CH 184

Chapter 184 – Healing, No Questions Asked

“J-Just now… was that you, Torimoto-san?” (Sayuri)

“Yes, please don’t be alarmed. It’s just a special power of mine.” (Torimoto)

“Could it be that you are also one chosen by God… No, perhaps…” (Sayuri)

“Anyway, shouldn’t you let me hurry up and finish this request of yours? She’s going to die soon, isn’t she?” (Torimoto)

Now that I had finally made up my mind to save her, it wouldn’t sit well with me if she died on me.

“…! Please do!” (Sayuri)

“Then here—” (Torimoto)

I took out the [Elixir・Mini] that I had stored in the <Box> beforehand and handed it to Sayuri. She thanked me and immediately instructed one of the blue bandana women to help out.

The blue bandana woman lifted Riwa’s upper body, and Sayuri poured the [Elixir・Mini] into her mouth.

“Cough, cough!” (Riwa)

“Oh, no. She won’t drink it!”

Sayuri and her believers became nervous.

“Sigh. It might be a bit forceful, but why don’t you just force her to take it through mouth-to-mouth?” (Torimoto)

“B-But we are all devoted to God. Such an impure act between those of the same sex would be…” (Sayuri)

Did this person forget that she had a child in the past or something?

In my eyes, she was starting to look like an actress who had gotten too into character.

“But if you don’t hurry, it’ll be too late, you know?” (Torimoto)

“Aah, what should we do…?!” (Sayuri)

…Really?

There were so many people here, and all of them wanted to help. How long are they going to stand there and keep dwelling on the little things?!

“You there, you do it for Sayuri-san!” I said to the blue bandana woman, but she looked just as discomposed as Sayuri and didn’t move.

These guys really…!

While all of this was happening, the woman lying on the ground was in a fit of painful coughing.

“Ugh, come on! I won’t be taking any complaints after this!” (Torimoto)

“W-What?!” (Sayuri)

I took the [Elixir・Mini] from Sayuri’s hands and poured the liquid into my mouth, then put my mouth over Riwa’s.

The turn of events left them all breathless and speechless, but I had no time to pay any attention to them and continued.

Gulp, gulp… I could hear the sounds of the liquid going down her throat.

Then, when I removed my mouth from Riwa’s, her body began to emit a faint glow, and her severed limbs began to regenerate.

““““”Ooohhh~!””””

Seeing this spectacle that normally couldn’t be seen, the followers all let out shouts of amazement.

After all of her injuries were fully healed, Riwa’s closed eyelids trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes.

“…! Riwa…?” (Sayuri)

“…S-Sayuri-sama…?” (Riwa)

“Oh, thank God!” (Sayuri)

Sayuri strongly embraced Riwa after her complete revival. The followers began to applaud at the scene, expressing their joy.

It seemed that their sense of camaraderie was really strong. If that was the case, they should have been the ones to do mouth-to-mouth instead of me. Maybe that was just how important the rules of their religion were to them.

“I-I’m…?” (Riwa)

“You were attacked by monsters during that mission. Don’t you remember?” (Sayuri)

“ …! What about Kei-chan…? Is Shakuhara Keika okay?!” (Riwa)

“Don’t worry. She made it back safe and sound thanks to you.” (Sayuri)

“I… see… Huh…? But…why? My arm and leg… are healed…?” (Riwa)

It seemed that she was conscious enough to know that her arm and leg had suffered severe injuries. In that case, it was natural for her to be astonished. She was feeling no pain, and the parts that she had lost were now restored.

“This person healed you.” (Sayuri)

“This person…! A m-man…?!” (Riwa)

Riwa looked startled when she looked over and saw me. But she was just startled. I didn’t feel any hostile intent or killing intent from her like I did from the other believers and Shakuhara.

“It’s alright. This man is known as a Restorer. He restored your arm and leg for you.” (Sayuri)

“Restorer…? My arm and leg… were restored by this person…?” (Riwa)

Her expression seemed to be asking how, but Sayuri looked a bit awkward.

Even though I healed her, it would be hard for her to say outright that a man not only touched her but put his lips over hers.

“He has a similar kind of power as you.” (Sayuri)

“…! You also have… a skill?” (Riwa)

“You can think of it like that.” (Torimoto)

It wasn’t technically a lie, and I didn’t want to get into any more details regarding the way I healed.

“Well then Sayuri-san, I’ll be heading out now.” (Torimoto)

I turned around to leave the church, but the women with the blue bandanas stood in my way.

“…It wouldn’t appear that you have anything else for me here now, would you? What is the meaning of this, Sayuri-san?” (Torimoto)

I judged that their movements were under Sayuri’s instructions and turned my attention to her.

Then, Sayuri spoke calmly with a serious look on her face.

“Although you are a man, you are someone who has been chosen by God.” (Sayuri)

“Good grief, more about God now, is it…?” (Torimoto)

“With this level of power you possess, it’s obvious. Torimoto-san. Please continue to help us in the future.” (Sayuri)

I see what she wants now. They were aiming to get me on their side from the very beginning.

Well, as someone who had the ability to heal fatal wounds and incurable disease in an instant, it was natural for them to want someone like me.

“And if I refuse?” (Torimoto)

“You are a man. That should be sufficient for you to understand.” (Sayuri)

In other words, they would kill me without mercy.

I let out a sigh and scratched my head.

“Milord, what will you do? Shall we take care of them?”(Shiki)

“I went out of my way to save one of their lives already, but if they try to kill me, show them no mercy. But wait a moment.” (Torimoto)

I gave Shiki the order to wait and began to talk with Sayuri once again.