Doctor Player Chapter 78
After defeating the monster, the expedition took a break.
Raymond was considerate of the less well-recovered expedition team.
“Knights, your body hasn’t recovered yet, so please rest a little longer. I’ll take a look around here.”
“but….”
“Didn’t you beat the monster anyway? There will be nothing dangerous. If there is anything strange, I will send a signal right away.”
The knights shook their heads in disbelief.
The knight is resting while the healer is exploring.
It was impossible.
“I don’t think so. Even if it’s a little overcrowded, we’ll look around, so the baronet should stay here.”
“you’re right. There is no expeditionary force that puts healers at the forefront.”
Raymond frowned when the knights didn’t break their will.
‘Ah, I have to find the treasure alone and swallow it, but why are you stubborn? I don’t listen to you.’
Of course, it was not for the sake of the knights that Raymond was going to step out like this.
Secretly discovering the treasure alone and trying to gulp!
‘Judging from the presence of the final boss, there is a high probability that there will be treasure around here!’
His intuition was sending a signal.
One hundred percent.
You have to move quickly and steal the treasure.
‘If I steal the treasure, I’ll never meet that snake-like lady, whether it’s a rose or a tulip!’
When I thought so, my heart raced.
As time goes by, the knights will quickly recover their energy. Before that, the treasure must be stolen.
“Guys, can I just say something? Do you know what my creed is?”
“creed…You mean?”
Raymond nodded with an infinitely serious face.
[The skill ‘Speech’ is manifested!]
[Speaking for the patient, synergizing with the Heart of Steel skill!]
“It is only for the sake of the patient. I cannot allow my patient to take risks when he is not fully recovered.”
“…!”
“Of course I know. That you are proud royal knights. But now I’m just my patient. If you go out in bad shape and get hurt again, I’ll be heartbroken. So trust me and leave it to me. Please.”
Thanks to the speech skills, the emotions were desperately conveyed.
A quiet ripple spread in the cavity. It was a quiet but intense ripple.
The eyes of all the knights trembled.
Everyone was very impressed.
‘If you get hurt again, I’ll be heartbroken.’
What kind of healer in the world cares about patients so much?
My throat was filled with emotion.
“Ha but….”
“stop. I won’t hear more. Take a break. Please.”
The knights shut their mouths at the strong voice.
Everyone clenched their fists to calm their shaking hearts.
‘How can I repay this grace?’
‘Work today. I will never forget.’
There is a word called chivalry.
It refers to the duty pursued by knights, such as protecting the weak, but among them, there was also repaying favor.
The 7 royal knights had deep emotion and gratitude towards Raymond in their hearts.
Raymond, who cheated (?) on the knights, started exploring in a hurry.
‘Let’s find the treasure quickly before the knights come out to help! Hawk eye! Hawk eye! Hawk eye!’
He showed desperate concentration.
Thanks a while later.
Raymond found a mysterious secret passageway inside the cavity.
‘uh? this?’
I had a strong feeling.
This is where the treasure is hidden!
“Your junior baron? If there is anything strange, please tell me right away!”
“Ah, looks good! It seems to be a room where ancient people used to rest. It doesn’t seem like a big deal, so I’ll look around for a while and then go out.”
Raymond, who bought time like that, went inside cautiously.
‘oh my god!’
There were treasure chests all over the place!
‘Finally I’m super rich!’
Dizziness came.
The hardships I’ve been through so far passed by like a kaleidoscope.
It seems that everyone went through such hardships for today’s happiness.
‘Ahhh. I feel so good I’m about to fall let me calm down If you fall here, it’s the end. I have to steal it quickly and unobtrusively!’
Raymond opened the box with the intention of stealing the most precious and valuable treasures.
however.
“uh?”
Raymond let out an airy sound.
The box was empty.
“What is it? Is this just empty?”
An ominous feeling passed by, but Raymond shook his head.
Yes, there are several treasure chests here.
Only one will be empty.
However, all seven treasure chests were empty.
Without missing a single one!
‘What is this?!’
Raymond put on a lost expression.
It was like falling from heaven to hell.
“Oh no. It can’t be like this. my treasure. I guess I was wrong.”
He opened the treasure chests again with trembling hands.
But nothing changed.
Only a few copper coins rolled around.
‘Nonsense! What is this?!’
Raymond screamed.
It was like having a terrifying nightmare.
‘no! This won’t be the end! no!’
Raymond’s eyes went red and he searched the room.
And I found a ‘trace’ that I didn’t expect at all.
“uh?”
It was blood.
I tried to wipe it off, but a faint mark remained.
‘Eye of the hawk.’
When I activated the skill and looked closely, there were vague traces of something drawn with blood.
“Is this the magic circle drawn by the ancients?”
But something was strange.
It was not a trace left by ancient people thousands of years ago.
