Chương 93: Chapter 81. Helen

Warrick, Aqua and Trish split up with us at that point. Sarah decided to tag along with Anna and me. Before leaving, Warrick asked for us to gather all the girls to listen to a report he had about the aftermath of the fight from a few days ago. I agreed to bring everyone and off we all went. We moved to the kitchen without much of a problem. The reason why we ended up here instead of the mess hall was because Alex wanted to be able to find us quickly after he confirmed some things.

Sarah and I sat at a table while Anna went about making food for the 3 of us." Sarah! So, this is where you were!" Seems food for 3 people won't be enough. Looks like it will need to be food for 6 people. Sharon alerted us to everyone being here as she greeted us. She was accompanied by Asha and Cynthia." Morning, guys! How about you have a seat!? Would you like to join us for breakfast?" They talked amongst themselves for a moment, and they all nodded. Sarah got up to inform Anna about everyone showing up.

And in the mean time, the girls who just arrived sat at the long table we were sitting at. Asha and Cynthia sat on the left and right side of me respectively, Sharon sat in the seat next to where Sarah sat." John, how are you feeling?" Asha asked me with worry in her voice." I feel okay. I was a bit sore in the morning, but I cast Holy Heal on myself and I feel fine now."" That's great!" Asha responded to my news in a jubilant manner. Cynthia wasn't too far behind. Wait!" Cynthia, why are you crying!?""

Because I was so worried." Looking at her crying figure I couldn't help but apologize and pat her head. Pat... Pat..." Cynthia, I'm sorry to put you through that. But it's okay. I'm not going anywhere, I promise." * Rais- Grip! She stopped crying at my words. I tried to remove my hand, but she quickly snatched my hand and began to speak while looking at me with teary eyes." Don't stop. Please..." I couldn't say no, so I continued to stroke her head." Must be nice..." I heard Asha say something under her breath."

Come again?" I turned to her and asked her what she said." Oh, it's nothing, forget about it!" Asha looked away from me. She reminds me of Laura back in preschool. How did I make her mood better back then? Oh yeah! that's how! But wait, Asha is a Noble Lady. Also, she isn't 4 years old... Wait... Her mana is starting to swirl weirdly. She's staring at Cynthia for some reason. Screw it. I'll give it a shot. I placed my hand on her soft strawberry blonde hair and began to stroke her head. Pet... Pet...

"!!!"" Do you dislike it?" Asha didn't speak. She didn't say yes or no. Her mana began to dissipate. I felt a little strange about this situation, so I began to raise my hand. Rais- Grab!" Don't you dare stop!" I was shocked to hear how low Asha's voice got while she held my hand in place. She looked at me with a bit of an irritated look, almost like she was ready to attack me." Okay." I began to pat her head again. Her irritation faded away and was replaced with the look of a cat when it's enjoying being pet.

Seems this technique of mine really is the greatest." I knew I should've taken one of those seats." I heard Sharon from across the table. If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it's taken without the author's consent. Report it." Please, Sharon... I only have 2 hands."" Yes, and they should be reserved for his Fiancé." Sarah returned with a smile on her face. But her eyes weren't smiling. Grip! Grip! I went to raise my hands off of the girl's heads, but I was quickly stopped."

But wait, Sarah's getting angry, Asha, Cynthia!" They both didn't seem to care." Oh, come now, Big SIs, we are going to have to split up soon. Let us have this." Cynthia spoke first. It seems she grew emboldened by my petting. Maybe just the act of petting them has some kind of bonus attached to it because I'm a Paladin? Who knows. I'll just have to keep going until they're satisfied... Or Anna comes with the food." You are all lucky that I hold you dear to me!" Sarah in the end, agreed to allow me to pet them.

Anna soon came with the food and gave me an excuse to stop petting them. Anna made omelets with bacon and grilled tomatoes. We all enjoyed the food. Once we were done, Alex came to the table to see if I could go and heal this person he cared about." Matthew, is now a good time?" Everyone looked at me waiting for my answer." Sure thing! Lead the way, Alex." Everyone decided to come with us. Alex took us deep into the castle. eventually, we walked to the top floor of the castle. We entered a large room.

Donovon was sitting in the corner at the side of a bed with a large woman lying in it. She had pink hair and tan skin. Her face was pretty normal, except for having a 3rd eye and an extra ear on both sides. I turned to Alex and began to ask a few questions." Who is she, Alex?"" She is the Chief of Staff, Helen Matara. She is the one in charge of the Northern Border. She's also the person who saved my life and is the reason why I'm here."" What's wrong with her?""

