LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 285.2
Chapter 285.2. Cleanup
Ah, those who died while looting during a disaster are a different case. Even if they died, they were likely rummaging through others’ belongings, considering the risk of death. It’s a common behavior in ruined towns, but I can’t take responsibility for that much.
“We’re handing out food~. Right now, there’s also a bus going to the Amatsugahara Special Zone, and as a bonus, there’s a ticket to live for six months in a temporary shelter with second-hand clothes~”
“Got it~”
While making a pot of makeshift pork soup in a large, wide pot, the usual little girl clinked the ladle. They immediately appeared with ingredients when I asked for help with the food distribution.
They didn’t forget to properly invite people to the Amatsugahara Special Zone. I planned to do a food campaign here and gather anyone left behind.
“Those who are injured, please line up. Sick? Understood. We’ll heal that too.”
With a gentle smile, Sei tells the crowd and uses magic to heal. Among the onlookers in tattered clothes, a couple with a small child approached. It seems they wanted their child’s illness treated, not an injury.
“Our child’s fever won’t go down… Could you help with that?”
“Don’t worry.”
[Plague, be gone]
Sei gently placed her hand on the feverish, red-faced child, using healing magic. With a warm light, the child’s cheeks cooled down, and the child blinked their eyes open.
“Who’s this big sister?”
“Hehe. You seem fine now. Aren’t you hungry? They’re serving food over there.”
The child, now looking healthy and tilting their head in curiosity, asked, while Sei pointed gently toward the pot that might have pork soup with a kind smile.
“Ah, thank you!”
“I thought it was over… Thank you so much!”
“No, please don’t mention it.”
The parents, tearfully grateful, bowed their heads in thanks. Sei smiled warmly and called over the next person. Seeing this, it’s clear why Sei has so many fans in Narashino City.
Seeing this, a large number of people lined up, amazed. They had been skeptical about whether she would really heal them, but it seemed they were convinced by the radiance surrounding the Saintess. Looks like her fanbase will keep growing.
The people, gathered around the pot smelling of miso soup, ate happily, receiving blankets and listening to the talk about the special zone. Only about 100 people were here, but it’s a strategy to increase the population gradually, one step at a time.
[Is this the reward for these people?]
[Yeah. I thought it was a job worth nothing, but I’m glad to get even a little reward.]
No matter the time, the soldier always seeks profit. Victory alone doesn’t satisfy.
When I tried to help with the food distribution, the little girl kindly isolated me, telling me to stay away since I must be tired. I watched the cheerful people eating their meals. Do I look that scary? Can’t they see I’m just a regular guy?
At any rate, sitting on the rubble, I watched over the people lazily and yawned. My mana was also depleted. Nobuhiro was indeed strong. I had planned to recruit him as my subordinate if he were a warrior, but that’s unfortunate.
As my thoughts turned to the future, I started contemplating when I heard a voice.
“U-um… I found this, do you think it’s worth any money?”
Turning around, I heard the voice of a cute, round-faced girl.
There stood a girl, dressed in a dusty hoodie and skirt. Her face peeking out from the hood was adorable. She had gray hair and gray eyes, with a somewhat timid look, as if she was scared of me.
In her hand, she held a sword. It was the true Muramasa, the one that Nobuhiro had wielded.
“I found this… and since it looks expensive… I thought you might buy it for a good price.”
With a small grin, she showed me the sword she was holding close. She must have picked it up after it fell when I defeated Nobuhiro. The scabbard was missing, and the blade was exposed.
Indeed, the mana contained within was immense, and even an ordinary person would probably think it’s valuable. Despite falling from a great height, the blade was undistorted, with no blemishes on the edge.
[True Muramasa. It’s said to cut through magic, and its sharpness can even slice mountains.]
[Could this be good for Shizuku’s new gear?]
[By the way, it’s cursed, so if you hold it without a scabbard, anyone below level 4 will go mad and turn into a killer.]
[Oh, I see.]
“I also want to know more about the Amatsugahara Special Zone. Could you tell me? You can deduct the cost from the price of the sword. I want to rise in status.”
The girl spoke to me with a flirty smile. I looked at her with narrowed eyes, and also at the exposed true Muramasa.
Wait, is this the girl who blocked my divine-level attack? Her clothes are exactly the same.
In this situation, how should I respond?
[Just smile.]
[Thanks for the suggestion.]
Sighing, I considered what to do. What should I do now? Maybe I’ll just buy her some clothes.