Drakengard: Demonic Flower [Demons Souls X Drakengard 3 Crossover]

Chapter 8 - An Unexpected Invitation

"EDRIC!"

I woke up almost falling from my bed due to Eupherbia's scream. The fairy floated in front of my helmet, looking at me scared.

"What's the matter Eupherbia?"

"Look!" She pointed to our bedroom window where I heard muffled noises coming from outside.

Screams? What is happening out there? I pulled the curtain aside and opened it, only to have a screaming mob almost deafening me.

"THERE IS!" A man pointed at me.

"PLEASE HEAL MY SON!" A woman lifted her child over her head.

"HE IS A SAINT SENT BY THE INTONERS!" A man prayed.

I closed the window and curtain immediately.

"Eupherbia, what is that?" I pointed to the window.

"I'm the one asking you! What are these people doing here?! Why are they screaming your name?!"

"Well, I may have healed a blind man some time ago, word spread and more and more people came for healing."

"You healed a blind man! How strong are your spells?"

"Miracles and spells are one thing, and miracles are another."

"It does not matter! How much money did you make healing these people?"

"Nothing."

"NOTHING?! YOU HEALED EVERYONE, NOTHING CHARGED?!" Eupherbia demanded, stopping in front of my helmet and doing her best to sway me.

"And why should I charge? I can cast miracles easily and will never run out of magic as I have a ring that constantly regenerates it."

"Oh, Edric! You still have a lot to learn in running a business, but don't worry, I'll teach you."

*KNOC*

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"Who is it?" I asked.

"It is me, Mister Edric!" A voice answered and I recognized it, the owner of the inn. I walked towards the door and opened it.

"Can I help you?"

"Mister Edric, I'm sorry if I seem rude, I respect you for being a loyal customer, not causing trouble, and always paying on time, but could you get rid of the crowd screaming your name in front of my inn?! This is bothering the other guests!"

"Give me a minute."

I left the inn with Eupherbia, being surrounded by the crowd as soon as we walked through the door.

"PLEASE HELP ME!"

"HEAL ME!"

"HELP MY FAMILY!"

Eupherbia flew forward and spoke to the crowd.

"ATTENTION EVERYONE PLEASE CALM DOWN!" Eupherbia screamed and the crowd was silent.

"EDRIC WILL HEAL YOU ALL!"

The crowd cheered.

"FOR THE RIGHT PRICE, OF COURSE!"

The crowd looked down silently, doubt and hesitation in their eyes, so I flicked Eupherbia head's back.

"Ignore what she said, I won't charge anything for the healing."