Chapter 2: Pulmy En Dynast II
The girl, steeped in hardship, had not given up on a single thing. In her labor, her studies, and her training, she compromised on nothing. Perhaps it was due to the sympathy shared among those of similar fates, but for some reason, Pulmy understood her completely.
With that understanding, Pulmy quickly approached the couple who ran the eatery to discuss taking in the girl with the crimson hair.
However, the outcome was unexpectedly unfavorable. The couple, who housed and employed the girl, flatly rejected Pulmy’s request to take her in.
According to them, “It would be happier for Angelica-chan to work here.”
Faced with the couple’s unwavering refusal, Pulmy had no choice but to reveal a bag filled with Gold Coins. In that moment, it seemed their resolve wavered, but after a moment of deliberation, they spoke.
“I’ve heard that girl is the daughter of a famous Magic Nobility, but she was discarded because she was a failure.”
“That’s right. If she was cast aside for lacking talent, then she truly has none. Continuing to strive in magic is foolish. If there’s no future in it, it’s better to abandon it and lead a normal life. Just look over there. Ange-chan is working diligently.”
Throughout the conversation, the couple remained steadfast in their refusal to accept Pulmy’s proposal.
Indeed, the couple likely had the girl’s best interests at heart. Yet, they did not attempt to understand her at all. What Pulmy could do was—
“Ah, this is unrelated to our earlier discussion. Please consider this a tip for the delicious meal.”
She handed over the bag of Gold Coins without putting it away.
“If possible, feel free to use any leftover amount as you wish. But I would like you to give that girl a bit more time to rest and dress her in better clothes.”
With her wish for the girl’s well-being entrusted to them, Pulmy left the establishment.
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When Pulmy visited the eatery again, she was nearly thrown out with the words, “You’re persistent! Are you back again? Can’t you understand that Ange-chan is being taken care of here?” However, upon explaining that she was there as a customer, the couple reluctantly allowed her entry under the condition that she would not approach the girl.
Thus, Pulmy made numerous visits to the eatery where the girl worked.
Each time she visited, the couple frowned, deliberately keeping the red-haired girl away from Pulmy. Yet, depending on the number of customers, they sometimes had no choice but to have the girl serve Pulmy’s orders.
Every time she visited and saw the girl, Pulmy noticed that her Mana Capacity was increasing, and her Mana Lines were becoming more refined. Even without speaking, witnessing the girl’s growth became a source of joy and delight for Pulmy.
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Nearly two years passed, and the situation changed. News arrived that Angelica had run away from the town.
It seemed that the couple’s only son had incurred debts, leading to financial issues between them and the girl.
According to the information, the girl had left her home with nothing but the clothes on her back and was heading toward the thriving town of Green Eyes, which was the closest to her previous location.
Strangely, Pulmy had a strong conviction that the girl would visit the Guild. And then—