The Sword Genius of the Magic Empire - Chapter 108



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“It seems like you still don’t fully understand the situation.”

Enoch spoke calmly to Antenor in front of him.

“I am escorting him according to the will of the saint. Isn’t it an act of disrespect toward the saint to advise me to abandon it in the middle?”

“I, I don’t think so.”

Antenor hesitated for a moment, wondering if it was the right answer. It seems that he realized that the nitpicking he had just said was impossible.

Enoch, seeing that reaction, became convinced.

Perhaps he didn’t expect such a strong reaction from this side.

Even though he has been successful in his recent missions, Enoch is still just a boy. He must be an outsider when it comes to escorting a saint, so he is trying to find a way to push through. Was that his calculation?

Unfortunately, for such a reckless tactic to work, they had chosen the wrong opponent.

‘Or maybe it’s just a lack of skill.’

In the end, it doesn’t matter anyway. Thankfully, thanks to the stupidity of picking a fight, I was able to give them a justification.

Enoch added in a light tone.

“If something like this happens again, I may have to formally report it to the Elseid family.”

“that is…….”

“answer.”

For a moment, Antenor’s face hardened.

Elseid’s mission is treated as an official duty. Of course, Enoch would not be so stupid as to not think about the risks when he publicly hangs up on it.

The position of being direct descendant is also a powerful card.

“……All right.”

As expected, Antenor reluctantly answered with his eyes squinted. The look of contempt had completely disappeared from his attitude.

With this, it seems that the superior-subordinate relationship has been established.

Well then, it’s time to get what you need.

Enoch looked at him and spoke to him in a suggestive tone.

“First of all, I have a favor to ask.”

“What, what is it?”

Antenor’s face crumpled slightly.

There were still a few things that needed to be obtained from the religious order, but it would be more efficient to obtain the items that could be obtained immediately.

So the first thing I’m going to take out on him is one thing.

“We need the sect’s “Emergency Mana Restoration Potion.”

“yes?”

“I understand. Each escort officer will be given a portable ampoule when they go on an operation or mission.”

A restorative medicine made by a pharmaceutical company under the religious order.

In the original, it was a fairly intuitive thing.

─An item that also recovers fatigue.

As is typical with these types of games, there is a restriction system in place to prevent users from playing the game for longer than a certain amount of time, thus reducing the speed at which they consume content.

It was a consumable item that restored it.

The effect was also very intuitive.

“A specially refined pill made by pharmaceutical companies affiliated with the religious order. When taken, it helps restore mana and is an awakening medicine that clears mental power.”

Enoch said calmly.

“I’d like to get some support in advance, just in case something comes up that I need during this operation.”

“That is a special operation drug that is only provided to some members of the religious order. Unless there is an official cooperative relationship… .”

“Didn’t you say before that we have a cooperative relationship?”

Antenor blinked, speechless. Then, with a reluctant expression, he took out a uniquely packaged ampoule from inside his uniform.

“… … Here it is.”

Enoch accepted it.

Then he glanced at the ampoule.

Of course, no matter how effective it is, it is a mana restorative that is effective against wizards. Unlike wizards, it may not apply to those who use their own mana… .

‘You won’t know until you try.’

There may be benefits that you wouldn’t have thought of without trying it yourself, and there may be things that people around you, including your followers, like Sirocco, need.

In addition, it was also a great gain to see the few items that could only be obtained from the church and how their sources existed in reality.

“Well, then I’ll take my leave.”

Antenor turned his head away with a displeased expression. Enoch added to him calmly.

“One more thing. I have a favor to ask of you regarding the escort mission.”

“… … What is it?”

At Enoch’s words, he glanced away.

Facing it, Enoch continued speaking calmly.

“Here. I need information about the mine in the village. I heard that the demons came out of there.”

“… … .”

“The demons might come out again. Then the saintess’s safety would be in danger.”

“Are you asking us to investigate?”

Enoch nodded.

“If we know everything about the types of demons and the causes of the attacks, it will be of great help in escorting them.”

I’ve been struggling with the devil since before.

In Rhodes, demons suddenly appeared, and Flare, a member of Vendetta, appeared. This time, too, he may be related.

“Please.”

“… … For now, I understand.”

Antenor, who had been squinting his eyes for a moment, turned around and answered reluctantly. Enoch stared at him with expressionless eyes.

This was my way of using the bastard.

The fallen guard dogs will be recycled as hunting dogs.

***

The saint’s temporary residence, the lounge on the second floor of the hotel.

From the night’s end until the morning sun rose, the relief work of the church continued without a break.

I looked out the window and saw the city streets brightening. Healers in white robes were moving busily, examining the wounded.

Although Enoch didn’t see it himself, it seemed that for those with serious injuries, they were performing surgeries using medical supplies from pharmaceutical companies under the sect, as well as simple healing magic.

It was a competent job in many ways.

Just then, I felt a presence behind me.

“Ah, Enoch. You are here.”

It was Amelia. She came over and stood beside him. Enoch looked back at her as they came over and looked out the window together.

Amelia must have been leading the medical operation that had lasted for hours, putting up a sign for a temporary relief center in the hotel and treating emergency patients.

“What is the treatment schedule?”

“It’s almost finished. It’s thanks to Enoch, and to my followers, Sirocco and Lien, who have continued to watch over me here.”

Enoch glanced at her.

As expected, Amelia was having a little trouble standing, and was staggering a little.

“You seem very tired.”

