By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 12 by Roy

Author:Roy [ROY]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2023-06-19T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7, Episode 51: Home for a Moment

The news had arrived by the next morning.

“A break?” Ryoma asked.

“Yes,” Lilian the maid answered. “We’ve made more arrests and now control more of their base of operations. No fires or attacks have happened since last night. At this point, some of the city residents pose a bigger threat than our enemy.”

“Yes, I’ve heard some word about that. They’ve turned to rioting.”

“They claim to be vigilantes taking up arms to protect the city and their families... In actuality, they are just charging up to anyone they deem enemies and assaulting them with their overwhelming numbers. Some are even looting from stores and houses.”

“More people have been injured and sent to the hospital because of them. Adventurers who, after helping with evacuation or firefighting, were accused of sabotage anyway... We’d anticipated the possibility of a riot, but what caused this one?”

“The constabulary hasn’t gotten around to interrogating those they’ve arrested yet. However, some of the rioters, especially the more aggressive ones, were most likely under a Suggestion spell. The riots are almost certainly orchestrated by someone else.”

“That’s what I was thinking,” Ryoma said, exasperated. “What a lovely parting gift. Can we assume our main enemies have mostly been dealt with?”

“Mostly, yes. We should still remain alert for any remnants. That being said, the Duke has requested your assistance in dealing with the aftermath, rather than the lingering threat at hand. Clearing out the wreckage of burnt properties and building temporary housing for the evacuees, for example. To that end, while you can, you need to properly rest.”

That’s why she’s talking to me alone in this warehouse, Ryoma understood.

Lilian took his silence for hesitation and stared him down, determined. “Whether or not it’s healthy for our city to rely on one individual so much, the reality is that we could really use your and your slimes’ help all over the city. That’s why we need to rest now, so you’ll be at your full strength when we need you the most. You’ve barely slept in three days from the firefighting and administering medical treatments. And you’ve been repeatedly taking magical recovery potions. They may not have any immediate side effects, but they are definitely not good for you long-term. Combat or healing, every spellcaster learns to recover their magical energy primarily through rest.”

“I see. Then I’ll take you up on that and get some rest.”

“What?”

“What’s the matter? You seem so surprised.”

“I am, if I’m being honest. I expected a little more...pushback.”

“How much of a workaholic do you think I am?”

“We all have faith in your character and abilities, but I don’t think you’ve earned our trust when it comes to taking rest when necessary.”

“I know cleaning up this ordeal won’t be done overnight. I intend to rest when I can.”

“Allow me to prepare you a room before you change your mind.”

“Oh, I’ll go back to my home in the mines. I’d be more comfortable there anyway, and it’s no time to waste any resources, let alone a whole room in the city, on me.

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