I’m a Villain, but I Want to Live a Long Life - Chapter 47

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A few days ago, while reviewing documents about Oscar Tibon, a member of the Privy Council, and his granddaughter Jane, I discovered one peculiarity.

Oscar Tibon’s grandfather had been an immigrant.

From none other than the Kingdom of Sorad.

His grandfather was someone who had crossed over from the Kingdom of Sorad in the north of the Empire to the Erbia Empire long ago.

‘That’s why I searched through materials about the Kingdom of Sorad from top to bottom.’

The result….

“I came across the surname Dunbaum among physicians who once made a name for themselves in the Kingdom of Sorad.”

Martin’s eyes widened.

The name of that renowned physician was ‘Wood Dunbaum’.

Martin’s name was ‘Martin Dunbaum’.

“I thought it couldn’t be a coincidence.”

Martin opened his mouth slightly and smiled as if impressed. My eyes sparkled.

“Martin’s father, right? That physician who was called the strongest in treating rare diseases in the Kingdom of Sorad.”

Martin nodded with a smile on his face.

“That’s correct. Though he passed away a few years ago.”

“…I didn’t know that. My condolences.”

“It’s alright.”

Martin’s eyes sank gently as he traced through his memories.

“Father devoted his entire life to researching rare diseases. It was a disease passed down through the bloodline of ancient tribes in the Kingdom of Sorad….”

“….”

“Though he was my father, he was truly remarkable. If the Kingdom of Sorad had shown even a little interest in Father’s research, he would have saved many more lives.”

Noticing his expression growing somewhat gloomy, I muttered.

“Martin’s reason for coming to Erbia seems to be related to that as well.”

He nodded silently.

“To continue research and treatment with only the calling to save lives, there was simply no way for me to make a living.”

“….”

“Most of the people suffering from rare diseases there were poor. Perhaps it was natural. So it wasn’t easy to receive payment for medicine, let alone medical fees.”

Martin smiled bitterly. He stroked his chin and continued.

“Father passed away from overwork. At first, I tried to follow in Father’s footsteps and combine research with treatment, but….”

He shook his head.

“The financial situation was terrible. No, it got progressively worse as time went on.”

Martin stared blankly into space with an expressionless face. I said quietly.

“It’s not Martin’s fault. The Kingdom of Sorad lost a precious talent.”

Martin looked at me with slightly surprised eyes. I spoke calmly.

“Actually, I think there’s someone I know who suffers from that rare disease.”

At those words, Martin’s face hardened with shock.

“What? But that was something only the ancient tribes of the Kingdom of Sorad had….”

“Yes. That person is from the bloodline of immigrants who came from the Kingdom of Sorad to Erbia over a hundred years ago.”

“How could such a thing…!”

“Could you treat it?”

Martin’s face, which had been wide-eyed with surprise, slowly calmed down.

His eyes lit up as if he had resolved something, and he soon nodded.

Knock knock knock-

Oscar quickly raised his head at the sound of someone knocking on the door.

‘There’s no one who would visit at such an early hour.’

He got up from the bed with a puzzled expression. Then he shuffled toward the door.

When he slowly turned the doorknob, he saw a stranger standing in front of the door.

“Who are you?”

“We’ve come from the Tigris Estate to escort the physician.”

Oscar froze in place, stunned with surprise.

They were wearing uniforms with the Tigris crest, and from their appearance, they seemed to be administrators of some sort.

“A carriage is waiting. Lady Seleneae ordered us to bring you as quickly as possible. You won’t need any special preparations, so you can come right away.”

Oscar’s gaze turned to the luxurious carriage behind them.

Two warhorses that appeared to be thoroughly maintained stood in front of a carriage decorated with ornate gold fittings.

Oscar looked back and forth between them and the carriage with bewildered eyes, then stammered frantically.

“But there was no prior appointment….”

“We don’t know the details either, but she said it was about Jane Tibon’s illness.”

At those words, Oscar’s eyes widened greatly. That’s when it happened.

“…Grandfather?”

Jane’s voice came from behind. Oscar quickly turned his head.

Jane stood at the doorway, rubbing her eyes with disheveled hair.

The Tigris administrator spoke again.

“Additionally, if she’s able to move, we were ordered to bring Jane along as well.”

Oscar, who had been frozen in place, soon muttered incoherently.

“J-just wait a moment.”

Then he went inside and hurriedly shouted.

“Jane, quickly change into your outdoor clothes.”

Jane looked at her grandfather with a bewildered expression. But Oscar just moved busily without any explanation.

Jane, who had been standing in place, reluctantly went into her room. Then she quickly returned dressed in outdoor clothes.

“Grandfather, what on earth is going on?”

Oscar’s eyes turned to Jane as he hurriedly put on his outer coat. Her granddaughter’s eyes were dark with circles, as if her condition wasn’t good today either.

