6. Thank You Very Much
He, he said saint—did I get found out!?
That was what I thought, but as I listened to the conversation, I realized that wasn’t the case.
“Sorry, I got excited and said something weird…”
The man I had healed first apologized.
Apparently, he didn’t mean that I was the literal saint, but I was akin to one to him… or so he said.
“You don’t have to apologize… but to compare me to the Saint, that’s a terrifying thing to say… please just refer to me as Eliane.”
“Lady Eliane, you’re truly a savior—thank you.”
Y, you don’t have to add ‘lady’, though!? Well, whatever…
To the travelers whom had calmed down since then, I asked about their circumstances.
Apparently, they had had gone to a nearby town on business from Lynchgiham. Then, on their way back, a demon attacked.
The name of that demon was ‘Behemoth’.
I heard that it was so strong, it could only be defeated by a party formed by of strong adventurers.
Even so, it seemed that those people had put up a good fight—despite so, their opponent was still the Behemoth.
Since they had no chance of winning, they escaped all the way until reaching that place.
“But, why would you go to a nearby city with such a large number of people?”
I asked.
“That’s…”
The man wavered.
By the way, the sturdy-looking uncle’s name was Adolf. Apparently, he was tasked as an escort for that trip.
“…I am sorry, I can’t really answer that question.”
“I see.”
“I am sorry for the uncouth answer, even though you’re my benefactor…”
“I don’t mind. I am not a child, I can see that you have your own circumstances.”
I see, an influential aristocrat is probably journeying with them on this trip…
They said they had something to do in the nearby city.
I couldn’t really conclude if it was merely an exchange between aristocrats or a business arrangement.
Those who didn’t reveal their identity were often nobles.
Not to mention, those people were wearing clothes of high-grade material.
But I didn’t bother asking about it.
Because it would be of no use—after all, I was in such a place.
I should just be relieved because they were safe.
“Let me offer my gratitude, too.”
While I was pondering about such a thing, a man alighted from the carriage.
Is he of the same age as me?
When he saw the man, Adolf called out.
“Lord Nigel!? How about your injury!? Are you alright!?”
The man whose name was called… Nigel, smiled gently.
“Yes, I am fine. Thanks to her healing magic, my body was refreshed anew.”
He said, confidently.
Hm…?
‘Nigel’? Where had I heard such a name…?
“By the way, surely, you mentioned your name is ‘Eliane’.”
“Yes.”
“Thank you very much. You’re my benefactor. If you’d like, I want you to come to my house—I want to thank you.”
“Huh?”
Due to Nigel’s suggestion, I uttered a dumb sound.
What should I do…
It seemed that they were about to return to Lynchgiham.
Either way, I was also heading towards Lynchgiham—therefore, his proposal was very attractive.
However…
“I, it’s not a big deal… there’s no need for you to thank me…”
“What are you talking about? It’s against my principle if I don’t thank you after you’ve used such grand healing magic… think of it as a medical expense—how does that sound?”
“But…”
He said that it was a grand healing magic, even though in my kingdom, everyone disliked it.
Moreover, none of the people around me—including Prince Claude, ever thanked me…
Perhaps because of that, I wasn’t really used to Nigel’s ‘thank you’.
He persisted.
“…That Behemoth should still be lurking around here… I don’t know your circumstances, but wouldn’t it be too dangerous to travel with only a single coachman?”
Nigel said again.
Certainly, the fact that the Behemoth was still lurking around was scary…
…but I had barrier magic.
With that magic, monsters wouldn’t approach me. That was why I traveled with almost no one.
“If the Behemoth comes again, we will do our best to protect you. If we were to get hurt, I would like for you to lend us your healing magic again. It’s a win-win situation—will you agree to this?”
Well, if he was willing to go that far…
Even though I would be alright, I was worried about the fates of Nigel and the others…
If I were there, I could protect them using a barrier—the Behemoth wouldn’t even come close.
“I understand. Then, for a little bit, I shall burden you.”
I bowed.
Nigel then held my hands, “Really!? That’s great! Because I would prefer for us to not part here.”
His face inched closer.
…Um, this person is good-looking, alright.
His golden hair gleamed like a jewel. Even though there was distance between us, the scent of roses wafted.
“Eh, y, yes…”
I was confused, I accidentally blurted so.
When I was with Prince Claude, I never experienced such feelings—I wondered what was happening to me.
“Now let’s head to Lynchgiham. No one can guarantee that the Behemoth won’t attack again, so be on your guard.”
“T, that, about that, I think we will be fine!”
“…? Why do you think so?”
“J, just my intuition!”
“?”
Nigel tilted his head.
Afterwards, we arrived at Lynchgiham without any danger.
***T/N: Hmm, the femmc displayed a deduction skill, a skill heroine usually didn’t have… good, good.
you’re actually pretty stupid aren’t you. she did show concern, however i would like to remind you, her own life is at risk, and when a person is face with the choice between their life or the other(whilst being told that that person will die regardless) they tend to focus on their own life, she’s still fleeing the country, remember? Your idea of what actually constitutes a sociopath is waaaay out there, and i guarantee isnt anywhere close to what an actual sociopath is like. But also, you blatantly ignored the fact that it was just stated that she was LITERALLY being treated with disgust by people, these people thanked her, the kingdoms people never did. thats the real sociopath here according to your standards. Also you ignored another thing, you failed to put two and two together to get 4, you forgot(more like didnt read) the part wherein she outright implies that she has had zero interaction with men in a more intimate way than the ex-fiancee whomst despises her(which means none) this is common in romance novels like these to being “weak to advances” or “having little resistance to flirtation” so according to you EVERY romance with that sort’ve thing has a fmc whomst is a sociopath(unlikely). and even moreso, so far we have been able to figure out, she had NO friends, NO family, and NO ONE that cares about HER in this kingdom, the kingdom is effectively EXTREMELY ungrateful towards her, so why should she stay. “because people will die” well if she stays SHE will die, and then the problems that happen later in the story cant get resolved, because the new saintess(another little girl somewhere in said kingdom) gets to experience the joy of being looked down upon by the ENTIRE kingdom, and get axed by the royal family. you’ve said this story has bad writing, but i think its actually you being impatient for more details that worldbuild, and also you just being really bad at reading comprehension.
She’s too gillible, poor sheltered kid. I hope her new acquintance is a nice person, though.
Agreed, this could’ve been a lot darker book if they’re not. But it says she has good intuition so maybe she can tell off rip who’s good and bad with like her holy powers or something
Wanna bet he’s Lynchgiham’s Prince?
bru they really got to do adolf like that.
He’s probably the Prince or something, if not then kidna sus.
[was distance between use, the scent] -> {was distance between us, the scent}
Thanks for the chapter, and the novel’s translation in general! God bless you!
My girl, why are you being so easy going towards men of you got no gratitude from any in your life? You’d think she would be distrustful at least a little bit? Or am i just being too cynical? Oh whale, thanks for the chapter!
I think she has lived a pretty sheltered doll like life in the castle, so that amount of guilibleness is belieavable to me.
Isn’t it exactly because she got no gratitude? Everyone used to take her for granted, and now suddenly someone is being grateful, so of course she will see them more favourably.
Huh, so that’s why he dropped overlord.
Sounds to me very good, nearly like some romance in the air :)and well, I would prefer romance and not pushing anyone into it…..and thank you for the chapter
emperor palpatine? why you still alive and translating novel?