Book 3: Chapter 51
A huge hole was formed in the garden. Sediments scattered around, and black smoke was rising from the hole. It seems that “Queen of the Night” was loaded with a fairly powerful shell.
As for the arrow lodged in my shoulder, I cast【Flower Magic】on the vines of a nearby tree and entwined it around the arrow firmly. The arrow was pulled out as I leaned away from the tree (tears came out because of the pain), and I applied first aid with【Healing Magic】and Mimino-san’s salve.
Thank you… Mimino-san. Since she loves herbs more than the three meals a day, I should present her some fascinating herbs.
The servants and soldiers of the mansion came out and were in a commotion, so I ran in the shadows of the garden while silencing my footsteps with【Sprinting Technique】. Right then–
「As I expected… you are Reiji-san.」
「!!」
A voice came down from above. It was Polina-san.
She was perched on the high wall of the mansion, her bow ready to lose an arrow.
「What is your reason for attacking Her Highness Anastasia?」