I was accidentally injured by God and I just want to be an ordinary person

"I'm sorry, Master Duoxi. I was careless with my words. I'm truly sorry!"

"snort."

With a light snort, Menia ignored the demon who was still apologizing, and walked directly to Ella, who had finished the purification work and was packing up the stall, and slammed her hand heavily on the table.

"Your name is Elelaya, right? Come with me to the carriage and discuss purification magic. Immediately."

Chapter 16: The First Confrontation between the Two Saints (Part 1)

Everyone's eyes were focused on Menea, who slammed her hands on the table, and then slowly shifted their gaze to Ella.

Ella looked at the short-haired girl in a blue magic robe in front of her in surprise.

"Who are you--?"

"I'm Menia Doshi, the first demon to master purification magic. I'm a mutant who has been granted special honors by the acting Demon Lord, Camisia-sama. Can you come with me now?"

Menea placed a hand on her chest and raised her head to declare her identity.

Although she felt somewhat dissatisfied with this rude attitude, Ella remained expressionless.

"If you have anything to say, just talk about it here."

Although for Ella, there was no problem in talking in the carriage, and it could even be said that a more private space like a carriage was the environment Ella wanted, the rude attitude of the girl in front of her made it difficult for her to speak properly, so she responded with the same impolite language.

As a result, Ella's actions were like adding fuel to the fire, making Menia's already impolite tone even more excessive. Menia pointed at the silver crown on her head.

"You—look carefully, I am a nobleman who is a count, a commoner."

"My Lord, even though I'm a newcomer to the Western Demon Territory, I know that the nobles of the Western Demon Territory don't have their own territories. Or is it that Lord Menea is special, and even the fortress city of Kepa is part of your territory? If even the entire fortress city is your territory, Lord Menea, then even if you order us to become slaves right now, we won't complain."

"Shut up, human, I'm speaking to your master now."

"What Lotte meant is what I meant. There's nothing wrong with that."

Lotte turned around and nodded to Ella, then retreated to her side, ending the confrontation with Menea.

"Tsk, you've only been in the Demon Tribe for a day, and you've already learned so much about the situation there? Well, never mind. This kind of thing doesn't affect me. You'll have to bear the consequences of speaking out here."

"Menea—"

Just as Menea was about to express her doubts in front of so many demons, the crown on her head suddenly spoke.

It was a male voice full of authority.

Choked by the sudden voice, Menea turned her sharp gaze towards Ella away.

"Tsk, since Taji says so, I'll let you go for now. Civilian, you should have a room there, right?"

A talking crown...a high-level wisdom item?

Staring at the silver crown on Menia's head, Ella fell into thought.

In "F.Wing", high-level intelligence items are very difficult to obtain, not because they are very powerful, but because a high-level intelligence item is equivalent to an independently operating thinking entity. It is not a program like an NPC that only acts according to instructions, but a real, self-aware AI. There are even rumors among players that the high-level intelligence item is actually the humanoid AI that the country is researching, and the purpose of putting this humanoid AI into the game is to test the results of the interaction between AI and players.

This self-aware item, capable of communicating with itself at any time, is the perfect companion for lonely players. Furthermore, since high-level wisdom items can only be obtained by defeating bosses in high-level dungeons, with a chance of dropping as low as one in a few hundred billion, they are extremely expensive. This has led to a saying among players: "Selling a high-level wisdom item will allow you to live without work for several years."

However, if this kind of prop were placed in the real world... it would be extremely useless - except for those who have no companions at all.

Ella sighed softly and turned her attention to Menea, who was making a haughty expression.

"Then please come to my house."

It’s not that Ella surrendered to Menia, it’s just that Ella walked down the stairs - the advanced wisdom props on Menia’s head made way for her, so she might as well go down the stairs. Besides, judging from Menia’s appearance, what she wanted to say should be something more private.

Ella made a gesture of invitation and walked into the gate first with Lotte and Nina. Menia snorted softly, straightened the crown on her head that was a little tilted due to her previous excitement, and followed Ella into the mansion.

Sitting in the reception room on the first floor of the main house, Ella picked up the black tea brought by Lotte. Her movements were natural and she didn't look nervous at all - of course she wasn't panicking. Menia sitting in front of her was just a girl who looked underage. In Ella's eyes, this level of conversation was not a problem at all. However, if the person she was communicating with was an adult, in this context, Ella would probably be so nervous that her hands would tremble while holding the teacup.

"So, what did you want to talk to me about today, Ms. Menea?"

