Chapter 284: Eileen’s Vulnerability

Chapter 284: Eileen’s Vulnerability

Eileen was recuperating in an area designated by the space fortress specifically for mages who had sustained injuries in battle.

This facility was reserved for those with more severe injuries, offering comprehensive recuperative services at minimal cost.

Despite qualifying for such treatment given the extent of his injuries, Sein’ did not perceive his injuries as warranting special medical attention and thus did not seek treatment at the facility.

Eileen, on the other hand, was sent here following an ambush by a mecha army and native pyro elemental creatures in the western region of the continent.

Despite the eventual reinforcement of allied mages, the clash resulted in significant losses for the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring.

The group Eileen had introduced Sein to when they first arrived in the Viridian Venom Flame World was now mourning the loss of five members.

While the conflict at the main base saw the forces of the Magus World generally prevailing, the specific skirmish involving Eileen and her companions marked a devastating loss.

Despite this setback, the collective might of Magus World’s four divine towers maintained a dominant position in the Viridian Venom Flame World.

The emergence of the mecha armies presented a formidable challenge to the four divine towers at the beginning of the war.

However, as the war progressed, the Magus Civilization consistently found itself at an advantage, benefiting from the substantial resources provided by the combined strength of the four divine towers.

Had only one or two of the ordinary divine towers ventured to conquer this low-level plane, the outcome could have been perilously unfavorable.

Sein, typically composed, found it difficult to conceal his amusement in Eileen’s presence. Of course, his reaction was quickly noticed by her.

Her response to Sein’s feigned concern was sharp. “There’s nothing I need from the apprentice of the tower master. If you really wish to help, then lend me some magicoins so that I can clear off my medical bills first.”

Given how Eileen was all wrapped up like a mummy, her medical expenses were expected to be high.

Since she was previously unconscious, the fortress had prioritized her life over financial matters, opting not to seize her assets for payment.

“You didn’t invite me here just to pay your medical bills, did you?” Sein asked.

This exchange sparked a flicker of emotion in Eileen. Vulnerability often amplified emotional sensitivity.

Despite her connections with numerous Rank One and Two mages within the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring, Eileen’s instinct upon regaining consciousness was to seek out Sein to assist with her medical expenses.

Her choice was influenced not just by her knowledge of Sein’s financial capabilities but also by her understanding of his generous nature and assurance in his willingness to aid without hesitation.

After a few more exchanges in the medical ward, Sein decided it was time to make a move.

Yet, as he moved to leave, Eileen gave him a pleading look. “Could you stay a bit longer? Mareena’s final moments keep haunting me.”

Mareena was a Rank one mage and Eileen’s closest friend. Upon their arrival at the Viridian Venom Flame World, Sein had met the busty mage once through Eileen.

Unfortunately, she had perished in a recent battle before Eileen’s eyes.

The loss of a close friend and coping with her severe injuries left Eileen feeling far more vulnerable than usual.

Sein sighed inwardly, then nodded and agreed to her request.

***

Silver Moire Plane was a medium-sized world in the heart of the Neisse Star Domain.

It had drawn considerable attention from both the Neisse Civilization and the Magus World due to its proximity to the Neisse World, marking it as one of the last such worlds near the large Neisse World that had yet to be conquered.

More importantly, the Silver Moire World produced Mithril—a rare metal required to craft high-level mecha.

Despite extensive mining over millennia, the Neisse Civilization's dedication to sustainable mining practices had preserved the Mithril reserves at impressively high levels.

Sein’s grandmaster, Feylis the Rank Six mage, was currently fighting in this medium-sized world.

Her involvement was spurred by an invitation from the Pyro Secret Society which had set their sights on the substantial Mithril deposits of this world.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m