“Everyone here is already suffering. I can’t rest alone.”

Amelia shook her head slightly.

Enoch glanced at the patient leaving after treatment, then turned his gaze back to her.

“Are there any patients left?”

“I just got word that the last patient will be arriving soon. I’ll be done for today if I just treat that person.”

Amelia took a shallow breath as she staggered out of the lounge, her chest heaving slightly against the hand she held.

She was so delicate and beautiful that it caught my attention. Enoch watched her from behind and then calmly opened his mouth.

“Do you remember what I said during the day?”

“What are you talking about?”

“It’s about the internal affairs of the church. If you appointed me as your escort, I think you expected that I might notice this.”

“… … You are sharp.”

In fact, it didn’t require much deduction. That was what she was most likely concerned about.

Enoch added quietly.

“I have no intention of revealing the church’s circumstances.”

“I didn’t think you would do that. Even if you did, Enoch wouldn’t gain anything.”

Enoch tilted his head slightly for a moment at the words that hit home. He could tell right away without saying a word. She was the kind of person who could communicate well with him.

Just then, a loud noise came from outside the hotel lounge. Several people were running towards me.

Amelia winked at him once and walked straight towards the lounge door.

“Oh, it’s a patient!”

As expected, several healers came into the lounge carrying a patient on a stretcher.

She was a young woman.

The wound was so severe that blood was dripping from under the stretcher. One of the healers shouted urgently.

“It seems he was hiding from the devil and was hit by debris from a collapsed building. He is bleeding profusely!”

“Thank you for your hard work. I will treat you.”

The saint walked towards them, holding a long staff in her hand.

A modern-style staff with a matte black body, a cross-shaped mark at the tip, and a thin circular border surrounding it.

It was a special riding arena that symbolized the religious order.

Amelia then approached the patient, took her hand calmly, and said:

“Just wait a moment. I will heal you right away.”

“Ugh… … .”

She placed her hand on the wound of the suffering patient and quietly closed her eyes.

Woohoooo …

A transparent halo of light immediately appeared at the tip of her slender hand. Then the patient’s face returned to a slightly relaxed state, as if the pain had subsided.

Needless to say, it was a fairly large wound, but the bleeding stopped right away and I could see the wound healing with my own eyes.

Enoch, seeing that, exclaimed inwardly.

I knew that Amelia’s healing magic was excellent, but seeing it in person was to this extent. To be honest, I found it truly amazing.

“The patient, please be transferred.”

The treatment took only a few seconds.

In less than a minute, the wounds had completely healed. Amelia lightly saw off the healers who were helping the patient out.

At that moment, a few shouts could be heard along with the commotion outside the lounge window.

Enoch, who was at the window, glanced over and saw dozens of people gathered there. They were waving their thanks toward the inside of the lounge.

“Saint! Thank you so much!”

“I survived thanks to the grace of the goddess!”

“My mother has regained her senses! I am truly grateful, may the goddess look down on her!”

They kept bowing their heads toward Amelia, who appeared at the window of the lounge, and some even knelt on the ground to pay their respects.

These were the people who received treatment from Amelia last night.

Judging by the intense reaction, it seems that some of them are also members of the religious sect. Amelia shook her head gently as she watched the citizens express their thanks one by one.

“Please, everyone, stand up. There is no need to thank me or be formal. It is all thanks to the goddess who has been watching over you all.”

Her voice was calm and warm like sunlight.

Enoch looked at her with expressionless eyes.

“… … .”

Amelia’s appearance in front of the people and in dealing with them was that of a naturally beautiful and compassionate saint.

However, Enoch, who was watching from the side, was smiling slightly coldly inside.

That would be the case. Anyone who knew her ‘real’ personality would think this way.

It seemed ironic that I knew someone so well without ever meeting them in person.

Then, below, several guards began to push back the crowd that was starting to get too crowded.

I glanced to the side. Amelia was coldly looking at the guards pushing people back.

“… … Enoch. To continue what I said earlier, I am just a face put forward by the church.”

“face?”

“Yes. The saint is just a fancy symbol. She has no power to lead the sect. I have noticed the corruption of the guards, but I have no authority to punish it.”

Enoch leaned back against the wall for a moment and looked at her.

Her eyes, which had been so kind to others until now, had become slightly sharp.

Somewhere, a layer. It felt like a veil had been lifted.

She placed her hand on her dress’ chest.

“This revealing outfit I am wearing. The appearance that many people praise. It is nothing more than a thorough calculation by the religious order to attract people’s attention and gain new followers.”

She said that and then glanced over here.

And then he shook his head slightly.

“If it was burdensome, please forget it. Since Enoch has already learned of this situation, I wanted to tell you at least once.”

“… … .”

She added quietly, lowering her head.

“… … But. What should I do?”

Amelia muttered coldly with a look of deep fatigue on her face, to the point where Enoch, who was listening, was a little surprised.

But she grabbed the saddle once, and soon returned to her usual calm demeanor. Then she raised her head towards me.

“I apologize for speaking unnecessarily. I sincerely thank you again for your help. After the relief work is over, a meeting will be held. I would like to ask you to escort me until the end of the schedule… .”

But right then.

Kwaaang!

There was a loud noise outside the window. Then someone came running into the room. It was one of the security guards I had seen yesterday.

“Big, big trouble!”

His face was pale, as if he had rushed over. The guard immediately shouted in my direction.

“You must evacuate immediately!!”