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Chapter 656
Chapter 656
If you don't want to die, then train as if you're dying. (2)
"Ah… I finally feel alive…"
Julien lay on the bed, burying his face into the pillow. Deneb did the same.
Kyle, having passed out, was even snoring in his sleep.
Ghislain hadn't booked multiple rooms at the inn. Instead, he had rented one large room for everyone to stay together.
Wē bn̂о v́ е̊ l̆ Е̂ ṅ u m̊а
Deneb glanced at Ghislain and spoke.
"It's been a while since we've had a break. Can't we get separate rooms?"
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"No."
"But we have plenty of money now."
"You guys have been acting suspicious lately."
"……."
Ẅ е̄b n o_v ӗ l̂ Е́ ň_ŭ m̀ä
"It feels like you're trying to avoid me."
"……."
"Get some good rest. There won’t be any attacks here."
Deneb let out a sigh. As expected, he wasn’t going to give them a chance to run away.
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Ghislain had no choice in the matter either. He could catch them if they ran, but he couldn’t afford to be careless.
After all, Astion’s body was weaker compared to his original one.
W е̂b́n о̄ v ё l̃ Еn̆ ŭ m̌а
Still, thanks to the wealth they had gained from defeating the bandits, the group could finally enjoy some luxury.
After washing up, the three of them headed downstairs to the first floor and were utterly shocked.
An overwhelming amount of food, laid out in a variety of dishes, covered the tables.
Kyle's eyes sparkled as he cheered and looked at Ghislain.
"Whoa! Is all of this really for us?"
Ghislain nodded.
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"Of course. Eating is part of training too. You need to eat well for your body to recover quickly and your muscles to grow stronger."
"……."
Everyone was too dumbfounded to say a word.
Was there anything that wasn’t considered training?
It felt like they had been conscripted into the military.
Come to think of it, Ghislain had quite a few odd titles he called himself.
Wеb́ ñ о̊ ṽ èl̀ Е n̄ ú m̂ а̀
Julien cautiously asked,
"Ghislain, were you a soldier?"
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"Hmm. I spent my whole life on the battlefield, so I suppose you could say that."
The three nodded as if they had expected that answer.
Ghislain was different from noblemen who merely participated in wars to boast.
The military tactics and combat techniques he taught were highly professional.
È ǹ.u m а̇ . іd.
‘I will never join the army.’
‘I should just keep wandering around and helping people.’
‘If I make enough money, I’ll live a quiet life.’
The three made these firm resolutions in their hearts completely unaware of what their future held.
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But the future was the future, and the present was the present.
Fresh from a bath, their bodies clean and refreshed, they stuffed food into their mouths without hesitation.
Е̌ n ǔ m̆а
"This is too good!"
Tears welled up in their eyes.
It had been a long time since they had eaten such warm and delicious food.
The harsh training they had endured made it all the more rewarding.
Thanks to Ghislain's consideration (?), they didn’t even have to do laundry or maintain their weapons.
They had spent a fortune to have others do it for them.
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When the three tried to protest, saying it was a waste of money, Ghislain spoke firmly.
"Money exists to be spent."
At that, the three had no choice but to shut their mouths.
Money exists to be spent.
They knew that simple truth, yet when it came to spending their own money—
"When you spend money, spend it properly. If the goal is to rest, then all resources should be focused on resting."
Еń ǔmа
Following that logic, the three of them truly had nothing to worry about.
As Kyle stuffed food into his mouth, he muttered,
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"Money really is the best."
In the end, even their desire to grow stronger was ultimately for the sake of making money. Only with money could they eat delicious food and rest in comfort like this.
Julien and Deneb couldn't deny that statement.
As their meal was nearing its end, Ghislain asked Deneb something he had been curious about for a while.
Ẁ е́ b̃n̆ óv̊е̂l̃ Ē_n.um а
"Your divine power isn't particularly strong… but still, it doesn't seem weak enough for you to be cast out alone."
Deneb shook her head, looking embarrassed.
"When I left the temple, my divine power was much weaker than it is now. No matter how much I prayed, it wouldn't increase at all."
"But now, it's grown a little?"
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"Yeah. Maybe because I've been constantly training."
"I thought divine power doesn't normally increase?"
Еṅ ǔ m̂ ā.і̂d
"It's not completely impossible. If someone dedicates their entire life to training and performing good deeds, it can increase a little."
Even if it did grow, the increase was usually so insignificant that no one actually lived that way but Deneb seemed to believe she was an exception.
Divine power was something that grew the most during childhood. In fact, even that was rare. The temple would take in children based on even the slightest potential for growth.
And since Deneb showed no further potential, she had been cast out.
Ghislain pondered something for a moment before nodding.
"Alright. Get some good rest today. Tomorrow, let's take a look around the city."
