Chapter 10

That day, the maids had extracted essential oil from lavender and gave it to me. So, I put some of it on an unglazed dish and heated it with a candle. As a result, the scent of lavender faintly filled the palace.

"What a soothing, pleasant scent."

In my room, Ruri, who was helping me get ready, was entranced by the fragrance.

"Why don't you invite some guests and have tea? It would be a good way to spend the day."

Ruri suggested how I should spend my day. But, the only people I know are the two of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King. They are so busy, right? I wonder if it's okay to invite them so casually. By the way, I realized something when everyone helped me make camellia oil the other day.

"Hey, Ruri, didn't I cast 'Area Heal' on everyone the other day?"

Ruri's hands, which were touching the teaware to prepare tea, stopped.

"Yes! That was a wonderful power. I didn't have any injuries, but the fatigue from that day was gone, and I slept soundly that night!"

She turned to me, clasped her hands in front of her chest, and struck a pose of gratitude.

"What if I cast 'Area Heal' every night over the town and the entire demon territory? I thought that if everyone's light fatigue and minor illnesses could be healed, they could sleep better."

"Would it be okay for Lady Yuria to do that every night? Wouldn't it be too much for your body?"

Ruri looked worried, perhaps because of my initial condition.

"Yes, I think 'Area Heal' would be fine. However, I want to know if it's okay to cast it over the entire territory and who lives in the demon territory. So, if there's a library, I'd like to do some research there..."

I had been touched by the kindness of the demons in this territory and wanted to get to know them better. I also wanted to be of help. That's why I consulted Ruri about my wish.

"Oh! You want to get to know us, and even heal the common people in the demon territory? What a kind Lady Yuria! There is a library. I'll get the permission to use it right away!"

"Please wait a moment!" Ruri left the room.

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"Permission to use the library?"

Ruri went to the Demon King Lucifer's office.

"Yes. Lady Yuria, who resides in the palace, wishes to learn about us demons and use the library."

Ruri bowed to Lucifer and then nodded to Astaroth and Adramelech, who were in the room.

"What do you mean by 'learn about us'?"

He had only told her to spend her time freely in the palace. Lucifer was curious about why she had come to this idea.

"The other day, when Lady Yuria was making camellia oil, she used 'Heal' and 'Area Heal' to heal the injured. Her holy magic healed us without causing any harm."

"Demons are not 'evil beings' like devils, so it's natural that 'Heal' would work."

Ruri nodded at Adramelech's words.

"Lady Yuria, seeing this, wishes to cast 'Area Heal' over the entire territory every night. She wants to know if it's safe to use such a large-scale holy magic and who lives in the territory."

"Over the entire territory... Is Lady Yuria's body okay with that?"

Astaroth frowned in concern after hearing Ruri's words. Adramelech also looked worried.

—She has certainly won over my subordinates and servants.

Lucifer thought as he observed them. The library contains a lot of information about the territory, though important information is stored separately. Should he allow a human like Yuria to enter?

She is indeed a pleasant person and is gradually gaining the love of the demons. —However, as the one responsible for this territory, it might be premature to grant her access to all the information.

"Ruri, the permission to enter the library is on hold for now."

"Wh-what?!"

The three, who were already partial to Yuria, voiced their disapproval.

"However, regarding the books that can help her learn about the people living in the territory, you may select and give them to her. As for the 'Area Heal' request, please convey that it is a kind offer, and we would like her to do it within the limits of her body's capabilities."

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In the end, Ruri brought back books to my room that contained information about the people living in the demon territory. The books listed the locations of villages and towns of different races, so I could understand the necessary range for 'Area Heal.'

'Area Heal' is not usually cast over such a wide area, but if I think of it like the barrier I set up in that country, it's possible to cast it over the entire territory. By the way, it does use more magic power, but since 'Area Heal' is a low-difficulty spell, it's not too burdensome.

—Maybe it's only possible because I have maxed out my level and magic power...

In any case, I got permission for 'Area Heal,' so from that night on, I made it a daily routine to cast 'Area Heal' over the entire territory from my palace before going to sleep.