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Hmm, I slept well! Is it morning? But it’s so quiet, it might still be early. Reki, who was holding my hand and soothing me when I went to sleep, seems to be gone. His healing power really is amazing. My body still feels heavy, but I woke up feeling great. My heart feels light.
I slowly sat up. Maybe because I sat up and talked yesterday, I don’t feel that dizzy. But if I stand up, I’ll probably be wobbly. I’ll need to do some rehabilitation. Ah, didn’t this happen before too?
Anyway, I have nothing to do. I don’t feel like going back to sleep, so I’ll try moving my body a bit.
I stretched my arms while still in bed. Slowly stretched my legs too. I rolled my neck, my shoulders, rotated my ankles, bent and stretched my knees.
“It’s getting a little warmer!”
Maybe because my circulation’s improved, I’m feeling a little hot. This 20 day blank is painful, just as I was getting the hang of moving this body as I wanted. I’m getting impatient, but… I have to be careful not to overdo it.
But I decided to try walking a bit and slowly got out of bed. Ah, I really am like a newborn fawn!
“Th-This is… really harder than I expected.”
I’m standing, clinging to the bed, but my legs are trembling so badly. I tried moving my legs, to at least shuffle sideways to the edge of the bed. It took me a whole minute to move 3 steps. And just as I was about to go back to my original position, I lost my grip strength.
“Ah, w-whoa… Nyaa!?”
In my panic, I grabbed something nearby, but it was the wrong thing I grabbed. There’s no IV drip heeeeere. Of course I’m going down with it. Watching the world tilt in slow motion, I crashed to the ground with a resounding thud.
“Meg!?”
Dr. Ludo, who was apparently nearby, rushed over. I laughed sheepishly.
“G-Good morning. Um… I-I fell.”
“Meg… Honestly, you’re such a handful.”
Dr. Ludo let out a relieved sigh, though he was looking exasperated. I’m so sorry… I got a bit carried away. “Are you hurt?”, he asked as he efficiently cleaned up. He’s emanating a papa aura that makes him seem more reliable than my three fathers.
I don’t need any more fathers, but he’d definitely be the most fatherly one, I thought.
I ended up getting a check-up. We chatted a bit while he was at it. Reki was apparently by my side until just now. It was time for him to switch when Dr. Ludo arrived.
“We can’t take our eyes off you right now. But you fall in the short time we look away… I can’t let my guard down.”
“S-Sorry.”
“Haha, don’t worry about it. I should be the one apologizing, for not being able to help you before you fell. I did have my threads set up, but they were only to sense any abnormalities. I couldn’t react to your fall in time.”
Dr. Ludo muttered about how he should have covered the area in threads to cushion my fall. Ah, even this one’s overprotective!
“…We were so worried, Meg. Everyone at Ortus has been on edge, unable to focus on work.”
Of course, they did their work since the guild wouldn’t function otherwise. But the office workers were often absentminded and made more mistakes, and those who went on quests, while not failing, refused overnight requests, and came back every day to check if I was back.
“Everyone’s been thinking about Meg. Wondering if you’re suffering, if you’re safe. So when Gil came back carrying you, covered in blood, the guild was filled with killing intent, it was quite the scene.”
“Hyehh…”
They’d treated me, but the change of clothes was in my bracelet, so I was apparently still covered in blood. Ugh, I’m sorry.
Thinking about it now, I wonder if the battle attire would have lessened the injuries, but… it stands out too much on the human continent, so I couldn’t wear it normally. We were on the run. And after we were caught, my magic power was suppressed. And after that, I probably just wasn’t thinking straight. I’m still so immature.
“I’m really… glad you’re okay.”
“Ludo-sensei…”
“See, the swelling on your face has completely gone down.” He said this, handing me a hand mirror. Ah, it really is gone. And my hair and eyes are back to their normal color. I wonder if Maryla-san took off the necklace when she was changing my clothes?
I checked the burns on my hands and feet too, and they’re all gone. They were pretty bad burns, this is amazing. The wound on my leg is also completely healed, so Licht and Ronny’s injuries must also be completely healed. Thank goodness.
“I’ve already contacted Gil, so he should be here soon. Let’s have breakfast here then, and then you can go see Licht-kun and Ronny-kun.”
“! Okay! Thank you!”
I wonder if they’re depressed? Ortus is full of kind people, so I’m sure it’ll be fine, but… I wanted to see their faces soon.
“Hmm, it seems like Gil’s here. As expected, he’s quick.”
Dr. Ludo chuckled, stood up, and opened the partition curtain. I could sense Gil-san approaching and realized that I was getting restless. I really love Gil-san!? I mean, I do love him!
“Did you sleep well?”
“Good morning, Gil-san! I slept great! How about you, Gil-san?”
“Yeah, I got some good rest.”
“I’m glad you look well,” Gil-san said, smiling slightly. This handsome smile really heals me… It’s a blessing for my eyes.
“Good morning! Meg-chan, you’re up early. I brought breakfast!”
Maryla-san then arrived, perfect timing. Seeing her so energetic, I’m the one who feels energized.
“Maryla, you should also rest early today. You used up a lot of power with the treatments, right?”
“Ugh, but I wanted to chat with Meg-chan… but I’ll take you up on that.”
Apparently, she was the one who healed our injuries. By using the power of the phoenix, it’s possible to make a miraculous recovery. But it’s apparently incredibly draining, so they don’t do it often. Maryla-san… !
“Maryla-san! Thank you so much!”
“Fufu, I’m so happy to be of help. This is the first time I’ve been happy to be born a phoenix. I should be the one thanking you.”
Such a good girl, an angel…! It’s apparently draining because they use their own life force, unlike magic… and to do it willingly… I feel like crying! Once I’ve recovered, and so has Maryla-san, I’ll definitely repay her. You get some good rest now!
After seeing Maryla-san off, I started eating the breakfast she’d brought. It’s rice porridge, because I was on an IV drip the whole time. And it’s basically just hot water… I want to eat Tio-nee’s delicious cooking. I also want to give her that soup I brought back as a souvenir, too!
That’s why I need to eat, rest, and recover quickly!