Chapter 256 – The Homunculus

“It means to avoid a head-to-head fight.”

Le Piel nodded as if he understood my advice.

“I know very well that incubus’ abilities are specialized in seducing women. But the only things to be careful about are the fragrance that excites women and the magical eyes that control the mind. Am I wrong?”
“That’s right.”

Pheromones and charm eyes.
Lefiel also had a good understanding of what Incubus’ ability was.

“In short, if you hold your breath and don’t make eye contact, you have a good chance. Being a woman doesn’t mean you can’t deal with an incubus at all. My determination to put an end to the thief’s breath with my own hands hasn’t changed yet.”
“Is it possible to fight properly when you hold your breath and don’t make eye contact? Aren’t you overconfident in your own skills?”

However, the will of the great warrior Lefiel was firm. What kind of bullshit is it to subdue the enemy without breathing or making eye contact? It’s a more unfavorable condition than taking off tea and po and putting chess.

“It’s not that I’m overconfident. Soldiers who have entered the ranks of the first class can control even the smallest nerves of their bodies. Besides, it’s a serious matter that Trinity’s members are targeting the Holy Land. We can’t just leave it to the lower ones.”
“Please be careful of this guy named Albert. Just don’t show him a bad look by overdoing it and going into heat.”
“I’m going to make all the members of the chase group except me male.”

Well, I didn’t want Lefiel to completely step down from the front line either. Even if you have good luck with an incubus, it’s a waste to beat a first-class fighter.
He should be able to fulfill the role of the homunculus removal squad. Martial arts of high level can resist pheromone or fascination to some extent.
Maybe Lefiel can really take Albert’s breath away.

“Excuse me.”
“It was a beneficial time. I hope I have another chance to meet you next time.”

After the meal, I parted ways with Lepiel. I walked back to the inn on a snowy night road.

Several days have passed since then.

‘Quiet. There is no news that homunculi have appeared in the Holy Land.’

It’s already January. It’s been about a month since I left Northern. I had grown old and turned twenty-two, but not when I was immersed in sentimentality. In the meantime, I was busy making magic scrolls in preparation for the showdown with Albert.

A total of 10 magic scrolls.
The number of magic scrolls completed while living in the Holy Land. Excluding the first magic scroll where [Ice Javelin] Was sealed, flame-type magic was sealed in the remaining nine pages. A magic scroll that explodes like a grenade would be good if you want to draw firepower in a short time.

“Kate! Magical charge.”
“It’s Yasugak!”

Through magic recharging with lovers, mana was squeezed into the magic scroll. The completed magic scroll will be of great help in battle. It was because the magic scroll was activated instantaneously without having to cast a special spell. I kept ten magic scrolls in my room.

‘When will Albert show up? He’s been in Morph for a month already.’

The atmosphere at the Holy Land was unsettlingly peaceful. But as long as Albert is aiming for the rune scroll, an accident will happen someday. There is no need to be in a hurry. It is to wait with the mindset of a fisherman who catches people. It was like that every day, waiting for news from Albert.

The second day of the appointment to give Wendy her elementalism lessons arrived. Early in the morning, after having breakfast at her inn restaurant, I went to Wendy’s room. There was a knock on her door, and Wendy’s voice came from inside.

“Coke! Who are you?”
“It’s me, Wendy. It’s time for spirit magic class. Like last time, we’ll do class in the bamboo forest.”
“Ah… This is Luke. I’ll open the door.”

But for some reason, Wendy’s voice lacked energy. Judging from the occasional coughing sound, did she have a cold? Soon after, the door opens and she checks Wendy’s figure and finds that her guess is correct. She was staggering as Wendy, who was wearing a gown, gasped for breath.

Wendy opened her mouth with her face flushed from her heat.

“She’s feeling a little… Not very well. She hasn’t been coughing since last night. But an appointment is an appointment. I have to go to class.”

Just looking at it, you can see that she can’t control her body properly.
How are you going to take classes with your body like this? She’s full of desire to learn spiritism, but there’s a limit to it.

“I have a cold?”
“I think so. Etch!”

Even when the last class was over, I didn’t look good. I was tired from the long trip, and my health must have deteriorated because I had to take classes all day. Still, I thought I would be fine if I rested.

“Could it be because you were overexerting yourself in the last class?”
“Oh, no. Actually, I practiced magic by myself even after taking the class. I used [Spirit Telepathy] Every day until I was tired and then stopped… It’s my fault for not taking care of myself.”
“I shouldn’t have taken enough rest. If you lack mana in your body, you get tired easily. Immunity is low, so it’s perfect for catching a cold.”
“I’ll be careful next time.”

