I Opened an Illegal Animal Hospital in Another World - Chapter 116

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Chapter 24. End of Vacation (8)

Strong legs are the best. Lungs that don’t run short of breath even when walking as fast as running are also the best.

I escaped quickly, but with a leisurely expression on my face. No one was chasing me, yet I was anxious as if Matthias would grab me by the hair at any moment.

Why are you smiling! Why are you smiling at that timing!

‘Wasn’t he not being cautious because he knew Seth sent me here?’

Matthias had said, loud enough for only me to hear, “This is Seth’s doing.”

Even if he knew this body was a beastman, I had been reassured thinking he’d consider me planted by Seth, who was on his side, but the way he looked at me seemed to say he would be watching me.

Even in the moment when his stone-like facial muscles twitched to create something resembling a smile, there wasn’t even a gram of mirth in his bright blue eyes.

In other words, it was scary. It was just like a scene from a horror movie.

After putting some distance between us and confirming no one was around, I crouched down on the ground. My liver was falling out and my heart felt like it would burst…

“Just you wait, Seth…”

“What did I do?”

“Ahhhhh!”

I almost bit my tongue.

“Why are you so startled?”

“If you suddenly, pop out, from the shadows, of course I’d be startled…”

“How unusual.”

Seth, with just his head popping up from under my feet, smiled smugly. He was so annoying I wanted to kick him like a soccer ball.

“Did you have a conversation with Nathan?”

“What kind of conversation would a maid have with a prince?”

Would that even be a conversation? I have to do what I’m told. But Seth tilted his head and asked back.

“Since Matthias would have left you alone, Brandon and Nathan wouldn’t have been cautious, right?”

“…Is this Matthias person some kind of airport security checkpoint?”

Once you pass through, you’re safe.

“Similar. He’s more affectionate and worrying than he looks, so he’s in charge of taking care of Nathan and Brandon.”

“…With that face?”

“Yeah. With that face.”

I thought he was a cold handsome man uninterested in everything.

I thought he was the type to calmly and composedly commit serial murders.

But he had nanny qualities.

“Stop fooling around and send me back now. Don’t you know you’re supposed to sleep at home?”

“The sun hasn’t even set yet. Let’s play more.”

“I don’t want to…! I’m going home…!”

I was about to throw myself down and wail like a blessed rain.

“You’re not really planning to trap me in this body forever, are you?”

“That would be fun too!”

“It wouldn’t be fun.”

“It wouldn’t be all bad for you either, would it? That body is much more comfortable, isn’t it?”

“…”

“If you’re a beastman, you’d be much better at being a healer too. The wolves would trust you as well.”

“…That would be meaningless.”

I want them to trust me, not trust a beastman.

I let out a short sigh. Because I thought of Renate.

The road ahead is endless…

“You’re really annoying!”

“…I think I could break bones if I hit you right now.”

Since I’ve gotten stronger, should I unleash violence to my heart’s content? When I clenched my fist, Seth burst into laughter.

“How was Nathan?”

“What do you mean how was he, it’s not like it’s the first time I’ve seen him…”

“Don’t you feel sorry for him? Isn’t he kinder than you thought?”

“Most patients look pitiful, and most people who are weakened look kind.”

Even serial killers, when injured and hovering between life and death, would look like any other patient.

Moreover, Nathan had the appearance of a frail young master, just as I’d first impression of him. His way of speaking was gentle and his eyes were docile.

He looked like he would just smile awkwardly even if someone picked a fight with him. That’s how he appeared.

“Instead of that, wouldn’t it be better to treat Nathan? Then he wouldn’t sacrifice more beastmen.”

“…”

“If Nathan just gets healthy, there won’t be any problems.”

“…”

“Of course, your friend would be in a bit of trouble.”

I wanted to cheer for Raven.

I knew the efforts he had made to flawlessly fulfill his duties as the crown prince.

Raven wasn’t someone who would easily lose just because Nathan got healthy, but I didn’t want to step forward and obstruct his path.

Moreover, is it right for Nathan, who has sacrificed countless beastmen to survive, to now enjoy a happy and healthy life without guilt?

“So Shana chooses her patients?”

“…Is that wrong?”

