Chapter 9

However, it seemed that both Hans and Alan had cut their hands on the shells, and blood was seeping from their fingertips.

"Alan, Hans, thank you. ...But, I ended up hurting you, didn't I?"

Feeling dejected for causing injuries to the kind two who had helped her, she looked down. But then, she thought, if her Heal spell worked...

However, based on my knowledge from my previous life, depending on the setting, Heal can sometimes be an attack rather than a healing spell for demons...

I need to check.

"Hey, Luri. I want to heal the cuts on their hands, but is Heal effective for demons as a healing spell? Will it become an attack?"

Then, everyone who had gathered tilted their heads.

"There's a minor healing spell called 'Dark Heal' that many of us can use... But what about 'Heal'?"

"But we demons are a sub-species skilled in magic, not evil beings like devils, right?"

"In that case, Lady Yuria's Heal might work."

They all voiced their opinions.

"Lady Yuria, please cast 'Heal' on me! Even if it turns into an attack spell, I can withstand a minor one!"

Alan volunteered, thumping his chest.

"…Huh?"

Thinking what to do, I looked to Luri for help.

"Don't worry. Alan can handle a basic spell."

She smiled and pushed me gently to encourage me.

"Then..."

I moved to Alan's side and placed my hand over his fingertips.

"Heal"

Alan's wound began to close from the edges and soon disappeared, leaving only a trace of blood.

"It's fine!"

Alan looked at his healed fingertips happily.

"Hmm, then, Area Heal!"

A circle of light spread from my body, and I released my magic to illuminate everyone who had gathered.

"The cuts from the shells are healed!"

Hans, who had helped, shouted.

"The severe cuts are healed!"

"The fatigue from work is also easing."

The maids told me their conditions had improved. Yes, Heal works on demons too. That means I can do more to repay everyone who helps me!

"I can be of use to everyone. I'm so happy."

I smiled, breaking into a wide grin.

"Lady Yuria is truly an excellent person with great power and wisdom!"

Luri clasped her hands to her chest, looking at me with sparkling eyes.

Since the oil-making was still in progress, we moved to the kitchen next.

"Next, we need to crush the contents. Do we have a mortar?"

I asked, and Maria brought a large one.

"I'll do it. Please put the contents of the seeds in here."

The contents of the seeds were placed in the mortar, and she began to crush them patiently.

"Next, I want to steam this for about five to ten minutes."

"I'll take care of it."

Hans placed the steamer on the stove, filled it with water, and covered it with a steaming rack. Maria placed the crushed seed contents on the rack, and they started the fire... After the steam rose, they steamed it for a little over five minutes and then turned off the heat.

"Then, we need to wring this out tightly with a cloth. I think this is a job for a strong man."

As I said this, Alan volunteered.

—At first, I thought asking for help was a slow life, but having everyone help is so reliable and fun.

Alan, as expected, squeezed the oil out of the well-steamed seed contents thoroughly. Since we had a lot of seeds, we got a lot of oil!

"Finally, we need to strain out any remaining debris with a tea strainer to complete it!"

Maria did this quickly.

—The camellia oil is complete!

"This oil is very good for hair. If you use too much, it can make your hair heavy, so put a small amount in your palm, spread it, and work it into your hair. Oh, start with the ends, which are the most damaged."

I spread the freshly made oil in my palm and worked it into the hair of a maid who didn't need to tie her hair up.

"Shiny!"

The women in the room gathered around the maid who had become the hair model, praising the shine and how well her hair was tamed.

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Meanwhile, this was Lucifer's office.

"Again? This time, a petition from the maids to allow the making of camellia oil... What is this?"

Lucifer tilted his head at the petition from the maids.

Adramelech and Ashtoreth, who had received and used the camellia oil from Yuria, added their voices.

"Yuria, in her previous country, was overworked to the point where she had no time to take care of her hair, and her beautiful silver hair was damaged. She wanted to heal it, so she made this good oil with the servants. She gave me some, and it made my hair shiny and very good."

She showed off her shiny hair, positioning it to catch the light.

"Ashtoreth, it's not just for you. I received some too, and it really improved the condition of my hair. We should produce this in our territory. It's a very high-quality plant oil. Yuria said it can even be used for cooking."

Adramelech, who seemed to like the oil he had received, was enthusiastic about approving the petition.

—This can't be denied.

Sighing, Lucifer approved another petition.

—Yuria, huh? Maybe I should meet her when I have time.

A girl with rare abilities and knowledge that no one else knew. Lucifer's interest deepened.