Chapter 413 (1/2)
404 Magi Craft Meister
12-54 Elsa
“Toxic substances, you said?”
Empress Gelhart raised her voice in shock.
“Poison?! Who would do that my grandfather?!”
Saki was furious.
“… Can you cure him, Elsa?”
“I’m not sure. But I’ll try. ‘Genesis’!”
“W-what?!”
The Minister of Magical Technology was surprised seeing Elsa utilizing the Healing Magic Genesis. As anyone would be because there were only a handful of people in the Shouro Empire who could utilize Genesis.
However, Elsa was not concerned about that and repeatedly utilized Genesis. Her expression did not lighten up.
“… I can’t. The liver function would not return. The poison is in the way.”
Basically, Healing Magic could revitalize the original functions of the body, and hence detoxification ability as one of the liver functions. If toxic substances that could not be detoxified by the liver had accumulated, the liver function would not be restored no matter how much it was revitalized.
Normally, he would have been bed-ridden with this condition. Was Healing Magic responsible for his ability to continue his everyday life as it was?
Jin was speculating that perhaps he had survived due to the continuous healing of his condition despite the poison accumulation. The Marquess must have not been resting this whole time, since he had to continuously heal himself all these while.
On the other hand, Elsa was pondering to find a way to cure the Marquess. Seeing Elsa deep in thought, Jin gave a piece of advice.
“Elsa, do you know what kind of poison it is?”
“Yeah, probably arsenic.”
“Arsenic ….”
That was a well-known toxic substance, but it seemed that people in this world were not aware of it. People were murmuring “What is arsenic?” and “I have no clue,” was evidence enough regarding their unawareness of the toxic substance.
After thinking for a moment, Jin came up with a possible method.
“Elsa, try ‘Extraction’. It should work if you pinpoint it only on the toxic substance.”
Magi Engineering could not work on the animate body. However, Jin thought that it could be effective against the toxic substance inside the body.
“… That would be difficult. But I’ll try it.”
Elsa concentrated her mind. While scanning with Diagnose, she utilized Extraction upon pinpointing the location of the accumulated toxic substance.
It was a very delicate task. After 15 minutes, Elsa finally completed the procedure. The extracted arsenic in the form of gray powder accumulated at the side of the Marquess’ body.
Elsa carefully wrapped it in a piece of cloth so no one could touch it directly. She let out a sigh of relief.
“… It’s done. I think I managed to remove about 90% of it.”
Right after saying that, Elsa collapsed out of exhaustion. Edgar caught her just in time to support her.
“T-thank you, Ed-gar.”
Edgar gently sat Elsa down on the empty sofa.
“El … sa? Are you … that Elsa?”
The Marquess’ eyes widened.
Elsa’s wig had slipped while she was staggering. Her wig had completely fallen off, and she was sitting on the sofa next to the Marquess, revealing her platinum blond hair. She had removed her goggles as well, disclosing her bare face.
“I’m glad you’re safe …. Oh, and my body is feeling more comfortable already.”
His physical strength would not return immediately, but his feeling of discomfort had finally been lifted. It had been a long time since the Marquess felt refreshed.
“Marquess Theodoric, even though Elsa did not wish to marry you, she put her utmost effort to cure you.”
The Marquess understood the Empress’ admonishing words.
“Hmm, Elsa, thank you. I take back my marriage proposal. You should walk your own path.”
“T-thank you very much.”
Elsa felt like her heart had been freed from the cage that was lurking inside all this while.
“Jin, Elsa, I appreciate your effort. Your precious personnel had saved the Marquess. Please let me show my appreciation.”
The Empress enthusiastically declared. Both the Prime Minister and the Minister of Magical Technology were smiling.
“I shall make an official announcement regarding Elsa.”
* * *
“Now, I have a request for Jin, no, Lord Jin.”
It was Empress Gelhart’s turn to express her request.
“I want you to teach me ‘Science’ that we talked about before.”
Picking up the conversation, Prime Minister Jung Fowles began to speak.
“I have also discussed with Minister of Magical Technology Degauss and Gebalt Ackerman regarding that ‘airship.’ Is it a combination of ‘Science’ and Magic?”
As expected of the country’s top, he correctly recognized the roots of the technology used in the airship.
“We concluded that the benefit Science could bring to our country, or rather, the world, would be immeasurable. What do you think, Lord Jin?”
The Empress took over the conversation.
“I want to grant Jin the title of Magi Engineer Maestro, and also a territory of his own as a Viscount. I’m wondering if you’d be willing to serve our government.”
“….”
Jin was astounded being asked so suddenly. While wondering how to answer, her Majesty added.
“You don’t have to answer right away. Hmm, it would be wonderful if you could give your reply within this month.”
That day was the 21st. He had until the 29th of June to consider it and give a reply by then.
“Understood. I will consider it carefully.”
“I look forward to hearing a positive reply from you.”
The Empress stood up while saying that. The Ministers followed as well. Marques Theodoric also stood up.