Chapter 164: |
Chapter 164
Then, a brilliant idea occurred to Raymond.
‘Yes, I have magic!’
There was no need to purchase new skills.
Among the magic I had learned before, there was one that was perfect for the current situation.
‘Use hawk eye!’
[Magic skill, ‘Hawk Eye’ is activated!]
Hawk eyes!
It was a magic that allowed one to examine narrow areas in detail.
His vision changed. His entire field of vision became dark as if a curtain had fallen over him, and only the surgical site seemed to be magnified.
However, there were limitations.
[Mana is consumed!]
The point is that it stops being used when mana runs out.
For reference, Raymond’s mana stat is currently 23.5.
It was originally 13.5, but with the correction of the peacekeeping force, it rose to 23.5.
‘At this point, I should be able to use it for about 2 minutes. I can’t use items that extend skill usage time, so I have to finish the surgery within that time.’
Items can only be used under special conditions, or when the system allows it during quests.
This was not the case.
All necessary actions had to be completed before mana was consumed.
‘I have to hurry.’
Raymond moved his hands desperately.
It required quick and precise hand movements.
Time must not pass, and the pockets must not be torn.
He was so nervous that he broke out in a cold sweat.
The result of being so focused that he even forgot to breathe.
He managed to extract the lens from the pocket!
“Ha.”
Raymond breathed a deep sigh of relief.
Fortunately, we got through the biggest hurdle without any problems.
“Is it done?”
“Ah, yeah. Now we just need to do some simple things.”
“… As expected, the Master is great.”
Raymond looked embarrassed at Hanson’s admiration.
‘No, this time I was really left behind.’
But it didn’t seem that way to Hanson.
To Hanson’s eyes, Raymond had just once again demonstrated his incredible skills.
“The quick and precise removal of the hardened lens through that small incision. I once again feel respect for you, Master.”
Hanson wasn’t the only one to express such admiration.
There are several healers here now, in addition to Raymond and Hanson.
They came to observe the surgery that Raymond performed and learn from it.
The new disciple healers were astonished at the hand movements that Raymond displayed.
‘How can he do those hand movements?’
‘’He went to perform surgery on those tiny eyes with a knife?’
They witnessed it clearly.
Raymond performs surgery by moving a scalpel through a hole less than 1cm in size.
The new healers couldn’t believe that such a great thing was possible even after seeing it with their own eyes.
It was truly a wonder.
So the surgery was completed successfully.
After inserting and fixing the artificial lens processed at the top of the eye, the incision was sutured with a specially made fine thread.
Afterwards, the other eye went through the same process. Fortunately, the other eye was less clouded, so the surgery was completed much more easily.
In this way, Sir Mevinson regained his light, and Raymond succeeded in obtaining new wings called Sir Mevinson.
* * *
That wasn’t all.
Raymond gained the The King’s Wise Eyes skill.
The effect of the skill was amazing.
“These are the new management candidates, brother.”
He interviewed the candidates, and just like when he used it on Mevinson before, a message appeared above their heads as if he had opened a stat window!
[Status]
Name: Mex
Occupation: Management Applicant
Professional talent 😀
Personality: F
Of course, you can’t see all of the other person’s information.
The only things that could be confirmed were ‘talent’ and ‘character.’
But that alone was enough.
‘His personality is F?’
“Leave him out.”
‘Oh, this kid has a B talent? His personality is also B-, so that’s average.’
“Pass.”
‘This kid has C in talent, but A in personality? Even if he’s a little slow, he’s probably sincere.’
“Pass.”
They have recruited the best talents!
They were all trustworthy and qualified people.
“I will work hard!”
“I will be loyal!”
The talents selected in this way created an incredible synergy effect with Mevinson.
The wise man Mevinson, who had regained his light, swore fervent loyalty to Raymond.
For the first time in his life, he was acknowledged and given back his sight, so the emotion he felt was beyond words.
“I will dedicate the rest of my life to you, my lord! Oh, how I can’t believe such a happy day has come to me. I’m not the type to cry easily, but tears are flowing again. How many times have I cried since meeting you, my lord?”
Raymond made an awkward face.
‘Is it okay?’
Fortunately, there seemed to be no need to worry.
As soon as he was appointed as the head steward to manage everything in the estate on behalf of the lord, he began to display his outstanding abilities.
He was outstanding in leading new managers, handling paperwork, and handling administrative tasks.
However, there was one problem.
“You, what is this business? Do you dare disappoint your lord!”
“It’s not enough. Do you intend to tarnish your lord’s name?”
“Do it again!”
The loyalty was excessive!
‘…If you believed in me, I would burn brightly.’
Raymond cleared his throat.
There were people like that sometimes.
A style that shines under those who acknowledge them.
It seemed like that was the style of Mevinson.
‘There are no rotten nobles here to interfere, so it’ll be a good place to demonstrate my abilities. Anyway, I’m feeling good, hehe.’
It was even easy to handle.
“Your suggestions regarding this waterway project were excellent. I will do as you said.”
“Go, thank you! I will continue to work hard in the future!”
A single word of praise like this is okay!
