Published at 26th of December 2025 7:41 am

Chapter 494: Delivering Results Is Important, but Results Alone Can Be a Bit Troublesome.

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It felt like a lot of unexpected things had happened, but in any case, we had succeeded in joining the Hero party. The member composition was quite different from the first time around, but in terms of combat power, this group was clearly superior. The journey continued without any particular danger and a month later, we were invited to the mansion of a lord in a certain port town.

This child is my daughter, Misha, the lord said.

In the daughters bedroom, which the lord himself had guided us to, a 14-year-old girl with a pale face lay quietly. The rouge applied to her lips as a meager comfort seemed out of place in its vividness, and on her barely visible neckline, black bruises wound around like ivy.

It happened on my daughters 12th birthday. We were holding a party for her debut, inviting many guests from outside, when a creepy woman we didnt remember inviting mixed in with the crowd.

That woman called herself the Black Rose Witch and said, I have cursed this girl. If you do not atone for your ancestors sins, your daughters life will end on her 15th birthday. Then she vanished like smoke.

Thats My lord, if youll excuse me, do you have any idea what the witch was referring to? Lorenz asked with a frown, but the lord shook his head weakly.

No, not at all. I had never even met a witch until that day, and when I asked the other household members, it was the same. I even talked to my retired father, but he didnt know such a person either

Ive been searching through older records as well, but in the end, I couldnt find any documents related to the witch. I even sent messengers to the forest where the witch was said to live to find out what she wanted us to do, but none of them returned

So shes saying to atone for sins, but she wont tell you what sins were committed or how to atone for them? Thats certainly troublesome, Luka said lightly.

Haha, indeed. If it would save my daughter, Id be willing to accept almost anything, but The lord smiled tiredly at Lukas casual tone. The dark circles under his eyes were too deep to be concealed even with makeup, conveying his utter exhaustion, both mentally and physically.

Theres only one month left until my daughters 15th birthday. I have no one else to turn to now. Please, Yuusha-sama! Please, please save my daughter, save Misha! Ill do anything I can! Please, please!

The lord fell to his knees, pressing his forehead to the floor in a deep bow. Lorenz gently placed his hand on the lords shoulder and helped him up.

Please raise your head, my lord. I promise to do everything in my power for your daughter.

Oh, oh! Yuusha-sama! Please, I beg of you!

As the lord clung to him, crying, Lorenz nodded firmly and then turned to us.

So, as the Hero, I intend to act to help this person. Does anyone have any objections?

I have none. Its fine, I replied, almost immediately agreeing to Lorenzs question. We had resolved this incident in the first loop as well, and knowing the inside story, there was no need to even hesitate.

I have no objection to helping this child. But Im a bit concerned about the ancestors sins, so Id like to investigate that properly, Tia said, giving conditional agreement. Those with power must always be aware of the danger of wielding justice based on one-sided information, separate from helping an innocent girl who has been caught up in a terrible situation. Understanding this, Lorenz nodded back to Tia.

Of course. Time is limited, but lets investigate as much as we can. And Luka

Me? Hmm Luka, who was addressed last, surprisingly crossed his arms in front of his chest and began to ponder.

What is it, Luka? Do you have something on your mind?

I dont really like requests that feel rushed like this. Its like you cant settle down to do anything, you know?

Hm Lorenz frowned at his casual remark. I was about to caution him as well, but Luka spoke up again before I could.

So, can I just go ahead and break this childs curse right now?

Huh?

Actually, Im going to do it. Here we go!

While everyone tilted their heads in confusion, Luka walked briskly to the sleeping young ladys side and held out his hand, making it flash with light. Then, something like black smoke began to pour out of the young ladys body

Mmm, huh? What in the world?

What!? Could it be!? Misha! Misha!

Father? Why is Father in my bedroom? No, more importantly, why am I

Ah, aaaaah! Mishaaa!

As the young lady raised her voice in confusion, the lord hugged her while crying loudly. Servants and guards who were surprised by the commotion burst into the room, but when they realized that the young lady had regained consciousness, various instructions immediately began to fly around.

The young lady has awakened! Call Dr. Sian immediately! Use the mansions carriage!

Send a fast horse to Lord Edgar! And report to the lady of the house as well!

Ooooh! Misha! Misha! Oh, thank goodness! Im so relieved

Um, Father? Whats really And who are those people?

Oh, oh! Thats right!

The lord, who had been clinging to his daughter, rushed over to us standing in the midst of the commotion. However, this time he grasped Lukas hand, not Lorenzs.

Thank you so much! You are truly our familys benefactor!

No, no, its not that big a deal. I just removed a curse. Besides, the witch who cast it is still out there.

Thats true but still, it doesnt change the fact that you saved my daughter. Hey, start preparing for a banquet right away! Well entertain Yuusha-sama and his party with all our familys resources!

As you wish. Ill make the arrangements immediately, an elderly man in a black butlers uniform bowed gracefully and left the room. After confirming this, the lord turned back to us with a broad smile.

So, please do join us for dinner at our home today! Ah, of course, well express our gratitude in every way possible beyond that as well, so dont worry.

Oh, really? Yay! We did it, Yuusha-sama, looks like were in for a feast tonight!

Ah, yes. I see Thats right.

But is this okay? We havent really done anything yet

In contrast to Lukas joyful excitement, Lorenz and Tia were still bewildered. Thats why I tried to maintain a calm facade, desperately suppressing the twitching at the corners of my mouth as I placed my hands on their shoulders.

Its fine, isnt it? At least weve eliminated the possibility of the young lady dying when time runs out. Besides its impossible to leave in this situation, right?

Well, I suppose so.

Seeing the lord and servants so terrifyingly enthusiastic, it would be impossible to say, We can deal with that later, were leaving now. There was no longer any reason to hurry, so there was no need to dampen the joy of the young ladys awakening.

I wonder what kind of food theyll serve at the lords banquet? Since its a port town, do you think the fish will be delicious? What do you think, senpai?

Ah, well. I hope something tasty comes out, I agreed casually to Luka, who was innocently beaming with excitement.

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