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“Chapter 168: Compensation”
The next day.
Akane promised to come with us, so it was time to go back.
Alta Masters was waiting for me.
We also have to deal with Moonlight’s “objective”.
– Takaya, we are unable to thank you enough for what you have done for us.
We will never forget it.
Fuji and the rest of the villagers came to bid their farewells.
– Hey, Fuji, if you’re really that indebted to him, maybe you can forget about that money I- (Ever)
– Takaya-san, please take care of my daughter.
She might be a bit rough on the outside, but she’s head over heels for you.
– Head over heels Mother, I’m right here.
– Other girls will take him if you don’t sincere yourself.
(Fuji)
– Grandmother, I’m begging you…
By the way, Moonlight is now in Akane’s hands, literally and figuratively.
I’m no longer able to hear the nagging voice in my head.
– What are you going to do about training It would be safer to train close to me.
(Takaya)
– Don’t worry about it.
I knew what I was getting into when I accepted the sword.
I have to be able to handle this much.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t be worthy of…
– Of…
– Ah, shut up.
I’m going ahead.
– Wait!
Well, I trust her to overcome Moonlight’s stubbornness.
And if not, we’ll always be there for her.
– Come on.
Off to Royal Capital.
(Ever)
It was a lengthy detour.
Much more than I had expected.
But I’m sure this experience will be useful in the future.
– Ingredients, ready.
Items, ready.
Silver, read-
Just as I was about to put Silver in my pouch, it slipped from my hands and fell on the floor.
– Huh That’s weird.
And it got worse.
– What’s going on… (Takaya)
– Master
– What Your tummy hurts (Ever)
– No, my arm… It’s numb…
Both of my arms were suddenly struck by excruciating pain that made me fall to my knees and scream my lungs out.
– TAKAYA! (Ever)
It feels like the insides of my arms are being stabbed by a thousand swords.
It’s even worse than Shunichi’s torture.
– …!
– …
I could barely tell apart the people around me, but I feel like they were calling my name.
– Your… Has… Heal… (Ever)
I can’t make out what she’s saying.
I think I heard “Heal”.
My vision went completely dark.
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