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The three let out a sigh of relief and passed out the moment they got to their room.
It had been a long time since they had been able to rest so peacefully.
At daybreak, Ghislain led them on a tour around the city. Since they assumed it was just sightseeing, they didn’t ask too many questions about what they were doing.
After a brief look around, Ghislain soon headed toward the outskirts to the slums.
Most of the houses were in a state of near collapse, and the people walking the streets looked exhausted and worn down.
As he looked at them, Ghislain spoke.
W е̌b̊ nӧ v е l Ê ǹů m̄ ӑ.
"Since we're here anyway, how about we do some volunteer work?"
The three of them widened their eyes.
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Hearing something like that from Ghislain, who usually acted like a demon, felt strangely out of place.
Julien, in particular, frowned in suspicion.
When Ghislain saw Julien’s expression, he was taken aback.
‘He’s gone astray!’
E_n ü m̆а
Julien, who had always been the first to step up to help others, was now making a face like this?
Ghislain began to wonder, had his own method of teaching (?) warped Julien’s personality?
‘A Hero can’t turn out like this!’
Of course, Julien hadn't actually gone astray yet. He was simply too physically and mentally exhausted, and hearing something so unexpected had made him react strongly.
But if things continued like this, who knew when he really would go astray?
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Deneb smiled brightly and said,
"Yeah! We have plenty of money right now, so let's help the people."
En̊ u m̌ а̌. і̇d̄
She was genuinely delighted by Ghislain’s words. Helping those in need had been her lifelong dream and goal.
It absolutely wasn’t because training had been too hard.
The three of them bought large amounts of food and daily necessities and distributed them to the people in the slums.
At first, the people were confused, but soon they accepted the supplies with gratitude. As time passed, more and more people started gathering.
The Hero’s group wasn’t foolish, so they didn’t give away everything at once. To ensure as many people as possible could receive aid, they spread the distribution over several days, returning to the slums repeatedly.
Kyle spoke with a dissatisfied expression.
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"How long are we gonna keep doing this? At this rate, we’ll blow through all the money we worked so hard for."
"We still have enough to spare. Let’s keep going just a little longer. That’s fine, right, Ghislain?"
"Hmm, alright. Just think of it as part of our rest."
Ghislain readily agreed. Kyle still thought it was a waste of money, but the fact that they weren’t training made him suppress his complaints.
While the three were busy, Ghislain simply observed.
He didn’t particularly favor this kind of charity.
Е̄n̆ u_mä.і d̃
Unless it was an emergency, he preferred not to just give things away. In his view, it was better to pay people too much for something than to simply hand things out.
'If you just give things away, they'll use it up quickly or get it stolen by others.'
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People needed to be integrated into the economy of the territory. Only then would the territory grow stronger, and people would develop the desire to protect their own wealth.
But for now, he simply let the three do as they pleased.
What mattered most was assessing Deneb’s abilities.
The slums had become chaotic. After all, it wasn’t every day that people suddenly appeared out of nowhere to distribute goods.
Еn̊ü m̃ä
Among those who had gathered, a few individuals paid close attention to Deneb’s worn-out priestly robes and the emblem on them.
A ragged-looking young man approached, supporting an elderly woman with a pale complexion, and asked,
"Excuse me… are you a priestess?"
"Yes, but I’m still just a trainee priestess. Do you need help?"
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"M-My mother isn’t well… Please, I beg you, just take a look at her!"
The young man even fell to his knees as he pleaded.
E ṅúm ă
In this era, divine healing was something only the wealthy could afford.
Deneb readily agreed to his request.
Blushing slightly, she said,
"My divine power is weak, so I might not be able to help much."
Still, the young man looked grateful. Even a small amount of healing was something he desperately wanted.
Deneb put all her effort into treating the elderly woman. Since it wasn’t a severe illness, even her weak divine power was enough to bring color back to the old woman’s face.
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“Phew, that’s a relief. Make sure to eat well and get some rest, and you’ll feel even better.”
Deneb even placed a small amount of money into the young man's hand.
“Use this to buy some medicinal herbs that strengthen the body. Since she’s elderly, she needs to take good care of her health.”
“Th-Thank you. Truly, thank you so much.”
The young man bowed his head over and over, his voice trembling with emotion.
This was the first time he had ever received such kindness.
Е̇ nů mа̊
In this era, people didn’t help others.
Everyone only schemed about how to steal from one another.
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Before long, word began to spread rumors that Deneb could use divine power. Gradually, more and more sick people started coming to her.
"Form a line! I'll see everyone, one by one!"
For several days, she continued distributing food and treating the sick.
Since her divine power was limited, Deneb quickly grew exhausted.
Е̄ ñ ū m а
Still, she squeezed out every bit of strength she had to keep helping people.
