Chapter 392: Apothecarist Father and Daughter
Together with Volk, Aro and Naiko, I head for the house of the former apothecarist who offered to treat Miria. The middle-aged man gave his name as Modi, then used [Rest] on the spot to heal Miria. At this pace, as long as something can be done about the poison, her life isn’t in any danger.
His house was extremely close. Apparently, he jumped out after hearing the disturbance. It's clear from the dust-covered counter and vial-packed shelves that part of the house had been used as an apothecary. In a room deeper inside, I see a brown-haired girl, sitting in a chair with a blank expression. She looks quite tired.
“It’s a bit late to introduce myself, but I am Modi, and sitting over there is my daughter, Luon… Luon, I’m bringing some guests in.”
Modi calls out to her, and the girl nods without looking up or changing her expression. She seems rather absent-minded. I give a light bow and greet her, but she doesn't reply.
“So, is that girl a friend of yours?”
Modi closes the door to the inner room and asks about Miria who I’m carrying on my back as though to change the subject.
“N-no… Umm, I just happened to see that something was wrong with her and jumped out.”
I feel Aro’s gaze on my back, but don’t turn around. I met Miria when I was a plague dragon. I know her, but she won’t recognise me while I’m humanised. Besides, I left the village after killing Gregory and threatening her. If my identity was revealed to her, I’d have no choice but to run away.
“Is that so… How gallant of you. However, that’s even more the reason not to get involved with the Three Knights any more… The dark rumours about them are never ending, after all. You’re a traveller, right? Even if you are invited to the castle, you absolutely should not go.”