2 months ago, there was an influx of B and A-Rank Monsters in the forest you visited. We hunted them for meat and materials. While out there, a strong monster was able to bite and poison her. We've been able to stabilize her, but she hasn't gotten any better."" Why didn't you tell me about this earlier? I'm a Paladin! I healed Sarah and Warrick after all!"" I thought that your Spell only worked on Curses. I didn't even know my Dad needed to be healed before you arrived."" I see. Well, you've lucked out.

I got the best Healing Spell in the world apparently." I walked over to Helen as she slept. Her breathing was shallow and stressed. I need to fix that right away!" I asked Donovon to move so I had some space to focus and cast the Spell." Holy Heal!" I finished casting the Spell and waited for it to take effect. However, there were 2 impatient people in the room." Did it work, Matthew?" Donovon was the first to speak." Hng... mmmm..."" That's the first noise she's made in 2 weeks!" Alex shouted in joy.

I watched Helen for a bit, to see if anything was still wrong with her. Her breathing went from shallow and stressed to deep and calm. Good." You don't have to stare at her that hard." Sarah spoke to me from my side. Looking a little dissatisfied." My Fiancé has no need to be jealous. I'm simply making sure she's healed up. Look on the bright side, at least I'm not running around in her head this time."" Of course, that is my Sole Privilege after all."" Quite confident, aren't you?""

How can I not be when I look at my future Husband? I have the Best Man in Diablos."" You can stop flirting in my room at any time."" AH!" Sarah and I were both startled by a voice that came from below us. We both looked and saw light-gray eyes staring back at us." Chief!" Push! Alex and Donovon pushed Sarah and I out of the way and stood in front of the bed." Chief Helen! Welcome back!" Alex was the first to greet her." Al, Don. Good to see you're doing well. How long was I out for?"" For about 2 months, Chief!"

Helen rubbed her temple with her right hand." Okay. Who's the Human and why is he so buddy buddy with the first Princess of our Country?" They both looked at me. I decided to speak for myself." My name is Matthew. I'm an Otherworlder and a Paladin. I was Summoned here by Queen Aqua to heal Princess Sarah from her Curse. I succeeded. And then I healed you just now." Wrap! Tighten!" And we are Betrothed to each other!" Sarah wrapped her arms around my arm and wore a wide smile on her face.

Helen seemed to be unhappy with that. I was puzzled by this." Do you not like Humans by chance, Helen?" Helen looked at me in the eye with her 3. The strong look in those grey eyes was straightforward and honest." Depends on which Humans. If they're invaders, I have no mercy for them. If they're like you, who serve my Country, I have no issue with them."" Then why do you look so angry?"" No, Matthew!" GRIP! pain... Shake!" WHY AM I UNHAPPY WITH A YOUNG COUPLE FLIRTING WHILE I'M STILL SINGLE AT MY AGE!?"

She rose up from her bed and grabbed me by the shoulders like a kid and started to shake me. She's taller than Warrick! My head is nearly hitting the ceiling!" HEY, WHY IS IT ALWAYS ME BEING LEFT OUT!!?"" Chief, settle down! He just saved you!"" YEAH, THAT'S RIGHT! YOUR A PALADIN! CAN'T YOU GIVE ME A LOVE BLESSING SO I CAN MEET MY HUSBAND!?" Seems I've touched a nerve. Sarah, looking from the side all smug like that isn't helping the situation. At least Helen isn't looking at her.

Oh, Alex, are you blushing by chance? I'll keep that in my back pocket. Donovon seems tired. Guess he's delt with this before. Donovon started to speak." Sis, this is very rude behavior to show to the person who healed you."" HEY, HEY, SERIOUSLY! HELP ME OUT! PLEASE! I'LL EVEN PAY YOU! I HAVE GOLD COINS IN MY SAVINGS!" I think I'm about to break her heart. Oh well, got to rip off the Band-Aid someday." Sorry, but so far, I don't have any Skills or Spells that gives people Blessings.

The best I could do is give you some advice. Would you like that?" She let me down and looked at me with pleading eyes." You have advice!?"" Yup! Well, it's also something of a good luck charm! You ready!?" Helen nodded her head." It's really simple. Just from what I've seen, sometimes what we seek the most is so close to us our views are distorted. Look around you and truly take in the scenery. You're sure to find what you're looking for, Helen."" Really!?"" Yup, I can feel it!" I shifted my eyes to Alex.

don't you look away from me. What is this maiden-like behavior? Is he like Anna? Is this why they're still not together yet? Maybe I need to help out my future brother-in-law? I thought about the possibility of it all while turning down Helen trying to give me 3 large gold coins. Is she really a Border Chief of this Country?