Yuri gently stroked his hair and said softly, "Still, you showed up at just the right time. I've always wanted to buy a batch of Elixirs, and I also need money to forge weapons. Respected Miss Riveria, could you help me out with that?"
"I spent some Valis on a recent expedition and only have 210 million left," Riveria replied calmly. "If it's not enough, do you want me to borrow from my companions?"
At that moment, as the sound of 210 million echoed in Yuri's ears, only one thought crossed his mind:
Being a gigolo suddenly doesn't seem like such a bad idea for the future...
Yuri shamelessly chose not to work hard.
It wasn't his fault. He had simply chosen to skip a few decades of struggle and fall into Riveria's soft embrace.
After all, as a level 6 powerhouse of the Loki Familia—one of the strongest familias in Orario—Riveria was truly wealthy.
Every time they went on an expedition, they returned from the deep floors with nothing less than valuable treasures.
Basically, each expedition would earn Loki Familia at least several hundred million in Valis.
Even if they failed to explore deeper floors on occasion, they still treated it as a worthy goal. Adventurers like them made a lot of money.
Of course, their expenses were also sky-high.
In the original novel, due to gear degradation and weapon damage, nearly every level 5 adventurer would lose around 10 to 20 million. Just repairing Ais's sword cost tens of millions.
Riveria probably spent a fortune each time just on equipment maintenance. Otherwise, with her skill level, it wouldn't be surprising if she had 200–300 million Valis in savings.
Yuri took Riveria's hand and decisively walked toward the Dian Cecht Familia's shop.
Upon arrival, Yuri began picking out products at an impressive speed.
Basically, after leaving 100 million for Hephaestus's forging costs, Yuri bought several potions.
The most valuable of all, of course, was the [Panacea]!
This potion, costing hundreds of thousands of Valis per vial, could heal a person no matter how severe the injury, as long as they were still alive.
Of course, if it was a fracture, the bones needed to be realigned first, or they might heal improperly. And if a limb was severed or missing, it couldn't be regenerated.
Even so, it was an invaluable life-saving item.
As long as someone was alive—even with severe impairments—Yuri could find ways to help them anywhere in the world. But if someone died, it would be a total loss.
This gain moved Yuri deeply. Faced with such overwhelming support from a wealthy woman, he—a poor, miserable level 2 adventurer—could only "offer his body" in return!
"Ah!"
Riveria let out a small cry as someone firmly and sneakily pinched her butt. She slapped the hand away angrily and leaned in.
"You're such a bad person!"
Faced with Riveria's small pout, Yuri didn't reply. He simply grabbed her hand and pulled her over to the counter to pay. While there, he met the famous Silver Saint of the Dian Cecht Familia:
Airmid Teasanare
She possessed incredibly advanced healing magic—not only able to heal injuries but also capable of physical recovery, detoxification, curse removal, group healing, and even continuous effects. She could also apply the effects individually depending on the situation. Her magic was both freeform and versatile. With her on the battlefield, her team could engage in nearly any battle with minimal casualties, even against high-level floor bosses.
Therefore, despite being only a level 2 adventurer—barely at the threshold of becoming an advanced adventurer—she was one of the most valuable talents any team could desire. A healer capable of supporting an entire front line on her own. Because of this power and value, she earned the title of Silver Saint.
Even Orario's top mage, Riveria, who stood beside Yuri, couldn't compare to Airmid in terms of healing magic.
Though Riveria had several spells, including three types of attack magic, three types of defense, and three types of healing, her healing effects were still far inferior to Airmid's.
That's also why Riveria gave up on giving Yuri her magic book after he said he could learn Airmid's healing magic.
"Airmid, calculate the price. Don't forget the 20% discount offered to the Loki Familia. Also, would you mind using a healing spell on him?"
Riveria calmly placed the potions on the counter, her tone unchanged from before.
However, while Airmid calculated the cost of the medicine, she saw the two of them holding hands and couldn't help but smile.
I didn't expect Riveria, who's been single for so many years, to fall for someone younger than her.
"Airmid!" Riveria snapped, noticing her staring and laughing. "Can you heal him, please?"
"Healing magic?"
Airmid blinked and looked at Yuri.
"But Riveria, your boyfriend doesn't seem to be hurt."
Those words made Riveria blush, and she could no longer keep her cool.
"Just think of it as a test of the effect, okay, Miss Airmid?" Yuri chimed in.
"It's nothing. Think of it as a perk for buying so many potions at once," Airmid said with a smile.
Then, she raised her hands and closed her eyes.
"Drops of healing, tears of light, eternal sanctuary.
Compose a medicinal hymn – three hundred and sixty-five.
The healer's almanac melody restores all.
Come forth, banishment of evil.
The burial of wounds, the burial of illness.
Curses shall vanish under the light of vitality.
In the name of all that is sacred — I heal you."
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(End of Chapter)
Give me some power stones there you go~😉