Chapter 166: |
Chapter 166
One special advantage he has is that he is an excellent healer.
He can also treat patients who cannot be treated with regular heals.
This was a huge advantage, and in some ways a powerful weapon.
He had done some research in advance, thinking that among the nine lords, there must be someone who needs his help.
The investigation was assisted by Christine.
She continued to reside in the capital on the Duke’s business, and unlike Raymond, she was able to exert strong authority over the Tower of Healing.
Raymond got information based on that influence.
‘2 people. There are lords who desperately need my help as a healer. They happen to be very important territories.’
Mephin Estate, a mountainous area with mines!
The lords of these two important fiefdoms were suffering greatly from some kind of illness.
Coincidentally, they were all lords of the Lemarton faction.
‘These are diseases that could destroy everything they’ve built. Chances are they won’t refuse my help.’
What’s even more fortunate is that the lords of these two fiefdoms are not stubborn and closed-minded people.
‘They are enemies of me because of Lemarton, but they are people who care about their people in their own way. We can talk.’
A message just occurred to him.
[After subduing the lords, carry out your duties as a delegate!]
(Humanity Quest)
Precedence: Great Doctor level
Difficulty: Medium
Quest Description: The lords are refusing your help due to political selfishness! Subdue the wicked lords and repair the damage caused by the war as a delegate!
Clear Condition: The Lords’ Surrender
Reward: Bonus level up x2, 90 skill points
Perks: Great fame, strong support from the people.
Raymond clenched his fist.
“Lao, call Lord Thor, and Lord Mephin.”
“It is very likely that they will not respond.”
Lao asked worriedly.
It was entirely possible.
But Raymond shook his head.
“No, they will definitely come to me. I have what they want most.”
“…?”
“Just tell them one thing.”
Raymond said.
“I will prevent the future they fear the most.”
“…!”
Raymond clenched his fist.
Originally, the reason he wanted to become a lord was to suck the honey of wealth and honor.
But one more reason was added.
After being threatened by Lemarton, he felt the need for strength.
‘I will not yield to anyone’s threats. I will become a lord and gain power, and I will live the life I want, unswayed by anyone!’
* * *
Southwest of the Rafald region.
There was Thor estate.
It was formerly an inland territory, but now it was a border area bordering the Kingdom of Droughton.
Even at the western end of the territory, in addition to the Kingdom of Droughton, there was another country to the south, the Kingdom of Sørn.
This is the most important frontline border territory!
As such, King Oden took great care in deciding on the owner of this territory.
The person with the most suitable abilities was selected.
The protagonist was Roten, a high-ranking knight whose military talents were recognized during the war.
Roten!
As the third son of a prominent earl family in the capital, he and his family supported Prince Lemarton.
But more importantly, he is a powerful knight of the Expert rank.
And that too at the age of only mid-thirties.
Considering his age, he will easily grow to the highest level in the future. He has a bright future ahead of him, so he might even become a Sword Master.
A person truly fit to be the lord of a border territory!
But he was frowning now.
‘His Highness has told me not to accept the Count Penin’s cooperation.’
His territory had suffered great damage during the war and there were many places that needed to be restored, but this absurd order was given.
At this rate, He didn’t know when the restoration of the territory would be completed.
Although he supported Prince Lemarton according to his family’s position, he felt frustrated.
Moreover, there was something that made his chest feel even more suffocated.
‘My hand. When on earth will this hand get better?’
He grabbed his sword and frowned.
A sharp pain, as if being cut with a knife, came from his wrist.
‘I started feeling pain after overexerting myself during the war.’
The problem is that it doesn’t get better at all.
Even if I received heals, it was only better for that moment.
When he picked up the sword again, the same pain struck him.
Even recently, the pain has been getting worse.
‘But I can’t get healing every day.’
Roten looked thoughtful.
Heals are expensive.
Especially for high-level healers, the treatment costs were sky-high.
As a new resident, he couldn’t afford such expensive medical expenses every day.
‘Damn, if this keeps up I won’t be able to lift a sword, right?’
Roten’s face darkened.
Born as the third son, his only value was his sword.
It was also because his knightly abilities were recognized that he became the lord of the border region.
But the thought of not being able to lift a sword was terrifying.
‘No. That can’t be. This kind of pain!’
He gritted his teeth, took out his sword, and swung it.
But before he could even cut through the air, he grabbed her wrist and groaned.
It felt like his wrist was being torn apart.
“Ugh! Damn it.”
At that moment, one of the estate’s officials approached, keeping an eye on things.
“My lord, I have received a call from Count Penin of Castle Ruin.”
At those words, Roten’s eyes shook for a moment.
Count Penin.
