Only My Magic Levels Up - Chapter 134
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Episode 134 Traces (2)
“It happened seven years ago. I think Duke Galen remembers it too.”
“Seven years ago… Oh, you mean the plague that swept through the west?”
“That’s right.”
Cled answered affirmatively to Galen’s question, which had been trawling through his memories.
Here, the West does not refer to the Western Archdiocese, but rather the western region within the Southern Archdiocese.
There was no media or accurate statistical system, so it was only guessed through rumors, but it was a plague that killed countless people, worthy of the name “big.”
“But wasn’t that a story that had nothing to do with this?”
Galen tilted his head.
The reason I had to briefly search my memory because I couldn’t recall it right away when I heard it was because I didn’t really feel it at the time.
Although the damage was extensive in the southwest, fortunately it did not spread significantly to neighboring areas.
In the Sun Archipelago, in the southern part of the country, there were many ominous rumors, but it was like a different world because there was no actual disease.
“We did. But Droy was visiting the area on business at the time.”
“Oh, that’s right.”
“Of course, I came back right away when I heard the news of the plague.”
“So, did your lord get sick with the plague at that time?”
“That’s… a little ambiguous.”
Claude looked embarrassed.
“It was over a year after I got back that Droy started to feel sick.”
“Some diseases can quietly hide in the body for years before they develop.”
“But the symptoms were different from the great plague that killed people in an instant, and it didn’t spread to the surrounding areas. Of course, even if the medical environment was much better than that of the general public, would there be that much difference in the severity of the disease?”
“Hmm.”
Galen snorted.
In fact, Galen, who had absolutely no proper medical knowledge, was in no position to speak carelessly.
I’ve heard a lot about mutant viruses, but aren’t they the ones that the vaccine can’t work on? Are the symptoms different? You have to know something.
Of course, people in this world who don’t even know the concept of bacteria and viruses would know even less.
“So that’s why you didn’t think it was a connection. It didn’t look like the same disease.”
“That’s right. Even if it is a great plague, there is no real point in discussing it since nothing in particular has changed.”
As is often the case with plagues, the great plague of that time was simply forcibly ended because so many people died that there were no more people left to die.
Since the disease had not subsided because some kind of miracle cure had been discovered, it did not help in treating Droy’s disease, whether it was a pandemic or not.
“Of course I appreciate your concern, but as I have said many times, I do not expect anything more than that. What you have already given me is more than enough.”
“Yes, I understand.”
It wasn’t that he was asking because he was so kind and desperate to cure him, but Galen didn’t bother to correct Kled’s misunderstanding.
There was no need to create anxiety by bringing up the subtle discomfort that no one could understand even if I explained it.
Galen, who had finished the conversation at that point, took Lilia and left. Elisa and Kled said they would stay a little longer to look after Droy.
Galen returned to the annex and called his servant.
“Could you please get me just one small bottle?”
“Are you talking about the bottle?”
“The smaller the better, and with a sealed entrance. Please do it as soon as possible.”
“yes!”
The servant answered the guest’s words vigorously and ran out.
A clot of blood was peeking out from under Galen’s sleeve. It was completely under control, not a single drop on his skin or clothes.
“It’s like some kind of evil wizard!”
“If I had openly asked for blood, I would have been treated worse.”
Galen pouted at Lilia’s pure and innocent sentiment. Of course, he wasn’t really upset.
“Anyway, I don’t think Lilia was wrong. I just felt bad for no reason.”
“Do you have any guesses?”
“What about Lilia?”
“I don’t think it has anything to do with the devil. If it did, the people who treated me before wouldn’t have noticed.”
“Then I really don’t know. It doesn’t seem to be magic either.”
If it was responding to the Holy Spirit, Lilia would have noticed it more clearly, and if it was responding to magical power, a question mark would have appeared on Galen’s status window.
It may be that there is no response because it is unrelated to either side, or because only a very faint trace remains.
“I don’t think it’s possible to judge right now.”
“I wish I had met you when you first got sick.”
“At that time, Lilia was a monk, wasn’t she?”
“Brother, you were also an ordinary person.”
“So there’s no need to feel sorry. You wouldn’t have known it back then anyway. You don’t have the skills.”
Galen shrugged.
“Let’s just move on. If you forget about it, it’s nothing serious, and if you remember something, you can look for new clues then.”
“yes!”
“You must be tired from the surgery. Get some rest.”
“I’m still going strong! If it’s okay with you, brother, would you like to have a sparring match after a long time?”
“Is that so?”
“These days, you only hang out with your sister. You leave me alone!”
“I definitely remember working out with Lilia this morning… … .”
“That’s separate from that!”
“Yes, yes. If you get sick, go out.”
* * *
Galen and his party stayed in Oceanis for about a month.
There were several reasons, one of which was that Droy’s recovery was very smooth.
There were aspects of it that seemed more dramatic because his physical condition was at rock bottom, but in any case, the recovery of the head of the household was a celebration for the family.
How could I not be happy when a person who had been bedridden most of the time due to his worsening condition is now able to take walks near his house?
Thanks to this, Galen’s group’s evaluation also went up.
Elisha’s heartbreaking story was well eaten, but at least in the family, he succeeded in creating an atmosphere that Lius was a dog.
Galen is an outsider with an insider past, and while he was an assistant to his blood relatives, he also cut off their heads.
He was the family’s benefactor and at the same time their enemy. It was a very delicate position to not know how to treat him.
In that situation, the merit of saving the life of the head of the household was added, so the favorability rating increased from the unfavorable rating.
Actually, it didn’t really matter what the family atmosphere was like, but still, it’s better to have a good reputation than a bad one.
“Is this it? Right?”
“That’s right. Now I don’t have to worry anymore.”
“Thank you so much, Galen!”
