“Your battle was magnificent! Here’s an additional reward apart from the task!”
Back at Count Rieton’s mansion, he handed us a sack filled with coins.
Upon opening it, I saw many coins inside.
“I-Is this in addition to the reward? It’s a bit overwhelming for me…”
“It’s for your muscles! Don’t hold back!”
“For my muscles…?”
“Come on, take it! Money, money!”
Although I felt a bit uncomfortable, I decided to accept it.
Considering their lives too, there would be no harm in accepting it.
“How about we go eat something before we head back? Or do you prefer to leave right away?”
“Well… honestly, I’d prefer to eat before heading back.”
“Yes, me too.”
I chuckled lightly as I held my back.
“My back… it hurts…”
Unfortunately, my back had reached its limit.
Although Elisa had been alleviating my pain with her magic, it was reaching the point where it no longer had an effect.
Pushing further could lead me straight to hospitalization, something I wanted to avoid.
***
While we were in the carriage, I massaged my back as we swayed.
“He was really an intensely sweaty guy.”
“It was the first time I saw a semi-naked man, not counting the times I’ve been to the beach.”
“It was quite exciting…”
“Exciting, or something like that…”
Sighing, I stretched forcefully. But…
*Crack*
“Ouch…”
My waist screamed in pain.
Something inside me broke.
“I’m sorry… I can’t go on.”
“Kyle-san! Are you okay?”
“Are you sure?”
“I can’t…”
Tears welled up in my eyes.
“This is serious. Do you want to go to the hospital first?”
“Yes, the guild can wait…”
“…I guess that would be best.”
It would be best to go to the same hospital as before… Although I wouldn’t like to go back there.
