A Contract Marriage with My Child’s Father - Chapter 50

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Chapter 50

 

Unlike the other knights who were moved by her sincere concern, Yujin couldn’t say anything for a moment.

 

Yujin knew too. How hideous this scar was. And at the same time, the fact that this wasn’t some badge of honor.

 

To be precise, he couldn’t help but know. After all, this was nothing short of a nightmare for him.

 

The day he left for the expedition to the north, the giant magical beast he faced. Every time he looked at the scar, the pain of that day vividly came back to life.

 

The vicious teeth piercing through his skin. And the chilling demonic energy that instantly burrowed into his flesh as if trying to devour his body.

 

It was the most terrible pain he had ever felt in his life. He couldn’t keep his wits about him from the agony that felt like his entire body was being hacked with knives.

 

He had prided himself on having experienced all kinds of hardships. But Yujin felt true terror for the first time that day.

 

Fortunately, Cain defeated the monster at that moment, allowing Yujin to preserve his life.

 

But surviving didn’t solve everything.

 

Even though he received divine power treatment with the help of Ernst, the vice-captain of the knight order, those nightmarish traces didn’t disappear.

 

‘Of course, I should be grateful for this much.’

 

Divine power was a very precious force, and the Temple extremely disliked sharing their power with people.

 

Thanks to Ernst, who was a divine power user, it was heavenly luck that he ended up with just this much scarring without having to cut off his arm.

 

Even that was a luxury that a commoner like him originally couldn’t even dream of enjoying.

 

But whenever the scar throbbed from time to time, he couldn’t help but recall the terror of that day.

 

So Yujin would try to describe those traces as a badge of honor. When people heard those words, they would feel sorry at first but then laugh it off, saying it was impressive.

 

But…

 

Viola was different.

 

As if she had seen through that those words were merely superficial rationalization, her expression only grew darker.

 

Her drooping eyes and glistening pupils filled Yujin’s vision, as if she herself had been hurt.

 

Seeing that sight, a bitter taste suddenly lingered in his mouth.

 

He should have pretended more convincingly that it was nothing.

 

Erasing the scar was impossible anyway.

 

He felt sorry for making Viola worry about something that couldn’t be helped.

 

I’ll hide it well so this won’t happen again. Yujin made that resolution while watching her reaction.

 

Awkwardness settled over the air.

 

Yujin couldn’t say much. The same was true for Viola. She just silently brought Craig over and treated his forearm.

 

But then it happened.

 

After finishing the treatment, she suddenly stood up abruptly.

 

“…I can’t let this go after all.”

 

“Huh? Lady Viola?”

 

“I’ll be back in just a moment, exactly one hour! No getting hurt in the meantime! Understood?”

 

Without giving the knights a chance to answer, Viola turned around and ran out of the training grounds.

 

Was this the same person who had been tearing up with big eyes just a few seconds ago?

 

Her retreating figure running swiftly on her feet really looked like a flying squirrel.

 

And so, an hour later.

 

As if she had been somewhere quite urgently, Viola was panting and took a while to catch her breath.

 

Then she set down the heavy bags she had been carrying in both arms with a thud on the floor.

 

“You should have asked us to do this…! It must have been heavy.”

 

“No, huff, huff… It’s fine! I have at least this much strength too!”

 

How she managed to carry all this here with that small frame, she smiled gently while hiding her exhaustion. Soon she wiped the sweat from her forehead and gestured.

 

“More importantly… could everyone please gather over here?”

 

At Yujin’s signal, the knights who had been training crowded around. Meanwhile, Viola opened the bags and pulled out various types of medicine bottles.

 

“I know you’ll all brush off every little injury saying it’s nothing. But everyone, please use at least these from now on.”

 

She continued chattering.

 

“This purple bottle is good for scratches and abrasions. I’ll give you disinfectant with it, so make sure to use it right away even when you get hurt outside!”

 

When the knights nodded, this time she pulled out a yellow ointment container.

 

“And this is something I hastily made at the apothecary just now… It’s a special ointment that’s good for skin regeneration, to apply on scars and calluses.”

 

She shook the ointment confidently.

 

“Old scars will take some time to fade… But it’s good to apply right away when calluses crack! Like Sir Allen over there.”

 

“…Huh?”

 

At the sudden call, Allen, who had been standing in the back, looked up in surprise. Known for being taciturn even within the knight order, he never showed when he was in pain.

 

“How did you know?”