"I think you're aware of your importance as a mutant to the demons, so I'll be frank. Are you truly a mutant? If not, it's not too late to admit it now. If you're using purification magic items, tell me now, and I'll cover up the fact you're disguised as a mutant. Using purification magic items, no matter how well you hide it, will eventually reveal itself. It's your choice."

Menea leaned forward and stared at Ella who was sitting opposite her.

Putting down the teacup she had picked up, Ella's expression became a little strange.

Hmm? So they thought I was a mutant? I don't want to be admired for being a mutant, right? This should be my chance to shake off the label. It's embarrassing to be called "Saint Lady" all the time.

Ella deliberately put on a panicked expression, rolling her eyes around like someone who had been caught lying.

"How did you find out?"

"Tsk, is that so? Show me your magic item. A magic item that allows both hands to cast purification magic simultaneously should be at least Mithril-grade. If possible, I'd like to buy it."

Just as she had said before, Menia did not make things difficult for Ella because she said she was a demon pretending to be a mutant. On the contrary, Menia retracted her forward leaning upper body, picked up the teacup on the table, and showed a relaxed expression.

"Eh?"

"Why? If you don't want to sell it, I won't force you to sell it to me. I just need you to lend me this prop temporarily so that I can use it to explain to everyone and then use other methods to calm everyone down."

“Uh, ah…”

Ella answered hesitantly and lowered her head, not wanting Menea to see her expression.

What should I do? I don't have any magic items that can purify water! Even though I love to scavenge in-game, I wouldn't choose to take such low-level items. Even if the Angel Crystals I had before weren't worth much, they still helped with healing. But a water purifier... in an environment like F.Wing where drinking water isn't necessary, it's just a toy. Besides, even if purification is needed, I have Dispel Magic to expel all impurities and Purify to remove all impurities.

It is really too difficult for me to take out the magic item that only has the ability of purification.

After struggling for a long time, Ella finally made a decision. She raised her head and looked at Menia, and Menia also looked at Ella as if waiting for her answer.

"Well, actually, my magic items can only be seen by me and those who belong to me..."

Ella's words immediately made Menea stand up.

"Civilian, are you kidding me?"

"Uh, no, no, that's not it. This magic item is really only visible to me and my head maid Lotte."

"If you're willing to keep pretending, then go ahead. I just hope you'll be exposed later, humph!"

"Menea!"

"Taj, stop trying to persuade me."

Ignoring the Wisdom Tool's dissuasion, Menia left the living room after uttering a heavy nasal murmur.

Ella opened her mouth slightly and looked at Menia who was leaving, as if she wanted to say something. However, until Menia disappeared on the other side of the door, she still couldn't say anything and could only collapse on the sofa.

“What should I do? I just wanted to take this opportunity to prove I’m not a mutant, but it ended up like this… This is terrible… I should find a chance to tell her the truth about my situation later…”

Chapter 17: The First Confrontation between the Two Saints (Part 2)

"Hey, hey, let's line up in two rows~"

"Miss Ella can only use purification magic a limited number of times, so please don't queue up again."

Under the shade of the trees in front of Ella's mansion, the demons were queuing up to wait for purification magic, while Nina and Lotte were maintaining order beside the line.

Unlike yesterday, there weren't many people lining up here today, so it looked like Ella wouldn't need to wait until the allotted purification times were used up before closing up shop. The reason for the lack of people, according to the demons, was that today was the day to collect the Water Stones distributed by the acting Demon Lord, Camisia. So, no one felt comfortable bothering Ella anymore, and when they needed clean water, they could simply use the distributed Water Stones instead.

Those currently queuing up are those who have yet to receive their Water Stone subsidy. According to Demonic law, at the beginning of each month, a special team organized by the acting Demon Lord, Kamisia, arrives in Kepa City. This team's mission is to transport Water Stones. For safety reasons, the team typically arrives in two batches, and today is only the first batch's arrival date, so not everyone will receive their Water Stones.

Menea hid in a distant building, within easy sight of Ella's movements. Ever since she left Ella's mansion yesterday, she'd been plotting how to expose Ella's true intentions. Magical items are different from direct magic. Even the most perfect item will experience some wear and tear after use, and this wear and tear will fluctuate depending on the user's ability to manipulate magic and the water's ability to conduct magic. With the water quality of the Unkhsir River, typical water purification items would lose their effectiveness after only 100-150 uses.

Now, next to Menea were two buckets filled with water from the Ankhsir River.

Pointing at the bucket, Menia nodded to the two followers beside her.

"Go take this to that civilian and have her purify it."

"Mena-sama...isn't this a bad idea?"

The attendant looked hesitant.

