I Opened an Illegal Animal Hospital in Another World - Chapter 76

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Chapter 18. Right Now Our Hospital Is (2)

 

Conclusion. Curses don’t work on medicine.

 

“How is it, Shana? Mother did her best!”

 

“Amazing, Mother! You’re the best! I believed in you all along!”

 

I sent sincere cheers along with applause. Mother, who put her hands on her hips looking proud, was very cute. Generously showering praise was our family tradition.

 

Father kept looking at me suspiciously the whole time, but seeing Mother happy, he seemed to think it didn’t matter and said nothing. I felt the same way.

 

After cutting ties with the Lepoer Family, Mother seemed to have given up on finding traces of the demon who had controlled her nanny.

 

Even if they had made a contract with a demon, those who tried to kill me would be members or all of the Lepoer Family, so she said there was no need to chase after demons who were merely tools.

 

Whether the Lepoer Family had given up or not was unknown… but they were too big and strong an opponent to strike without evidence, so maintaining the status quo was judged to be the best option.

 

In this situation, if Seth’s traces were discovered again, Mother would start worrying again. She had finally put her mind at ease, so I couldn’t make her anxious again. It was better to keep it secret. I’d have to shut Raven’s mouth too.

 

‘Seth also played dumb saying he didn’t know…’

 

It felt unsettling because he didn’t really seem like he wouldn’t know. Since he lies as easily as eating.

 

“Then I’ll move to the hospital right away. Thank you, Mother.”

 

“You’ll be our first inpatient. Oh, you should have breakfast though.”

 

Father casually stabbed right at my sore spot.

 

On the 2nd floor where the patient rooms were prepared, Lili had been the only user. Even then, she couldn’t use it except for exactly one day, so it was hard to call her a proper inpatient.

 

After that, it was just used as the twins’ rest area.

 

I thought it was better to use it that way rather than just leaving it idle, so I let it be. It wasn’t bad except for the occasional times when Leon made too much of a mess and Evelyn got angry.

 

Since people just picked up medicine or got immediate treatment for emergencies, there wasn’t a single person who needed hospitalization.

 

“I’ll go to the hospital and eat with the kids. It feels a bit wrong to be leisurely when there’s a patient.”

 

“You want to do that? Then I’ll tell Ella to pack some food for later.”

 

I kissed Mother and Father on their cheeks in turn and said goodbye. I should call the twins over.

 

“Oh, right. Shana.”

 

***

 

The twins happily responded to Evelyn’s call.

 

“Ah, really. That vicious bird… bastard!”

 

Chirp chirp.

 

Leon ground his teeth. Ian also kept his mouth tightly shut but his face was full of dissatisfaction. Despite the rough words, their hands moving the patient were very delicate, so I let them grumble as much as they wanted.

 

Lili went to get medicine to apply to the patient.

 

The injuries from the beating were severe, but when I brought him home yesterday, all the emergency treatment had been done, and fortunately his breathing was stable.

 

The external wounds would heal quickly once medicine was applied, and I planned to give him a potion once he regained consciousness.

 

However, the groaning sounds came not from the patient but from Leon.

 

“Arms, legs, shoulders, stomach, back – there’s not a single place that doesn’t hurt… He could have gone easier.”

 

“Leon, do you want to be hospitalized too?”

 

I asked because he was moaning so much, but that didn’t seem to be what Leon wanted.

 

“If I lie down from getting beaten this much, Father won’t let it slide…”

 

“He’d say it’s lack of training.”

 

Ian continued. Should I heal you then? When I showed my hands, he shook his head again. Saying it wasn’t that serious. Evelyn said coldly.

 

“He’s being dramatic, Lady Shana. Just ignore him.”

 

“Really? He looks like he’s in pain…”

 

“Of course it hurts. So Shana, scold your fiancé a bit…”

 

Just then the door burst open with a loud sound. It was Raven. I thought it was a tiger.

 

“Fiancé, what?”

 

“…”

 

Leon shut his mouth tight like a clam. His timing is uncanny. I spoke to Raven, who looked refreshed unlike Leon and Ian.

 

“They’re saying you were too harsh. Why did you hit the kid?”

 

“That’s a kid?”

 

“He’s a kid in my eyes. Who are you to hit our kids?”

 

“It was a fair sparring match. Your kids just lacked skill.”

 

Leon and Ian bristled and frowned again. Sometimes they seem to get along better than expected, but then they’re busy growling at each other again. I understand them and then I don’t…

 

I told the twins and Evelyn to watch the patient’s condition and pushed Raven’s back.

 

They still can’t get along, it seems. At times like this, separation is the answer.

 

“But why did you follow me all the way here? Aren’t you going home?”

 

After I let you sleep over, you should hurry back. Aren’t you busy? Raven tilted his head slightly and looked at me.

 

“Can’t I?”

 

“Don’t act cute.”

 

“Oh, was that cute just now?”

 

“….”

 

What did he eat to become so shameless? When I gave him a cold stare, Raven burst into a short laugh. He said.

 

“I came back earlier than scheduled to see you, so I have time. I’ve already reported to His Majesty, so there’s no problem.”

 

“Shouldn’t there be a welcome party or something since the Crown Prince returned after 11 years?”

 

“There will be one.”

 

It would definitely be held on a grand scale. I unconsciously frowned with an “ugh.” Raven smiled a little.

