Chapter 203: |
Chapter 203
Beside him, he bowed respectfully to the woman.
This, too, was unexpected.
It means that the status of a woman is higher than Chancellor Galman.
In fact an amazing story was let out from his mouth.
“Thank you, Your Highness. Today, the Peninsula Kingdom’s reputation for ‘Two Beautiful Stars’ is realized.”
Two beautiful stars.
It refers to the two saints who are the pride of the Lystein royal family!
Estelle de Lystein.
She is an S-class healer and a member of the royal family of Lystein.
Emerald eyes, just like Raymond’s, smiled softly.
“I’m glad there was a response. As a healer, I’m glad to be of help to you.”
Her warm voice made Chancellor Galman admire her even more.
‘Her fame is not in vain. I’ve never seen such a good healer other than Raymond.’
As King Oden’s situation continued to deteriorate, Chancellor Galman turned to the Peninsula Kingdom for help.
This is because it was the second place after the ecliptic with the most S-class healers.
‘I actually wanted to get Raymond to see him.’
It was adamantly opposed by King Oden.
So he had no choice but to ask for the most reliable healer.
It was Estelle, who had a reputation as a saint. She had a reputation for being solely healing for her patients. Just like Raymond.
“I’ll heal again.”
Paaat!
A soft glow fell on Oden’s body.
‘Oh. That’s St. Estelle’s ‘Special Heal’.
Special Heal!
With the power that can be used from the S class and above, the existing heal has a more disease-specific recovery effect, unlike the existing heals that simply promote vitality.
The crucial difference between the triple-A and S-class is the availability of these special heals!
The types of special heals varied widely for each S-class healer.
There were special heals that specialized in infectious diseases, and there were also special heals that specialized in regeneration. There are also special heals that specialize in eliminating pain.
Saint Estelle used special heals to ward off “evil spirits”.
When you receive her special heals, the bad energy disappears and you regain your strength.
“Thank you.”
“No, your highness. I’m glad I can help. Then rest in peace.”
After the treatment was over, Estelle sat down with Galman.
“I don’t know how to repay this favor. Do you want anything?”
Estelle replied with a saintly face.
“Rewards. The greatest joy for a healer is treating patients, and you don’t have to worry about it.”
It was a story he couldn’t help but admire.
Galman thought admiringly.
‘I can’t believe there is anyone else who says that aside from Marquis Penin.’
Galman shook his head.
“It can’t be. What a jade body of His Majesty the King. I’ll give you any compensation.”
“It’s really fine…”
“We’re not okay with it.”
Estelle declined with a puzzled face, and then said something unexpected.
“Can I hear the story of Marquis Penin’s birth mother?”
“……!”
Galman looked surprised.
Raymond’s mother.
It was a taboo topic in Houston.
But Estelle’s emerald eyes shone purely, and she looked embarrassed.
“I’ve heard a lot about Marquis Penin. I have a heart of admiration from afar and I want to hear about him.”
He cleared his throat.
‘May I do that?’
Galman pondered.
But when the saint asked him again and again, Galman couldn’t help but nod.
“Thank you.”
“It’s not a particularly big secret.”
It was a sensitive story for the royal family, so they were reluctant to talk about it, but it wasn’t a special story.
“Nothing else. Your Majesty went out with me on a secret trip and met her. At that time, we were hiding our identities, and she did not know who we were.”
“What kind of person was she?”
“Sweet…… She was full of dignity. Unlike the average poor. I knew something was wrong, but she never told me her story.”
There was no other big story.
It was an aberration-like love story between a king and a poor woman.
Oden, who had just ascended to the throne, was exhausted from confronting the extraterritorial forces of the queens who had helped him ascend to the throne, and he sought her as a refuge.
“It wasn’t a long meeting. In fact, she and His Highness have met only a few times.”
“Why?”
“After she learned His Highness’s identity, she refused to meet with her.”
“……!”
Galman shook his head.
“It was unexpected. For some reason, after knowing His Highness’s identity, she turned away completely.”
“And the Marquis Penin?”
“They found out later. Before she died of the plague, she contacted me. She has a child, and when she dies, she wants him to be taken away.”
Estelle listened quietly and muttered softly.
“It must have been hard for the Marquis Penin.”
“……!”
“I am very sorry for someone who adore him.”
Galman had a bitter face.
She was right.
“It’s entirely Your Highness’s fault.”
In any case, Oden was responsible for Raymond’s birth.
Since he had been born, he was fully responsible.
If he can’t, hmthe king shouldn’t let him be born in the first place.
Didn’t he even turn a blind eye to his own mistakes?
Estelle bowed her head in her seat.
“I’m sorry to make you feel uncomfortable. Can I hear the name of Marquis Penin’s mother?”
