The Blind Saint Who Can See - Chapter 91
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#91. Crack (1)
Liliana sighed and rubbed her reddened face, completely unaware of Justinas’ sinister intentions.
‘Pretending to be okay again.’
While the two men were in charge of the subjugation, Liliana spent time with Justinas. Thanks to this, she learned in detail what exactly the ‘price of miracles’ was, which she had only known as simple information.
First, the more seriously injured the person being healed, the greater the return.
Second, the reward for healing without touching anything is much greater.
Third, Justinian… … .
“You seem to have a problem, Liliana. If there’s anything I can do to help, please let me know.”
“……well.”
This is really great.
She had been constantly absorbing the suffering of others for a week. Seeing this selfless act with her own eyes, Liliana realized once again how rude and foolish she had been before.
It felt like bitter water was rising inside her. Liliana lowered her red eyes diagonally.
Even though Justinas clearly cannot see ahead, he feels ashamed when he meets her gaze, as if his bare face is being completely exposed.
Liliana, who had been keeping her mouth shut and lost in thought, suddenly remembered something she had never said before.
So she.
I have never once thanked Justinas until now.
‘… … Was it really not there?’
Even though I was shocked and searched through my memories, I really didn’t remember ever expressing my gratitude directly. Not even when I was young and Justinas had treated my mother.
In fact, it was such an obvious part that she had overlooked it… … But Liliana opened her mouth, not realizing that she had been so shameless.
“Liliana?”
How on earth did he know that she was swaying when he couldn’t even see her? Liliana waved her hands impatiently in front of Justinas, who had exceptionally good intuition.
“That, that.”
But why are you bringing it up now?
Thank you all of a sudden?
What have you said and done so far?
Her cheeks flushed.
‘I’m embarrassed.’
In fact, she didn’t realize it herself, but Liliana’s attitude was a great improvement, because she had never once expressed gratitude to her subordinates.
To Princess Liliana, such an attitude was completely natural. ‘Expressing gratitude’ was something that was only done to equals or superiors, and it was common sense to ‘praise’ someone with proper compensation if they had received something from a subordinate.
Meanwhile, Justinas understood all of Liliana’s thoughts.
‘It’s like a cat. It’s cute.’
Enough to think peacefully.
Justinas brought Liliana here knowing all about her aristocratic thinking. Rather, ‘Yuna’ liked the way such a tsundere heroine gradually changed as she fell in love with the upright protagonist, so she didn’t particularly dislike Liliana’s arrogant behavior until then.
Also, from the beginning, Justinian was rather generous to ‘people’ and ‘tools’.
So there is absolutely no reason to dislike Liliana, who is both human and useful.
If Cedric knew, it would be enough to make his clothes explode. After all, the current Cedric firmly believed that he was human.
“He, he has something to say.”
“yes.”
Anyway, Justinas smiled kindly at the restless Liliana. Liliana opened her mouth with difficulty, as if she would accept anything.
“Well, come to think of it, I’ve been telling you that… … .”
“-Just a moment.”
The warm atmosphere between the two did not last long.
Dohyewon, who was walking beside Justinas, suddenly stopped and stood up with her tail stiffly. Even though she was covered by a blanket, you could tell by the fact that her butt and head were raised, indicating that she was on guard against something.
Why was the guy who had been walking quietly acting like that? Liliana, who had been looking around without even having time to wonder, suddenly felt uneasy.
The three of them were walking towards the palace carriage, mingling with the surrounding soldiers. Thanks to this, the surroundings were moderately noisy with the voices of the soldiers and the people nearby.
But now, why is it so quiet?
As soon as he realized it, the world was instantly covered in darkness. In the distortion of space, Justinas quickly grabbed Liliana’s sleeve.
“what,”
Is it work?
Before she could finish her words, Liliana opened her eyes wide as a sharp pain shook her entire body. Her faulty magical circuits ached as if they were on fire.
The view then switches.
“!”
In an instant, Justinas’s panicked voice pierced Liliana’s ears as she lay in the desolate square.
“This is crack.”
“-Crack?”
“yes.”
She nodded.
“… In simple terms, it means that we were kidnapped by Hocheon.”
***
“Hey, Cedric. Are you done clearing out your assigned area? Already?”
“okay.”
Izumi, who had put her sword away, turned her head to Cedric, whose black cloak was fluttering.
