Chapter 477

Chapter 477

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Chapter 477

"...Sir Diarca, it seems the treatment for today is all finished..."

Kiolle's unpleasant musings were abruptly cut off by the cautious words of other knights nearby. Annoyed, he turned his head only to hear the sound of a polite knock coming from inside the Crown Prince's chamber.

With an icy expression, he ordered the door to be opened. A middle-aged man with graying hair stepped out, smiling warmly in gratitude.

"I am always grateful for your consideration."

"How is His Highness the Crown Prince today?"

"Much improved. He didn't even smash the mirror when we showed it to him."

As proof, the man held up a small wooden hand mirror he had carried with him on previous visits. Until very recently, it had been shattered into countless pieces; today, it was intact.

"His Highness has a constitution that resists external treatments, perhaps because of his inherently sturdy nature, like a lone tree standing tall. But there was a significant change today, so it seems he'll be able to have dinner without any issues. He even listened calmly to the steward's talk about the upcoming party."

"..."

If this was true, it was an astonishing change in a short amount of time. The knights around him showed signs of surprise, but Kiolle only scoffed.

"Ha! We'll see if that's true. Anyone can talk big."

"Of course, you're correct."

"Did you use the same treatment on His Highness today as before?"

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"I can't understand it. To me, it seems you're just lighting candles and mumbling to yourself."

Barely avoiding a direct insult, the middle-aged man maintained a kind smile.

"My 'treatment' involves neither divine power nor medicine nor magic. I light a few fragrant candles in a dark room, approach the afflicted, and murmur something as I rub their forehead or body, and engage them in conversation."

It was hard to believe that such absurd treatment could work, yet the Crown Prince had shown actual improvement. It was unsettling.

"Of course, Sir Diarca, it may appear that way to you. But sometimes words can be a better cure than any divine power. I simply know which words can help which people."

"Is that so? I'm very curious about these magical words."

"If you're curious, would you like to participate in a treatment session? His Highness might even allow it next time."

'Is this insignificant man mocking me now, thinking I'm too harmful even to be present during treatment?'

"..."

Kiolle swallowed the retort that had risen to his throat and shot the middle-aged man a glare before abruptly turning away and walking off. Even in his small actions, it was abundantly clear that he had no respect for the healers and loathed them intensely.

As Kiolle pushed the healers out of the palace without a word and turned to leave, one of the young men following the middle-aged man spoke up in a concerned whisper.

"Is this really okay, wise one? We came trusting the promise of Duke Diarca, but the heir of the Diarca family disdains us so... I'm worried things won't go well. Perhaps we should even use our abilities on him, risks of being discovered notwithstanding..."

All the young people nodded in agreement at the words. However, the man called the sage simply smiled.

"Duke Diarca can do nothing to us, so don't worry. Didn't you see the Crown Prince today? Let's only think about what's best for him. That's enough."

Not long after the healers left, Kiolle received word that Prince Katchian had summoned him and his attendants. Meeting the Crown Prince face-to-face for the first time in quite a while since his appointment as a bodyguard, Kiolle felt a strange sensation. The prince’s complexion had darkened, yet his eyes shone a peculiar shade of red.

Was he always like this? I don't remember him being so... unsettling when he was in high spirits. Just as Kiolle pondered this, the Crown Prince slowly opened his mouth.

"Since the healer has gone, I feel much clearer in my mind. It's as if I've awakened from a nightmare. Everyone... you must have suffered a lot because of me."

'Why now? I haven’t said anything this time!'

He quickly reviewed the vows of the contract in his head. He had never revealed his deal with Yuder Aile to anyone, nor had he issued unilateral commands or insults to his father or any nobles.

Then that left only the third term.

'Kiolle da Diarca will, within his means, assist Yuder Aile.'

"... Could it be?"

An ominous thought suddenly sprang up in Kiolle's mind, accompanied by the echo of his father's recent words.

'Considering they've done such an outstanding job hunting monsters, we should provide a fitting 'gift...’'

Though he had lived a life swinging his sword as he pleased, he had a good idea of what that meant. His father was planning to send a message to the Cavalry, more precisely to Duke Peletta and the Emperor behind them. Given the hints, it seemed likely they would target the individual who had performed best in monster hunting to send their message. Normally, this would not bother Kiolle, but now that the contract was in question, he couldn’t just let it slide.

'Damn it...'

A silent curse escaped his lips like a scream.

...

"Why is that, Yuder? Did someone call for you?"

"... No, I think I was mistaken."

Yuder turned his head toward Kishiar's call and walked over to him. More than halfway through their vacation, they found themselves on Karl Lorwick Street, located in the Fourth District.

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