Chapter 2

The next day.

I left a nearby inn and headed for the Adventurer's Guild.

Silver Wings was the worst party. I feel ashamed and regretful that I didn't realize it for three years.

They weren't my comrades.

No, I should stop thinking about it. First, I need to figure out what to do from now on.

My entire fortune is one gold coin, five silver coins, and fifty copper coins.

It costs about one silver coin per day for food and lodging, so I can survive for a few days.

I was supposed to have earned enough to live for decades...

I would like money if possible. I've been poor since I was born, so I have a desire to at least become wealthy.

But.

"I won't be able to form a party anymore."

In fact, Silver Wings had been spreading bad rumors about me, anticipating this situation. Nigris is incompetent. He's useless trash. A parasite.

The baseless insults from an S-rank party were enough to keep people away.

I could continue as a solo adventurer, but what I want is a trustworthy comrade, not a fake like Silver Wings.

Someone like family... a comrade I can trust.

The Adventurer's Guild is located in the center of the capital.

On the way there, I heard angry voices in a back alley off the main street.

"Tch... the slave collar has been activated. This is bad, don't die."

"Sir, it's not my fault! The kid ran away when I looked away for a moment!"

"Shut up! You weren't watching properly, that's why he ran away!"

Behind the slave trader and his apparent servant, a girl was lying on the ground, convulsing weakly. She had a slave collar around her neck, and it seemed she had received a strong shock.

I didn't have to get involved, but I spoke up anyway.

"What are you doing?"

"Whoa. What's it to you, outsider? Get lost."

"That kid is about to die."

"She won't survive anyway. Slaves die from the collar's magic if they try to escape from their master."

...I can't just leave her like this.

I can't abandon a child younger than me.

"...How much for her?"

"Huh? You're thinking of buying her!?"

"I'll pay."

"O-Okay, one gold coin... You're a strange one. Maybe you're into dead bodies? Lucky for us."

The slave trader laughed and snatched the gold coin from my hand.

My fortune was significantly reduced, but it was a cheap purchase for me.

After the men left, I touched the girl's hand.

...I see.

It seems the slave collar gives a strong shock to the heart.

"...I don't... want to die..."

"You won't die."

I can use healing magic without touching the person, but touching them allows me to use a more effective healing spell.

I also have a habit of using the appraisal skill at the same time.

When I found this girl earlier, I appraised her.

"Mu...ri... I'm... dying..."

I reached out my hand.

"Heal."

The girl's blonde hair swayed, and her long ears became visible.

"I don't want to die..."

"Then wake up."

"Huh? It's... healed...?"

She opened her eyes in surprise, looking bewildered.

She rubbed her eyes, trying to confirm if this was real.

My specialty isn't attack or defense magic. It's healing magic.

I've always loved healing magic and wanted to heal people. I wanted to be of service to everyone. My efforts were never recognized, but I still use healing magic to heal people.

"My healing magic. By focusing on the injured areas, I can restore you to your original state."

"Amazing...!"

If I couldn't do this much, I wouldn't have been able to perform properly in that party.

Before getting to the main topic, I appraised the girl.

My appraisal skill can see a person's potential.

This skill is why I was able to join the previous party.

Appraisal

【Race】Elf

Fels, 12 years old, female, Status: Relieved

Aptitude

Magic: Low

Swordsmanship: D / SS

Magic: D / A

Dexterity: D / A

Loyalty: 10

【Curse】

Due to the curse on elves, her magic power is sealed, so she doesn't have her true form or abilities.

Magic power is the total amount a person possesses.

Swordsmanship is talent with swords and martial prowess.

Magic is the talent for using magic.

Dexterity is skill and sense with one's hands.

Aptitude ranks are SS, S, A, B, C, D, with SS being the highest and D the lowest.

SS: Monster

S: Very excellent

A: Excellent

B: Average

C: Mediocre

D: No talent

Loyalty indicates subordination to something. If it's low, there's a lack of trust, and in the case of a person, there's a possibility of betrayal.

Below that, it sometimes shows the major issues a person is currently facing.

Her standout aptitude is Swordsmanship SS. I've never seen anything like this. She's currently D, but she'll be an incredible talent when she grows up.

And what's this curse... I want to hear her story.

"What's your name?"

I know it already, but I should ask. I appraised her without permission.

"Fels... and you?"

"I'm Nigris. Fels, do you have any other injuries?"

"N-No."

Talking in this damp place for a long time would be cruel. It's almost lunchtime, and I have a lot to ask.

The only way to make up for her malnutrition is to feed her. Healing magic isn't that convenient.

"Let's go get some food."

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