Chapter 53

Maxi grew anxious. If there were no clerics capable of performing divine magic in all of Anatol, that meant Ruth was the sole person who could use healing magic. If a bigger crisis were to arise, what then? Seeing the worry on her face, Ruth gently flicked a finger to distract her.

"Now is not the time to worry, my lady. Please summon the servants. I will go get the herbs ready."

"I-I understand."

Ruth spun around and left the room. Maxi threw on a thick robe and set about ringing the bell to summon the servants. Since she could not neglect the castle by bringing all of them with her, she chose ten burly young men and five maidservants. After giving them instructions, she proceeded to exit the great hall.

Maxi pulled her hood over her head to block the wind and rushed to the training grounds. There, servants were loading baggage onto three large wagons. She checked to see that they had not missed anything before climbing into a carriage with them.