The wise man Mevinson was moved to tears every time Raymond gave him praise.
‘You trust me like this. I’ve never met someone like that before. How generous must you be to trust me and leave everything to me?’
Mevinson recalled his time as an administrator of the Kingdom of Droughton.
Everyone was busy keeping him in check.
Even the previous king who had called him was wary of the wise man gaining great fame.
But Raymond had none of that.
He will only push him upwards with all his might!
‘A bowl as wide as the sea!’
Of course it was a misunderstanding.
Raymond just wanted to treat him like an endless sucker and suck the honey himself.
But Mevinson, unaware of that fact, was just burning.
‘I will dedicate the rest of my life to him!’
But, one thing.
There was something to be concerned about.
The thing is, Mevinson happened to get close with Hanson.
“Sir, you must have had a hard time today.”
“No, little healer. You always work hard for your patients. It seems like you’re overdoing it. How about taking it easy?”
“Compared to the Master’s suffering, my suffering is nothing.”
“That’s right. My lord is a being like light. There is no one like him anywhere in the world.”
“Do you think so too, sir?”
“Isn’t that obvious? There are many monarchs in the world, but none can compare to you!”
“I think so too. The greatness of the Master is…”
The conversation that started like that never ended.
The topic of conversation was only about praising Raymond, but it never ended.
For the two of them, Raymond’s greatness knew no bounds!
After talking about Raymond for a full five hours, the two hit it off.
“Wow, I’ve met someone so articulate! I, Mevinson, have met a lifelong friend today!”
“They say that if you understand each other, you are friends. Age doesn’t matter! You can consider me your friend!”
Of course, Hanson politely responded.
Because he can’t treat Mevinson, who is so old, carelessly.
But since that day, the two have been like best friends.
The regular topic is, of course, Raymond!
The two were a perfect match, as Hanson had been looking for someone to share Raymond’s story with.
And Raymond looked at those two,
“…”
He kept his mouth shut.
‘…That’s not it.’
He was worried about the future.
* * *
After that, some time passed.
A little less than a month has passed since he took office as delegate officer.
The Ruin Estate had recovered a significant portion of the damage through everyone’s combined efforts.
In particular, the newly recruited Sage Mevinson played a big role.
Raymond was able to focus solely on recovery without wasting time because he handled all the administrative hassle for him.
As a healer, he treated patients and also visited recovery sites to encourage the people.
Thanks to this, the residents of Ruin Castle could feel Raymond’s warmth every day.
“The lord himself cured me.”
“My daughter too.”
The people were so moved that they shed tears.
In fact, Raymond was only working as a healer, but it was a shock to the people of the territory.
Because the person in a high role is personally treating them!
Thanks to this, anecdotes that would have been unimaginable in other territories were created anew every day and spread throughout the territory.
Although only a month has passed, the people of Castle Ruin now trust and follow Raymond more than anyone else in the world.
Thanks to that, he also received this bonus.
[All citizens of Ruin Estate praises you!]
[Your fame rises!]
[Your fame rises!]
[You gain the title, ‘The One Who is Revered by the People of the Territory!’]
[One who is revered by the people of the Territory]
Description: A title given to someone who is greatly respected by the people of the land.
Title rank: Intermediate territory level
Additional effects:
-Your presence brings great happiness to the people of Ruin Estate!
-The people owe you great loyalty.
There was also more good news.
The supplies and personnel that Raymond had requested from Chancellor Gallman in the capital have arrived.
‘Good! Now it’s time to repair the damage to the other territories.’
Having these materials will make the recovery process much easier.
But there can’t only be good news in the world.
Raymond’s efforts to repair the damage caused by the war encountered unexpected obstacles.
The newly appointed lords rebelled against him.
All the lords of the Rafald region refused Raymond’s help.
* * *
“All nine territories have refused support.”
“Everyone?”
“Yes, with various excuses…”
Raymond looked surprised.
‘Why are they being so blatant about it?’
Of course, he expected there would be some backlash.
But it was unexpected that all the territories rebelled so openly.
Lao made a puzzled face.
“The reason for the refusal is simple. They are currently recovering without any problems, so they want to finish the recovery on their own. If they need help, they will ask for it again then.”
Raymond frowned.
“The recovery is going smoothly?”
“That’s a lie. I understand that it’s still a long way to go before all the territories are properly restored. It seems like a ploy to keep you in check.”
Lao shook his head.
“Anyway, it’s difficult. It’s not easy to force them when they make excuses like that.”
Yes, that’s right.
Each lord gave a clear justification.
It was difficult to force them to do it on their own.
Of course, they can’t just refuse help.
Because it was not easy to restore the territory without support from the central government.
The problem is time.
King Oden’s condition for Raymond was that he should complete the restoration and stabilize the Rafald region within six months.
Even Raymond personally reduced that period to three months.
So, if they persisted like this, it would be difficult to achieve the conditions.
“How about asking His Majesty the King for help as a delegate officer?”
“To His Majesty the King?”
Raymond shook his head.
‘His Majesty the King will not help me in this matter.’
It was a bit of a tug-of-war.
The new lords and the lords below them.
So Raymond had to figure it out on his own.