 

“Do you hate it that much?”

 

“I do. It would be fine if it were just a party, but they’ll hold a festival too, right? Then the streets become so noisy and dirty… Drunkards wandering around, and many people get hurt.”

 

“Ah, that’s what you disliked?”

 

“Yeah. The people in this neighborhood don’t do it anymore, but outsiders sometimes throw stones or bottles and pick fights. It’s so hard to clean up…”

 

I shuddered.

 

In the Imperial Capital, two major festivals are held each year.

 

They were held grandly for five days each in spring and autumn. During those times, even this poor district had some liveliness, and while it was good that food became abundant, it was also problematic because it became a target for troublemakers.

 

Drunkards who wandered in from somewhere often stirred up trouble in this district, which seemed easy to mess with. Because even if accidents happened, it wouldn’t be a problem.

 

They claim to be drunk, but their calculations are quite sharp. I was someone who couldn’t understand alcohol-related sentence reductions. I despised the cowardly nature of choosing to beat up weak people while drunk.

 

“I thought you hated being dragged to parties.”

 

“…Me? To a party? Why?”

 

“Because you’re my fiancée.”

 

“….”

 

“When we first got engaged, you were only 7 years old and I was about to enter the Academy, so the party was skipped, but you won’t be able to avoid it this time, right?”

 

“Raven.”

 

I called his name calmly and gently. My eyes met Raven’s.

 

“Let’s break off our engagement.”

 

“….”

 

“Let’s break up.”

 

“….”

 

“I can’t believe you neglected me, your fiancée, for 11 whole years. I’m deeply wounded. I thought I should at least see your face before saying this, so I’ve been putting it off until now…”

 

“You’re being ridiculous.”

 

Raven, your voice is completely cold.

 

“You think it’s a joke? That’s too much, how could you know my pain?”

 

“Be honest, Shana.”

 

“It’s bothersome.”

 

Raven looked at me coldly. If that’s how it is, then I’ll speak even more bluntly.

 

“It’s so bothersome I could die. I’m going to live as a recluse for life. It’s tearfully wonderful to see you after so long, but I feel I must convey this sad truth.”

 

“Really make me cry? Hm?”

 

“Ahhh!”

 

Raven reached out and stretched my cheek. Unlike my hands, his hard fingertips were merciless. This heartless…

 

“Men who use violence are disqualified! I won’t give you the necklace of approval!”

 

“Look here. I pulled gently, but you’re exaggerating.”

 

“It must be red!”

 

It was obvious without looking. My skin was on the delicate side, so marks appeared easily even from light touches. Raven bent down to examine my cheek carefully and said.

 

“It’s a little red. Sorry.”

 

“….”

 

When he apologizes so honestly like that, my conscience hurts a bit.

 

I moved slightly away from Raven and frowned. Why is he so honest… I wouldn’t exaggerate from fear.

 

“Do you hate it that much?”

 

“…It was just for show from the beginning anyway. Isn’t this the right time? I happen to be sickly so I couldn’t go to the Academy, and rumors are widespread that I couldn’t even debut.”

 

Ella told me. There are still people asking if the angel is critically ill. Please give up now, Mother Ven… That angel… is dead… never existed from the beginning…

 

“Speaking of which, there were false rumors that you had actually died…”

 

“Officially, I’m recuperating in bed almost every day due to poor health.”

 

“You speak of it like it’s someone else’s business.”

 

Because it’s no different from someone else’s business.

 

As I spent more time at the hospital, I hardly lived as the daughter of Wentworth.

 

It was also true that my body was actually weak. Carrying around those heavy dresses with this terrible stamina… I would definitely collapse within a few hours.

 

“…It’s my return after 11 years, Shana.”

 

“….”

 

Why is this guy suddenly lowering his voice?

 

“To comply with His Majesty’s demands, I had to wander around here and there. During that time, I had to do many things you would hate to know about.”

 

He definitely wouldn’t tell me what those things were, even if it killed him.

 

“I heard stories through His Majesty, but during my absence, how many enemies I might have made, how they might view me…”

 

“Don’t try to fool me. You’re someone who fears nothing in this world.”

 

“…I’m afraid.”

 

“Hey.”

 

“If you came with me, I’d have courage.”

 

“…Hey, enough…”

 

“And yet you’re saying you’ll abandon me…”

 

“Stop it, will you?!”

 

“….”

 

What kind of obvious trick is this! That only worked when you were 12!

 

You’re not young anymore! You’ve grown disgustingly tall while I wasn’t looking! You’re like a completely different person!

 

“Right, Shana. If you don’t like it… I can’t help it…”

 

“….”

 

It’s… not working…

 

“If you don’t even want to stand next to me for a moment…”

 

…Damn it.

 

The moment I saw those golden eyes brimming with tears, I instinctively knew my defeat. I wasn’t even fooled, but I absolutely couldn’t win.

 

I was certain that Raven’s words were one hundred percent lies, but I also knew that the situation he was in was always worse than his words suggested.

 

The reason I had worked so hard in lessons with Raven was because of the cold stares that would fly our way whenever I was with him at the Imperial Palace.

 

I didn’t want to leave him there alone.

 

“…Really, just this once.”

 

Raven smiled brightly with his fake tears still there, and I let out a long sigh.

 

Fine, as long as you’re smiling…

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