Chapter 284: Eileen’s Vulnerability
Eileen was recuperating in an area designated by the space fortress specifically for mages who had sustained injuries in battle.
This facility was reserved for those with more severe injuries, offering comprehensive recuperative services at minimal cost.
Despite qualifying for such treatment given the extent of his injuries, Sein’ did not perceive his injuries as warranting special medical attention and thus did not seek treatment at the facility.
Eileen, on the other hand, was sent here following an ambush by a mecha army and native pyro elemental creatures in the western region of the continent.
Despite the eventual reinforcement of allied mages, the clash resulted in significant losses for the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring.
The group Eileen had introduced Sein to when they first arrived in the Viridian Venom Flame World was now mourning the loss of five members.
While the conflict at the main base saw the forces of the Magus World generally prevailing, the specific skirmish involving Eileen and her companions marked a devastating loss.
Despite this setback, the collective might of Magus World’s four divine towers maintained a dominant position in the Viridian Venom Flame World.
The emergence of the mecha armies presented a formidable challenge to the four divine towers at the beginning of the war.
However, as the war progressed, the Magus Civilization consistently found itself at an advantage, benefiting from the substantial resources provided by the combined strength of the four divine towers.
Had only one or two of the ordinary divine towers ventured to conquer this low-level plane, the outcome could have been perilously unfavorable.
Sein, typically composed, found it difficult to conceal his amusement in Eileen’s presence. Of course, his reaction was quickly noticed by her.
Her response to Sein’s feigned concern was sharp. “There’s nothing I need from the apprentice of the tower master. If you really wish to help, then lend me some magicoins so that I can clear off my medical bills first.”
Given how Eileen was all wrapped up like a mummy, her medical expenses were expected to be high.
Since she was previously unconscious, the fortress had prioritized her life over financial matters, opting not to seize her assets for payment.
“You didn’t invite me here just to pay your medical bills, did you?” Sein asked.
“Well, I know you’re rich. Don’t worry, I’ll pay you back.” Eileen rolled her eyes at him.
Eileen was actually capable of covering her own medical bill. Unfortunately, she had spent most of her savings on rare magic materials shortly before she got hurt.
Those special magic materials, unique to the Viridian Venom Flame World, promised significant returns once sold in the Magus World.
This was the reason Eileen was confident she could repay Sein in the future.
While she could have liquidated some of those resources immediately to clear her bills, doing so would mean losing out on a big profit.
Being a mage with a keen sense for investment, Eileen refused to do that.
Moreover, had Sein decided against lending her the money, Eileen had alternative sources within the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring, such as Master Jovian.
Her connections within the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring were strong, given her acquaintance with numerous mages.
Sein offered no reply to Eileen’s request.
Instead, he left the medical ward and proceeded to the payment center, where he settled two hundred magicoins on Eileen’s behalf.
Eileen’s medical costs were notably steep. Of the two hundred magicoins Sein paid, a hundred thirty magicoins covered her existing medical expenses, while the additional seventy magicoins served as a prepayment for her ongoing care in the medical ward.
Upon returning to Eileen’s room after settling the bill, Sein also left behind two recovery potions by her bedside.
Although these were unused potions left in his inventory, they were still of significant worth.
Eileen could not move much, but she could still see with her eyes.
Upon noticing the red and green recovery potions swirling within their translucent test tubes, she remarked, “You’re quite the considerate one. It appears my looking after you during your initiate days wasn’t in vain.”
Her comment reminded Sein of her help when he first joined the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring and her subsequent guidance in several courses. In a sense, Eileen was his guide.
Sein took a deep breath, then assured her, “Don’t worry about repaying the magicoins. You’re aware of my earnings from the regional academy war. I can afford this without issue. Just focus on your recovery. I’ll visit you again.”
This exchange sparked a flicker of emotion in Eileen. Vulnerability often amplified emotional sensitivity.
Despite her connections with numerous Rank One and Two mages within the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring, Eileen’s instinct upon regaining consciousness was to seek out Sein to assist with her medical expenses.
Her choice was influenced not just by her knowledge of Sein’s financial capabilities but also by her understanding of his generous nature and assurance in his willingness to aid without hesitation.
After a few more exchanges in the medical ward, Sein decided it was time to make a move.
Yet, as he moved to leave, Eileen gave him a pleading look. “Could you stay a bit longer? Mareena’s final moments keep haunting me.”
Mareena was a Rank one mage and Eileen’s closest friend. Upon their arrival at the Viridian Venom Flame World, Sein had met the busty mage once through Eileen.
Unfortunately, she had perished in a recent battle before Eileen’s eyes.
The loss of a close friend and coping with her severe injuries left Eileen feeling far more vulnerable than usual.
Sein sighed inwardly, then nodded and agreed to her request.
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Silver Moire Plane was a medium-sized world in the heart of the Neisse Star Domain.
It had drawn considerable attention from both the Neisse Civilization and the Magus World due to its proximity to the Neisse World, marking it as one of the last such worlds near the large Neisse World that had yet to be conquered.
More importantly, the Silver Moire World produced Mithril—a rare metal required to craft high-level mecha.
Despite extensive mining over millennia, the Neisse Civilization's dedication to sustainable mining practices had preserved the Mithril reserves at impressively high levels.
Sein’s grandmaster, Feylis the Rank Six mage, was currently fighting in this medium-sized world.
Her involvement was spurred by an invitation from the Pyro Secret Society which had set their sights on the substantial Mithril deposits of this world.