The Kingmaker System
Chapter 209 - 208. Crest Of A Boulder (2)

Chapter 209: 208. Crest Of A Boulder (2)

In this world, I had assumed I was the only Healing mage but, I guess that wasn’t the case. I was just not well informed in the past.

But then again, it’s not like any Healing mage would be able to compete with the Dragon who had the Supreme Healing and Purification power.

I woke up at some time when it was dark and sat up feeling refreshed despite sleeping on a hard bed. I stretched my arms above my head and saw Lyall sitting in one corner of the tent from where he could see me and the entrance of the tent at the same time. He had dozed off but I knew he would attack if he sensed anything.

I carefully got down from the bed making sure to not make any sound to wake him and then made my way towards the entrance of the cave.

There was the sound of music and people chatting, it seemed like they were celebrating the recovery of all the people. I stood near the flaps for a few seconds before I went back to the bed and sat down pulling out the communication device from the small bag that I had carried with me.

Somehow all of our luggage was transferred to the tent, it would be good if they hadn’t gone through our stuff there were a lot of valuable things in here.

I quietly tiptoed out of the tent from the back flap making sure not to wake Lyall, it was pitch black if not for my Dragon’s senses and the stars and the crescent moon which had cast a silver glow over the mountains around me. There was a faint sound of a river streaming somewhere near by and I wondered if I could get a good bath, I hadn’t had a decent bath in days.

I stopped at a little distance and brushed my finger over the smooth crystal which glowed softly and I spoke up.

"Uncle?"

"..."

I sighed, maybe he was asleep, Silas had ordered me to contact him as soon as I reached Denril but it was already past a week that I had crossed the border and started my work.

He must be angry.

"Reina?" I heard his voice seep through the communication device and I sighed.

"Yes, it’s me."

"Where are you?! I’ve been trying to contact you!" He complained and I smiled slightly.

"I’m all right, I’ve started my work here. Soon I’ll be on the next phase." I informed him.

"You better take care of yourself,"

I chuckled, "And you of yourself and our fathers."

There was a momentary pause before he sighed, "How are things on that side?"

"Bad, the plague is spreading quite rapidly and there are almost more than half of the populace affected by it in each place."

Silas released a deep sigh with a muffled curse word before he said, "You sure you can handle all of it yourself?"

"Yes," I answered.

"If you need help use the device that I gave you, all right?"

I looked at the ring which sat on my right hand’s forefinger before I hummed.

"What is it anyway?" I asked.

"You’ll know when time comes,"

"Uncle, I hate surprises."

"I know but since you also keep us in dark so, I guess this can be my way of getting back at you."

I chuckled as I observed the pink crystal which sat on the ring wondering what kind of magic it had.

"How is everything on that side?" I asked changing the subject.

"It’s fine enough, nothing of concern has arisen yet."

"It would be good if it stays that way." I mumbled.

"Don’t worry, focus on your work, we will take care of everything for you here." Silas assured me and I hummed.

We talked for a few more minutes and then I turned to see Lyall who was standing near the tent. I had sensed him while talking with Uncle but didn’t pay much attention since he was in his spot keeping an eye on me.

"Did I wake you?" I asked as I walked back to him.

"No, Master."

"Let’s go back in," I said patting his shoulder as I passed by his side.

We entered the tent and after a couple of hours, the rays of sun peeked through the flaps of the tent.

"Are you awake?" A heavy voice called.

Lyall looked at me as I sat up in the bed.

"Yes." I hollered back.

The flap of the tent was pushed aside and Poras entered with a woman behind him.

"How are you feeling now, Saintess?" The woman asked.

"I’m feeling much better after resting." I smiled.

She was a beautiful woman who looked like she was in her thirties, with slightly tanned skin and beautiful bluish green eyes that went well with the thick grayish brown hair.

"I am Tanya, Poras’s wife, it’s nice to meet you." She smiled as she introduced herself.

I stood up and walked towards her, "I’m Mirielle, it’s a pleasure to make an acquaintance with you."

Her eyes held a glow as she reached out grasping my hand with both of hers.

"You really healed all of those people at once," she spoke up.

"Yes,"

"So... there are more than one Saints." She whispered.

I frowned slightly unable to understand what she meant.

"Tanya, don’t." Poras spoke in a warning tone making my eyebrows furrow.

"Is there something wrong?"

"No, it’s nothing."

"But, Poras she-"

"Tanya!" He snapped making the woman close her mouth.

Her eyes were distressed as she looked down at her feet.

"We came here to thank you," Poras said changing the subject.

"There’s no need, I have only done what I was meant to."

"Still, you saved a lot of my people, so, if there’s anything that you need then tell us, we will try to arrange it for you." Poras offered and I smiled my eyes drifting over to Tanya.

"I heard the sound of a river last night from somewhere in the back," I started making Poras’s thick eyebrows twitch.

"If it isn’t a trouble then, I’d like to visit it once, I haven’t had a decent bath in days since we have been travelling." I said sounding a little meek and shy.

Poras looked once at Tanya who smiled, "I shall take you there,"

"Thank you so much!" I beamed at her.

After a while, Tanya led me down the mountain towards the sound where this river was flowing but instead of taking me straight to the river she led me towards the small section of woods.

"The ladies of our troop usually bathe in this section, the open river is for men." Tanya explained as I walked behind her.

"How long have you all been living in these mountains?" I asked.

"For generations, we were one of the mountain tribes, our crest is that of a boudler, it means the strong shield for its people."

"I see, but... was this tribe always a... bandit tribe?"

She paused, "No!"

I tilted my head to one side as she looked a bit upset, "We... were never bandits or the kind of people who hurt others... Our ancestors used to help those who travelled long distance in these barren lands. Our tribes were the resting places for those who had to go on for days and months but..."

Her eyes grew gloomy and I reached out touching her shoulder gently, "The plague and the..."

She suddenly stopped making me lean ahead, "Yes?"

"N-Nothing, just because of the plague it’s hard to keep up with it." She forced a smile before she turned and kept walking.

I followed behind her, it was obvious that something was going on here and I wanted to know what it was.

The sound of the water intensified as we walked closer and closer to the source and Tanya brushed away the large, fleshy leaves before I saw the beautiful waterfall.

There was a rainbow and the water sprinkled around on the green vegetation and smooth rocks.

"Isn’t it a beautiful place?" Tanya asked as she gestured for me to go ahead.

"I’ll take a seat here while you bath," she said pointing at the large rocks and I nodded.

I stripped the gown that I was wearing before I stepped into the cool water feeling the ripples forming. I felt the splashes of the water against my artificial body, Tanya was facing away so, I took a dip going deeper as my water mana harmonized with the water around.

I let my body drift over the water before I saw the bubbles and then I swam towards the waterfall. The water was coming down with quite a lot of force but for some reason it didn’t seem to affect me as I put my arm into the rushing flow.

[Synchronisation with Supreme Aqua Dragon Bloodline increased by 3%]

[Synchronisation complete: 53%]

I was surprised as I saw that, I didn’t know that taking a dip in water could help me.

After swimming around for a while I stepped out of the water wrapping a towel around my body and after wiping down myself, I wore the clothes that were placed on the dry rock for me.

"I’m done," I said making Tanya turn.

Her eyes widened for a moment and glistened with tears before she stood up looking as if she was in trance.

She staggered towards me and her trembling hand reached out gingerly touching my cheek as she breathed out a name.

"Lisana..."