The Returnee Wants Peace

Even though three days had passed, the child’s complexion was still pale as іhe slept deeply without moving at all.

He called for a doctor several times, but they said there was nothing wrong. They suggested it was just fatigue built up in her body that had finally caught up to her.

Dark flesh and wetness that she had never felt before in her life were gathered together and wrapped around her body.

‘How could she sleep this deeply after all she’s been through?’

He was worried about Rosha, wondering if there might be something wrong with her, but his mind was also in turmoil. Cedric was curious why she hid her powers, and he was concerned about how close she had gotten to Duke Echerzen.

Especially regarding the Duke, there was something he needed to tell Rosha.

Then-

“Master, it’s me.”

A voice accompanied by a knock echoed. Cedric gently drew the canopy around the bed before quietly opening the door. An elderly butler entered, holding a stack of documents and letters.

Carefully, he placed them on the table.

“This document estimates the damage our family suffered in the recent ordeal. Thankfully, the shield that appeared that day covered the capital, so the damage is minimal. Oh, and these are additional letters addressed to Miss Rosha.”

“So many?”

“We’ve narrowed it down.”

The butler, who had served for half his lifetime at the Count Aper’s mansion, smiled sympathetically at Cedric’s overwhelmed face.

Then, he placed something in his hand as he picked up the documents.

It was a rolled up note.

“I apologize for the additional tasks… but there’s news from the Shadows. They request a brief meeting near the back alley.”

“…”

“Maybe take a walk. Get some fresh air. Miss Rosha would want you to rest for a bit.”

Whispering softly, the butler retreated with a slight smile. After a quick scan of the room, Cedric cautiously unrolled the note.

On the piece of paper, smaller than the palm of my hand, was this:

[Movement detected in the imperial palace regarding the origins of the sacred relics. Manipulation of the storage list completed, final confirmation needed.]

Cedric’s face hardened, and he promptly rose from his seat, thinking it’d be okay to leave for a short while.

Around ten seconds after he left.

“…Has he gone?”

Rosha opened her eyes.

She had been awake for a while but was deliberately pretending to be asleep.

She muttered as she brushed her tousled hair to one side.

“The Shadows…”

She felt she might have stumbled onto a clue about Cedric’s secrets. She resolved to remember that name.

Meanwhile.

‘I successfully overcame the first trial.’

Rosha never thought that a clear sky with no cracks would look so beautiful.

She sat up and gazed out of the window, slowly sweeping her eyes over the panoramic view of the capital.

Ruined buildings and collapsed walls were visible in the distance, remnants of the trial. Yet, surprisingly, reconstruction was underway.

Even if a catastrophic disaster strikes, time moves on, and humans adapt and survive. A truth she remembered from the past world.

‘…By the way, how long did I sleep?’

Checking her condition, she felt better than expected.

Her eyes were a bit sore from using her power for so long, she was fine except for a little coldness, and her body was weak due to the shock of using anti-magic barrier too hastily, but she was able to move slowly.

Clang, clang!

As she was about to get out of bed, a soft tapping sound came from the window.

It was Koko, looking rather bedraggled.

“I almost died waiting out there!”

As she opened the window, Koko rushed in, complaining agitatedly.

“Those stupid doctors kept saying you needed absolute rest, and I almost fell outside! I’ve been out there for three days! How much longer are you going to make me suffer? You expect me to sleep outside with my old body?”

“Three days? Have I been sleeping for three days?”

“Yes, you weakling!”

After a bit of grumbling, Koko seemed to calm down and added:

“Anyway, check your rewards. You didn’t check without me, did you?”

Secretly finding Koko’s antics adorable, Rosha turned her head.

The reward receipt button was always displayed in the corner of her vision since she woke up. A message blinked, requesting confirmation.

Would you like to check the completion reward (1st place) for the first trial now?

1. Yes

2. No

In addition, this trial, which was in hard mode, was actually something that Rosha had almost single-handedly completed.

‘Never had such a solo achievement before.’

What reward could it be?

Her heart racing, she clicked ‘Yes’.

Tuk-tuk-tuk-

Suddenly, shining crystals began to fall from the air. Hundreds of magic stone fragments clattered to the floor.

‘…How much is this?’

They ranged from the size of a finger to the size of two fists combined. The largest one was probably from the Master of the Trial.

Knowing the potential value of these magic stones in the future, her eyes widened in amazement. And that wasn’t the end of the rewards.

Flutter-

A single garment gently fell over the pile of magic stones that reached up to her waist.

It looked like a simple cape.

Cape of the Dark Dawn (A-class)

A combat robe made from the hard scales of the master of the first trial. Its design and color can change according to need.

-Very light

-Can change to the desired design (limited to once a day)

-Has a small storage space function built in

Upon checking the cape’s information, Rosha let out a small gasp.

‘It’s a relief. Magicians are already weak in defense.’

At a glance, it seemed extremely versatile, a special item not influenced by any deity. Moreover, it comes with a small storage space.

Could there be a better reward for the first trial?

“Hehehe.”

Koko, who became happy after seeing the reward, started sliding down the pile of magic stones.

Rosha hurriedly collected the magic stones next to him.

Although the storage space connected to the cape’s inner pocket seemed relatively large for a pocket, she couldn’t fit all the abundant magic stones in it.

It would be a disaster if someone were to come in at this time, so Rosha quickly opened a side table drawer and stuffed the remaining magic stones inside.

‘The Guide God’ says you’ve received enough rewards and asks you to start building the temple.

‘The Guide God’ says these indirect messages are more expensive than you might think.

She ignored the god’s message. She was so busy hiding the magic stones, she had no time to listen to the complaints.

But the next message she heard was something she couldn’t ignore.

‘The Guide God’ asks if you’ve forgotten something.

“Forgotten something?”

Wow, these words sounded a bit ominous.

While checking if there were any more magic stones on the floor, she sat down and pondered.

She understood the god’s meaning the next moment.

“…Where did the sacred relic go?”

Upon unconsciously checking her thigh and finding nothing, Rosha quickly stood up.

The sacred relic is missing!

She remembered the appearance of the relic from the last moment of her trial. It looked like an old, worn-out gun, but with a mysterious silver hue wrapped around it, showing unparalleled performance once its unique attributes were unlocked.

Losing such an item with the blessing of the Guide God would be a significant loss.

‘I need to ask Cassis, who was with me at the end…’

After quickly hiding her clothes and magic stones, she hurriedly opened the door to find Cassis.

But then.

“…Huh?”

As she stepped out, she met the eyes of the knights guarding her door.

“Ah, Miss, you’re awake!”

“The lady has finally woken up!”

With a loud shout, the mansion was in an uproar.