LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: The Saint's Healing Power
Chapter 126: The Saint’s Healing Power
“When did this happen…?”
On the way to the inn, Marcel from the Orel squad murmured in disbelief. It seemed this was news to Marcel as well. Could it be that they became lovers after Marcel had left? They had known each other before, so what on earth happened in just these few days?
“This is the inn where we are staying. It caters to merchant caravans, so there’s a large stable out back and space for carriages. However, for the Holy Knights, it means staying in a large shared room. Is that acceptable? If not, they can always stay at the temple.”
When I asked Axel, he turned to look at the Holy Knights following behind, holding the reins of their horses. Some seemed hesitant at the idea of a shared room, but most nodded without hesitation.
“We are here to protect the Saintess, so we should stay with her. Compared to camping outside, being able to stay at an inn is a blessing.”
“That’s the right choice. Tonight’s dinner is a meat dish that my subordinates love, so you can look forward to it.”
“Captain! Could it be…?”
Orel, who had been listening to the conversation between me and Axel, turned around.
“Yeah, just as you guessed. A large number of horned rabbits were brought in after the subjugation operation, so it should be fried horned rabbit.”
While there are villages that raise chickens, horned rabbits are just as commonly eaten. Seeing Orel’s delight, even the Saintess seemed to be getting excited. Amidst this light-hearted atmosphere, a figure suddenly appeared, running towards us with a tense expression.
“Haah, haah, Alan! Rory’s condition…!”
An adventurer who had been accompanying an injured person arrived, panting heavily. When he saw Eleanor, instantly recognizing her as the Saintess, he fell to his knees. At the same time, the Holy Knights surrounded the Saintess, ready to protect her.
“Saintess!! Please, help the adventurer who was seriously injured during the subjugation! The Adventurer’s Guild will cover the costs, I promise!”
“What are you…!”
Axel frowned and started to say something, but I raised my hand to stop him.
“I’m sorry, Captain Axel. This man is from the same adventurer party as the injured person we were talking about earlier. It seems there’s no time to waste. Can you go right away, Eleanor?”
I knew it was a bit underhanded, but I deliberately called her by name to ask for her help. If it’s Eleanor, she wouldn’t refuse, no matter how tired she was.
“Understood! Let’s go immediately. Lead the way!”
“Thank you so much!!”
We all got into the carriage, with the tearful man sitting next to the driver to guide us. Accompanying us were four Holy Knights on horseback, including Axel, while Alan, Orel, and I rode in the carriage with the Saintess. The rest of the group went ahead to the inn to handle the lodging arrangements and take a rest.
We were taken to a clinic where the seriously injured were being treated. As soon as we arrived, the Saintess leapt from the carriage and rushed to the injured person’s side. Stop it, Orel, don’t look at the Saintess with such adoring eyes at a time like this. It’s obvious from your face that you find her earnestness adorable. What exactly happened between them?
As we hurried after her, we heard a desperate voice.
“Hang in there! The Saintess is on her way! Don’t die!!”
It was probably the one who had been bleeding heavily, and had been in critical condition several times during the journey from Frales. The Saintess burst into the room where the voice was coming from and shouted.
“Move aside! ‘Perfect Heal’!!”
A warm, radiant light filled the room.
“He’s breathing… the wounds… they’re healed… saved…?”
The companion who had been by Rory’s side collapsed in relief as he confirmed the now calm and steady breathing. The man who had run to get help was also shedding tears of relief.
“Thank goodness, we made it in time… Are there other seriously injured people?”
The Saintess turned to ask Alan, who was still in shock. He quickly nodded as he regained his composure.
“Ah, yes. In the other room…”
“U-um, are you… the Saintess!? I-I am the head of the clinic in Frales—”
“I’m sorry, but I’d like to use healing magic on the seriously injured first. Could we talk later?”
The clinic director from Frales, overwhelmed by the sudden appearance of the Saintess, tried to introduce himself but stumbled over his words. Ah, poor guy—he even came all the way to Salamona, taking over a subordinate’s duties, just for this. And with Axel glaring like that, there’s a good chance he won’t get the opportunity to introduce himself later.
“Wooah! My arm is completely restored!! This is amazing! Thank you, Saintess!!”
“My leg too! You’re not just a Saintess; you’re a goddess!”
“Hehe, I’m glad you’re healed.”
From a nearby room with the door still open, the voices of adventurers and the Saintess could be heard.
“Thank you, Saintess. Because of you, they can continue being adventurers. By the way, should I deliver the offering to the temple, or should I give it directly to you, Saintess?”
“Oh, no… an offering…”
“That won’t do.”
As Alan asked about the offering, the Saintess was about to refuse, but Orel stepped in to stop her. The Saintess blinked in surprise, clearly not expecting Orel to say something like that.
“If Eleanor heals people without accepting offerings, even more people will come flocking to her. Healing them all would place an enormous burden on her, and she also has the mission of defeating the Evil God in the future. Overexerting herself before then would be counterproductive. Accepting offerings is necessary to prioritize who she heals. Since the High Priest is currently staying here, I suggest delivering it to the temple.”
Orel looked to Axel for confirmation, and Axel nodded in agreement. The Saintess, moved by Orel’s consideration for her, gazed at him with an expression of renewed admiration. Imagining that this must have happened multiple times during the journey, I couldn’t help but sympathize with Axel, who had been the closest to witness it all. I decided to head back to the carriage outside.