Chapter 19.1

Chapter 19.1

EP – 019.1 – Class (2)

As a healer, Trisha’s presence in the ‘Hero Party’ was subtle.

Whether it’s in combat or anything else, there’s not much for her to do.

However, the reason why she’s never ignored in the group was because she had her own strengths.

It’s her job to keep everyone on the same page and get along, and is responsible for livening up the mood.

Currently, Trisha was feeling distressed in fulfilling that role.

‘Oh no...!’

Although the effect of Divine power varies greatly from person to person, the special abilities it brings are no secret.

And Trisha’s ability was seeing people’s emotions.

‘Why is she like this...?’

She trembled when she saw Elijah’s current state.

Although Elijah was bright and smiling like usual, her emotions were surging violently like a strong current underwater.

To put it simply, she is furious...!

“...This should be the last one.”

Luca said after cutting a wolf-like monster in two with his massive double-edged axe.

“Given the presence of these powerful monsters, there should be something here.”

“Right.”

Listening to Lucas’s words, Falco raised his monocle. His gaze was focused on the bluish rocks scattered nearby.

“It’s a rare mineral deposit. We shouldn’t get a low score if we take a couple.”

“Oh, then let Luca handle it.”

“...come and help, Grid.”

As the reluctant Grid got dragged along, Trisha approached Elijah.

Elijah was just silent and seemed lost in her thoughts.

Even now, her emotions were still churning with insidious colors. Finally, Trisha could no longer bear to watch on the side.

“Hey, Elijah.”

“Hmm?”

“Is something bothering you?”

Trisha cautiously inquired, but Elijah only shook her head and smiled.

“No, none at all.”

Lie.

The dark energy welled up as she said that.

“I am here if anything is troubling you. I don’t want you to take it all on your own.”

“Eh, you’re my friend. Of course I wouldn’t do that.”

... Lie.

Trisha broke out in a cold sweat.

Emotions reflect a person’s disposition. Using her ability, she’s able to observe its color and roughly guess people’s ‘personality’.

Now, if Trisha were to say the most unique people she’s seen as of late, it would be none other than Princess Tristan and Elijah.

The Princess’ color was basically a gray of nothingness. However, black matter would surface from time to time. It was like sticky ink, that’s how dark it was.

But it looked like she’s suppressing it.

‘... I’ve seen it a few times.’

Although not common among the general populace, it isn’t strange to see from someone in the Tristan Family.

Elijah’s normally white colored emotions were creeping into a gloomy mess.

She has to say something here...!

“I, I’m sure that person didn’t mean it!”

“Then why did he say that?”

‘How would I know?’

But she can’t possibly say this.

“Uh, it, isn’t it because he’s being considerate for you?”

“... Considerate?”

“Isn’t that Dowd from a small barony with no backing? He probably thought that if he sticks to you, who’s the hero candidate, it’ll bring you a lot of trouble. Many will definitely get dissatisfied with it...! So, he’s preventing that from happening now...!”

“...”

Trisha managed to squeeze out an excuse.

And although the rationale was weak, at least she’s not wrong.

“...”

It even made Elijah think about it, her hand on her chin while pondering.

“...Is it necessary to go that far? No, he is the kind of person that does things without saying anything... But still, it’s only between friends...”

“You can see it for yourself the next time. He’ll definitely say that he didn’t mean it when he said you weren’t close! Eun!”

“...Is that so?”

“He’ll draw a line with you until his status become a bit more stable! Deep inside, he probably feels very close with you...! Yep, that’s it...!”

“... Really?”

Please stop asking more questions.

Please understand and let your anger go.

Trisha hopefully thought.

“Oh, wait. Isn’t that Tallion?”

Fortunately for Trisha, she was saved by these words from the men gathering minerals next to them.

“Where?”

“About a 30-minute walk from here.”

“...You can see that, Grid?”

It was Grid who spoke, as he was staring into the distance.

As a long-range marksman, his eyesight was naturally very good.

“By Tallion... you mean Viscount Armand’s son? They’re good at using spears, right?”

“But it’s a bit strange. I’ve never seen him so angry. And is he muttering curses?”

“...He’s cursing?”

“Okay. Let’s see...”

Grid frowned and focused on Tallion’s mouth.

“...I swear. I’ll kill that bastard. I’ll kill that dog scammer. I’mma kill him. I’ll turn you to a skewer... Wow, how bloody.”

Everyone’s heads turned at Grid’s words.

Tallion Armand was known as the epitome of human excellence and restraint. The most perfect role model.

What made such a person be this angry during class?

“...”

There’s only one.

Elijah flinched upon hearing the word, ‘scammer’.