Students who review thoroughly are welcome, but I never thought they would practice magic to the point of sacrificing themselves. I think she needs to adjust. I stopped Wendy trying to get her ready to go to her class.

“Let’s put off class until later and have a good rest today. We’ll take you out of your room. Stay in bed until you’re healed.”
“Luke-sama must have schedules too… I’m sorry for having to suddenly change schedules because of me.”
“Wendy is more important than my schedule.”

She stood right at the door and spoke with all her heart. My receptionist is sick. What does a schedule matter? Instead of magic training today, I was planning to focus on taking care of Wendy.

“…Thank you for thinking of it as something precious. I don’t know if anyone hears it and misunderstands it.”
“A misunderstanding? What kind of misunderstanding?”
“Yes? That’s right… It’s a little embarrassing to say with my own mouth.”

In the end, Wendy lay quietly on the bed. She is a precious person, she just revealed her sincerity, but she is misunderstood. Curious about what she meant, Wendy pulled up the blanket and shut her mouth.

I get the feeling that Wendy’s cheeks are more red than before.

Did the fever rise?
She almost got into trouble if I took her out for class.

I went out of the room for a while and told my lovers that Wendy was sick. It was early in the morning, so Rebecca, Kate, and Bella were still at the inn.

“Is Wendy unnie sick?”
“Yeah. He said he caught a cold while practicing spiritism.”
“She’s in trouble. If it’s her trauma, you can heal it with a healing spell. There’s no answer to a cold. It’s best to bring her holy water.”
“Kate, can’t a cold be cured with divine spells?”
“Because there are so many different causes of illness, it’s hard to come up with a specific healing method. Our nuns also suffer from colds a lot.”

It seems to be the same that even a healing spell from another world cannot cure a cold. In the end, her lovers and I decided to take turns taking care of Wendy. Rebecca decided to take care of the morning hours, so I could move freely.

When I say cold, it reminds me of my time on Earth.
It happened when I caught a cold when I was in high school and lay down to find out. Her sister, who had always been ferocious, had become kind enough then. She wets a towel and puts it on her forehead. She brought home-cooked dishes.

Of course, it didn’t taste good because of my poor cooking skills, but it warmed my heart.
It was a moment when I could feel the bond of family.

‘Shall I make some health food for Wendy too?’

She is a receptionist girl who owes a lot to her during her rookie adventurer days. When she was sick, she cared for her with utmost sincerity, and her desire to repay her was like a chimney. As befits a brilliant career woman, she is always a flawless Wendy, so it was not easy to find opportunities to repay her.

With an attitude of remorse, I wandered around the market place of the Holy Land during the morning. Even in the holy land of the great forest, there was a market where merchants settled. I sold my feet and bought healthy cooking ingredients.

“There’s someone sick at home? Then I’d recommend the ricke mushroom. It’s a specialty that only grows in the great forest. It’s the best for boosting your spirits with the spirit of the World Tree.”
“How much is it?”
“It’s 1 silver! Use this to make mushroom stew for the patient.”

Leeke Mushroom Stew.

It was a health food packed full of nutritious ingredients. I found out the recipe from the merchant in the marketplace, packed my groceries, and returned to the inn. I rented the inn’s kitchen and immediately started cooking.

Stir-fry oil and crushed garlic on an iron plate, and simmer finely chopped tomatoes for a long time to make it like porridge. Minotaur meat purchased from the market was cooked and wine was poured.

It’s monster meat, but it’s actually richer in nutrients than ordinary cows. The more you cook, the more the flavor of the meat spreads out and your mouth waters. Stir-fried garlic was added to the boiled tomato porridge and poured over the cooked meat.

“Smells good.”

Lastly, if you put the mushrooms fried in butter on top of the meat, the mushroom stew was complete. Even just smelling the scent of pine will make you hungry. I couldn’t wait to feed Wendy the stew.

When it was lunchtime, I went to Wendy’s room with the mushroom stew. It was time for my shift, so I was the one to take care of Wendy now.
When I opened the door, I saw Wendy lying on the bed.

“Wendy, I brought you lunch.”
“Ehch! Ah, thank you. … But does it smell really good? Isn’t it different from the inn rice I usually eat?”
“This is my own mushroom stew, hehe.”
“Luke-sama made the dish?”

As she pushed forward her mushroom stew, Wendy opened her eyes wide.