Chapter 203 Which Way To Go In This Situation?
"Could it be that Tatsuma-sama has the blessing of a high-level Healing Attribute?"
"Yes, that's right. Can I borrow your hand for a moment?"
"Of course."
"Um, 'Dis Recover', 'Full Recover'. Okay, Failroud-san, Jillietta-san, please."
"Yes."
"We can finally talk now."
Jillietta-san floated lightly in the air at that moment, with beautiful crimson wings.
"Co-could it be that?"
"Yes. The Oso (Dreadful element) poison treatment is complete. You can fly now. Surely to the country where you used to live."
"What...?"
"Jillietta-san."
She clumsily bumped her head on the ceiling, looking pained.
"W-what is it?"
"If Dragonkin could fly, could you fight the Celestial Race?"
"Well, we're not like the running dragons; we can't do breath attacks."
Dragon Breath... oh, Centrena was faster to kick and crush them that time, so I didn't know. Maybe I'll ask later.
"What about Garuforeda-kun or Ejelina-san?"
"Yes, they can breathe fire, but it's short-range."
"Wow. Oh, I see, that's also a blessing, right?"
"Yes, it's probably a kind of fire attribute blessing magic."
"Just like that, huh?"
Head of security-san looks concerned.
"It's possible they might think they have the upper hand and shoot spears or arrows from above."
"Indeed, if they attack from above like that, we wouldn't stand a chance."
"Yes. They think they are controlling the sky. That's why they boldly commit kidnappings."
"What about the person who was kidnapped?"
"They haven't returned."
"Really?... Oh, Jillietta-san."
"Yes, what is it?"
"Can you use the method you mentioned yesterday to make Bergalide spit it out?"
"Huh? Are you really okay with that?"
Wow, Jillietta looks really happy. She's asking Head of Security-san and Failroud-san. She whispered something secretly, oh, the Head of Security is really shocked.
"I never thought of that. Even I would probably be defeated..."
"Jillietta-kun, can I leave that to you over there?"
"Yes, senpai. I'll make arrangements right away."
Arrangements? Does she even has any connections here?
"Is it true that there is no Adventurer's Guild over here?"
"That's correct."
"Well, I'm technically the head manager of the Adventurer's Guild."
"Huh?"
"You're the Adventurer's Guild..."
"Yes. I'm at the top. And, I received permission yesterday from the acting Queen of Ensgard Kingdom, the current Duke's mother, to stay here and engage in various activities."
I explained about the agreement that was supposed to be between Ensgard and Arlheave. What was the situation when I visited later? I mentioned Queen Mylavirna vaguely.
"I see. That is truly regrettable... If there is anything I can do to apologize as a representative, I would like to do so. I have heard that Her Royal Highness Mariajane is not feeling well at the moment, and has been refraining from going out since the end of last year."
Her Royal Highness Mariajane's name is Mariajane Arlheave. She is the Holy Lady of the Dragonkin Tribe that I heard about. It was surprising that it was the same Mariajane. I heard she is called the Shrine Princess here.
"I am sure I can help with her treatment."
"Of course, I understand Tatsuma-sama's power firsthand. But I haven't had many direct interactions with Her Highness yet..."
"In that case, hmm. I heard from Jillietta-san this morning--"
It seems that people with the Healing Attribute who are engaged in medical activities in this country are located in the shrine. It's similar to Ensgard in that aspect.
It seems like there is a department called the shrine department here, just like the security department, and they are in charge of managing it. A Count with the Healing Attribute is said to be in charge of the position of the head of shrine.
"I guess I'll be waiting for a response from the Grand Duke family while I treating people there."
"Yes, that would be helpful. I will quickly contact the shrine department's headquarters and try to arrange a meeting with the Grand Duke's family."
"Understood."
"I believe we'll receive a response from the Shrine Headquarters soon, so please wait here. So, Failroud-kun."
"Yes, I'll arrange it."
"If I were Tigerman (Kojinzoku), I could prove it right away, but I'm human."
"No, even as practitioners here in Arlheave, treating Oso was impossible for us."
That makes sense. If I make one mistake, I might be the only one who can properly treat Oso.
"I see. Well, anyway, should I treat from the security team members here? We'll need to get things moving."
"That would be helpful."
"Oh, flying is strictly prohibited for now. Because Bergalide hasn't returned, we don't know where his country's people might be watching from. By the way, if you break the promise, I'll use magic to destroy your wings into pieces. Failroud-san and Jillietta-san know about it too."
"There's no denying his wings were missing. So, such magic does exist..."
The 18 people who stayed at the Headquarters building quickly finished the treatment. The rest are scheduled to come to the shrine as soon as they return.
While I treat the people at Headquarters, Failroud-san returned. He was promptly sent to the shrine on foot although he easily arrived by riding on Garuforeda-kun's back. It's a bit lonely here without any buildings in red brick color.
"I've already told the head of the shrine department about our request."
"Okay. Let's get moving quickly then."
'Guu'
Patting Garuforeda-kun, I wave goodbye to Failroud-san. When I turn around, it seems like a few Dragonkin folks with white robes and red hair are waiting for me to enter the shrine.
"Well then, it seems the head of the shrine department-san will meet with you."
"Thank you. By the way, do you also have Healing abilities?"
"No, I'm just a staff member here."
"Oh, I see. Sorry about that."
"No worries."
This Duchy Capital is all stone-built. That town and village over there were the same, right? Despite being in a snowy area, they don't crank up the heating too much. It's just a bit chilly indoors. Well, outside, it's super cold though.
The first floor here has ridiculously high ceilings. How tall is it? Like, three stories or more of a building?
"Why are the ceilings so high here?"
"Here, you see, it's opened up for kids. See, at home, they can't fly around freely. There are small shrines in towns and villages too, but they're made with high ceilings."
"Oh, I see. I heard kids can fly when they're young. I get it now. It's safer than letting them fly outside, right?"
"Yes, exactly."
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