I Opened an Illegal Animal Hospital in Another World - Chapter 113

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113

Chapter 24. End of Vacation (5)

As soon as I was kicked out of the research lab, I opened the document envelope I received. If it had been sealed with wax, I would have thrown away the envelope and just taken the contents, but fortunately Chloe didn’t seem to have such a meticulous and strict personality.

‘Well, a meticulous person wouldn’t leave their research lab in such a state…’

Seriously disgusting.

The research materials had handwriting that rivaled a doctor’s cryptic scrawl, but surely documents submitted to a superior wouldn’t be illegible to that extent. They shouldn’t be, humanly speaking.

I squeezed my eyes shut as soon as I unfolded the documents.

…The handwriting is inhumanly bad…

“…I can see why that person only does research work…”

Far from improving, the even worse parade of illegible writing made me dizzy. With this, no matter how capable they were, no one would acknowledge it. You need to understand what someone is saying to give them an answer.

Even if something groundbreaking was written here, no one would know. Is this some kind of code…?

Listening to my own muttering filled with malice and resentment, it seemed like she hadn’t escaped from being stuck with research work and odd jobs for over 20 years since entering the palace. In the past, she was expected to be a genius mage comparable to Mother, but she never advanced, and even after contracting with the Demon Clan, she was still in this state.

Sorry, but it was understandable.

Even I wouldn’t promote someone like this. Unless they achieved considerable results, that is. She seemed to lack cooperation, couldn’t organize her surroundings, and had no administrative skills. She was even lazy and full of complaints. She’d be the type that would be completely exhausting as a superior.

I narrowed my eyes as if using magic sight and glared at the parade of illegible writing. I was getting motion sick.

“Rejection… reaction, suppression… ah, I’m getting dizzy…”

I absolutely couldn’t read it. I put the documents back in the envelope. Now I saw why she didn’t use wax seals. Even if it leaked, no one would be able to decipher it, so she didn’t worry about security.

“Let’s just run the errand. I’ll figure it out when I get there.”

The Magic Guild Leader must receive documents like this regularly, so there might be a different reaction. I’ll prick up my ears and eavesdrop.

‘Did they say the Magic Guild Leader was a disciple of House Lepoer?’

Traditionally, the Magic Guild Leader came from House Lepoer. If Mother had lived up to Grandfather’s expectations, the Magic Guild Leader position would naturally have been Mother’s, but since she became the Duchess of Wentworth, the leadership position was taken by an outsider.

Even though the outsider was a disciple, so still a related party, Grandfather seemed displeased.

But where should I go to meet the Magic Guild Leader?

This seemed to be the research building of the Magic Department, but since it wasn’t the main palace I was somewhat familiar with, I had no idea where anything was. I didn’t even know where the separate palace that this body supposedly belonged to was located, and Seth, who had dumped me here, showed no signs of returning, so it seemed I’d have to find my own way.

‘I wish there was a navigation app.’

How long has it been since I actually got lost not knowing the way? It was something I’d never experienced in my previous life. Usually, with just a phone, you could find your way anywhere.

As I stood in the hallway wondering which way to go, someone tapped my shoulder.

“What are you doing standing there?”

“…?”

“I haven’t seen you before, so you must be from another palace…”

It was a woman who appeared to be around Ella’s age. I thought this was perfect timing. I was about to ask where I should go to meet the Magic Guild Leader, but the woman didn’t give me a chance to speak.

“Ah, that document envelope… running an errand? I can tell Chloe grabbed just anyone to run errands again. Looking for the Magic Guild Leader?”

Are you psychic?

“The Magic Guild Leader is probably with Prince Nathan right now. You know how much the Guild Leader dotes on Prince Nathan. Do you know where to go? Why isn’t this kid saying anything? Do you know where to go or not? You don’t know?”

I was forced to maintain the concept that had formed unintentionally. The more I kept my mouth shut, the more smoothly things seemed to go – surely that wasn’t just my imagination?

“Come on, follow me! I’ll only show you once. Really, how could they send a kid who knows nothing alone…”

It seemed like I might not have to say a single word in response. I wanted to see how far this would work.

“Listen carefully. In front of Prince Nathan, you must be careful with your words and watch your mouth. Just because His Highness treats you kindly doesn’t mean you can be rude. Especially in front of the Guild Leader. You could disappear without a trace.”

Did they secretly kill people or something?

“Once you finish the errand, go straight back to your original workplace. For people like us, staying out of the superiors’ sight is the way to live long. You understand.”

I just nodded my head. That really was enough.

“Since Prince Raven returned, the inside of the palace is practically like the calm before the storm. You have to be especially careful at times like this. Now, if you go straight this way, you’ll be able to enter the Magic Department. Just grab anyone and ask them to take you to the Guild Leader. Nod if you understand.”