Oscar swallowed dryly and muttered.

“I-I don’t really know either. But….”

The intuition he had built up over his long life was telling him.

That the platinum-haired Lady he had met definitely knew something.

“I have a feeling we absolutely must go.”

“You’ve arrived!”

Oscar stared blankly at Selene who greeted them warmly.

His heart had been pounding violently the entire way, leaving him completely scattered.

He quickly looked back at Jane and said.

“Jane, hurry and pay your respects. This is Lady Seleneae, daughter of Duke Tigris, one of the Four Dukes.”

As Jane bowed with a dazed expression, Selene approached them.

“Welcome, Jane.”

Then she took Jane’s arm and seated her on a plush sofa.

Oscar also sat beside Jane, following Selene’s gesture.

From across them, Selene pushed a teacup forward with her fingertips and said.

“I imagine you were surprised by my sudden summons, Sir Oscar.”

Oscar stared at Selene’s face, which bore a relaxed smile, with tense eyes.

‘Why on earth did she call us so early in the morning….’

Unidentifiable curiosity and interest were mixing together and running wild in his chest.

Of course, uncertain hope was mixed in as well.

He parted his trembling lips.

“I-I heard that the reason you called me was about our Jane’s….”

Selene nodded.

“That’s right. I urgently summoned you because I have something to tell you about Jane’s illness. But before that.”

Oscar swallowed dryly. Soon Selene’s clear voice echoed in his ears.

“First, let me apologize.”

Apologize?

Oscar’s mouth fell open in bewilderment.

The sudden word instantly released all the tension that had been gripping his entire body just moments before.

Selene spoke with a calm smile playing at her lips.

“Actually, I did a little background investigation on you, Sir.”

Oscar’s eyes widened as he slowly understood the meaning of those words.

“What do you mean by that…?”

“When we met before, I told you that I had admired you.”

Selene smiled faintly as she caressed the teacup handle with her long fingers.

“That was sincere. So I wanted to build a good relationship with you, and I conducted the investigation to win your favor.”

But for someone apologizing, Selene seemed far too confident.

Oscar swallowed dryly at her calm and intimidating atmosphere.

But Selene’s words didn’t end there.

“And in that process, I learned that your granddaughter Jane suffers from a rare disease.”

She set down her teacup while Oscar sat frozen before her.

“The reason I urgently invited you here today is also because of that. Actually, I…”

“…”

“I believe I have someone who knows how to treat Jane’s rare disease.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Oscar shot up from his seat.

Jane also covered her mouth with one hand.

“That, that…”

“…”

“Is that really true?! That Jane’s disease can be treated…!!”

“Yes, it’s true.”

Oscar, who had been frozen with a trembling gaze of disbelief, soon reflexively bowed his waist and shouted.

“Please! Please let Jane receive treatment from that physician!”

Selene silently stared at Oscar.

“I beg you, I’ll pay whatever the cost! If there’s anything else you want, I’ll somehow manage to provide that too! Even if not right away, I will definitely…!”

“Sir Oscar.”

Oscar immediately shut his mouth at the voice calling his name.

Selene was looking at me with a serious expression, unlike before.

“Rare diseases aren’t called rare for nothing. Not to mention the technical skill required for treatment, the cost of medicine won’t be trivial either.”

A bead of cold sweat trickled down Oscar’s forehead.

He knew it too.

He had been searching for years for a doctor who could treat Jane’s illness, but ultimately couldn’t find one.

Jane’s disease was that rare and difficult to treat.

As his lips grew parched with complicated feelings, Selene looked directly at him and said.

“You might have to pay an enormous amount. Are you really okay with that?”

He didn’t have that kind of money. But it was also an opportunity he couldn’t let slip away.

Oscar unconsciously looked at Jane. His granddaughter was clenching her small hands into tight fists.

Oscar’s eyes, which had been hesitating, filled with desperation. He moved his lips and spoke quietly.

“Right now, our circumstances are difficult. But if you give me just a little time, I can repay it by any means necessary. I really… I swear on everything I have. So please…”

“…Grandfather.”

Just then, Jane’s sudden voice cut off Oscar’s words.

Jane was looking at Oscar with a forced smile.

“The cost is too burdensome. I’m fine, really, I’m okay…”

“Jane…!”

It was the moment Oscar let out a sigh with a tearful expression.

Something was suddenly thrust out in front of him.

Oscar’s eyes widened as he confirmed what it was.

It was a leather pouch that clearly contained an enormous amount of gold coins.

Oscar slowly raised his head. He saw Selene with a bright smile spread across her face.

She shook the pouch and said.

“Don’t worry. I’ll pay all of that burdensome cost for you. In exchange.”

“In, in exchange…?”

“You’ll need to become the chairman of the Privy Council.”

Oscar’s eyes opened incomparably wider than before.

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