Satina stepped outside with the target character the young boy.
[Quest completed.]
[A1687's affection has increased by 20.]
[A1687's affection level has been assessed.]
[Measuring fate bond for player 'Satina'.]
Target Character 1: Affection 0.
Sharan: Affection 15
Target Character 3: Not yet encountered
A1687: Affection 20
Target Character 5: Affection -60
'Not a bad start,' Satina thought, glancing at the two people following her.
Unlike the silent target character walking behind her, the rat beastman had been crying as if the world had ended the moment he was sold to Satina.
"Hic, huff. I'm, I'm done for now. I'm so sorry, bro. I should have listened to you... sob."
'Anyone would think I'm going to eat him. Well, I guess from his perspective, it's not far from the truth.'
Satina turned to the two of them and said, "Hand."
The target character quietly extended his hand without a word, while the rat beastman flinched, his shoulders hunching up in surprise.
"Give me your hand."
Satina scrutinized their appearance.
She had brought them out in a hurry, and both were in terrible condition.
Especially the target character, who looked like it was a miracle he could even walk. He was tall and well-built, but his complexion was pale from illness, and his exposed limbs through torn clothes bore red welts, evidence of a recent beating.
The wounds were so brutal, just looking at them made Satina frown.
The rat beastman hadn't been beaten, but his cheeks were gaunt, likely from not being fed properly to prevent him from running away.
The rat beastman hesitated but eventually extended his hand.
Satina grasped his hand and began to sing.
['Healing Song' skill activated.]
[Utilizing holy power, the bodies and minds of those within a 1-meter radius are soothed].
[The closer the player is, the greater the effect.]
[One usage consumed.]
[Remaining uses today: 0]
"Woah, wow..."
With every note she sang, new flesh grew over the torn wounds, dark bruises lightened, and vitality returned to their bodies.
The rat beastman, who had been terrified of her just moments ago, now watched in awe, his eyes sparkling as the healing process unfolded.
"Are you a saint?"
"Technically, a saint candidate."
"Wow, that's amazing!"
The rat beastman gaped, expressing his admiration.
"Um, this is the first time I've met a saint. So, Saint, um...!"
All traces of his previous wariness vanished as the boy excitedly chattered away.
At that moment, the target character stepped forward and said, "They're coming."
Before Satina could even think 'who?', a group of men swaggered out from between the alleys, making their way toward her.
"Well, well, what a lovely sight. Took my money, scammed me, and now you're out here having a grand time, huh?"
Satina squinted her eyes at the man leading the group.
It was hard to recognize him due to his swollen face, broken nose, and bruised eyes, but she soon recalled him from the gambling hall.
"Do you know him?" the target character asked.
Satina searched her hazy memory.
"I don't remember his name, but he's some baron."
She had caught him trying to cheat her at cards.
The Baron Ganahel let out a crooked grin.
"You might've masked your identity well, but I knew if I waited long enough, you'd show up again! Ha! Lucky for me,huh? Do you have any idea how much trouble you've caused me?"
"Well, at least you're still alive."
Satina responded calmly.
Her nonchalant remark only seemed to inflame the baron's anger.
"Shut up! If you hadn't exposed me as a cheat, none of this would've happened! Damn it! I was just about to make a big score and leave this place for good!"
"So, what now?"
"Now? Well, you don't think I'm just going to let this go, do you? Don't blame me, miss. When you cause trouble, you should always plan for the consequences."
"Whoa, Baron, you didn't mention she was this young," one of his thugs said.
"Does that mean we can have some fun with her first?"
Satina gazed coldly at the gang Ganahel had brought with him.
She was currently with two others: a frail noblewoman (herself), a young boy, and the target character.
On the other hand, the gang outnumbered her side by three to one.
Though they didn't seem like trained knights from any household, judging by their bulky physiques and the weapons each thug held, they weren't going to be easy to deal with.
'Looks like I'll have to activate the system's alert to draw people in and create a distraction...'
While devising an escape plan and surveying the situation, the Target character suddenly stepped forward and asked,
"Is this a threat? Shall I handle it?"
