
In the end, in the afternoon, I came to the palace.
“Then what do you mean important, your honor?”
Though my statement is cold and indifferent. But, Claude smiled cheerfully and brightly as if he did not care if tomorrow the apocalypse happened and made himself happy.
“How nice to see you come Saint.”
That's because you forced me to do it bastard!
“I have told you your majesty, if there is no interest please do not use your authority to drag me here.”
“Ahaha, I understand, so do not put on a pouty and sharp face like that, what if there is a hole in my face later.”
‘That's exactly what I expected.’
If I hadn't come here I don't know what he would have done to bring me here. I think he's been busy lately with his work. But seeing his fresh face made me regret thinking he was a busy man.
Is it true he's the same guy who burned down the auction house last night with his fire.
I took a breath and relaxed my face.
“So, what exactly is your purpose in calling me?”
“Oh, anyone would like to meet you.”
I was immediately confused by his words. I was a little confused but didn't get a definite answer. Who wants to meet me while I have no particular acquaintance.
“Bring him in.”
After his order dropped, someone walked into the room in fairly clean clothes to describe his simple appearance. But the look on his nervous and tense face when he set foot here I can tell.
Why is he here?
“Isn't that the girl you're looking for?”
“Ah, mhm..”
That's right I once told Claude to bring him here too when he destroyed a criminal under the guise of a good man from the parlour.
I stood up from the sofa and greeted him casually.
“We meet again, miss Ray.”
Raina Yvene, the girl I met at the orphanage where she had been through a lot of misfortune. I even wanted to die.
I let Raina sit down. With awkwardness and unbearable agitation Raina reached the sofa with her body shaking.
Claude who first opened his mouth made me feel even more like he was already acting very forward.
“I plan to provide the best sponsor for him with on your behalf as you wish. Isn't that right?”
“Yes, that's my goal. What do you think Miss Ray?”
I sat down and looked at my nervous interlocutor holding his hand. Raina's lips went up and down tightly and then she made a stuttering statement.
“A-me... I'm very grateful for the k-kindness that Saint gave me. T-thank you very much, really!”
Raina became emotional and tears fell from her eyelids. I don't know why when I saw it so I was relieved. It seemed that his wish to die had gone and had become more optimistic about receiving the help that others could give him.
Honestly, she's a good girl. The kids also liked him and considered him a big brother. She's a role model for all the orphanage kids.
“So did you accept my offer in earnest?”
“Y-yes!” Raina nodded and wiped her tears, her gaze becoming serious.
“You will work for me in the future later, you sure?”
“Ya!”
“I won't accept regrets at a later date.”
“T-certain. To repay Saint's kindness, I-I will work hard!”
I nodded. It seems like his decision has been completely unanimous. I turned my eyes to Claude, where he was still smiling at me.
‘What's with this one guy?’
“Then next I will hand it over to your highness.”
“Yes. Sure do. Miss Raina Yvene will be sent to the Royal Academy and mentored by an experienced mentor and all her needs during her time at the academy will be met because her sponsor is Saint.”
“Yes, focused on what he learned there later. Miss Ray, I hope you can use your talent there and take it out of there to be more professional in my desired field. You know what I want instead?”
“T-certain Saint. Thank you for supporting me. I-I will work hard so as not to let you down.”
There is a reason why I want his potential.
Raina Yvene's. One of the millions of people on this earth. Thanks to Appraisal and monitor assessment. In the future if he honed his talent even further.
This girl will be the greatest alchemist in history.
One of his abilities will rise.
[Skill ‘Magic shaman hand (L)’ is locked!]
[Terms: Required! Hone his abilities deeper with education about herbs and medicines at the prescribed learning time limit. (129/10,000 hours)]
It is likely that those times were when he was desperate and eager to save the sick children.
I could have immediately awakened his ability. But I chose not to do it.
Raina could have gotten this ability. But he doesn't necessarily have the confidence. I don't want to make it Prophet and again it's his job to try to hone his own skills.
