Chapter 57: Healing Wizard? The Master of Slaves!
Because Loria had exerted a lot of energy while reading in the bathtub, it didn't take long after making her bold statement for her to faint right away.
When she woke up again, it was already seven o'clock in the morning.
She hurriedly washed up, had breakfast, and then was pulled by the guildmaster to go to work.
Living at the guildmaster's house was great in every way, except for not being able to sleep in, which made her feel a bit sad.
But when Loria thought about the sense of security and the money she saved by staying with the guildmaster, she quickly dismissed the idea of moving back.
"Let's consider it as getting familiar with the new house in advance. Moreover, since we have gotten used to living here, when we move to the guildmaster's grand mansion at her old home in the future, we won't be looked down upon like inexperienced villagers."
Loria leisurely tidied up the files on the desk.
These past few days in Creek Town have been eventful. Most of the adventurers have gone to watch the excitement, so there wasn't much for her to do.
This gave her plenty of time to observe Felix, who was working diligently.
In fact, from the first day that Loria started her job, she felt that she and Felix didn't get along.
Her job consisted of slacking off all day long.
Felix was different. Not only could he complete his own work quickly and efficiently, but he also found time to clean the office and even help others with their tasks.
Such diligence and efficiency made him highly praised by the office manager.
However, in the eyes of other colleagues, his evaluation was not as high.
You did all the work yourself, so what do we do?
Under the influence of these emotions, Loria's reputation became exceptionally good.
For no other reason, Loria was equally diligent, but she was diligently balanced.
She always finished her work on time, and she never interfered in other people's business.
Such a work attitude made the leader, colleagues, and even the cleaning lady feel like they were basking in the spring breeze.
"So, you see, rushing too quickly will have the opposite effect."
If it weren't for Felix being so unpredictable, Loria wouldn't have doubted him.
Everyone was goofing off, except for you who stood out. It's only natural for anyone to find it suspicious, isn't it?
However, based on the simulated event, Felix seemed to be a good person, otherwise he wouldn't have voluntarily hidden that magical puppet.
Until noon, Loria searched for Felix, just as she did in the simulation.
This time, she had a clear goal in mind, so she didn't say anything that could be misunderstood.
At first, Felix vehemently denied it, but after she mentioned the guildmaster, Felix agreed.
"Guildmaster is a nice person. You and the guildmaster have a good relationship, so I believe you are also a good person."
Loria nodded happily.
Little Felix was an honest person, and with just one look, he saw through her true nature.
Succubus×
Good person√
After work, Loria went to Felix's childhood home.
After waiting for two minutes, she followed Felix into the kitchen.
After crossing the barriers of time and space, she finally encountered the crucial nexus that triggered the monster tide in Creek Town.
The cat-eared girl mentioned in the simulation, standing at a height of 1.2 meters!
"Ssss--"
When Loria saw the adorable cat-eared girl with beautiful blue hair staring at her with innocent big eyes, she couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
This appearance is just too unfair, she looks almost exactly like she did in her childhood, just a little bit different!
Do normal people really use magical puppets like this for mining?
Although this small pit is perfect for mining in the Magic Crystal Mine, does this appearance seem a bit mismatched for mining?
"No, no."
Now was not the time to be pondering about this.
Loria quickly threw an Insightful Perception at the cat-eared Lolita.
Name: Doris II Type 11 (malfunctioning)
[Gender]: Female
[Age]: 53 (operational age)
[Occupation]: Healer (D), Intermediate miner (E)
[Attributes]: Strength 72, Agility 13, Stamina 31, Intelligence 55, Spirit -
Talent: ...
[Skills]: ...
"Ah, this?"
Loria was completely bewildered by this data panel.
From its name, it was clear that this was some kind of mass-produced magic puppet. The malfunction inside the brackets indicated its current state.
Loria was a bit puzzled when she saw the gender section.
"Did you know that magical puppets can also have different genders? Could it be because they have certain gender characteristics?"
She pondered for quite a while, holding her chin. Considering that Felix was right beside her, she temporarily dismissed the idea of embarking on a scientific exploration.
She would be considered weird.
At that moment, her lifelong reputation was about to be ruined.
"Age, to be precise, is the operational lifespan, a full 53 years. It seems to be a rather old model. Perhaps Mist Forest Mining disposed her for mining because she was nearing the end of her usefulness. With some modifications, it would be a perfect example of recycling waste."
Upon discovering the profession of Doris II Type 11, Loria was completely shocked.
"Wow, a healer!"
Isn't this the nanny?
Loria began to understand why Doris II Type 11 looked this way.
Among adventurers, nannies were an extremely rare presence.
Because most adventurers dream of slaying monsters in and out.
For example, Loria, she once dreamt of single-handedly defeating an entire tribe of monster girls, and now she is still working towards that goal.
And the healer is a profession that needs to hide in the back, seldom engaging in direct combat with monsters.
"I don't feel accomplished."
"I didn't receive any compliments for my good treatment, but instead, I was heavily criticized for a small mistake. So, I might as well become a soldier."
"I can't save my teammate by studying medicine, it's better to build strong muscles, and then offer them to my teammate for a sense of security."
For all these reasons, the number of adventurers willing to become healing wizards is decreasing.
The more it was at this moment, the more it showcased how much a good healing wizard could enhance the adventuring team.
