I Opened an Illegal Animal Hospital in Another World - Chapter 24

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24

Chapter 6. For a Rehearsal (3)

But it seemed like it really was a serious situation.

During the two years that passed after treating Mother, I had grown quite a bit and became fairly skilled at handling the power I conveniently called clay. I could even control its concentration, and although I only had the power to heal people, I had developed some ability to sense things. This is what development, effort, and growth are all about! Haha.

Anyway, the amount of clay I could operate with a small amount of energy had increased incomparably, but Raven’s mother absorbed the light for nearly 10 minutes.

Like a wanderer lost in the desert receiving and drinking sweet nectar.

‘I wonder if this is what it feels like to pour water into a bottomless jar…’

The sight of high-concentration clay being sucked in with gulping sounds was actually quite disgusting, though it was hidden by the light.

I used about one arm’s worth of energy based on my body. Considering that I could gather high-concentration clay that could fill my room and more with just a fingernail’s worth of energy, I was really pouring in an enormous amount.

But rather than being difficult, it was actually boring.

I wanted to wave at my parents who were watching me with anxious faces, but they probably couldn’t see me. The light was too strong. Looking to the side, I saw Raven staring intently at his mother.

‘Doesn’t his eyes hurt? What a scary guy.’

I was fine since I was the one performing the procedure, but Raven’s eyes seemed to be built differently – they were completely unaffected by the pouring light.

He’s extraordinary in every way. Even knowing he had guards, he wouldn’t walk alone through the Snow Plain at age 5 to chase wolves, and despite not being on his second life, he was unbelievably smart for an 8-year-old. On top of that, even with his mother lying sick, he said “Think of it as a rehearsal.”

‘It’s not like he doesn’t love her…’

He probably said that so I wouldn’t feel burdened if I failed. Really, such an un-childlike way of thinking.

Seeing Viscount Baltyr’s attitude toward Raven, it seemed like the Imperial Palace and his status as the emperor’s son didn’t allow him to grow up like a normal child.

I could understand why Raven was so boringly expressionless. His environment, education, status – everything had made him that way.

He seemed quite kind to me and had an incomprehensible attachment, claiming he had picked me up, but when talking with him, Raven was fundamentally cynical. Hoping for success while assuming failure.

But! I won’t fail! I’ve grown and developed!

Actually, the moment I entered the room, I had adjusted the concentration of the clay surrounding my body and spread it wide. Even though I couldn’t see the face of the person lying on the bed, I felt the clay touching that person’s body being drawn in as if seeping through.

The clay reacting meant healing was possible. It doesn’t react when touching objects or healthy people.

‘How much longer do I have to do this?’

What if I had to do this for days? The healing itself wasn’t difficult, but continuing to hold hands with Raven was burdensome. My hands might get sweaty…

But fortunately, just when I was starting to worry, the amount of clay being absorbed into the body began to decrease.

It seemed to be finished.

The last of the clay disappeared like a faint cloak of light wrapping around the slender woman’s body. Only then did I let go of the hand I had been holding for so long.

“…Raven?”

You should let go too. When I pulled my captured hand and called to him, he looked at me and blinked. Don’t tell me he dozed off with that calm face.

“…Is it finished?”

“Yeah! It’s all done. Now she’ll be fine…”

“Shana! Shana, are you okay?”

“My daughter! You didn’t overdo it, right? Shana!”

Before I could finish speaking, my parents rushed over and lifted me up. They had been patient for a long time. Even though my body was suddenly lifted up, I didn’t get angry and spoke kindly.

“I’m fine! It wasn’t hard at all!”

“Shana… You worked hard. My good daughter.”

The two who must have been worried took turns frantically kissing my cheeks and forehead. While speaking, Mother stroked my back and channeled magic power into me, and perhaps because I was highly sensitive, I could feel the warm energy flowing through my entire body.

‘I should let her check.’

If she confirmed directly, she would know how fine I was and could feel relieved. After a moment, Mother looked at me with tearful eyes.

“How is she, Anais?”

“No problems at all. Thank goodness…”

“See! I told you so!”

“I believed what Shana said. But even believing… I couldn’t help but worry.”

Father explained as if worried that my feelings might be hurt.

“We’ll inevitably worry about you for the rest of our lives. Because you’re our beloved daughter.”

“…Yeah.”

Warmth filled my chest. I hugged Father’s neck and said.

“I love you too. Both Mommy and Daddy.”

“Shana…”

Mother hugged me even tighter, and ugh. That hurts? Father hugged Mother and me even tighter, and ugh.

“Shana, how can you be so pretty and cute!”

“Shana, Mommy loves you more!”

“Daddy won’t lose either!”

Wait, hold on. Ugh.

“You two, I understand your feelings, but Shana is suffering.”

“Ah!”

“Shana! Are you okay? We were just so happy that—”

I almost died. I almost suffocated to death in my parents’ embrace.

My parents quickly put me down, and I was finally able to escape from the brink of death. As soon as my feet touched the ground, I said to Raven.

“Thank you, Raven.”

“That’s what I should be saying.”

“Excuse me, if I may.”

Viscount Baltyr, who had been unable to approach due to my parents’ fervor, cautiously came closer. Raven quietly explained, “He’s a healing priest. Ah, a mage who can use healing magic.” I know what a healing priest is, you know?

“Th-this can’t be…”

“How is it?”

