◈ 066. [STAGE 3] What leads to
Cross Road downtown. Temple.
Transported here since dawn, I am receiving treatment for my left arm.
“I don’t know how you got this injury.”
The R-rank healer Marherita, the head priest here, finished the treatment and bandaged my arm.
“All the bones in my left arm were broken into pieces. Fortunately, the first aid was given with a potion, so it didn’t lead to fatal injuries.”
Kwak.
After tying up the cast, Marherita took a step back and let go of my arm.
“Even after the treatment is over, you won’t be able to use your left arm like before. There will be a decrease in grip strength, stiff wrists, or other problems.”
“is it so… .”
I tasted bitter.
The cost of 000 fumble is high. Should I be glad I’m not a combatant?
“Anyway, it is absolutely stable. Come to the temple every two days to receive treatment.”
“I understand, Lady. thank you.”
After fidgeting with my left arm, which was tightly bound and immobilized, I asked a question.
“Is Evangeline all right?”
“The shoulder injury is a bit big, but if you don’t overdo it, it will get better soon. You are such a strong person.”
Is it an SSR class tank? It doesn’t compare to my fragile resilience. No, is it the difference between a teenager and a 20-year-old?
After thanking Marherita, he put the donation into the donation box as usual, and when he came out, Lucas stood there.
“… .”
Looking at my left arm in a cast, Lucas had a complex face. I grinned.
“What did I say? I said I would come back intact… Ouch!”
This bastard suddenly tapped my left arm. Sparks flew in front of my eyes. Gyaaaaagh!
“It hurts so much! What are you doing, bitch!”
“Are you not fine? Stop bluffing.”
No, do you hit the injured part? If you have any complaints, speak up, you bastard!
I was about to get angry, but Lucas made an expression like a dog in the rain.
“How much have you been doing again, my lord… .”
“Ugh.”
Don’t make that face! I didn’t do anything wrong, but I feel guilty!
“Next time, never do anything like this.”
“Okay, I know… .”
I asked Lucas about the most important issue.
“Did the defense fight go well?”
He hadn’t even received a report on the battle results yet. Lucas nodded slowly.
“I did my best to command because I couldn’t hurt my lord.”
“No, who… .”
Lucas gave me a rough overview of the defensive battles.
It is said that within 15 minutes of the battle, Damian shot down all three magic stone golems.
Finishing the most troublesome guy so easily? Is this mutual… … ?
Calmly destroy the remaining melee objects for the next 6 hours.
After finishing cleaning up the remaining golems, he came to the villa to be saved.
“I didn’t know what kind of damage would happen if I fought the battle loosely, so I had to finish it thoroughly, so my salvation was delayed. I’m sorry, lord.”
“What are you sorry about? You did really well.”
I tapped Lucas on the shoulder and asked cautiously.
“What about the damage?”
Lucas looked back at the temple. I could see soldiers being treated on sick beds inside.
“14 seriously injured. 128 light casualties.”
“… What about the dead?”
“doesn’t exist.”
I was hardened.
Lucas spoke to me one more time.
“There are no fatalities, my lord.”
“… haha.”
For the first time.
It was the first time anyone had cleared a stage without dying.
Laughter flowed from within. Covering my mouth with my hand for no reason, I hit Lucas with my elbow.
“Nice job Lucas! No deaths… … oh my god. You are better than me.”
“Don’t talk like that.”
Lucas had a serious face.
“While Your Highness is away… … Everyone was anxious.”
“huh? Are you worried because I’m going alone?”
“no.”
Lucas lowered his eyes and spat out with difficulty.
“Everyone left here is unsure… I was trembling with anxiety.”
I blinked my eyes. What are you talking about?
“If Your Highness is by your side, the delusion will disappear within you. You can confidently follow what he tells you to do. But yesterday, as soon as Her Highness left… … .”
Lucas was speechless.
“Everyone doesn’t know what to do, so… .”
“… .”
Several thoughts ran through my mind.
It would be nice if it was because my orders were accurate and efficient.
Isn’t it the opposite effect of my passive skill, ‘Indomitable Commander’? I thought so.
‘My passive effect is immunity to mental abnormalities… … easy.’
I thought it was simply to block the status ailments inflicted by enemies during battle.
Not really. The people around me were extremely stable mentally, not to mention not falling into fear or confusion.
Just being by my side seems to calm my mind.
‘No, what kind of aromatherapy am I.’
But on the other hand, this also means that if I don’t exist, it will shake.
‘Isn’t this only increasing the dependence on me… … ?’
It’s nice to have everyone rely on me. The adverse effect is something to think about.
I drool. Uhm~
I don’t know right now.
“Anyway, as a result, the stage ended cleanly! No fatalities! Me and Evangeline came back alive!”
Shouting vigorously, I patted Lucas on the back.
“It all worked out, Lucas! Nothing to worry about. From now on, I will never be left alone.”
“It is, my lord.”
Lucas stared at me with deep well eyes.
“I am the lord’s escort. From the moment we first met until now.”
“Uh yeah… .”
“Don’t drop me. Even more so when leaving for a dangerous place.”
Instead of answering, I scratched Lucas’ head with my hand. Oh, the mutt in our house. When the owner goes out once, he gets very anxious and leaves.
