Chapter 57

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While it wasn't a secret, Reta could use the spell "解除" (Disenchantment).

The other day, when talking with the Adventurers' Guild, they suggested that she should learn a wider range of spells, not just healing magic.

It was partly because they wanted to see Reta's skills improve. However, more importantly, it was an investment in her, as she could help not only the guild but also the residents.

The more spells Reta learned, such as "解毒" (Detoxification) and "解除" (Disenchantment), the more they could rely on her.

Reta was a rare healer who offered treatment at an exceptionally low price.

The guild had high hopes for her.

And Reta accepted their offer.

Usually, to learn magic, one would need to prepare their own magic books, which would cost a considerable amount of money.

However, the guild lent her magic books for free.

This was a win-win situation for both parties.

With that in mind, Tida's response was clear.

"Of course, I'll do whatever I can."

"--- Thank you!"

"But, I have some concerns."

"Concerns? Do you need something? Tell me, and I'll do whatever it takes to prepare it."

"No, it's not that. It's a problem on my side. Actually, I have learned 'Disenchantment,' but I haven't tried it on anyone yet."

It's unclear whether it was due to Reta's talent or the benefits of Mina, but she easily acquired "Disenchantment."

Probably, it was so easy that the priests who struggled to obtain it would be furious.

However, she hadn't been able to try it until today. There was no one in Amrus town who needed "Disenchantment" other than Valerie.

"Since I haven't used this spell on anyone before, there's a possibility of failure. I feel bad that I can't guarantee I will definitely save Lady Valerie."

Ideally, she wanted to confidently say she could save Valerie.

But she couldn't make such a promise irresponsibly.

"... I understand. I'm sorry. I've been talking about my own convenience. But, it's alright. Please, I'm counting on you."

"I also beg you, Lord Dixon."

The lord and lady accepted Reta's explanation.

They were aware that they were asking a lot of her.

Still, they desperately wanted to help their family member, who had suffered such severe burns that she had closed her heart at a young age.

"I understand. I'll do my best."

Reta understood their feelings and nodded firmly.

She decided to start the treatment immediately.

"Then, I'll pull back the sheets."

The lady slowly removed the sheet covering Valerie's body.

Valerie's figure, clad in a thin nightgown, was revealed.

As she had been told, the burns spread across Valerie's right side.

Even the burns on her face were painful to look at, and the extent of the burns on her half-body made her want to look away.

(... Despite such severe burns, her cuteness remains. She must have been incredibly cute before.)

Inappropriately, she thought such things.

Even as she told herself it was for treatment, she was captivated by Valerie's enduring cuteness despite her burns. This made the severity of the burns even more painful to see.

To Reta, Valerie's skin, though burned, was not at all ugly.

In this situation, she felt a warmth in her face at the sight of Valerie's thin, vulnerable form.

"I'm about to start the disenchantment. If it succeeds, I'll move on to treating the burns."

"Please do your best."

"I beg you."

Under the expectant and anxious gaze of the lord and lady, Reta nodded.