“How is this possible! Her breathing, pulse, and complexion are all normal! Even the disease that was eating away at her heart has completely disappeared!”

I really am all-purpose. At this level, aren’t I a walking hospital? Even I’m amazed at myself. After being a walking castle or two, now I’m a walking hospital. How cool. And burdensome.

‘If I develop further, I might even revive the dead!’

Just kidding. Even so, that would be scary. Seeing how the clay doesn’t react to healthy people or objects, I had a feeling close to certainty that the clay wouldn’t react to the dead either.

“Good heavens, how, good heavens…”

Viscount Baltyr looked back and forth between Raven’s mother, who was breathing with a comfortable complexion, and me.

“Prince Raven, you never mentioned anything like this… To me, you only said you wanted to become friends with the Duke’s daughter to inform her of Her Majesty the Empress’s condition and receive comfort…”

“That’s right.”

“So I too, understanding Your Highness’s difficult feelings, hastily arranged for at least a visit to be possible…”

“You did.”

“But this, this…”

Viscount Baltyr’s eyes turned toward me. Mother’s expression hardened in displeasure, while I remained calm.

Originally, people show rejection reactions to unfamiliar things. Even though I did it with good intentions, if they’re surprised, they might reject it…

“To bring such a remarkable person!”

“Huh?”

“If you had told me in advance, I would have prepared even more gracious hospitality!”

“Eh?”

“If I was rude in any way, please forgive me. Your Grace is a benefactor to the Imperial family and a benefactor to House of Baltyr.”

Raven whispered in my ear again, “He’s also my mother’s younger brother.”

‘You mean he’s your uncle, you rude brat…’

I seriously suspected whether Raven hadn’t learned proper etiquette despite being a prince. Did he not learn it even when taught, thinking he’d become emperor anyway? At this rate, wouldn’t he become twisted like the blonde emperor from The King’s Game?

“How can I ever repay this kindness…”

“If you kneel, Shana will hate it, Uncle.”

“Oh, oh my.”

“Instead of doing that, shouldn’t you announce Mother’s recovery?”

“Y-yes, that’s right…”

Viscount Baltyr’s legs seemed to give out as he bowed to me, nearly fell over, then barely managed to stand properly and walk. Father said.

“He’s not usually like that, Shana. He’s a more rational and calm person…”

“What’s the point of saying that now? Would Shana believe it?”

I don’t believe it.

How could I believe it when looking at someone who’s sniffling like they’re about to cry? For now, just based on rumors, even the father before my eyes is wrapped up in quite a few false rumors. I’ve now come to treat Maria’s words as complete rumors.

“Thank you so much for accompanying us, Duke Wentworth. And Madam.”

“Not at all, Your Highness. Your Highness is a benefactor to the Wentworth Family, so it’s rather an honor that you trusted us and shared the secret.”

“Even though you say that, you didn’t particularly support me. You even refused visits.”

“At that time, I was filled with thoughts of protecting Shana. It couldn’t be helped. As I said once more, I had eyes only for my daughter.”

“That wouldn’t be something to brag about.”

“It is something to brag about.”

Since it seemed like a conversation I didn’t understand was beginning, I should take care of my first patient. Taking advantage of the rare moment when my parents’ attention was away from me, I built blocks under the bed.

‘If I can control the concentration, couldn’t I also solidify it?’

Since I can touch the clay, I’m trying it based on the assumption that it seems possible. After gathering the clay and making it solid, I carefully placed my foot on it. And then, I climbed up!

‘Wow, damn, it works!’

My head popped up. Wow, one more step!

I made another step, supported myself with my hands, and carefully climbed up. Wow, aren’t I really a genius? Having succeeded in climbing onto the bed, I briefly shuddered at my own competence.

‘Hmm. …That was a bit obnoxious.’

Let me reflect… Being too proud of abilities I was lucky enough to be born with would be unseemly…

Certainly, Raven’s mother’s complexion had become much clearer, and her color had returned, making her look healthy. Since she was the first person I treated after deciding to build a hospital, she was my first patient.

‘What, I really feel like I became a doctor.’

Dad, Mina. I think I’ve made it big. That’s how I feel.

‘It also feels a bit like playing doctor.’

If I think about it, I lose. If I admit it, I lose.

“How is it? Shana.”

“Yeah, no need to treat more. She’s healthy!”

“Amazing.”

Raven praised me. There’s no one who doesn’t like receiving praise.

As I proudly lifted my chin, crossed my arms, and nodded, Raven burst into quiet laughter. My parents also seemed to find it amusing as they looked at me and smiled.

“Tell me more.”

“The high-ranking priest we secretly invited couldn’t heal it, nor could the master healer who had reached enlightenment. There was even a curse on top of that, but you healed it in an instant. I knew you were born with healing power, but I never imagined it would be to this extent. And you don’t even look particularly tired.”

That sounds great. Keep going!

“Instead of putting it off as a future dream, you could open a hospital right now.”

Ah, that’s going a bit too far. I want to properly enjoy my childhood.

“Your mother will help you too.”

“Of course, naturally.”

Huh?

I heard an unfamiliar voice from behind me. Startled, I turned around to see an angelic beauty who looked exactly like Raven smiling at me with a melting expression. Gasp. Huh. This is insane.

“Hello, Angel. Thank you for saving me.”

Absolutely gorgeous.

Ah, I mean gorgeous enough to be worthy of respect.

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