Julien and Kyle also bought medicinal herbs and distributed them. Thanks to their past experiences, helping people during their travels, they worked together quite efficiently.
It was difficult work, but rewarding.
Even as exhaustion weighed on her, Deneb wore a happy smile.
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However, before long, a problem arose.
People with even the slightest ailment started flooding to Deneb.
Ӗ ṅū.m̄ a
Before they knew it, even those who didn’t live in the slums were gathering to receive divine healing.
Deneb, with her meager divine power, was completely overwhelmed.
The people gathered in front of her, pleading desperately.
"Please, heal me too!"
"I've been waiting for days! It's finally my turn!"
"I'm in more pain! Please, help me first…!"
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In the slums, malnutrition and poor hygiene were common. Small illnesses and wounds were a part of daily life for nearly everyone.
Now, all of these people were pushing forward, fighting to be treated first.
They knew that as time passed, even more people would come.
"Move! I was here first!"
"What are you talking about?! I got here before you!"
"I'm telling you, I was first!"
W̄ е́bn ǒ v̌ еl̆ Ӗñ uḿ а
Voices rose in anger.
No one cared about maintaining order.
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There was no one around to keep the crowd under control.
A small-scale chaos had erupted.
If Deneb tried to treat everyone, she would be crushed under the weight of the desperate masses.
Julien and Kyle, alarmed, hurriedly stepped forward.
W е bň оv̌ e l̇ E nu ḿ а
"St-Stop! Don’t come any closer!"
"Get in line! I said form a line!"
But the people were too desperate.
Divine healing wasn’t something just anyone could receive.
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Determined not to miss this opportunity, the crowd shouted even more fiercely.
"Heal me first!"
Е n u mа
"My father is dying right now!"
"You have to save the child first! Hurry up and treat him!"
Some even brought weapons, resorting to threats.
These were people who had no idea what tomorrow would bring. With a glimmer of hope right in front of them, they had no reason to hold back.
The three of them were flustered.
The kindness they had shown until now had been on a much smaller scale.
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They hadn’t traveled for very long, nor had they ever possessed much wealth to begin with.
So, they had no idea what to do in a situation like this.
All three turned to Ghislain, their eyes pleading for help.
But Ghislain remained indifferent.
"Helping others isn’t an easy thing. They need more experience."
Even in Ghislain’s eyes, this era was in complete shambles.
W̄ еb́ṅӧ v̈ӗ l̃ E n̄u m̀ а
The time he had lived in had been chaotic as well, but not this bad.
It wasn’t just about there being too many poor people or that people's hearts had become hardened.
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That had existed in his time, too.
But here, the very laws, systems, and even people’s ways of thinking seemed to have rotted all the way to the core.
Deneb, sweating nervously, called out,
"W-Wait! Please, everyone, keep order!"
E ňu_mа
Julien and Kyle stepped in front of her, blocking the crowd from coming any closer.
Of course, the people seeking treatment wouldn’t attack Deneb, she was the one who could heal them.
Instead, they attacked those who got in their way.
"I was here first, you bastard!"
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Thud!
The moment someone threw a punch, violence spread like wildfire.
Ѐn um̆á
One after another, people began attacking each other without hesitation.
To them, this was nothing unusual.
This was just the way things were.
But seeing it unfold right before her eyes, Deneb turned pale.
"W-What… Why? Why are they hurting each other…?"
The situation had spiraled far beyond what she could handle.
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Julien and Kyle were just as lost.
Only Ghislain remained unbothered, watching the chaos with a detached expression, curious to see how they would resolve the situation.
"Get out of my way, you bastard!"
"You move, asshole!"
"You son of a bitch! I'll kill you!"
The fighting grew fiercer.
W_е̃b n о̃v́е l̊ _Е̂ṅ ü ḿ а́
Sick and injured people were caught in the fray, shoved aside and trampled.
Consumed by their own fury, the people seemed to have completely forgotten why they had come here in the first place.
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"S-Stop! Please, everyone, stop!"
Deneb desperately tried to calm them, but it was no use.
If she stepped in any further, she would be caught in the violence as well.
"Get back!"
Eṅǔ ḿâ .і̊d
Julien grabbed Deneb’s arm and pulled her backward.
He wanted to stop them too, but there was nothing he could do.
Then—
Amidst the chaotic brawl, a group of people approached from a distance.
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A man clad in an ornate priestly robe strode forward, flanked by Temple Knights guarding him.
The priest surveyed the scene with a look of disdain before clicking his tongue and speaking.
Е̄n ũm̃а
"Tsk. Trash is blocking the road. Clear them out."
At his command, the Temple Knights moved.
And their method of clearing the way was anything but ordinary.
Schlick!
"Urk…?"
They began mercilessly cutting down and stabbing the people in their path.
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