The Treasures of Alexander: A LitRPG Adventure (Salvos, Book 8) by V.A. Lewis

Author:V.A. Lewis [Lewis, V.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Melas Delta
Published: 2022-10-02T04:00:00+00:00

25. What the Horn Called

Saffron Merryster cast her gaze over the healing wards, looking at all the injured figures strewn about like it was a medical tent in the middle of a warzone. There were so many men and women who’d been hurt during the various attacks by the Archdemons over the last week. So many people Saffron knew too.

Healing potions could recover simple wounds, of course. But these were grievous injuries. Dismemberments. People who’d lost limbs or suffered deep gashes that would otherwise have killed them gathered here en masse, recovering, resting, or some even… dying.

There weren’t many high-leveled [Alchemists] in Alyras. Some were visiting for the Conference of Alyras, and they worked overtime to produce as many Potions of Regeneration as they could. Unfortunately, it wasn’t easy to acquire all the resources necessary to mass produce such a high grade potion.

And these Potions of Regeneration were prioritized for either the highest-leveled individuals or those who wouldn’t make it. Saffron didn’t like the fact that those who weren’t at a certain level couldn’t receive the same treatment as others— but she understood why that was the case. Regardless, understanding the ethics and necessity of how [Healing Mages] conduct their work wasn’t why Saffron was here.

“What did you need my help for again, Saffron?”

Rana Alyras, princess of Alyras, asked. She’d accompanied Saffron here at the latter girl’s behest, but just being in this room of injured men and women alone made her uncomfortable. Rana clearly averted her gaze from laying sight onto anything too gorey.

“Just follow my lead. I need to get into that room.”

Saffron pointed at a door up ahead. It was guarded by two soldiers— both from Alyras. They’d refused the pink-haired noble entry before, so she resorted to abusing her friends. Or… the friends of her friends.

She wasn’t too close with Rana— Salvos was much closer with the princess. But they were acquainted with each other. So, Rana acquiesced and started through the hall until they reached the room. The guards exchanged a glance.

“Was there something you needed, princess?”

“I need to, uh, enter the room. My… father asked me to carry out a… task for him.”

Rana stumbled over her words, but she got the point across. Saffron’s heart raced in her chest, hoping the ploy worked out. The guards nodded and pulled the door open, letting them in.

Saffron wanted to sigh in relief as she stepped inside. Now, I just need to… She paused as she stared at the empty bed in the center of the room. That wasn’t right. She turned to the [Healing Mage] who was supposed to be tending to the patient inside, and he was tied to a chair with his mouth and his hands bound.

“Mmph!”

He spoke in a muffled voice. Saffron blinked a few times as Rana gasped. The princess ran forward, quickly removing the cloth gagging his mouth. The two guards huddled behind her with wide eyes.

“What happened?”

Asked the princess. Saffron could already guess, and the [Healing Mage] panted. He opened his mouth.

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