Chapter 171: Yatan Church
Dave looked at the quest notification, unable to believe his eyes.
"Wasn't Irene supposed to fall in love with Grid after Doran (her knight) told her how he was able to save her with Grid's help?" he thought as he glanced at Irene. Deciding to ask, he spoke up.
"Last time, your knight managed to save you. So how did he die if he was able to rescue you?" he asked.
Irene looked at him, her fists clenched in anger. "It was because of the mercenary he hired. That man abandoned him halfway through, leaving Doran to die while he escaped," she said bitterly.
Dave simply nodded.
"Hmm, well, Grid did technically die back then, but yeah, it does seem like that guy fled without helping Doran at all," he thought, deciding not to interfere further.
Dave recalled how Grid had died. At that moment, he had only one point of health left, and Doran had used him as a springboard to jump, which ultimately caused Grid's death. From Doran's perspective, it must have seemed like Grid had abandoned him, leaving him to die alone.
"Maybe that's how this misunderstanding happened," Dave thought. "But in the original story, Irene probably forgave Grid after he saved her again. Now that I'm involved, she can't forgive Grid anymore—especially if I end up killing the Eighth Servant, who is actually the player Yura, and avenging her mentor."
"I will help you," Dave said, and Irene nodded.
"I will stay here for the time being. My father said I should try to help you," she replied.
Dave looked at her and smirked. "That would be appreciated. Honestly, managing this territory alone is tiring. I'm more of an adventurer, not a ruler. Staying here alone was really killing me."