“If it’s her name…”
Chancellor Galman was silent for a moment.
Like he is threading the memory lane.
“It was ‘Arima.'”
* * *
Meanwhile, King Oden was staring out the window with a dark face.
When Galman returned, he looked surprised.
“Your Highness, are you feeling unwell again?”
“No. I am in great shape.”
His face darkened because of one thought.
When he looked at Saint Estelle, who was only thinking about her patients, he thought of a similar person, Raymond.
King Oden lamented.
Now he was aware of what he had done wrong.
It was a realization that was too late.
‘Please apologize for all the misfortunes I have had to suffer because of your Highness.’
Remembering this, King Oden sighed loudly.
What kind of apology can I offer?
No, is it possible to apologize?
No apology could make up for the wrongs he had done to Raymond.
He was the worst of all, no words could excuse him.
* * *
After leaving King Oden, Estelle chanted the name Arima.
“…… Arima.”
It was the first time she had heard the name.
‘Is it a pseudonym? Is it possible that the Marquis Penin a person connected to the Lystein dynasty?’
She didn’t know at this point.
But she desperately hoped that Raymond was connected to the Lystein royal family.
Here’s why…….
That was then!
There was a signal on the handheld crystal ball.
It was ‘they’.
Estelle turned stiff and turned into an ugly witch.
– What is Oden’s condition? You’ve found a way to get rid of him, right?
He seemed convinced she had found a way.
In fact, her special abilities were very useful in understanding the condition of patients.
She has used her abilities to become the mastermind of “them” and has engineered countless deaths.
“I’ve got a grip on it. But I don’t think you need to use any special hands.”
– What do you mean?
“King Oden won’t live long without us.”
-……!
She recounted what she had identified about Oden’s illness.
– I see. If the disease had progressed that way, we wouldn’t have to do anything about it. Well done. When you’re done, head to the Kingdom of Catal.
Estelle was stunned.
They are trying to make her do horrible things again.
But then she gave up and nodded.
“Understood.”
Communication was lost, and she gritted her teeth.
“I’m not going to let you do what you want now.”
She had just told a lie about King Oden.
It was true that King Oden was seriously ill. If left like this, it would inevitably lead to death.
However, she pretended to wear special heals and implanted a “key” in King Oden’s body.
“His symptoms are going to get worse very soon. If he takes appropriate action then, he has a chance of survival.’
If Raymond…
Maybe there was any chance of saving King Oden at that time?
‘Of course it won’t be easy. No, it’s much more likely that it’s impossible.’
Estelle wrapped her arms around her shoulders.
There was only one reason why Raymond would want to cure Oden.
May he work a miracle and save him in the end.
The Saint of Hypocrisy wished so abominationly.
* * *
Raymond finished his talk with Macapell III and decided to return to the province of Rafald the next day.
Macapell III wanted Raymond to stay longer, but there was much work to be done.
“But I have Shuttleffin, so I’ll be back soon. Ugh. I’m scared to fly, though.’
With a day to spare, the group decided to take a break for the first time in a long time.
They decided to have a dinner party.
“This is where the best sirloin steak ever cooked, master.”
Christine and Lindon was silent.
‘Is it steak again?’
‘No, there are a lot of other delicious things, right? I’d love pizza! I hate you, Hanson!’
Raymond, on the other hand, asked with delight.
“It’s the most expensive place, isn’t it?”
“Yes, absolutely. I booked it as the most expensive place in Josef Castle.”
Hearing that it was expensive, Christine asked with a puzzled face.
“It’s expensive, will you mind it?”
“Yes, expensive beef is worth it.”
The taste of beef is directly proportional to the price.
In other words, it’s worth the money.
‘In the past, the most expensive beef would have been prohibitive. It doesn’t matter anymore.’
It’s not that he became a prince just to become a prince.
‘…I’m close to a million penas in debt anyway, so what does it matter if I spend a little more?’
Raymond wept tears of sorrow inwardly.
‘Anyway, I didn’t care about it, so I wasted a little.’
‘It’s not something you can pay back by saving. I’m going to eat whatever beef I want to eat!’
“You’ve paid up front, so you’ll get the best service.”
“Yes, let’s go.”
Raymond stood up excited.
‘I’ve always eaten beef grilled by Hanson, but this is the first time I’ve ever been to a high-end restaurant.’
How much better than Hanson’s grilled steak?
Just as he was about to step out with excitement, an unexpected figure came to him.
It was Durak!
“Are they feeling unwell?”
Raymond’s eyes widened.
Durak’s children.
Rune and Ren – the twins!
“Yes, they kept feeling weak, and then I got a call saying my daughter had just collapsed!”