10 Episode 8: Women




 Even the grasses being trodden are awed by the charge. Like a thunderclap roaring in the clear blue sky, a spear knight wearing heavy armor runs with the giant horse.

''--Seiyaa!

 It was a spirited voice that said, "Even the spirit of sound is not the same. You can't see his expression because he wears a helmet that covers his face, but his voice was dignified enough to inspire even us.

 The goblins were only halfway through trying to intercept with their weapons at the ready, and the goblins couldn't bear the spear knight's spirit and tried to flee - but it was already too late.

 With a spear on a horse that was reamed away with a gale, three goblins are launched high into the air before they can scream. The remaining goblins are trampled and blown away by the giant horse, and finally the spear knight pulls on the reins of his horse, slows down his rush and turns.

''It's awesome ...... like a siege weapon ......

 A normal horse would not be able to destroy the enemy with a single charge.

 But that spear knight did just that. The one big goblin that was behind him felt that there was no point in choosing to run away and tried to throw the spear he was holding - but.

''Gaggle ...... gaggle! Giggles!

 As he held his spear, an arrow pierced the goblin's forehead. It wasn't enough, the arrows pierced one after another through the shoulder and chest, and finally the goblin dropped his spear and fell on his back.

''Shame on you ...... for throwing a dirty spear at Captain Raquel, you fool.

 The female knight who released her bow is lighter than the spear knight called Raquel, and she doesn't wear a helmet that covers her face. She slowly approaches slowly to check on the goblin she has defeated, but instead of saying extreme words, she has a smile on her face.

 If the spear knight was a genuine warrior, the other one looked like an extension of a nobleman's falconry as a bow cavalryman, and that was the impression I got. He had smooth red hair that grew to his shoulders, and his lips were drawn in red, highlighting his elegant beauty.

'Oh, ...... sorry, I'm sorry I showed you my bad mouth,'
Oh ...... no, no. Thank you for your help, too.
'...... Dite, Lady Astina is waiting for you. We need to get back to reporting.
...... captain, even though he doesn't like magic, he did his best in his own way. It's not a pity that he hates it too much?

 He's aware that I've used my magic to stall the goblins - and you can see from my clothing that I'm a mage.

 On my formal coat, I wear a golden insignia that indicates that I am a court mage. It's not that prominent, but it should be obvious to anyone who sees it.

'It looked like he was fighting to help the ...... lords. For that, I thank you. But I don't trust this thing called magic. I'm sorry.

 At the Academy of Magic, magic is our raison d'etre, and good magic is respected. However, it's a different story outside. I've heard that it's not uncommon for people to shun and discriminate against mages, and in fact, when I was walking the streets in the capital city, I was even falsely accused of being a student of the Academy of Magic.

 But Raquel-san apologized to me for that. If you say you're not good at magic for some reason, you can't unreservedly ask me to understand.

''Glass-sama, the man from the ranch seems to be injured. Earlier, by a goblin arrow. ......
Yeah, we need to get you patched up right away.
'The allowance ......? Since the wound is so shallow, why not just wash it with water and bandage it?

 That would only work if the goblin's arrow hadn't been coated with anything. If he was injured by that arrow earlier, he needs to be examined.

 I lean against the ranch fence and approach the man who is nodding off.

'N ...... ah ...... I'll be fine. I got hit in the shoulder by an arrow, but it's not that deep a wound ......

 --you could tell just by getting closer, the man's face had turned an earthy color.

 The arrow had been coated with poison. There is a faint purple stain on the torn part of his clothing, where the arrow had struck him.

I'm sorry, sir, but the arrow seems to have been poisoned. Will you allow me to treat it?
...... Who are you? It does seem to be coated with poison, but if that's the case, you'll either survive the poison or die: ......
'Not at all. I'm a doctor, and if you'd rather take a gamble or two without a procedure, would you rather let me handle it?

 A genie doctor is a doctor who can use a genie as part of his treatment, regardless of what genie he is contracted to do.

 The poison used by the goblins is a neurotoxin, which is a type of serpentine family. When it enters the bloodstream, it circulates throughout the body and gradually paralyzes the muscles - if the poison is not broken down by the metabolic function, it can lead to death after a few hours.

 But if I can interfere with plants, I can deliver the antidote 'extracted from the plant' to the exact part of the bloodstream where the poison is flowing.