Chapter 256: Visit the Sick
Chapter 256: Visit the Sick
Elysia and Elena were brainstorming about Ariel. However, the old mage suddenly opened a conversation about what had been stuck in his mind since yesterday.
"Hmm... The incident yesterday was really shocking to me. Sealed area, evil monsters, and it all happened in the sacred land of our continent. It even led you to come out of your divine meditation and step in, Holy Grandfather. Huff, this world is just getting worse." Maximilian shook his head slightly and heaved a sigh of concern.
"Despite all that, you have missed one thing, Maximilian. The Goddess descended directly to solve all the problems at the scene. My presence there was quite redundant." Alexander reminded the old mage calmly, then took a sip of the herbal tea.
"Ah, now that you say it, Holy Grandfather. The Goddess of Blessings is still around to look after her people and followers. Uhm, was it that bad? To force divine existence to intervene in the mortal world?" Maximilian nodded with reverence for the divine, but he became curious shortly after because he didn't know many details of yesterday's incident.
"Once again, you are wrong, Maximilian. I will assume that you haven't learned some of the key points from yesterday's incident because you are on your way to this city." Alexander put down his teacup and gave the old mage a deep gaze.
"As you say, Holy Grandfather. I immediately headed to this city after getting a request from Madam Isabelle. All I know is incomplete information and rumors that have not been confirmed. Please forgive my mistake and ignorance." Maximilian placed a hand on his chest in apology.
"No worries. The Goddess who came down from heaven yesterday isn't the Goddess of Blessings, but the Goddess of Light." Alexander gave an answer. It made the old mage both surprised and interested simultaneously. Even the lady who was eating breakfast felt the same.
As if he understood that there would be endless questions from two curious people, Alexander took out some papers from his Space Bag. "Take this. On the trip, the two of you will go out as chaperones for my grandaughters. Those are details about things that need attention and some information you need to know."
"Um, granddaughters? Do you have another granddaughter, Holy Grandfather?" Ariel finished with her breakfast and accepted the document that was given to her with a clueless expression. She could not remember any other Holy Princess besides Gabriella Celestine.
"Hum, Elysia and Evelyn are my granddaughters. I become their godgrandfather, understandable?" Alexander emphasized his words to Ariel.
"I- I understand. Thank you for enlightening my ignorance." Ariel bowed slightly. After that, she read the papers carefully and thoroughly.
Meanwhile, Maximilian also immediately read all the information wisely. Prior knowledge update was required.
Evelyn only shrugged her shoulders slightly as the room fell into silence because of these two Saints. But, she remembered something and turned to her best friend.
"Ely, I forgot to tell you earlier. But, this morning some of our classmates will come to see you. Maybe they'll come soon." Evelyn sent a soft whisper close to her best friend's ear.
The sudden whisper gave Elysia a chill. She immediately took a little safe distance on reflex and turned to Evelyn.
"Uh, well... Why are you so sure of that, Eve?" Elysia replied to that with a subtle whisper.
"I know because I happened to meet Joanna yesterday. She asked about your situation, and I told her about you being in the Holy Cathedral's VIP treatment room. After that, she said that she and other friends would come to visit you in the morning.
Well, what might happen after that? Indeed, the visit of our classmates at this morning, especially the students you saved from the mouth of danger." Evelyn whispered again with a hand gesture.
Elysia just blinked innocently, but she was already feeling overwhelmed before anyone came to see her. If many students would come to visit, then it would be tiring for apparent reasons.
*Fwoosh*
Elysia's attention was distracted because the documents in the hands of the holy knight lady and the old mage were suddenly burned without a trace. She was quite confused why they did that.
"Those are the important points. You know what you need to do and what responsibilities you take on that three-day journey." Alexander tapped the table with a stern expression.
"I will not disappoint your trust in this responsibility, Holy Grandfather." Ariel gave a salute with a fist in front of her chest.
"I understand and obey." Maximilian also saluted with a slight bow.
"Good." Alexander responded curtly and proceeded to sip his tea.
'Sister Elena, do you know what was written on that document just now? Why did it burn so suddenly.' Elysia raised a question in mind.