Cedric, dressed all in black, had been carrying a strong smell of blood around him for the past two weeks. He was a complete contrast to Izumi, who had captured bandits with threats alone without shedding a single drop of blood.
He tilted his head.
“Do the bandits look down on you? These guys run away as soon as I draw my sword, so it feels like a game of tag rather than a battle.”
“well.”
Cedric answered absentmindedly, wiping the bloodstains from his sword.
“Your meteorite is quite noticeable, so it must be scary.”
“Is that possible…?”
Izumi thought about how Cedric used his sword.
‘Hmm. I don’t know.’
But nothing really comes to mind.
Of course it was worth it.
‘No. Thinking back, have you ever seen Cedric fight properly? I don’t think so.’
None of the party members, including Izumi, had ever seen Cedric’s true abilities.
The first place where he entered as Justinas’ escort was inside the Holy Land. Occasionally, there would be spies from the Heavenly side who were after the saintess, but they were quietly dealt with when Justinas was asleep.
Also, there were no real fighting opportunities after Izumi and Liliana joined the branch. The Heavenly Haru was specialized in mental attacks.
‘Even when we’re suppressing bandits, we’re moving around to other areas due to efficiency issues.’
Izumi and Cedric are swordsmen who can rival the knights. There is no reason for them to climb the same mountain as the palace soldiers.
In this situation, although Izumi knew that Cedric was a stronger player than her, she had no idea just how great he was.
“You said Cedric learned swordsmanship since he was young? How strong is he?”
“It’s more like grabbing than swordsmanship.”
Cedric put the cleaned sword back into its scabbard.
“Even if you call it assassination, you’re just used to the dirty, real-life survival combat.”
“Heh.”
“To put it simply, if there are no witnesses, it is an assassination.”
“Is that right?!”
“Is there a problem?”
“No, no, that’s absolutely wrong! That’s usually called annihilation!”
Izumi, who had unconsciously added a *tsukkomi*, coughed in embarrassment.
*Tsutsukomi: means to nitpick.
I was embarrassed that I was overly excited.
“Anyway, I see. That’s what Cedric has been doing.”
“Isn’t it awkward?”
“huh?”
Izumi tilted her head.
Cedric had his usual indifferent expression, but he also seemed a little nervous.
Why is that?
The most likely hypothesis is that he is afraid of what Justinas’ reaction would be if he were to be caught.
‘It’s kind of like Cedric.’
Because the only person that guy cares about is Justinas.
Izumi crossed her arms behind her head, thinking calmly, then turned her head slightly and smiled.
“You don’t have any thoughts?”
“…Is that so?”
“Well, that was Cedric’s job after all. If you were going to kill him, he must have been in trouble too.”
Hearing those words, Cedric turned his gaze straight ahead. Izumi checked the changes in the man’s pupils and body temperature and muttered.
“… Well, this is just my opinion. Liliana and Yus might react differently.”
As expected, Cedric’s body temperature dropped slightly as soon as he heard the word ‘youth’. Izumi, who interpreted his natural physical reaction with her sense of sexual pleasure, glanced at him.
‘Is it as expected?’
Actually, there is nothing to hide.
The affection he felt for Justinas was so obvious that even he, a lifelong bachelor, noticed it.
Cedric seemed to be completely convinced that Justinas would not have found out, but Izumi was absolutely certain that would not have happened.
Well, she’s with Cedric… … .
“Cedric, can you come a little further? Uh, no… … a little further.”
“…youth.”
“Hand, it was here.”
“… If you need any guidance, just let me know. I’ll come running to you, even if you don’t have to do this.”
Justinas, who heard the confession filled with sincerity, smiled in a way that was definitely different from his usual smile.
And that’s not all.
Justinas’ body stiffens slightly as he stands before Cedric. Izumi guessed that this slight stiffness might have come from the tension of having a man she likes in front of her.
“… … .”
It was a slightly disappointing guess.
Oddly enough.
‘Huh? Why me?’
Izumi followed Cedric, mulling over her feelings. She was sure she was missing something, but she couldn’t figure out what it was.
“Hey. Cedric-”
That was when.
=Izumi. To the imperial capital right now,
Justinas’ ‘message’ rang in my head and then suddenly stopped.
It was an urgent tone, unlike her usual easygoing manner. Izumi’s green eyes sparkled sharply.
“Izumi? What’s going on?”
“… … Youth and Liliana are in danger. Let’s return to the capital immediately.”
Cedric’s pupils constricted.