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Well, since everyone’s had their laugh, let’s get back to the topic. I have other things I want to ask! Sniff.
“Ah, sorry. Fufu, it’s been a while since I’ve laughed so much.”
“Meg-chan really brightens up the place! Everyone smiles when Meg-chan’s around!”
Dr. Ludo and Maryla-san tried to console me, but my heart was already shattered. It’s okay, if I was able to make them happy…
Well, there’s no point in wallowing in shame forever, so I’ll just ask what’s bothering me. My glass heart’s actually pretty resilient.
“Um, there were two other children with me, weren’t there…?”
“Ah, you mean Licht-kun and Ronaldo-kun? They’re both here now. I think they’re resting in separate rooms. And they’ve both already woken up.”
What! They’re both at Ortus! I was relieved to hear that. Licht was seriously injured, even with the first aid, and Ronny’s burns were bad, and he’d completely run out of magic power, so I was worried.
“Wh-Where are they!? I want to see them…”
As I said this, almost jumping out of bed, Gil-san gently pushed me back, and Dr. Ludo lightly shook his head. What!?
“You want to go see them, don’t you? Just be patient for one more day. Doctor’s orders, Meg. I’ll take you tomorrow, once I’ve checked, and you seem okay. Don’t worry, they’re not going to run away or anything.”
Ugh, I wanted to see them immediately, but if it’s doctor’s orders, I have no choice. And I don’t feel like I could defy Dr. Ludo in doctor mode…!
“You might not realize it, but Meg, you were seriously injured. Severe burns on your hands and feet, a swollen face from being hit, and that leg… If the wound had been just a bit deeper, you might never have been able to walk again. …Or maybe I should just start a war and erase them.”
“I’m ready anytime.”
Scary, scary, scary! At first, Dr. Ludo was lecturing me gently, but towards the end, even though he was smiling, there was a pitch-black aura behind him! Calm down!
“Th-That’s no good! I want peace!”
I hurriedly stopped them. And Maryla-san, smiling as she casually said, “It’s a shame we can’t turn them into charcoal,” is scary too.
“Phew… I guess it can’t be helped, since Meg’s saying that. Well, it’s a good thing we’re here, we wouldn’t let it leave a scar. If it had, I wouldn’t have listened even if Meg tried to stop me.”
I’ve never been this happy about having a skilled medical team! But honestly, it makes me happy that they’re worried enough to get angry on my behalf.
“In other words, healing those injuries to that extent is like forcibly awakening your natural healing ability, Meg. That’s why you were asleep for 20 days, and you’re still easily exhausted.”
“She had a high fever the whole time she was asleep. We were all so worried, thinking she might never wake up! But of course, we wouldn’t let that happen!”
Now that she mentions it, I do feel a bit dizzy, just from sitting up. You worked hard, my body. And everyone else too.
“Thank you… for helping me.”
I felt a bit lightheaded, but I properly bowed my head and thanked everyone. I’m sorry for worrying you. It’s better to convey my gratitude, right?
“It’s natural for us to help you, Meg. Especially you, you’re a member of Ortus, you’re family.”
“That’s right! It’s only natural for family to help each other!”
Ugh, I feel like crying! No, I’m not going to cry anymore! I desperately forced a smile.
“But still! Because I’m happy! Thank you so much. I believed in you!”
“Meg-chaaaan!”
Maryla-san suddenly burst into tears at my words. Ah, I made her cry!
“Well then, you should get some rest now. We’ll have you gradually recover your strength.”
Since I was asleep for 20 days, my body’s probably not moving as I want it to. Ah, and I trained so hard! But let’s believe that I’ll be able to do it right away next time. I haven’t forgotten what I learned!
“Okay, it’s my turn now. Gil-san, time to switch. It’s a promise, right, she’d wake up and then it’s my turn.”
“……Fine.”
Reki came over to me and said this to Gil-san. Gil-san’s making such a displeased face. Incredibly displeased.
“Mental care is my job! It’s not like… I want to be by your side or anything. I-It can’t be helped!”
Ah, I see. So his fluffy rainbow powers are healing! Maybe this will be fun. But…
“Do you… not want to be by my side…?”
“Ugh…!”
Maybe he’s just hiding his embarrassment, but onee-san will be sad if those are your true feelings!
“N-Not really… I don’t mind…”
“Honestly, he’s so dishonest!”
“He was so worried when Meg disappeared that he even yelled at Saura, you know?”
Maryla-san let out an exasperated sigh at Reki’s mumbled reply, and Dr. Ludo said something I couldn’t ignore. What’s that!? Tell me more!!
“Saura didn’t let Gil, who was in a rage, work for a while. And then Reki asked why he wasn’t sent out to look for him sooner, since he was the best person for the job…”
“Sh-Shut up! Shut up!”
“Ludo, that also hits close to home for me. Stop it.”
What!? If that’s what happened, I want to hear more, but… Reki’s face was bright red, and Gil-san was clearly dejected, I’ll leave it alone, for now. Ah, I should secretly ask them about it later.
“It seems like those two are reflecting on it, so let’s stop teasing them here. And I’ve been talking for too long, haven’t I? Now then, Meg. It really is time for you to rest now.”
“…Yeah, okay.”
“Gil-san, move already.”
Reki, seeing me collapse onto the bed to sleep, let out a sigh and pushed Gil-san aside. He’s surprisingly blunt!
“That’s a horrible way to talk to someone…”
“Because how many times have we had this conversation? We’ve been telling you this since before she woke up. You’re in the way.”
Gil-san reluctantly stood up and gave Reki his spot when he pushed him aside. He seems dissatisfied…
“And Gil-san, you need to rest too. You’ve been here until Meg woke up. Make sure you get some sleep.”
Eh!? So that means… he hasn’t slept in 20 days!? That’s not good, even for Gil-san, who’s super high-spec even among high-spec demi-humans! I don’t think that’s good at all!
“Something like this is…”
“Gil-san! You need to properly rest, or else!”
I quickly cut Gil-san off. I absolutely can’t have Gil-san getting sick because of me. I’m sure he’ll be fine, but 20 days is too much!
“…When you wake up… should we eat together? So please?”
“…Fine.”
“I can’t tell who’s the child here.”
That’s a valid point, but you can’t say it! Gil-san glared at Reki, then forcefully ruffled his hair. Reki’s protests of, “Stop it, Gil-san!” were ignored. Gil-san’s so playful.
“I’m counting on you, Reki.”
“Yeah. …Leave it to me.”
Entrusted with this task, Reki gently took my hand and sat down next to me. A warm feeling spread through my heart. Like that feeling of bliss when I’m buried in Reki’s fluffy fur in his beast form. Amazing, he can do it in his human form too!
I fell asleep again, thinking about how I miss that fur, just a little.