonic in one go.
She shivered, and it seemed genuinely bitter.
“Ughhh…”
“There. Candy.”
After having candy as a palate cleanser, Sowol finally relaxed her contorted face. Then, she seemed puzzled, perhaps feeling a change in her body.
“Huh? Wha… what’s happening?”
“Miss, why are you acting like that?”
“Strength in the body…”
“You can’t buy this even if you had the money. Keep taking it regularly.”
“Is it really that precious?”
“It is.”
The ingredients for the Moon Blossom Elixir are quite rare.
All my wages from before and the precious herbs I collected during preparations have gone into this.
“To think something this precious… the master doesn’t even take it.”
“No matter how precious it is, would it be more precious than you? Don’t dwell on useless thoughts; just make sure to take it every day.”
Moved, isn’t she? Sowol’s eyes glistened with emotion.
I gently stroked her head and looked at Laila.
“I’m just someone at this level. Could I really be your partner for the Harvest Festival?”
Honestly, considering what I can do or offer, this situation right now could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Laila.
But it’s just a partnership application.
“Yes! That’s all I need!”
“You’re not ambitious, huh? Fine. Let’s do it that way then.”
What can you do if she doesn’t like it?