Chapter 140: Imparting Knowledge
In the drawing room of the Baumgarten Residence in the Royal Capital. I had summoned Bianca.
“Yo, Dee. Just like you said, Dee, torches are super effective against the monsters in the ‘Glacier Forest’! Thanks to that, we even managed to beat the Snow Dragon, and we got that woman’s son’s mementos, so it was a big help!”
I’d intended to call only Bianca, but Reinhardt came along. Well, perhaps coming to a noble’s residence alone was too much for Bianca.
Still, even if it’s the weakest of the dragons, Reinhardt and the others defeated a Snow Dragon, huh? I thought it would still be too difficult for them, but it seems Reinhardt and his group have gotten stronger than I imagined. How reassuring.
I hope they can defeat the Evil God at this rate.
“I’m glad my advice was helpful. The reason I called you to the residence this time, Bianca, is because I thought it might be getting difficult to level up your Gift.”
“?!”
Bianca looked surprised.
“Well, yeah. The method of weakening monsters and having Bianca deliver the finishing blow is nearing its limit. Don’t you have any good ideas, Dee?”
“A reliable method would be to delve into ‘Sage Sai’s Tomb’… Bianca, have you learned Punish yet?”
It’s not like dispelling cursed items is the only way for a Healer to gain experience points.
That would be ‘Sage Sai’s Tomb.’ Only undead monsters appear in this dungeon. It’s possible to deal massive damage with Punish, one of the few attack spells a Healer has.
Therefore, ‘Sage Sai’s Tomb’ is renowned as the optimal dungeon for training Healers.
“I can use Punish now, but…”
“You didn’t know, Dee? There are so many people wanting to go to ‘Sage Sai’s Tomb’ that there’s a waiting list now, you know?”
“Is that so…”
Apparently, this is partly my fault. My Gift is Sage, but it was originally a Healing Gift. Healing Gifts can evolve. And believing that if they evolve it, they can be as active as I am, those with Healing Gifts are apparently flocking to ‘Sage Sai’s Tomb.’
Thanks to that, ‘Sage Sai’s Tomb’ has now become such a popular dungeon that people are fighting over monsters.
In the game, there was no such thing as fighting with other adventurers over monsters, so this is an unexpected situation for me too.
I’m still reluctant, but it would probably be better to teach Bianca the method of dispelling cursed items. At this rate, Bianca will become a hindrance.
“There’s one more, a secret method. But you mustn’t tell anyone about this. Can you promise?”
“Seriously?! There is one?! As expected of Dee!”
“…”
Reinhardt was beaming with joy, but Bianca had a troubled expression.
Bianca is affiliated with the Church. She must have many people with Healing Gifts around her. Perhaps even friends. Her friends are suffering because their Gifts aren’t growing, yet she knows a solution and can’t tell them.
That must be a great deal of stress and guilt.
However, since the total number of cursed items is limited, there’s no leeway to teach others. It would be meaningless if they weren’t used for Bianca’s growth.
So, I waited for Bianca’s decision.
“…I understand. I promise…”
“I understand your resolve, Bianca. If word of this leaks out, I will not adopt you. Do you understand what that means?”
“Hey, hey, does that mean…!”
“That I won’t be able to be with Reinhardt-kun… is that it?”
“That’s right. What, don’t worry. Keeping this information secret isn’t forever. If Bianca can evolve her Gift, I will announce it myself.”
“Does that mean…?!”
“That Bianca’s Gift can evolve?!”
“Yeah. And while I’m at it, Reinhardt’s Gift and the Gifts of your other companions can also evolve. Work hard to level up your Gifts.”
Now, whether Bianca will keep her promise or not… However, there’s no other way. Should I ask Benno to buy up all the cursed items he can find?
“Alright then, Reinhardt, please leave the room. I’m about to teach Bianca how to level up her Gift.”
“No, I’m staying here!”
“Huh? I should mention, this method can’t be used by you, Reinhardt, okay? Besides, you understand it’s better if fewer people know, right?”
“I know! But Bianca and I are one in heart and soul! If Bianca is to bear a burden, I’ll bear it with her!”
“Oh?”
“Reinhardt-kun…!”
Well, the Reinhardt I know from the game would say that.
Reinhardt at the academy had practically no good points, and frankly, I was disillusioned. But Reinhardt as an adventurer—no, to be precise, the Reinhardt who has connected emotionally with Bianca—seems more grounded, somehow more dependable.
The Reinhardt he is now might actually be able to defeat the Evil God.
“Alright. I’ll remind you just in case, but make absolutely sure you don’t tell anyone.”
“Yeah!”
“Yes!”