≪4. As a healer≫

Two days later.

The quest was to collect herbs, but I decided to also subdue monsters with the aim of raising Fels.

I find the monster I’m for in the grass, and Fels fights it.

She’ll never die because I am using my healing magic.

Fels believed that and challenged even opponents who would be overwhelmingly stronger than herself without fear.

Is this what happens when loyalty is high?

Fels, who held the sword for the first time, had an amazing sense of combat.

At first, she didn’t understand well and was just swinging her sword, but when she got the hang of it, she devised her own sword technique and showed a movement capable of keeping up with the B-rank monster, Red Wolf.

The sharp fangs of the Red Wolf attack.

Fels slashed it with her small hand.

…… Is she unconsciously using body strengthening magic? In terms of job title, she wasn’t a swordsman, but a magic swordsman.

“I was able to beat it!”

Fels was jumping happily.

I was calmed by her innocent and happy appearance.

I can’t practice interpersonal battles with her cause I don’t use a sword.

Fels, who sincerely listens to the knowledge and information I’ve cultivated from my previous party, has been able to improve rapidly.

“I feel like my body is light!”

“It’s because my range healing magic doubles the abilities of my allies.”

“I can’t believe you can do that!”

The more effective the healing magic is, the stronger it affects the ally’s body. Originally, the limit that humans can put out is 80%, and more than that will be a load and lead to serious injuries.

By making up with healing magic, I’m able to draw out more power than the limit.

“That’s amazing!”

“Oh, well I thought it was normal.”

I’ve never met another healer. Maybe my healing magic is more useful than I think.

I wasn’t told that at the previous party. It’s a little embarrassing.

“In battle, think for yourself and take action. Be aware of this.”

“Yes!”

*

Then we returned to the Adventurer’s Guild.

Even so, she only took two days to defeat a monster that an ordinary adventurer can finally deal with after working for two or three years. Such a terrifying talent.

“This is proof of subduing the Red Wolf”

“Yes, I’ve confirmed it.”

6 silver coins. If it’s for two people, it can last three days. We can’t be wasteful.

In the Adventurer’s Guild, there were other parties taking a break.

I’m aware they’re staring, but I don’t look back.

“Hey, it’s the incompetent that silver wings banished.”

“… Crazy, why is that beautiful girl with him”

“It’s the incompetent trash …”

There are those who gossip and those who condemn. I knew I would be looked at this way. That’s why I can’t team up with other adventurers. It’s like a curse, I’m the kind of guy they can’t approach.

Nobody wants to be marked by an S rank party.

“Don’t say bad things about Nigris-sama.”

“Fels, don’t cause problems in the Adventurer’s Guild”

She was grabbing her sword, so I restrained her and took her out. Apparently, she hated them talking bad about me.

…… It’s quite difficult to calm her down.

The reason is, by chance, this morning, Fels’ loyalty was 100.

What did you do me?

I just let her sleep in my bed and feed her.

I was told that she wanted to sleep with me (probably with no other intentions), but I refused in order to keep my reason.

Even if she looks the same as me, her mental age remains 12 years old. I won’t be fooled and forget she’s a child.

As I walked along the street for a while, a thief came running from the front.

“Get out of the way! I’ll kill you!”

He swings his knife around and holds a bag of food.

It’s a straight line towards us.

His timing is bad.

I felt sorry for him. For Fels now, it’s easy to get rid of that kind of man.

At the moment the knives clashed, Fels flicks the man’s knife out of his hands.

The man frowned, he couldn’t understand what happened.

“What’s with this girl! She’s so strong! Damn it!”

With a series of movements reminiscent of a skilled knight, Fels slammed the man with her elbow.

She seems to understand how to use her body.

Not only magic, Fels is also dexterous. Sense is an amazing thing.

“Nigris-sama, are you injured?”

“Oh, no”

I wonder, wasn’t I the one protecting until a few days ago?

Why am I on the side of being protected?

Moreover, she has a big smile. Mysteriously, I feel like I can see a tail …

Does she want something …?

How do you praise your child if she works hard … What did they do when I was little?

“You were a big help”

When I pet her head, her smile grew even wider.

A dog?

A guard in armor was running from a distance.

When he reached us, He was surprised to see the scene.

“Did guys do this?”

“Yes, we were attacked.”

“Thank you. Thank you. I appreciate it.”

It was Fels who did it, but she hid behind me, because she was shy.

The guard who came to talk to us was injured.

“Let me see your arm for a moment.”

I place my hand on the wound and chant heal.

“Awesome … the pain is completely gone …? Oh, thank you.”

“You’re not much of a swordsman, are you?”

“Ah, well… why do you say that?”

I also used my appraisal skill by habit.

Well, it’s bad to keep silent when I know about it. And considering the possibility of another injury occurring, I couldn’t stay silent.

“If I had your status, I would be using bows instead of swords. Your aptitude as a swordsman is low, but your dexterity is high. I think you’ll do better than most adventurers.”

“I’ve never used a bow, but … I see.”

I healed him and even gave him some advice.

I was almost dismayed at my own bad habit of unnecessary meddling.

“I have a daughter to feed! Please let me go!”

Other guards tied up the thief, but he got violent and resisted.

If he kept struggling, they would hurt him badly enough that he wouldn’t be able to resist anymore, and things would get even worse.

“Hey, you’re a healer right! I apologize for slashing at you earlier! Please heal me too!”

“Heal you? … what’s wrong?”

The man isn’t bleeding.

Seeing that he has the same ability as the guards in his status, he seems to be an adventurer. He shouldn’t need to steal.

“I couldn’t hold my sword because my arm was bitten by a monster. I can’t hunt a monster with such a small dagger… So I had to steal!”

“Other healers have said that your arm can’t be cured!” (a guard)

“No, I can cure it.”

The guard and the criminal look dumbfounded.

We untied the rope.

There was no intention to escape anymore, but his eyes are full of suspicion.

Even if other healers can’t cure it, I think I can.

Fels told me that my healing magic was amazing. If she’s correct, I can cure this man.

The muscles of his arm are shredded. It’s like he was unconsciously trying to protect himself from the pain, and it got worse.

…… well it can be cured.

“Heal”

“You can’t cure my arm, no one can… eh, it’s a lie! My arm doesn’t hurt!”

Yeah, I cured him for free. I know it’s not good to be hypocritical, but …… I can’t help but feel sorry for him.

The man will be charged with stealing but after that, he should be able to continue as an adventurer.

“I’m sorry I doubted you! I’ll never forget this favor! Can you tell me your name!”

“It’s Nigris. Pay for your crimes and come see me if you’re still in pain.”

The man was taken with sobs and tears.

The guard who I told to use a bow instead of a sword bows down.

“Speaking of Nigris, are you the one said to be incompetent, banished from the S rank party… No, I’m sorry. It’s rude to call you incompetent. That rumor is a complete lie …”

“Don’t worry about it.

Is it famous because it’s from an S rank party?

“I’m not sure how to thank you, I don’t have any money on me, but I can tell you this, stay away from the slums.”

“The slums?”

“I heard that healers are disappearing in the slums right now. Be careful.”

“Thanks”

We decided to leave that place and return to the inn.

“What’s wrong, Nigris-sama?”

“We don’t have much money. I was thinking we could live in the slums.”

“Oh, but it’s not safe there.”

“I know but there aren’t any decent jobs for adventurers of our rank.”

 Besides, it costs too much to stay at an inn. First of all, we need a base where we can settle down. A place we can live without spending much money.

If the healers are disappearing in the slums, I can do business healing people and get paid for it.

Not a bad idea.

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AN: Next chapter is the exile party’s perspective!

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