This instant way would be useless to Raina and look at her mentality...
Sorry Raina, but you must try to awaken the potential talent of your own ability. And I hope that the future alchemists, doctors, and also the best pharmacists in the future will wake up inside him.
“What?”
When I realized that Claude was staring at me without saying a word, I could only frown. But from her reaction, she seemed to know why I wanted Raina.
Right, I need this girl to make a special Potion so that I can replenish magic power when I run out.
If I constantly fall when the magic power is drained, then in future battles that cannot be predicted even for a second. I'm not sure I'm going to make it to stand straight?
There's no guarantee for that.
Death is not my desire because in this life I intend to wake up the performance in order to be successful and live well from the results of the performance.
Until the moment the danger occurs...
“Saint you are completely beyond expectations.”
...Can I survive.
“Is Miss Ray leaving today?” ask me simply and just for pleasantries.
“Y-yes. Y-Her majesty has prepared everything. So I-I will be leaving for the academy today as well.”
‘Uwah, look at this man, it works efficiently.’
Claude casually waved at me.
There is no better position than his. And obviously he was intentionally revealing it.
“If so why are you staying here? Is it just to meet me?”
Raina nervously rubbed her hands and nodded as I asked a question.
“Y-yes. I heard Saint is going on a trip. I-I'm afraid I'm late to say thank you. K-because when we get into the academy we can not go out.”
Though there was nothing for him to worry about. He could leave a letter of thanks to this efficient man and calmly go to the academy.
Then I switched to the next question.
“How about the kids?”
It was Claude who was his answer to reply to my words that made me a little stunned.
“I've taken care of it. The children will stay in the orphanage but the caretaker I choose. And security around the district is also tightening, and again there will be reports of entry for activities that children do every day. So don't worry.”
“It was good..”.
Why did he feel proud when he said that without restraint?
“S-sincerely thank you very much, Saint, Your Grace.”
But no need to thank. He can take this as a guarantee for him to work with me. Ensure the safety and comfort of children's lives can make them calm and work hard. So we're still mutually beneficial. Even if it's all from Claude.
Tocktails.
Someone knocked on the door and opened it.
“Excuse me, miss Raina it's time to leave.”
“Ah, fine!”
In this atmosphere Raina took action to get up from her seat and without lingering she walked out, even before that she delivered the final message.
“S-saint, I hope your trip runs smoothly.”
I don't know how to express a message from him. All I know is there is nothing better than the news he has received a job from me. But, this time I meant to smile at her even though this was a hypocritical smile.
“Yes. See you in 5 years, Miss Raina.”
There was a blushing stain on Raina's cheek then she nodded a few times in reverence then came out to leave for the academy.
In the academy the maximum education is 5 years or 6 years at most depending on the age when you enter it and the gap in learning. If your method can be classified as entering the golden value then you can graduate quickly for at least 5 years.
And as a sponsor of Raina, 5 years have been awarded since the beginning. That period of time, inevitably he should be able to use it as best as possible.
My expectations are not very high, only... I want his potential to be completely open.
“Then Saint, you have time?”
When I heard Claude's voice I immediately switched to eye contact with him. His narrowed and smiling eyes made a suspicious impression.
“Ya.”
Rethinking the schedule. I don't think there's any other interest I'm doing. Shouldn't I leave tomorrow? So from now on is a good time to spare for Claude.
Under the palace were Paladin Roy and Paladin Theo guarding Potato so I guess a little long here is fine.
“I want to show you something, will you come?”
Without much thought my answer instantly gave him action by directly standing up and nodding.
If I can guess this possibility has something to do with the design of the plan or at least that is a possibility. But, Claude took me away so that didn't happen.
After giving an answer, Claude and I just walked down the corridor, the hallways, met some servants and knights, without saying anything.
Until now all I have in mind is one, how far will he take me walking?
Well, this is something I can really guess now when our steps started to fall silent in one place in front of the door guarded by the guardian knights of this place.
The Underground Prison.
‘Why come here?’