I Secretly Healed the Illness of the Twin Princesses While Wearing a Mask, and Now the Entire Kingdom Is in an Uproar ~Please Stop Trying to Expose the Street Healer~ - Chapter 14

Night.

After finishing cleaning up the medical tents used by the health committee at the magic tournament, I was planning to head to the royal castle to cure the king’s illness and, while I’m at it, return the treasure orb. But my sister stopped me.

“Asuku, where are you going?”

“Well, the thing is―”

I explained the situation to her.

“So I thought I’d raid the castle, cure the king, and return the treasure at the same time.”

“The castle is heavily guarded now because a protective stone was stolen from the treasure hall. You shouldn’t go.”

“It’s fine, no problem.”

I was physically preparing myself to smash through any obstacles in my way. I could handle anything.

“No. Wait until things calm down first. I’ll get permission to treat the king later.”

“But, big sister, when will that be?”

“…Examining the king takes a lot of paperwork. It would also embarrass the royal healers. Considering all that, it will take about a week.”

“Right. But what if his condition gets worse before then?”

“That, well…”

The royal healers at the castle are skilled.

But their healing magic is far weaker than my sister’s.

That’s just because she’s a genius, so it’s not a big deal…

If the king has an illness the royal healers can’t cure, my sister should be the one treating him.

But most of the royal healers are high-ranking nobles.

There are all sorts of political issues, which make it hard for her to treat him right away.

So I’d go.

“I want the people close to me to live even one second longer in good health. So doesn’t that mean I have to storm the castle and heal him myself?”

“…For some reason, I feel like you’re actually right even though this is completely wrong.”

“As expected of my big sister!! Alright then, I’m going.”

“No, wait. The ‘Sword Saint’ heard about this and is guarding the castle ―Ah, you already left.”

I sprinted toward the royal castle at full speed.

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I stood boldly in front of the main gate of the royal castle.

“You there!! Civilians aren’t allowed past this point!! Leave immediately ―Wait, that mask!?”

“Hyahahaha!! I’m here to heal the sick!!”

“You!! Are you the mysterious Healer Man who’s been raiding the adventurer guild, clinics, and soldier barracks in the royal city and healing the injured and sick!?”

“Hyahaha!! That’s me!! And today’s target is the king!! Hyahaha!!”

The soldiers guarding the main gate blew their whistles.

More soldiers came rushing out, but I knocked them all down without hesitation. Don’t worry, the healing magic I cast at the same time made sure they weren’t hurt at all.

“It’s the Mysterious Healer Man!! Capture him!!”

“His target is the king!! Don’t let him through!!”

“Wait? But if he’s going to heal the king, wouldn’t it be better to let him pass…”

I knocked out the soldiers coming at me and made my way into the castle. On the way, I healed anyone who looked sick while searching for the king.

And then.

Clang!! Sparks flew near my neck.

Someone had swung a sword at me.

“Huh?”

“Hehehe, hyahahahaha!! I didn’t think my sword would bounce off your skin!! That’s surprising!!”

I turned to see a young man holding two swords, smiling as if he were having fun.

“You’re strong!! Fight me!! And leave your head behind!! Don’t worry, this time I’ll slice it cleanly!!”

Eh, scary.”

What is he talking about, leaving my head behind? This guy is definitely dangerous.

I decided to ignore him… but before I could react, he suddenly appeared right in front of me and swung his sword.

Clang!!

“Whoa!? That’s really hard!? I swung for real, and it bounced off!! Gyaah!!”

“Take this!!”

“Aaargh!?”

I knocked the dangerous guy out in one strike, cast a healing spell on him, and left him lying there.

I continued searching for the king.

But I couldn’t find him anywhere. While wandering around, I came across a suspiciously large door.

This had king lives here written all over it.

“Hyahahaha!! I’m coming in!! Any sick people here!?”

“““Captive Magic [Bind]!!”””

The moment I opened the door, dozens of wriggling chains shot out and wrapped around me, trapping me tight.

“Y-yes!! We caught the Mysterious Healer Man!!”

“Princess Christina’s ambush plan worked!!”

“Prepare yourself!! For illegally breaking into the royal castle… and… what else? Casting healing magic on so many people? Wait, what crime is this exactly?”

Argh, I can’t believe I got caught because of a single moment of carelessness.

But this kind of restraint? I can break it with sheer strength!!

“Hmph!! Argh, umgm!! Nooooooo!! I can’t get free at all!! What are these chains!?”

“That’s a magical chain, Mysterious Healer Man. You can’t break it with physical force.”

“!?”

“Nice to meet you. I’m Christina Astia Xylica, the first princess of the Xylica Kingdom. I’m one of the people saved by your master, Faceless.”

Christina looked down at me while I lay on the floor, a strange, happy expression on her face. Oh… and Victoria is standing behind her.

This is bad. What should I do?

“I have many questions for you. I specifically want to know the identity and location of Faceless!!”

“I don’t know.”

“…So you’re staying silent to protect your master. That’s admirable. But I really want to meet him personally to thank him!! And if possible… I want to go out with him and marry him!!”

The calm and composed student council president at the magic academy was gone. Christina pressed forward and was full of energy and excitement.

“I don’t know. I’m just a passing-by street Healer.”

“Hm. Christina, in situations like this, the only way is to make him talk with some torture.”

“Eh, Victoria? Um, he’s Faceless subordinate, so maybe don’t go too rough on him…”

“It’s fine. This will work for interrogation.”

Victoria pulled out a wriggling, jelly-like creature.

“A slime?”

“Hm. I’m going to pour this slime on you. It’ll make you all slippery and melt your clothes.”

“Wha, n-no, stop!! Please don’t!! This black coat is my favorite!!”

“Then tell us where Faceless is hiding.”

“I don’t know. I’m just a passing-by street Healer.”

“Hm, then it can’t be helped. Here goes.”

Noooooooooooooooo!!

“Wait a minute!! What’s so funny about this guy getting covered in slime!? Look, even the soldiers back there are nodding!!”

“It’s fine. I’ve been told there’s a demand for this in some circles.”

“Who told you about this!?”

“Hm. My caretaker, Maidall.”

Oh, that maid in the maid outfit!!

Ugh, what should I do!? If this keeps up, my black coat is going to melt from the slime!!

Should I spill everything? No, my sister would be mad, so that’s out!!

Then.

I’ll just give up on the coat and do whatever it takes to protect my plague mask―

“Princess Christina, I think it’s time to stop bullying my subordinate.”

“““Eh!?”””

I froze.

Click-clack. Someone entered the room, shoes tapping on the floor. They wore a plague mask and a black coat just like me.

Wait, Faceless!? Another me!?

No, they look a lot like me, but their voice sounds like mine, just forced lower…

No doubt about it.

“F-F-F-Faceless-sama!?”

“It’s good to see you in good health.”

Big sister, what are you doing?

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Afterword

One-Point Story

Author: “Dangerous people only see other dangerous people as dangerous.”

A: “What does that even mean?”

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