"You don't want to do this anymore, do you? This wasn't a decision I made alone. It was a decision Taji and I made together."

Pointing at the silver crown on her head with one hand and waving the other hand, Menia looked a little impatient and urged her followers to leave quickly. As if cooperating with Menia, the silver crown named "Taji" also spoke.

"Go ahead. This is what I allowed. I will bear any consequences. I also want to see if that girl really used a magic item."

With Taji's final blow, the two hesitant followers finally nodded and left the hut.

"But having said that, Menea, isn't it a bit too cruel of you to do this?"

"That's not my fault. I gave her a chance, but she didn't cherish it. Besides, wouldn't it be better to expose this kind of thing sooner rather than later? If it's exposed after Lady Camisia hears about it, it will be a serious matter, right? Isn't it better to do it now while there are fewer people around?"

"Well, I know that, of course, but that's only part of the reason, right? Aren't you jealous because this girl named Ella stole your title of 'Saint Lady'? And the amount of potion you added just now wasn't right, was it?"

"snort."

Menea was choked by Tiara's words and snorted softly.

"Anyway, even if the 'Inhibitor' and 'Berserk Powder' are ingested, they won't have any effect on the human body, so adding too much won't be a problem."

"Aren't you afraid that if you add too much berserker powder, the girl won't be able to handle it and her magic will go out of control?"

Menea's pacing body suddenly stopped.

"Magic rampage... that assumes she's using her own magic, right? If she's using a magic item, even if it's berserk powder, only the item will be damaged... I don't believe that ability could be achieved through her own strength."

As if accustomed to Menea's willfulness, the crown let out a long sigh.

"Well, anyway, you better be prepared at all times. If she's really affected by the berserker powder, go out and rescue her immediately. Don't act rashly, understand?"

"Yes, yes."

Menia responded casually, but her eyes were still fixed on Ella in the distance.

In alchemy, a "blocker" is a substance that impedes the flow of magical energy. When added to a liquid, the efficiency of magical energy transmission becomes extremely low. To purify water containing this powder, Menea herself must utilize the power of her crown and staff, coupled with her complete concentration. This was a choice made to test Ella's magical abilities.

The "Berrant Powder" is a prop that can make the injected magic power difficult to control. If Ella uses the power of the magic prop, then the purpose of using the Berserker Powder can be achieved. The magic prop will be damaged due to the backflow of magic power, and in this way, Ella's true power will be exposed to everyone.

No matter which one, it was a choice that Menea had thought about for a long time.

……

"Saint Lady, I, I don't have that much money, is that okay?"

"It's okay, any amount is fine. Just leave the things you brought next to it. Even if you forgot to bring them this time, you can always bring them next time."

Pointing to the boxes beside the table piled with all kinds of food, cloth and stones of various colors, Ella spoke to the demon in front of her who looked worried.

"You don't care about money at all, you are indeed the Saint!"

“Ahahaha…”

Ella gave the demon a perfunctory smile, his words filled with gratitude, and tilted her head slightly towards the box next to her that was filled with who knows how many things.

This box was suggested by Sica, one of the five maids. It was specifically used to store "tributes". Although Ella had seriously followed the standard of 5 copper coins per time at the beginning, she became completely lazy and didn't care about it anymore when there were more people.

Even if it wasn't the continent's common currency, anything the demons considered worth five copper coins could be placed directly in this box. And now, regardless of whether the other party brought anything or not, as long as there was a request, Ella would use purification magic and temporarily owe it. Thus, the "tribute box" now filled with all kinds of strange things was created.

"Purification."

"Thank you, Saint Lady. Thank you, Saint Lady."

A white light appeared, and Ella's purification magic was completed. Amidst the praises for Ella, the demon left the team.

“Here it comes! Is it finally here?!”

Amid Menea's soft shouts, her two followers finally lined up in front of Ella and placed containers of "inhibitor" and "berserk powder" on the table.

Ella stretched, then opened one eye, tilted her head to look at the team, and let out a breath.

"This is the last one."

As usual, Ella stretched out her hands and placed them on top of the two containers, and a faint white light floated up.

When Menea saw that Ella was still so brazen and was using purification magic with both hands at the same time, she couldn't help but smile triumphantly.

"You're casting magic with both hands even after adding 'Inhibitor' and 'Berserk Powder'. You're doomed, commoner!"

You know, even if you call the gods who are best at precision operations, they will definitely not be able to do this situation. Under Menia's expectant gaze, Ella used purification magic.

"Purification."

As Ella released the purification magic, the white light on Ella's hand gradually sank to the bottom of the water and disappeared.

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