The work of teaching Elisha was also completed successfully.
She was already golden and just unaware of it, so it didn’t take long for me to just awaken her senses.
In addition, as for the direction of future training, if we compare it to mathematics, since she has a good grasp of the basic concepts, if she is bright, she will be able to study on her own.
Galen, who thought that by now everything was tied up sufficiently, announced his intention to leave.
“okay.”
Elisa, who had been silent for a moment, nodded as if she had expected it.
“You have no intention of settling down?”
“I still want to see more of the world. I feel like I still have many shortcomings.”
“Even though it’s a jewel?”
“I’m very greedy.”
Even without learning any new spells, of the six spells I’m learning, only one is Gems: Water Manipulation.
Wouldn’t it be pretty if the rest were all made into jewels?
For that, it was most effective to grab something and practice it rather than just sitting there and practicing.
Of course, Elisa did not know such intimate details, but Galen’s desire for improvement was fully conveyed.
“And if I stay in Solta, it will be extremely inconvenient for the family.”
“There’s a way that won’t be uncomfortable… Galen knows that too, right?”
“… I know.”
Elisa blushed slightly. Galen smiled bitterly.
Any noble family in their right mind would not like to have an ‘outside’ person of power right under their nose.
In other words, the underlying meaning of asking whether you plan to settle down was whether you plan to become an ‘insider’.
To capture the jewel that could single-handedly break a family, one had to be prepared to give up almost the entire family.
For example… something like becoming one family with the next head of the household.
“But unfortunately, I don’t think Galen will choose that. Adults tell us to try our luck, but I have a sense of humor.”
“Well, it’s not as close as you’re thinking… … .”
“If it’s really not true, you won’t make excuses?”
“… … .”
“Both of you are so outstanding that it will be difficult. But I will still cheer you on.”
“…thank you.”
Galen, who had nothing to say, licked his lips. Elisha smiled and changed the subject.
“So, when are you leaving?”
“I plan to leave tomorrow.”
“Tomorrow right away? You can go with a little more time.”
“Actually, I just got a call from Solta’s church. It looks like someone high up is looking for Lilia. He asked me to hurry as much as possible.”
“Oh, then.”
When Elisha said it was church business, he stopped holding on.
By arranging a ship to go directly to Quincy and throwing a grand and splendid banquet for the last supper.
The reunion between Galen and Oceanus has come to an end.
Galen, Lilia, and Terti boarded the ship leaving Solta.
“Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Terti.”
“What’s the big deal? I barely did anything. If I could just earn money like this, then being a mercenary would be the most popular job.”
Terti smiled brightly.
The compensation Galen paid him for this entire journey was a whopping three thousand gold pieces.
No matter how expensive the gold ransom was, it was an absurd amount for a request that Terti had never properly exerted his power over.
Even Terti was embarrassed and thought that this was a bit much, but Galen paid it coolly.
Anyway, the extra income from the process of gathering the last moon was over eight thousand coins, and since Terti was also active in taking on fake requests, he was given a large portion of it.
“It’s late to say this… Actually, I received an offer from Lord Elisa to become an exclusive mercenary.”
“A full-time mercenary? That’s basically… … .”
“It’s like asking half of you to come into the family.”
“Are you refusing and going with us?”
“No, I haven’t given a definite answer yet. Whatever conclusion I reach, I have to report it to the Nigerte union.”
“Come to think of it, Mr. Terti said that you received a lot of support from the Nigerte Union.”
“I got a lot. Of course, the money I earned this time is more than enough to pay off my debt to the union.”
Even if the union pushed hard, it was only assistance at the level of the mercenary industry. At most, it would amount to a few hundred gold coins.
Even with that small amount, Terti, whose wallet was now full, could pay it back with a lot of interest and still have plenty left over.
“I thought I would settle down someday… but I’m still worried. Of course I want to establish my own family, but I don’t know if I’ll be the right person to run it.”
“Wouldn’t it work out if you keep trying?”
“Ability is important, but so is temperament. To be honest, I’m not sure if I’m a good fit. I’ll be treated well even if I join Oceanis anyway… Since the next head of the household has a good personality, I don’t think it’ll be bad to serve him… … .”
Tertido also seemed to have many worries about the future.
Even more so because I realized that I was the type of person who quietly supported rather than took the lead.
At important crossroads in life, you should not be arbitrarily advised by others.
Galen stopped short of offering some advice, but he was still able to give a very good idea of the lifestyle of the Oceanid family.
The short three-day voyage quickly came to an end, and upon arriving in Quincy, they said goodbye.
“It’s been a really fun time. Let’s meet again sometime, you two.”
“Please take care of Mr. Terti too.”
“Take a look!”
Terti found a ship to Niger.
Galen and Lilia rode north in their carriage.
It had been four months since I had met Elisa at Belpass. It was a long-awaited trip for just the two of us.
“I don’t know why the Archbishop has called me.”
“Maybe we should just meet up and see each other? It’s about time our rumors spread.”
“Then I guess you said it was an invitation?”
“Huh? Wasn’t it an invitation?”
“You said it was a summons? Of course, it was me, not you.”
“Of course I am not a church person. Anyway, if I am summoned, is there a problem?”
“I don’t know because I’ve never received it.”
An invitation is a ‘request’ to come, but a summons is a ‘command’ to come.
In short, it is public church business.
Was it common for a southern archbishop to summon a pilgrim from the East? It seemed unlikely to Galen.
Why on earth did you call me?
The answer came ten days after the carriage journey ended.
“Bishop Lilia.”
A church chapel with a solemn atmosphere.
A woman with a sad expression asked with a stern face.
“Do you swear to faithfully carry out your duties as vice-captain of the Holy Knights?”
“Poem, I don’t like it… … ?”
Lilia asked with a trembling face.