episode_0029

A quest given to me shortly after checking the status window of the elf, Lucia, which seemed to have a bug.

However, there was no information written on the quest. Not only rewards, but even quest success conditions.

When I saw that, my gaming brain started spinning at full speed.

‘… According to Fraun’s words, the condition for the quest’s success must be Lucia’s treatment. But why are the conditions a secret? ‘Is there some kind of gimmick like in Elizabeth’s time?’

Aside from the reward being unknown at the moment, I first guessed the conditions of the quest.

Perhaps the final condition itself is Lucia’s treatment.

However, considering the condition is a question mark and the abnormal phenomenon in the status window…

It would be reasonable to assume that this quest has a similar gimmick as Elizabeth’s anorexia treatment.

Lucia’s treatment is probably a secondary problem that will naturally be resolved once the gimmick is lifted.

‘Gimmick… I think the hint is that the status window has gone crazy… No, wait. ‘Status window?’

And, as I continued to think about it, a small realization spread through my head.

On the first day of possession, what did people around me say when they saw the status window? Didn’t you ask whether you were following the Lord’s words?

The status window was clearly the power of the main god.

‘I don’t know if Jushin is a developer or a real god, but whatever. What can cause an error in the status window of the Lord… If it’s the former, you’re a hacker. If it’s the latter, it’s probably a demon.’

The insight I had trained through the guessing game allowed me to quickly come up with a fairly plausible hypothesis.

I may be wrong because there is too little information, but… For now, if you think about it this way, there shouldn’t be much of a problem.

Also, the broken status window showed signs of returning to its original state, even if only slightly, every time I took a bite of my dish.

Mythical level recovery skill. That is, whenever the sacred magic ‘Overheal’ is applied.

then.

‘Is this guy soaked in magic?’

Under the leap of logic prompted by intuition, a hypothesis was established.

The hypothesis is that Lucia is constantly being exposed to tremendous demonic energy.

If it was simply a curse, there was no reason why it could not be treated with overheal, so the idea was that the magic energy was pouring in at a rate faster than the healing rate.

‘To be honest, this is a bit of a stretch, but… Where should I check?’

“Prown, wait a minute.”

– Tadadat.

“A warrior?”

Afterwards, I quickly ran to a certain direction to confirm my hypothesis.

To one of the first elves I healed in the forest.

… The elf, who personally told me that ‘there is no such thing as a mosaic in this game’, slightly widened his eyes when he saw me running towards him.

“Human, what… .”

“Wait a minute!”

‘View!’

But that wasn’t what was important right now, so I opened the status window without paying attention.

A familiar screen appeared quickly.

-Tiring!

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Name: Floretta (123 years old, female)

Title: Elven Knight

Current status: [Magic Erosion Lv.3]

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‘… Is it true?!!’

And, when I checked her status window, I raised my eyes in surprise.

Although the end was slightly broken, similar to Lucia, the most important information was clear.

Magi erosion. This is an ailment that sometimes occurs when killing and farming near the Demon King’s Castle.

… Although it was tricky, it was a debuff that could be easily treated with my ‘over heal’.

‘Luckily, unlike Lucia, it’s not that bad. ‘This is fine.’

“Hey, could you please check the seasoning of the food I made?”

“Huh, hmm. I don’t want to listen to human requests, but Lucia will be angry if I don’t, so I have no choice!”

-Slurp.

Afterwards, I used her as a test subject.

An elf happily drinking the hwachae I made earlier.

While the mukbang was taking place, which was refreshing just to watch, I quickly tried to re-view it.

-Tiring!

[Current status: No special information]

‘What, he gets better easily…’ .’

– Jijijik.

[Magic Erosion Lv.0]

‘… Write it.’

And, I confirmed that my hypothesis was completely correct.

After overhealing was applied, she seemed to have been washed away, but soon after, she entered the initial state of demonic energy erosion again.

It was a phenomenon that made her think that Lucia was constantly being exposed to demonic energy.

“… Phew. The taste isn’t bad. For something made by a human, it’s pretty decent.”

“Yes, thank you!”

-Squeak.

After finishing gathering information, I ran towards Fraun again.

Because I have roughly figured out the outline of the quest.

“Prown. It seems like Lucia is constantly being exposed to demonic energy.”

“Yes? What happened suddenly… That can’t be possible. Magiraniyo in the forest of the sacred World Tree. If there is such a thing, it starts with you, a weak human being… .”

“I confirmed it as an apostle of the Lord. Judging from the fact that the elf is also experiencing magical energy erosion right now, it seems like Lucia is not the only one experiencing this phenomenon.”

“… … Yes?”

“The reason Lucia cannot be healed is because for some reason, only Lucia is eroded by magic energy at a faster rate. Beyond what the miracle of the Lord can reach.”

Afterwards, I generously whispered what I had found out to Fraun. Keeping this information to yourself is not helpful at all.

Her expression suddenly hardened.

“… … You are inhumane and do not tell lies. I believe it.”