 

Viola just smiled knowingly as if she had expected this.

 

“I saw you frowning when you gripped your sword during sparring earlier.”

 

“Ah…”

 

Allen’s face turned red.

 

Yujin couldn’t hide his surprise either.

 

They hadn’t even exchanged a single word. Not only did she remember his name, but she had read his momentary expression during training?

 

That meant she was watching them that carefully.

 

It was at that moment. Viola smiled shyly.

 

“This might sound a bit ridiculous coming from someone in a position to be protected.”

 

Under her pink hair fluttering in the wind, her sprout-like eyes shone clearly.

 

“But I sincerely don’t want any of you to get hurt or be in pain.”

 

After declaring this with an unwavering voice, Viola scratched the back of her head as if embarrassed.

 

“Ahaha, this is a bit embarrassing. Anyway, everyone please line up!”

 

When had she been speaking calmly, and now belated embarrassment seemed to wash over her as her white cheeks were dyed peach-colored.

 

To cool the heat on her face, she fanned herself with her hand while distributing medicine to the knights lined up in order.

 

The knights standing in line exchanged glances with each other, secretly excited.

 

An ointment that erases scars!

 

Though they had pretended not to care due to their pride as knights…

 

Even Craig, who was first in line, often grumbled about whether he wouldn’t be able to get married because of the scar on his face.

 

Finally, after distributing medicine to everyone, Viola called out loudly again.

 

“These aren’t the type that build tolerance, and they’re actually milder than other medicines, so feel free to use them! But you must wash the wound before using the purple ointment!”

 

She emphasized while continuing her chattering explanation.

 

“Oh, and the most important thing!”

 

“Yes!”

 

“Don’t think you can just brush off big wounds with these things and come to me right away! But you are listening, aren’t you, Sir Craig?”

 

Viola firmly called out Craig, who had been chuckling while looking at the scar ointment.

 

“Oh, y-yes! I understand!”

 

“…Really? What did I just say?”

 

“Uh…”

 

I knew it. He really wasn’t listening properly.

 

Unable to answer, Craig laughed heartily to try to smooth over the situation.

 

“Hahaha!”

 

“Sir Craig!”

 

She frowned deeply and gave him a stern look. It seemed like she was making what she thought was a scary face to intimidate him.

 

Pfft!

 

Not only Craig but even Yujin, who was watching the situation, had to desperately hold back the laughter that was about to burst out.

 

‘It’s truly amazing how completely non-threatening she is!’

 

With such a soft face, no matter how much she frowned, it seemed like not only adults but even children wouldn’t listen well.

 

After all, no one would be scared of an angry squirrel.

 

“This is the last thing I’ll say. Please don’t endure it when you’re in pain! Everyone understands, right?”

 

She emphasized again with a stern voice.

 

Though it wasn’t threatening at all to the sturdy knights, everyone still answered vigorously.

 

“Yes, Lady Viola!”

 

It was a sincere answer without any exaggeration. It was a natural result.

 

After all, it was the warm sunlight that removed the traveler’s clothes.

 

* * *

 

It wasn’t long after that day that I officially became the knight order’s healer.

 

As I was passing through the corridor, Conrad suddenly called out to me.

 

“Lady Viola. I heard you’ve been treating the knights as well lately.”

 

“Oh, yes.”

 

I instinctively hunched my shoulders.

 

‘Did I do something wrong?’

 

Even though I had been doing it during my free time, I felt nervous as if I’d been caught doing something I shouldn’t.

 

Fortunately, it didn’t seem like he intended to scold me.

 

Conrad’s expression soon filled with apologetic concern.

 

“I feel sorry since this wasn’t part of your original duties.”

 

“No, not at all! It’s something I wanted to do anyway. You really don’t need to feel that way.”

 

I waved my hands vigorously.

 

There was absolutely no need for him to apologize.

 

If anything, I was enjoying each day more and more.

 

‘Melody is incredibly proud too.’

 

When I told her I was helping the Silver Dragon Knights lately, her eyes lit up so brightly. I can’t describe how proud that look made me feel.

 

But Conrad still had a dark expression.

 

“Still, it’s not easy work, is it? You’re already busy treating Young Master Jayden.”

 

He added.

 

“Sigh… I’m also a working person, aren’t I? Additional duties beyond what’s assigned… If that leads to overtime work…”

 

Conrad’s eyes suddenly became clouded like a dead fish.

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