This was definitely a magic circle drawn a while ago.
“…what?”
A cold feeling ran down his spine.
Come to think of it, there was no dust in the treasure chest.
If it was emptied by the ancients, it should be full of dust.
‘That means… …?’
At that time, Balton, who had recovered, approached Raymond.
“Your junior baron? Why? What are you looking at?”
Balton followed Raymond’s gaze and was startled.
Balton is a powerful knight who has reached the level of Intermediate Sword Expert.
He confirmed the traces of the magic circle.
“It’s a summoning magic circle.”
“A summons?”
“It seems to be a magic circle used to summon four monsters. Could it be that the identity of the monster that put us in trouble earlier?”
Balton’s face grew serious.
Even if it wasn’t so, a monster that was powerful compared to the size of the ruins appeared and was wondering.
But what about a summons?
‘Someone deliberately summoned a powerful monster to this ruin! To annihilate the expedition!’
Balton guessed the answer at once.
Then who is the culprit?
‘Could it be the Droton Kingdom guys?’
Balton is a senior member of the Kingdom Knights and knows the battle against the Droton Kingdom.
The exact truth would have to be known by examining the magic circle, but there were no people other than the people of the Droton Kingdom who would commit such a thing.
Thinking that far, Balton took another unexpected action.
It was a polite thank you to Raymond!
“Thank you, Baron!”
“…yes?”
“Thanks to the baron, I found a valuable clue!”
It was real.
If Raymond hadn’t discovered this secret room, he would have been completely unaware of it.
“Sir Balton? Is there a problem?”
One by one, the royal knights regained their energy and approached them, and Balton shouted with a strong voice.
“What are you doing? Without paying homage to the baronet!”
“…!”
“While we were lying down, the baron moved himself and uncovered the conspiracy of this exploration! Everyone pay your respects!”
Example of respect.
It is a way for the knights to express their utmost gratitude and respect.
It was a sudden order, but the royal knights agreed.
From detecting traps at the beginning of the exploration, detoxification of poison, to figuring out the conspiracy to exterminate monsters.
Because it was all Raymond’s credit.
The royal knights did nothing.
There is only one thing they can do.
just to pay homage.
“insect!”
thud. thud. thud.
The royal knights took out their swords and stuck them into the ground.
“Respect!”
“Glory!”
Receiving the example of the highest respect, Raymond had a face that could neither laugh nor cry.
I was trying to find the treasure, but I found a clue to the conspiracy.
‘…Don’t give me this kind of respect, give me a treasure. my treasure. my treasure. Sobbing.’
Looking at the empty treasure chest, Raymond just swallowed tears.
After many twists and turns, the exploration of the ruins came to an end.
* * *
From start to finish.
All of them were exploration of the ruins, which was Raymond’s merit.
< For his contribution to saving the Knights from a crisis. >
< For leading the exploration to success alone. >
< For finding clues to guess the conspiracy behind it. >
It was a list of contributions made by Raymond.
Of course he won the prize.
It wasn’t a medal from the royal family like before.
It was an award given under the jurisdiction of the royal knights, the Royal Knights.
However, since the owner of the Royal Knights was King Auden, Raymond received the award directly from the King.
“…For these feats, Naden de Huston represents the Royal Knights and presents you with an award.”
“thank you.”
Raymond lowered his head with an unimpressive face.
I was touched by receiving an award once or twice. It was tedious to repeat.
‘It would have been a hundred times better if I had found a treasure rather than a prize like this.’
A sigh came out of my mouth.
Everyone around him knows how heartbroken he was after the ruins were explored.
‘I’d rather not know if I couldn’t find it. I’ve been looking for it, but it’s an empty treasure chest. Aww.’
On the other hand, those who saw Raymond like that misunderstood him.
“Your Majesty’s reward is given to you, but your face is dark.”
“Perhaps it is because of worry.”
It was Balton.
“Because this expedition confirmed a big conspiracy. It must be because he is worried about it.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes, I experienced it during this exploration. Baron Pennin seems to be a man who only thinks of others. The one who doesn’t think of himself at all. Even now, they must be worried about the upcoming war.”
“haha.”
Coincidentally, only those related to the Royal Knights were present at this place. This was because it was an award given under the jurisdiction of the Royal Knights.
Therefore, the words of Balton, the superior of the Royal Knights, had considerable public confidence.
Everyone looked at Raymond in admiration.
‘Looks like the rumors circulating in the commoners’ district are real.’
‘They say you’re like an angel that came down from heaven. amazing.’
‘I don’t know if he would have become a great person if he hadn’t been an illegitimate child. Too bad.’
Thanks for reminding me of this message.
[Fame rises!]
[Some people look at you differently!]
But it wasn’t enough to comfort Raymond’s wounded(?) heart.
