Chapter 63

"Thank you very much for the overall evaluation of 47,000 points! With the book publication, I have changed the title, but I hope you will continue to support me!"

"Um"

"…What are you doing?"

"I can only say I'm sorry. But to explain, I couldn't find anyone else who could treat Valerie."

Tieda sought out skilled healers, using his acquaintances and merchants who frequented Amrus.

But he couldn't find anyone.

There was no one who, without financial need, would care for the sister of a border lord, and time just kept passing.

Then, Tieda thought about what healers might want besides money and prepared the position of Valerie's husband.

Looking back, it was rash, and only unmarried men could be considered, but at the time, Tieda himself was cornered.

There were some deep and kind-hearted people who wanted to be the husband of his adorable sister, even if it was out of favoritism.

Moreover, the prospect of becoming a member of the border lord's family would attract even more people.

Tieda prepared rewards even for women and married individuals.

But still, no one could heal Valerie.

Just when Tieda was about to give up, he learned about Reta Dixon, an eccentric healer who had recently settled in Amrus.

"Thinking about it, even if the burns were healed, there was a possibility it could ruin your life. I'm sorry."

"No, Brother, there's no need for you to apologize. I thank you for doing so much."

"Don't thank me. I didn't do anything."

"Didn't you bring Reta-sama here?"

It was a bit of a wild move, but in the end, Valerie's burns were beautifully healed.

It was said that even if a healer used recovery magic, there was a possibility that the scars from the magical burns would remain.

Thanks to Reta, who was a healer beyond their imagination, Valerie was able to recover.

"By the way, my lord. Does Reta-sama know that he can become Valerie's husband if he heals her?"

"…I don't think he knows. He showed no signs of it. He was originally an adventurer and didn't seem to know about Valerie."

"Then, should we take advantage of his lack of knowledge?"

"That's…what should I do?"

Tieda didn't dislike Reta, but it felt bad to marry his sister, who had just recovered her spirit.

On the other hand, it would be dishonest to say nothing to Reta, who had successfully treated Valerie, using the position of her husband as bait.

Tieda was in a dilemma. Then, Valerie said,

"I don't mind."

"Valerie?"

"Rather, if Reta-sama becomes my husband, I…would be happy."

The family's gaze gathered on Valerie, who spoke modestly but clearly.

"Without Reta-sama, I would have been as good as dead. Then, it is only right that I devote myself to him who saved me."

"You don't have to force yourself. Reta wouldn't force you to marry him."

"…I'm embarrassed to say this, but—I fell in love at first sight."

"Ha!?"

"In my delirium, I saw Reta-sama with a serious expression, trying to save me. I thought it was a dream, but he was undoubtedly working hard to heal me…to the point of collapsing."

Valerie spoke of her feelings, her cheeks blushing with embarrassment.

Her expression was that of a girl in love.

"Are you sure? It would be favorable for our family to have a connection with a healer of his caliber… Besides, Reta is a good person. As your brother, I would be happy to have him as your husband."

"Oh, my lord seems to like Reta-sama quite a bit."

"Haha… It's been a while since I've seen a straightforward and pleasant man."

"Oh my, perhaps the lonely brother will finally have a friend. Then I will do my best to win Reta-sama's heart."

"I'm not lonely!"

Valerie knew her brother was a bit difficult.

He was a good and kind person, but she also knew that other nobles kept their distance, calling him an "eccentric."

It seemed he hadn't made any friends in the past year.

She thought that someone like Reta, with a big heart, would get along well with her brother.

"Valerie? You said you would 'win' Reta-sama's heart. Do you think he will refuse?"

Nodding at her sister-in-law's question, Valerie replied,

"Reta-sama will likely decline, saying he didn't do it with that intention. Besides, he has lovely daughters… He probably won't have time for me."

"…That might be true."

"But I won't give up. I will win Reta-sama's heart and devote my life to him and his family!"

"Alright. If that's what you want, I won't stop you. Just make sure you don't regret it."

"I will support you too."

"Yes! Thank you!"

Even though they knew the chances were slim, Tieda and the others didn't try to stop Valerie, who had become motivated after a year of being asleep. They hesitated to dampen her enthusiasm.

And so, without Reta's knowledge, Valerie Rodenwaldt decided to launch a romantic attack on her savior, Reta.