Chapter 45 - Two Heros Party 2 (1/2)

Chapter 45 - Two Hero's Party (2)

Priests were always stiff-necked.They were all stuck-up.However, there were good reasons why they were able to act that way.The first reason being priests were as rare as magicians.The second reason being they were considered to be talents indispensible in all situations.

“It isn’t as if there aren’t any magic spells that could heal wounds.However, the effectiveness of a magician’s Heal is crap.It sucks.Even if the magician had enough Mana to use Heal, one would be better off using scouting, defensive or offensive magic.On top of that, the probability of getting wounded increases as the Dungeons become more dangerous.It is impossible to last just using potions.This is why all parties want and seek the help of a priest.”

Of course, it was a bit of a different story in regards to heroes.They could learn skills from all Classes.It wasn't just the magician’s Healing spell.They could even learn the priest’s Cure spell.

However, Artpe already consumed an extreme amount of Mana using the Mana Strings.He didn’t have the luxury to learn and use the Cure spell.Maetel was an idiot, so she couldn’t learn the spell.

However, a priestess with no attachment to any temple had shown up in front of him.He had Sienna, who was naturally gifted with high magical energy.

Even if she was a Warrior Priestess, she wasn’t completely dependent on her holy power.Her magical energy was structured in a way where she could stand on her own. Still, she was a priestess, so she would be able to learn the Cure spell!

“Oppa, my level is low.Will I be helpful to you?”

Sienna felt considerably relieved at Artpe’s words.She looked up at him as she asked him the question.Maetel was explicit in expressing her disappointment.However, Artpe lightly ignored Maetel as he stroked Sienna’s head.

“Of course, you will be of great help.”

“What a relief.”

Of course, this was under the assumption that she learned the Cure Spell that a Warrior Priestess could learn.He had no choice but to put his trust in Mycenae to make that part come true.

“It hasn’t arrived yet.”

“??I took a chance in signing an exclusive contract with you, yet ajumma is being very unhelpful.”

“You really are a rude customer! Moreover, you called me ajumma again!”

Mycenae grinded her teeth, but it was true that she hadn’t been able to acquire Artpe’s order.She didn’t know why she was giving excuses.She let out a sigh as she gave Artpe the other item he had ordered.She pushed the Soul Contract towards him.

“Will this be all, customer? I’m going to go rest. This side venture has made me very tired.”

“You suffered a lot helping us. Take it easy.We’ll see you again next time. ”

“Thank you, Elven merchant-nim.”

Silpennon and Leseti gave a courteous farewell. It seemed Mycenae wasn’t totally devoid of feelings.She put on a soft expression as she raised her hand towards them.

“For this business trip, I’ll consolidate the education fee, and the items expenditure cost.I’m givubg you a 30% discount, so it will be 1,287 gold.”

“Kyahh. I guess we can’t move past that.”

“How can I move past that? Just be a good boy and give me my money.”

Silpennon helplessly paid out her business expenses.After Mycenae was sure she received her dues, she started to move away with her cart behind her.She gazed at Artpe.

“I’ll contact you as soon as I acquire the Skill Books.When that happens, please come to the closest branch of the Anywhere company.”

“If possible, please hurry it up.”

Sienna was undoubtedly a Warrior ‘Priestess’, yet there was no one here that could give her the education she needed as a priestess.This was why she was simply learning Mana Control and fighting techniques.

It wasn’t just Mana.She was pretty talented at controlling her body, so she was making progress on both fronts.However, as her combat skill level and Mana Control level kept climbing, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss.

“Ah.I want you to gather Skill Books and Spell Books for all the other Classes.I want you to acquire everything you can get your hands on.Do you get what I’m trying to say?”

“Of course.You can leave it to me.Also, you should prepare the money you will have to give me.”

“Hoo.”

Artpe smirked when she mentioned money.She suddenly had the desire to ask him more about it, but she came to the conclusion that he wouldn’t give her an answer.She clicked her tongue as she disappeared.

“Let’s go after we finish our business here.”

“So why did you come back here again? Huh. By the way….”

When Mycenae exited, there were only six people left inside the Slime Dungeon.Sienna stuck close to Artpe’s back as she warily looked at the other people.Silpennon’s eyes turned round when he caught sight of Sienna.

“You gained another woman, Artpe.You are young, yet you are already like this.It is terrifying to imagine what you will be like in the future.”

“When you start paying attention to the gender of one’s party member, that is when you have a problem on your hand.”

“Party member?You put her in when you didn’t put us in?”

Silpennon looked aggrieved.As if Artpe understood Silpennon’s feeling, he nodded his head.

“I know you are disappointed that my party gained a member.I know all about it.That is why I am here to supplement your party.I brought a talent here.You should say hi to Deyus.”

“No, what we want is to join your party….. What did you just say?”

Instead of Sienna, Artpe pushed Deyus towards Silpennon’s side.For some unknown reason, Deyus had his head covered with a hood.However, he couldn’t resist against Artpe’s strength, so his face was revealed.

At that moment, Leseti instinctively unsheathed her sword.

“You dare show yourself, insect.”

“Deyus······.”

“C...crown prince.”

His face turned ashen as he faced Silpennon.Silpennon’s face was cold as his expression hardened.

It seemed they were acquaintances.Moreover, it seemed they weren’t on good terms.

“Artpe.I’m sure you brought him here as a party member for us, because you don’t know this man’s identity.I cannot accept this man.His family once swore an oath of loyalty to the king, yet they betrayed us by taking the side of the Archduke.They killed numerous knights that tried to protect me…..”

“Silpennon, I already know who he is.”

“What!?”

Silpennon became incensed, but the smile on Artpe’s lips remained.He put a hand on Deyus’ shoulder as he spoke.

“You should explain it.Tell them what you did, and how you came to be with me.”

“W...will you stop them from killing me?”

“Of course.I have a use for you.”

“······ughh.”