Chapter 24 The Wish Granted
"Oh, this is..."
"Wow, amazing! My body feels so much better!"
As I worked to neutralize the poison inflicted on the beastmen by Klaus, cheers erupted from them.
――After that, we immediately headed towards the beastmen village under Teti's guidance.
Fortunately, there were no casualties from the poison. By applying the job ability I obtained from Klaus to neutralize the poison, everyone quickly recovered.
"Phew. I think everyone is okay now."
"Thank you for your hard work, Adel-sama. Your contributions are always remarkable."
"No, no, Maia, thank you too."
After finishing treating the beastmen, I accepted the apple Maia offered me and took a moment to catch my breath.
"Adel-san, Adel-san. Fran worked hard too, so can you say a few words of appreciation?"
"You're right. Fran did really well."
The successful resolution of this incident was thanks to Fran, who brought in valuable information, and Maia, who held off the enemies at the church and allowed me to head forward.
If we had been even a little late, Teti and the beastmen might not have been saved."
"Adel-dono――"
As we were chatting, a group of beastmen led by a person who seemed important approached us.
"We truly can't thank you enough for this time. Not only did you save Teti from danger, but you also rescued us from Archbishop Klaus's evil. We are truly grateful."
"No, I'm just glad everyone is safe."
"Thank you, Adel-oniichan! I feel so much better now!"
"We are grateful for saving our comrades..."
"We will never forget this kindness!"
The beastmen expressed their gratitude one by one.
Anyway, I'm relieved that this incident has been resolved safely.
"Um, um..."
A girl walked out from the group of beastmen.
It was Teti.
Teti approached me, bowed slightly, and spoke.
"Adel... Thank you so much for helping everyone."
"Oh, that's good, everyone is safe."
"Yeah... um, so, you see――"
Teti slightly lowered her head, tightly gripping the hem of her clothes.
And then, as if making up her mind, she lifted her face.
"I want to repay Adel. It might not be immediate, but..."
"...What do you mean?"
The one who answered my question was the leader of the beastmen.
"Teti here wishes to follow Adel-dono."
"Huh...?"
"Yes, right now, I have nothing to repay what Adel did for me. So, at least I want to be useful by Adel's side."
Teti, looking a bit embarrassed, let her beast ears droop, adding, "Of course, if Adel is okay with it..."
"This child is particularly strong among the beastmen. She will surely be of use to Adel-dono. There is no guarantee that those aiming for Teti's blood won't appear again. With you by her side, we feel more confident."
"Is it really okay? Especially after what happened. There's a possibility that I plotted this incident to use Teti――"
"That's not true. ...Certainly, we failed to see Archbishop Klaus's scheme in this incident and put Teti in danger."
"...It couldn't be helped."
"If Adel-dono truly intended to use Teti, it would have been simpler to just take the child away. However, you didn't do that, despite having the power to do so."
"..."
"Moreover, the deeds of the Black-Robed Executor have been known even in this beastman village. ...I believe I can entrust Teti to you with peace of mind."
I glance at Teti, who is holding onto the edge of my clothes.
Her red eyes held a strong light, giving off a gaze that seemed like she wouldn't back down even if refused.
...
......
After pondering, I make a decision.
"Come to think of it, Teti. Today is your birthday, right?"
"Eh? Y-yes..."
"In that case, shall we have a celebration at my tavern... (Silver Apple Inn)? I promised to let you eat to your heart's content before, remember?"
"Ah..."
Upon hearing those words, Teti squints her eyes.
With a smile on her face as if her wish had come true.
"Well then, shall we go, Teti?"
"...Yes!"
Taking my outstretched hand, Teti wagged her tail happily.
Volume 1 END.
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