'Uhm, it's just about their duties and responsibilities, with additional information for the success of their mission to protect you girls, of course. However, your identity as the Goddess's disciple is now also known to these two Saints. The documents were burned because it was classified information, and these two Saints did that because of the instructions there.' Elena kindly enlightened the clueless girl.
'That's fair. These two Saints will come to the Southern Region with us after all. Besides, for certain people, my identity is no longer a secret in the first place.' Elysia responded in a relaxed and calm manner.
'Yeah, as long as it's not known to the public, right? You purposely created your own identity to reduce the difficulty, risk, and trouble after all, hehe...' Elena chuckled with amusement. She knew her sweet little sister second to none.
Ariel and Maximilian alternately turned to look at Elysia with a dazzling gaze. It was as if they just realized the sacred treasure near them.
But they just stared in silence as if they were studying further towards the Goddess's disciple. The comprehensive admiration gaze from Ariel and a full of wonder gaze from Maximilian. Yet, they didn't try to annoy Elysia for whatever reason because they didn't want to offend Elysia.
"Alright then, I need to go to take care of a few things. I'll be back before lunchtime." Alexander told his granddaughters and received their approval, then he turned to Ariel and Maximilian without speaking.
As if understanding what was said in silence, Ariel and Maximilian paid their respects. After that, Alexander just nodded and got up. He left at a leisurely pace.
Elysia, Ella, and Evelyn only looked at each other cluelessly. Still, they didn't linger in the matter because it was none of their business to question.
After the tea party was over, they tidied up the dining table. The table was folded back while the cutlery was put into the serving trolleys, then put in the room's corner.
The three girls went to bed and sat next to each other. They chatted, exchanged ideas, and joked together while waiting for the students that Evelyn said were coming to visit.
Ariel and Maximilian went to sit on the sofa and watched the Goddess's disciple, especially her behavior. If need be said, Elysia was no different from a pleasant girl by nature.
No wonder these two picky princesses were willing to be friends with Elysia. This girl had great charm and insight. It was as if it could affect the surrounding people every time a pleasant voice escaped her mouth. The two Saints nodded as if to agree with their seemingly similar thoughts.
A few moments later, there was a knocking sound from the entrance before it opened. Five girls and two boys came into the room.
"Excuse me, sorry to interrupt. We came after getting permission from the medical center's receptionist." Joanna interrupted the three girls who were too busy chirping together that they didn't notice her group's arrival.
"Oh! You guys are finally here. Please come in." Evelyn waved her hand with a smile.
"Ehehe, of course. I said it yesterday, and the others will probably come after us." Joanna scratched the back of her head and nodded.
"Umm... Will the others come too? It won't be that many people, right? This is a medical center..." Elysia felt sluggish just imagining that. She didn't know whether there was any limitation for the visitors or not, but she hoped it had been implemented.
"Ugh, the students were kicked out of the dorms and moved to inns under academy regulations. It was difficult to coordinate with the others. So, we don't know, sorry." Betty clenched her fists at the memory of yesterday's case.
It took a struggle to organize the students who would come. It could not be achieved in a short time because the students were scattered throughout the various inns. The news came from student to student, so it was challenging to coordinate with everyone.
"Ah, nevermind. As long as it's before lunchtime, then it's fine. We'll be out by then. Above all, thank you so much for coming." Elysia wagged her hand with a soft smile.
"Hi, Miss Elysia. How are you feeling? This is a parcel from us. Hope you get well soon." Maggie handed over a parcel filled with various kinds of fruit.
"I have recovered. Thank you for your concern and prayers." Elysia received the fruit parcel, but she passed it to Ella because Ella asked for it.
"Hi, I wish you good graces always, Miss Elysia. Thank you for saving us from harm and everything. This is a Floral Fantasy bouquet that can make you feel peaceful and calm with its fragrant aroma." A girl represented her two friends to give the flower bouquet to Elysia.
Although it was called a bouquet, it was some unique flowers that were arranged on a vase.
"Uhm, yes, thank you..." Elysia accepted the vase filled with various flowers. She inhaled its fragrance for a few seconds before Evelyn asked for it to be put on the table.