“No. There’s nothing wrong with wielding power as power. I know well how it feels to hold and wield the power of life and death.”

“…”

“It’s the best. Thrilling. Always fresh.”

What did I show this guy… I grabbed Seth’s head hard as he spoke with confident laughter like some handsome movie actor.

“Well, fine. Troublesome Shana. You weren’t a pushover who’d fall for it right away.”

“…What exactly did you think of me?”

“I thought if I showed you how pitiful Nathan was, you’d say ‘Oh, you’ve lived a hard life too’ and heal him back to health, then tell him he needs to live virtuously from now on.”

“…”

That’s not a pushover, that’s just an idiot…

I wasn’t Cinderella’s fairy godmother. I don’t have a hobby of collecting wishes and granting them with a poof and sparkle just because someone made a wish.

“What about trading with Maria?”

“Our Maria isn’t an object. And thanks to what you showed me this time, I’m certain… You can’t directly lay hands on ‘humans,’ can you?”

Seth stared at me without answering.

‘What am I even doing…’

Suddenly I became aware of myself, Seth, and our surroundings simultaneously.

Me crouched under the well-maintained bushes and Seth sitting beside me would probably look quite friendly to anyone watching. The sky happened to be clear and the day was bright.

Seth smiled quietly as if he knew what I was thinking.

“What do you think?”

“So I’m right. Something felt strange. Even with Matthias as a card, Nathan didn’t immediately kidnap me. He didn’t assassinate Raven either. He killed all the countless beastmen he kidnapped, but he didn’t kill Maria, let alone harm her.”

“How sharp of you.”

“That only sounds sarcastic to me. The reason for such conditions is probably because if you intervened directly, everything would be resolved too easily, so it wouldn’t be fun.”

“Well, who knows.”

I watched quietly then grabbed and stretched Seth’s cheek. It stretched well.

“Many conditions are needed, but… humans can kill humans?”

“Nathan isn’t stupid enough to kill Maria without using her as a card. As you said, he’ll demand treatment while putting Maria forward. We’re trying to rescue Maria before that happens.”

I wondered why Nathan hadn’t moved even after learning that ‘Shana’ was a healer, but it seemed to be because he was having seizures and wasn’t in good condition.

In fact, only about two weeks have passed since Nathan met me at the ball and became certain I was a healer.

And by now, hasn’t he probably figured out the location of the manor where Maria is being held?

“I may not look it, but I gave you an opportunity for your sake.”

“You’re not just teasing me?”

“I’m teasing you too.”

“…”

Seth smiled quite prettily. I was overcome by a strange feeling.

“I won’t fall for your seduction.”

“What a waste.”

“…Seth.”

“I won’t fall for it either. When the time comes, I’ll send you back whether you like it or not, so enjoy yourself a little more.”

“Enjoy what.”

“Now, go straight ahead and turn right to reach the main palace.”

I’m not directionally challenged…

The nuance suggested he wouldn’t deal with me anymore, so I put strength in my legs and stood up.

Seth watched me huffing teasingly, then raised his hand. I watched his large hand rise above my face without even flinching. Even though that hand might strike my cheek.

Seth stopped his hand above my forehead. Then he smiled brightly at me as I stared at him intently.

Smooch.

“Ack!”

“That’s terrible!”

“What are you doing, you perverted bastard!”

“What’s wrong with kissing a body I made!”

“Ack! Disgusting!”

I was ambushed. Seth, who had kissed my forehead, pretended to cry as he faded away.

“That’s terrible… I’m hurt… I was really being kind…”

I lifted my foot to kick Seth’s head as he disappeared into the shadows. Seth pretended to be startled and vanished.

I rubbed my forehead until the skin turned red and started walking. First I needed to meet Raven and let my family know I was here.

‘Does he think he’s Pygmalion or something!’

Bad guy. He likes being mean.

***

A short while later, I safely met my childhood friend.

“You sure snuck in well.”

My childhood friend, holding a blade to my throat, threatened me menacingly.

“Listen to me.”

“Did my brother send you?”

“I’ll explain everything.”

“I thought you’d be in my brother’s arms by now.”

“Actually, I—”

“Your dirty tricks won’t work. Get lost right now.”

Let me say something too…

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