“Yes. Do you have any guesses?”

“Not at all. From the beginning, Lucia stayed with me ever since she was born. If Lucia suffered demonic energy, then of course it happened to me too… Am I also stained with demon energy?”

However, it seems that even Fraun has no guesses.

I glanced at her status window and also shook my head.

[Current status: No special information]

“No. Frown is fine.”

“… That’s fortunate, but why Lucia?”

“I also have doubts. Why only Lucia?”

After that, both of our expressions became serious.

I guessed the cause with my gaming brain, but I was wondering why Lucia was so severely affected by demonic energy that healing wouldn’t work.

‘It’s clear that there’s some kind of gimmick… .’

“A warrior. Stay away from Fraun Erenion. This is only for me.”

———But my agony did not last long.

It was because the companions who had just finished eating their bowlfuls of bibimbap joined in.

-Keep going. Loudly.

‘… … Ah-oh. Elizabeth, it’s like this again.’

Elizabeth frowned as if she was a little offended and lifted me up from my armpits.

Meanwhile, Arthur looked at me anxiously as I hung in the air.

“Angel, why are you looking so gloomy? If you have any concerns, please let me know! We will help you as much as we can!”

‘Elizabeth, can you help me with not putting me down?’

However, rather than putting me down, the princess was bouncing up and down and saying things like, ‘The hero is really light.’

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I couldn’t reply to Arthur’s worried gaze and just stared at him sullenly.

… It was definitely a serious atmosphere, but I wonder why the genre changes instantly when these guys join in.

However, the fact that Elizabeth, who is in this mode, will not listen to me even if she dies is as obvious as the fact that the Earth is round and the Earth is square.

After sighing deeply inside. I briefly summarized this incident to my companions.

Lucia’s health was kept a secret, just that the elves were suffering from demon energy erosion.

“What is it? You suddenly felt like you were running around here and there. Were you looking into that?”

“Magic energy erosion… ? I can’t feel any demon energy in this forest, that’s strange.”

There was a look of puzzlement on their faces at my explanation.

Of course, he didn’t seem to take it as seriously as me or Fraun.

“Don’t worry about it though, warrior. You could have treated me for 5,000, so why bother worrying about that?”

“The angel is kind, so I understand that you care, but no matter how you think about it, this is something that the elves should investigate and resolve themselves.”

Elizabeth and Arthur draw a clear line.

Because it was a straightforward opinion, even Fraun could not say anything even after hearing it.

… But, I had something to say.

“No. I think we should help too.”

“What? No, warrior. No matter how nice you are, you can’t waste time like this… .”

“Do you remember? I cured Elizabeth of anorexia.”

“… Why does that suddenly appear?”

“Actually, that was also a revelation from the Lord. To treat Elizabeth.”

“… … ?!!”

When I subtly explained the quest as a ‘revelation from the Lord,’ Elizabeth’s eyes widened with belated realization.

She nodded hesitantly.

“… This isn’t a lie either. I didn’t move and thought it was just because Momma asked me to do it, but I never thought there was something like that going on behind the scenes.”

“Yes. Perhaps the Lord predicted that Elizabeth would be a warrior and gave me such a revelation.”

“I see… No, wait a minute. Are you bringing that up now, by any chance?”

“Yes. Just now, the Lord gave us a revelation. Solve this phenomenon.”

“… … … … !!!!!”

And, I coolly announced that I had received the quest this time too. I don’t like talking back.

Then the people around were shocked.

Even the Fraun was surprised with his eyes wide open.

“Jushin… … ?”

“This is probably a problem related to heroes again. I don’t know yet, but isn’t the third hero also suffering from demonic energy erosion?”

“… … … … !!!! Was it something like that?”

Fraun’s eyes widened in surprise at my explanation.

After watching her eyes turn towards Lucia without realizing it, I smiled and raised my finger as if I had no choice.

“So… Elizabeth. Arthur. Frown. Will you help me with the revelation of the Lord to resolve the erosion of the elves’ magical energy?”

‘What does it mean to like a colleague? Let’s complete the quest together!’

What I said was a request from the Lord. A request to help solve the quest.

How did they react?

Needless to say.

“Ha… Fraun Erenion. Be thankful to the warrior and the god.”

“I just follow the angel!!!”

“… … Thank you for your grace.”

-Stop!!!

‘When did you finish eating again?’

Since she was a party to the first quest, Elizabeth had no choice but to agree and nod.

Arthur is smiling brightly with a puppy-like face, and Mummummi is barking with a mouth full of red pepper paste, as if she just finished eating bibimbap.

Lastly, even Fraun, who rarely folds his hands and says thank you.

… Really, this is a game. I really enjoyed it.

“Thank you. then… … Frown?”

“Tell me.”

“Can you lend me the 5,000 elf soldiers I saved for a moment?”

“———Yes!!!!!?”

‘Did you like it when I treated you? Kuhuhu. Be prepared, you guys… !!!’