“What about the other party members? Is everything okay?”
“yes. Everyone is fine. Only Damian had blood from his eyes in the latter half of the battle, probably because he was overdoing it… … .”
“Oh really?!”
“He said it was fine. I am currently being treated at the temple.”
Good luck then. I’m going to visit you after treatment.
It feels like everything is sorted out. I grinned.
“You worked hard, Lucas.”
“Your lord has also done a great job. Have a good rest today.”
Lucas sighed as he leaned against the castle wall.
“I want to stay close to you, but I have to take care of cleaning up after the defense so that my lord can rest in peace.”
“haha. Please.”
“Yes sir. Then later.”
Lucas lowered his head and left for the castle wall.
Watching Lucas walk away, I got into the carriage in front of the temple. I should go home and lie down.
***
I definitely won the battle, but the stage clear declaration hasn’t popped up yet.
It seems that among the golems that were smashed in the side of the villa, there are still some golems crawling around.
This happened because they were not living beings, but rather lumps of stones.
Soldiers are searching and killing to confirm.
After the process is over and the last one is eliminated, the stage clear declaration will appear.
‘Maybe it will end within today.’
manor house. courtyard garden.
I am sitting in a nicely decorated pavilion and basking in the sunlight.
It certainly seems that spring is near. The day is quite warm.
I dozed off under the sunlight because of the fatigue that hadn’t healed yet.
“Why don’t you go in and sleep instead of doing this here?”
A gruff voice was heard.
When I opened my eyes and saw it, it was Evangeline. He is standing in the courtyard with bandages all over his body and crutches.
“If you think about your age, you could end up with a bone disease because it’s cold.”
“No, no matter how old I am, I am treated like a grandfather. Are you proud of being a teenager?”
It’s absurd. Anyway, young people these days… … Eh.
“Sissha.”
Evangeline came across the garden and sat down next to me.
The platinum blonde hair of the girl bathed in the spring sun shines like gold dust.
Since gold is an SSR grade color, just looking at it sparkling makes me feel better without knowing it.
… Is this a golden almighty?
“I never thought I would wake up alive. That’s amazing.”
Evangeline, who opened her eyes and looked at the sun in the southern sky, shrugged.
“I thought I would never see this sunlight again.”
“I’m sorry I made you go through this on the day I was just about to make up my mind and leave.”
This stage was a series of surprises. I never thought I’d have to suffer to die like this.
“Receive treatment and recover slowly. Relax as much as you like and leave.”
“I won’t leave.”
“… what?”
My heart skipped a beat at the sudden sound.
I glanced at Evangeline. But the girl’s small face is resolute.
“I thought about it all night last night. I want to inherit the title of Marquis.”
“you… Do you know what that means?”
I said urgently.
“It means that you will inherit the responsibilities of the Cross family. It means you have to protect this place for the rest of your life!”
“i know.”
“Your father wanted you out of here. I wanted you to be free to live as you wished.”
“I’m sorry, but I haven’t completely forgiven you yet. Listening to my father’s will in reverse is the last thing I can do.”
Evangeline shook her head slightly.
“Because I am a green frog.”
I laughed dejectedly. this guy… … .
“Seniors. I am… I want to understand you.”
Evangeline turned her gaze to the far south wall.
“Dad’s feelings at that time. Dad’s thoughts. father’s actions. I still don’t know.”
The place where his father once stood and guarded.
The girl’s eyes looking at the wires were firm.
“If I were in the same position as my father, then I would understand a little bit. The foolishly honest old man’s inner heart… … .”
“… .”
“So sorry for repeating what I said!”
Evangeline smiled wickedly.
“I want to inherit the title and get the authority of the territory back. As the rightful heir to the Cross family.”
“Evangeline… .”
“The people’s resentment and responsibility that you are trying to shoulder… I will carry it with you.”
Evangeline confidently pointed to herself.
“Why do I keep saying this with my mouth? I am the head of the academy. He fights well.”
that’s right Because it is the highest dignity SSR grade.
“I will grow taller in the future. It will be much nicer.”
It will. In a few years you will become a tall knight.
“Above all, I will become stronger than I am now. Both as a knight and as a person.”
okay. After learning your ultimate through your 3rd job advancement and equipped with an upgraded exclusive equipment set, you really become the best tanker.
“Then just say one word.”
“What one word?”
“Let’s fight together from now on.”
Evangeline stood up and stood in front of me.
On the subject of short stature. Standing tall, it looks like a knight.
“Then, I’ll protect this city by your side.”
“… .”
Evangeline Cross, the strongest character among SSR-class tanks.
First of all, I am asking you to accept me as a party member.
There’s no stupid player anywhere in the world who would refuse this.
I smiled at Evangeline, who had a confident smile on her face, and answered.
“no.”
“haha. is it so. I wish you well… … yes?”
“I don’t like it.”
Evangeline’s eyes widened.
It is a face that did not even dream of rejecting it.
I shouted, thrusting my index finger into the girl knight’s face.
“This city is already mine. I can’t give it back!”
no this is true
How hard did you put the eggs in and spit it out again?! Am I crazy?!