"This is a Grade D healing sorcerer!"
That tree spirit is very powerful, as it has tough skin and even has the potential to be stronger than the guildmaster and Vita combined.
But if there was a Grade D healing sorcerer providing support from behind, the situation could be completely different.
"With her, I have hope to complete the adventurer certification event."
You see, Doris II Type 11 is actually a very special healing sorcerer. Her power reaches as high as 72, even surpassing her intelligence.
Not only is she skilled in healing magic, but she can also throw punches at people. Apart from not using it for inappropriate purposes, she is much more versatile than the guildmaster.
Loria suddenly felt a craving, and she gently wiped the corner of her mouth.
"I must find a way to bring her back... No, for the sake of peace in Creek Town, I must find a way to protect her! After all, Felix is just a F-grade knight, it would be too dangerous to rely on him to protect the girl with cat ears. How can I stand by and watch my colleague in danger without doing anything?"
The righteous female knight decided to bravely step forward.
"Felix!" Loria's expression became extremely serious. "Do you know, you have now gotten yourself into a dire situation!"
She felt a wave of fear washing over her.
"Dire situation?"
Felix was indeed startled.
"Yes, her presence is connected to a very terrible secret. Because of that, those people are willing to do anything to obtain her!"
"If that's the case, then I should hide her even more!"
"No, this won't work. Those people are very cruel. If they can't find her soon, they might attack Creek Town and cause a big disaster, forcing her to appear."
Felix's face turned a bit ugly. "What should I do?" he asked.
Of course, it was my turn to take the ball!
Loria stood tall, full of determination. "Leave it to me and the guildmaster," she said. "You don't need to worry about this anymore. It's becoming very dangerous for you to be involved. You don't want your family to worry about you from beyond the grave, do you?"
Felix hesitated and said, "But that would put you and the guildmaster in danger too."
"The guildmaster is the leader because she is never afraid of danger and always fights against evil forces. As a disciple of the guildmaster, I am also learning from her. So you don't need to worry about us."
In the end, Felix nodded his head.
His strength was completely insufficient.
When he first took in the cat-eared loli, he already had the thought of handing her over to the country.
Just because he couldn't do it without drawing attention, he hesitated to take action.
If the guildmaster joins in now, he won't have to worry about this anymore.
Loria said, "Let her stay here for today. I'll go back and check the situation. If it's not dangerous, I'll move her somewhere else tomorrow."
Just in case, it's better to simulate it first.
Felix had no objections.
Loria, who succeeded, smiled at the cat-eared girl.
Even though everyone was a good person, it was surely better to stay by the side of a sincere and righteous girl like her, rather than by Felix's side, right?
Her eyes curved into a smile.
She didn't worry at all about being unable to take care of the cat-eared girl.
During the simulation, Felix mentioned that as long as they feed a little Magic Crystal Mine every few days, the cat-eared girl can maintain normal operation.
Not long ago, she had just received a bounty of fifty thousand Oder coins. With that money, she could buy a whole cart of Magic Crystal Mine.
"Assuming she eats one piece of Magic Crystal every three days on average, this would be enough for me to raise her for a good ten to eight years."
Spending tens of thousands of dollars to hire a D-grade healing sorcerer to work for oneself for eight years, this deal is too good to pass up. Even the slave owners would have to acknowledge her greatness!
"Of course, I'm not exploiting her. Everything I do is to defeat the Hidden Leader organization and make them feel pain!"
As Loria left Felix's house, she unsurprisingly encountered the guildmaster who had come to find her.
This time, she obediently followed the guildmaster back to the hearth.
After squatting by the fire pit a few more times, she discovered that the guildmaster's method was actually quite effective.
Taking a horse stance wouldn't help improve her physical condition, but the fire pit below certainly would.
The scorching breeze kept continuously teasing her delicate body.
Embarrassment and a slight sting surged together, this sensation was even better than wearing high heels, albeit a bit pants-wetting.
"Who knows how long I have to stand here to gain stamina."
After taking a bath and having dinner, Loria opened the simulator once again.
She wanted to see if transferring the cat-eared Loli to her own home would result in any danger.
[The Life Simulator has been activated.]
[Day 1: You stayed up late reading the internal documents of the Oder Travel Newspaper and delved into them deeply.]
[Day 2: During your lunch break, you secretly snuck out of the office and brought the cat-eared Loli back to your own home using a handcart and a large box. Then, you went on to buy a bunch of Magic Crystal Mines to store at home.]
[You told the cat-eared Loli to eat when she's hungry and not to wander around like before. The cat-eared Loli nodded gently.]
[Day 3: You made an excuse to go home and grab some clean underwear. When you got home, you noticed that the cat-eared Loli's belly was swollen and the floor was scattered with fragments of Magic Crystal Mines. You realized that she had eaten all of the Magic Crystal Mines.]
[You were very angry. The cat-eared Loli said in a sad voice that you told her to eat when she's hungry. She also said that she was only half full when she ate them.]
Loria, "???"
We agreed on one Magic Crystal Mine every three days, but could a whole cart of Magic Crystal Mines last for eight years?
At this rate of consumption, she would go bankrupt in less than a day.
Who should really be the one feeling wronged in the end!
Has there ever been anyone so pitiful as to invite a slave owner over?