“…”

“…Be careful, alright?”

I smiled brightly at the kind person. The person who hadn’t even told me their name looked at me with a strangely ambiguous expression, but soon patted my shoulder a couple of times in encouragement. I marched forward energetically with the document envelope.

Rather than looking for someone else to show me kindness, since I’d come this far, I wanted to find it on my own.

When I listened carefully, I could hear various sounds.

Having a high-performance body was amazing. I could hear the sound of leaves hitting against the wind, laughter from far away, and footsteps.

‘What’s wrong with being a little late?’

If I had wandered around alone, I wouldn’t have even arrived here yet. I decided to look around the area a bit more. My plan was to wander around and head toward Nathan’s voice if I heard it.

There were many signs of people in this area, so I was relaxed, thinking I’d stumble upon something by the end of the day.

‘I wonder what’s happening to my original body.’

Suddenly collapsing and making the kids worry again. I thought of our children who had developed severe separation anxiety. At this rate, I’ll be locked in the bedroom as soon as I return… I’m already causing worry because of my unnecessarily weak stamina.

Having a weak body was truly inconvenient.

I realized this even more after experiencing a healthy body.

The inconveniences I had to endure from the smallest details had disappeared. Doesn’t just getting rid of chronic rhinitis change one’s quality of life?

That’s when it happened. My sensitive ears caught a familiar voice.

“Brother?”

It was Raven’s voice. I perked up my ears and ran toward the direction of the voice.

The voice I heard from afar came through clearly. My legs pushing off the ground were so full of power that the surrounding scenery whizzed by like I was riding a motorcycle.

Crazy, this is crazy. What is this.

“Brother, are you alright?”

“Don’t approach Prince Neison! Prince Neison, take a deep breath!”

“Enough. Don’t get worked up over nothing. More importantly, call a healer.”

It seemed they had been elegantly enjoying themselves with a tea table set up in the garden.

Neison was crouched on the ground coughing continuously, and beside him stood two men in mage robes and one tall man. The man was confronting Raven’s group standing opposite them, and from his attire, he appeared to be a nobleman.

“Who are you again! Didn’t you hear the order not to let anyone approach?”

A middle-aged man shouted hysterically and glared at me as if he wanted to devour me. Meanwhile, Neison was gasping as if he was about to die, but Raven just watched the scene as if he found it tiresome.

Tsk, his face clicking his tongue showed only tedious annoyance.

“If you have time to throw a tantrum, call a healer. Don’t pin another strange rumor on me.”

I needed to calm Neison down first. If something happened to Neison here, Raven would be falsely accused.

I threw away the documents I was holding—no, the bundle of coded messages—and approached Neison. A mage grabbed my collar as if to kill me, but my body didn’t budge against his frail arms.

Core power is amazing. I brushed off his arm very lightly.

Someone shouted. Guild Master!

…So he was the Magic Guild Master. No wonder I didn’t recognize him, he looked like a twig. Where did his dignity go.

…Anyway, that wasn’t what was important right now.

“Your Highness, try holding your breath for a moment.”

“…Cough, sob, gasp…”

“You can do it. Don’t be anxious, take it slowly. Slowly.”

I made eye contact with Neison. His wavering light blue eyes were moistly wet.

This person had imprisoned Maria and harmed countless Beastmen to use as his parts. The depths of my heart grew cold, but I tried not to show it.

A weak hand grabbed my collar. I tried not to shake it off.

“Hah, uh…”

“…”

“…You smell nice…”

What?

“My queasy stomach seems to be settling…”

Neison let out a long, slightly more comfortable breath, then rested his head on my thigh. What, is he going to fall asleep like this? Hey, let go of my wrist… I frowned and looked around.

Someone please take him away. But no one moved.

The Magic Guild Master who flew away like a twig, the solemn handsome mage standing like a wooden post beside him, and a fairly young nobleman and…

Raven looking down at me and his two guard knights. The guard knight must be one of the talents Raven raised, as I’d never seen his face before. He looked like he wanted to tear me apart.

“What a loyal maid. Thanks to you, I won’t have to worry about false accusations.”

His sarcastic voice was cold. My heart sank. What’s this. I’ve never heard that kind of voice before. I blinked. It wasn’t just the voice that was unfamiliar, but his face too.

“Since he doesn’t seem to be in a state for conversation, let’s set another date. I’ll also inform His Majesty. That brother Neison fell asleep in a maid’s arms.”

When did I ever hold him.

Raven snorted and turned around.

‘What is this…’

It’s natural that Raven doesn’t recognize me, but… I was suddenly angry.

It was natural that Raven didn’t recognize me, but… I felt a surge of anger.

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