When he heard that name, something he had not thought of came to mind.
‘Wouldn’t Count Penin’s medical skills possibly be able to cure my wrist?’
But soon he shook his head.
He was supposed to ignore Count Penin. And yet he is thinking of a treatment from him? It was out of the question.
“Just pretend we are busy.”
“That’s… He is not contacting you about the people’s business.”
“t
Then?”
“I heard that he contacted you personally as a healer.”
“…!”
Roten’s eyes widened.
“The Count of Penin said this.”
The manager spoke in a cautious tone.
“I know what your lord is worried about, so I will take care of it…he said.”
* * *
After much deliberation, Roten headed to the Ruin Territory.
He is thinking of meeting Raymond at least once.
But when Roten arrived at Ruin Castle, his eyes opened wide.
He met an amazing person.
“No, Baron Clean?”
Baron Clean!
He was the lord of the neighboring Mephin Estate!
They were also nobles of the same Lemarton faction, and had a camaraderie as they fought together during the war.
Baron Clean also looked surprised when he saw Roten.
“Count Roten? Why are you? By any chance?”
The two quickly realized the situation.
“Did Count Penin say he would heal your wrist?”
“And your legs as well?”
The two had something in common.
The point is that they are both excellent knights.
And the fact that they were injured during the war and were in great pain.
“What are you going to do? He’ll definitely force us to cooperate under the pretext of treating us.”
“…I don’t know.”
Roten bit his lip.
Just then, the door creaked open.
A warm and handsome appearance.
Emerald eyes.
It was Raymond!
“It is a pleasure to meet the Count.”
“Make yourself at ease. I came to see you both as a healer.”
The two lords looked at each other warily.
They really thought that there was no way he was meant to be a healer.
Meanwhile, Raymond was equally nervous.
‘Can I persuade them?’
He clenched his fist.
‘I have to do it somehow.’
First, Raymond opened his mouth with a warm voice.
“Don’t worry. I really wanted to see you both so I could treat you. Let me check where you’re hurting first.”
“…!”
“Come on. Aren’t you two here to receive treatment from me too?”
Only then did they realize Raymond’s true feelings and their faces turned awkward.
Raymond spoke again softly, as if to reassure them.
“When I work as a healer, I don’t think about anything else. I only think about curing patients. So you two, don’t worry about anything else and just think about getting better.”
A warm voice that makes him feel trustworthy!
Of course it was a lie, but on the outside it looked that way.
The two eventually extended their hand and leg.
After that, Raymond continued his work.
“Baron Roten, would you please grab your thumb and bend it like this?”
He did as he was told, and a sharp pain came over hi..
“Ugh!”
Raymond looked very concerned.
“Oh my! It looks like you’re in a lot of pain.”
A voice truly filled with the heart of caring for the patient!
“I think it’s DeQuervain’s wrist inflammation.”
Raymond gave a simple diagnosis.
“What is that?”
“The tendon is swollen and pressing against the membrane surrounding the wrist. Since it is physically pressing, getting heals doesn’t help much.”
“Then? Is it incurable?”
“No. We can inject anti-inflammatory medication into the tendon. If that doesn’t help, we can perform a simple surgery.”
“…!”
Roten looked surprised.
‘Even though I received a Grade A heal, it relapsed right away. Can it be cured like that? With the power of medicine?’
Medicine!
Roten also knew what the treatment was.
Because it was a treatment that saved countless soldiers during the war.
Even the Duke Raid was restored by the power of medicine.
“Baron Clean has suffered a knee ligament injury. It can also be completely cured with surgery.”
Raymond spoke in a tone full of confidence.
Both are diseases that are not easily cured with simple healing because they have structural problems, but can be cured by addressing the cause.
“… Are you really going to cure us?”
Roten asked with suspicious eyes.
“Yes, of course I will charge a small amount of medical expenses.”
“What about medical expenses?”
“You only need to pay 500,000 penas per minute.”
“…!”
They both got up from their seats in surprise.
500 thousand penas!
It was an absurd amount of money.
Even the money bugs in the Healing Tower wouldn’t ask for that kind of money.
“What nonsense… … !”
“Of course, that’s the regular price. Of course, you can’t accept that. Since you two have made great contributions during the war, I’ll give you a special discount.”
As he said that, Raymond’s heart pounded. He was worried that the two lords would storm out and leave.
‘You have to do well here.’
Will they listen if I simply force them to do so in exchange for treatment?
Well.
It was highly unlikely that would happen.
He had to touch on their different sides together.
That is by having to shake their emotions.
So Raymond had to win their hearts.
Raymond opened his mouth with an expression that spoke of his best for his patients and his people.