He looked at Satina with an expressionless face as he spoke in a low, even tone.
"You're going to take care of it?"
"If you command me, I will obey."
Indeed, Character A1687 was known as the strongest in terms of physical prowess in the game.
Though I had healed him with holy power, I was still concerned about his condition.
And more than that, here I was with nothing but my bare hands, wondering if it was even possible.
But since he was so confident, I couldn't help but be curious about his abilities.
"Alright, do as you like."
The Target character gave a brief nod.
And the moment he moved, the world turned crimson.
I couldn't even tell how he moved.
By the time I came to my senses, he had already plunged into the middle of the group, tearing the throats of two men.
The air was filled with the gruesome sounds of flesh and blood spraying, and bodies lay scattered at his feet.
"What the hell? What's with this guy?!"
"Get him first!"
The remaining gang members rushed toward him all at once.
The Target character grabbed the throat of the nearest attacker with one hand and hoisted him into the air.
"Agh! Aaaaaah!"
The man flailed in the air, desperately trying to escape, but he couldn't.
After a brief struggle, the man's body went limp.
He was dead.
Fear quickly spread among the gang, who had just lost three of their comrades in the blink of an eye.
They turned to Baron Ganahel in panic.
"What the hell is this?! You never told us there was a monster like that!"
"I didn't know either!"
The Target character tossed the corpse aside carelessly and turned his gaze to the remaining members.
"Argh!"
One of the gang members, terrified by his black, emotionless stare, bolted.
The others, too, quickly followed suit.
It was as if a lone wolf had been unleashed among a flock of sheep.
He chased down the fleeing gang, tearing them apart, smashing them, and leaving utter chaos in his wake.
The entire ordeal, from start to finish, took barely ten minutes, including the defeat of Baron Ganahel.
If he had been an ordinary person, he would have been horrified by the bloodshed.
If he were a maniac who relished battle, he might have found enjoyment in it.
But as he stood in the midst of the carnage, blood dripping at his feet, his face betrayed no emotion whatsoever.
'This comparison is inappropriate, but he looks like a tired office worker who's been doing the same job for ten years.'
His expression was so detached and bored that it was hard to believe we had just finished a battle.
'Of course there wouldn't be any sane characters among the ones I have to pursue, right?'
Unlike with Sharan, I thought things might go a little smoother this time, but once again, I was faced with someone far from normal.
He slowly approached Satina.
It felt as if an untamed beast was walking toward her.
The tension was so palpable that she wanted to flee right then and there, but she stood her ground, forcing herself to stay firm.
The rat beastman next to her had fainted from the sight of blood the moment the fight started.
"Mission complete."
He kneeled in front of Satina, taking her hand and placing it against his cheek.
She could feel the stickiness of the blood smeared on his cheek against her palm.
But he didn't seem to care about his appearance in the slightest, rubbing his face against her hand like a tame animal.
With each motion, the blood on his cheek spread more, staining both his face and her hand, yet he remained indifferent.
"Praise me."
Satina realized something.
The one in front of her wasn't a puppy but a beast that could tear out her throat at any moment.
"You did well."
The nauseating stench of blood made her feel faint, but she forced herself to suppress the urge to vomit and stroked his face as if she were unfazed.
"You really did well."
[A1687's affection has increased by 2 points.]
It wasn't until the system notification rang that Satina finally felt safe enough to pull her hand away.
'By the way, those corpses need to be taken care of too.'
Satina looked at the corpse with a troubled expression.
[The imperial family is unable to link the murder case to the player.]
[Due to the excessive actions of A1687, all evidence has been destroyed, and the chances of the imperial family discovering anything about the player are 0%].
'That was a relief.'
'Anyway, from now on, I must never let him do as he please.'
She really wanted to avoid being in such a situation again.
"Well then, shall we head home before it gets any later?"
Carrying the rat beastman on her back, Satina thought to herself as she watched the Target character quietly following behind her.
'It seemed she would have to seriously think about how to live with this guy from now on.'
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