Chapter 251
Lith looked at her, but he couldn't see anything wrong . She was 1 . 54 meters (5'1") high with long gold hair tied back in a braid . She was quite cute, especially since her diminutive stature emphasized her bosom .
Lith was wondering why he had no recollection of her, when Brina took off the long glove covering her right hand . Her arm had a long burn scar up to the elbow, while the hand was unnaturally thin . It had only the thumb and the index finger .
The scar tissue was bright red and swollen . Its jagged surface made it look like a sponge had grown under her skin .
"She had an accident with the oven when she was little . They had to amputate most of her fingers and even if Nana managed to save the hand, the scar causes her a lot of pain whenever it gets cold . We prepare an ointment for her, but it's not enough .
This year she will take part in the Spring festival…"
"I won't!" Brina angrily whispered cutting her short . "I'm damaged goods . I'm tired of people staring at me with pity just like…" The "your brother" part died in her mouth .
Lith was merely looking at the arm like it was a broken chair, assessing the damages with Invigoration .
Brina hadn't noticed his touch because the arm lacked any sensitivity .
"I can fix it . For a price, of course . "
"The cold issue?" Tista asked full of hope .
"No, I mean the scar, the fingers . Everything . " Seeing their disbelief, Lith placed his index finger on Brina's elbow, casting a short spell that restored an inch of skin .
"Nana can't perform tier four light spells, but I can . " His voice was cold and professional .
"The procedure is expensive . If you are interested, talk to whoever manages the finances in your family and then let me know . I'll be available until spring . "
Tista opened her mouth to say something, but remained silent . Everything had happened so fast that Brina wasn't able to move or speak . She stared for a while at the pale new skin, before leaving in a hurry after noticing the kids staring at her, pointing their fingers at her still exposed arm .
An hour later Nana finally returned and the queue was reduced to four people .
"Excellent work, kids . " Nana said after checking the income .
"I can handle the rest . You go home and have a nice meal . "
Lith could have opened a Warp Steps, but judging by how Tista was looking at him, she clearly had something to say . So, he kept the surprise for another time and they walked home instead .
"How can you think about money when you can help someone in need?" She finally said once they got out of the village .
"Do you have any idea what she went through all her life? She gets out of the house only during fall and winter, she never had a boyfriend, she…"
"Had it much easier than you . " Lith's voice was indifferent .
"She has been well fed and dressed all of her life . Her parents have a nice house and can afford the treatment . End of the story . "
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"Yes, but I got cured and she didn't . A healer's job…" She replied after a few seconds, only to get cut short once again .
"It's a job like any other . Light magic it's not some kind of holy power, it's just a mean to an end . Does the baker give bread and pastries away for free to those in need? No . Did anyone ever help us when we were starving? No .
When you were ill, did her father care for your condition? No . Then give me one good reason why I should work for free . "
Tista remained silent for a few minutes until they arrived halfway towards home .
"So, what are your limits now?" She asked .
"Brother sister confidentiality?"
Tista nodded .
"As long there is a breath of life, I can save anyone . I can now regrow organs, limbs, anything . My only limitation is that I can't repair something that was missing from the start . I can give back the sight to someone that has lost an eye, but not to someone born blind . "
Tista seemed incredibly happy at his words, making Lith worried .
"Are you unwell or there is someone else you want me to heal?" He sighed .
"No, everything is fine . " She giggled .
"It's just that Lutia is a small village in the middle of nowhere . After hearing your stories and seeing you at work today, I'm wondering if I should try to get into an academy too . "
Lith shuddered at the thought .
'I have always avoided mentioning the nastiest details of the academy, I can't see Tista not getting scarred for life by all those jerks . Not to mention that if she manages to graduate too, our family would be recognized as a new magical bloodline .
'It would cause us a lot of troubles . If she really wants to step up her skills, then I can't shield her from the truth anymore . The princess has to become a warrior, or the world will eat her alive . '
Before going back home, Lith went to Selia's house . According to Solus, she was supposed to have left together with Ryman, but he wanted to make sure the huntress didn't need help .
The door and the windows were locked . Lith used Life Vision, discovering that there was no one inside .
'One less person to worry about . ' He shrugged . Nana was at the end of her rope and the huntress was gone, probably for good . Lith felt a sting in his heart, but he preferred to focus on those he had left .
His parents were really happy to have him home earlier and during lunch, they wanted to know everything about his last days of the academy . Lith didn't tell them about the vision, but for Tista's sake, he shared with them all the aggressions and sabotage attempts he endured .
"So much violence just for a grade?" Raaz couldn't believe his ears .
Lith explained to them how fierce was the everyday life at the White Griffon .
"Nobles take success for granted and don't like being overshadowed by commoners . They consider it as a personal insult . Commoners mostly work their ass*s off, but since the academy it's the only way out of poverty, they are ruthless too . It's easier to meet a dragon than to find an honest friend . "
After many questions about the academy and as many reproaches for the things he had omitted in the past, Lith finally could tell them about the rankings . Elina and Tista cried with joy at his achievements, while Raaz simply hugged him .
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