The Time-Limited Baby Doctor Doesn’t Hide The Fact That She’s A Genius - Chapter 176

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The Terminal Baby Physician Doesn’t Hide Being a Genius

Chapter 176

A brief silence followed my declaration.

“Hei Bihu.”

The Family Head, who had been quietly watching us, spoke up. Since I hadn’t bothered to lower my voice, the Family Head must have heard everything I said.

Even if I had lowered it, the Family Head being a mage would have heard it all anyway.

“You are… the sole survivor among the brothers Hei Haran targeted.”

The Family Head’s voice became slower than before. There couldn’t have been anyone who wasn’t overwhelmed by Dad’s entire testimony.

Because it was such a horrific and cruel past.

“So I will ask you.”

Dad turned toward the Family Head while holding me.

“Is there a punishment you wish for her to receive?”

“Yes, there is.”

Without realizing it, I grabbed Dad’s arm. Dad gently patted my shoulder as if to say it was okay.

“I wish for the criminal Hei Haran to consume poison.”

Though it was raining, I could see the Family Head’s expression clearly. She was frowning as if she couldn’t understand.

“…Do you wish for her to die?”

“No.”

Dad’s voice was cold and resolute.

“My daughter said she doesn’t wish for that, and neither do I.”

The corners of Dad’s mouth turned up. It was a smile sharpened like a blade.

“Death is too easy a punishment, Family Head. How could all sins be repaid with a moment’s death?”

“…”

“My brothers over there, Brother Biwon and Birang would know. When a person falls from a cliff, they don’t die as quickly as you’d think. They would have died feeling pain. Brother Soha… must have passed away like that.”

“…”

“As someone who has consumed poison, I know that Hei Haran’s poison… wouldn’t have been one that kills instantly. So Brother Hei Rang would also have… closed his eyes in agony.”

“…”

“Lastly, my wife too… must have suffered from the pursuit.”

Dad clenched his teeth tightly for just an instant. It was a movement only I, being closest to him, could notice.

“Please leave her with only that pain.”

Dad’s voice was quiet yet desperate. A time when only the suffering survivor, only the victim could speak.

Dad spoke flawlessly like someone who wouldn’t let a single drop slip away.

“Make her consume poison, and don’t give her an antidote or time to make one.”

“…And then?”

“Seal her abilities.”

Sins that cannot be washed away even by this rain cling thickly to that woman’s life.

“Please leave only pain in that woman’s remaining life.”

“….”

“This is the punishment desired by a son whose life was ruined and whose brain was damaged, Mother.”

The Family Head gave no answer.

Dad didn’t stop speaking.

“…Family Head, please don’t say you bear no responsibility for all of this.”

The Family Head didn’t get angry or furious about him daring to point a blade at her. She even restrained the Family Head’s disciples who tried to get angry on her behalf.

“…I’ve confirmed everything. Go inside.”

The voice that echoed through the Family Head’s Palace was unwavering yet heavy.

The Family Head later called Hei Yehun again and asked him what punishment he wanted, just as she had asked Dad.

He glanced toward us and said he agreed with Dad’s opinion.

After that, the interrogation, testimony, and trial of those captured with Hei Haran continued.

Those who followed Hei Haran, or subordinates from the Eight Families who had secretly infiltrated our family estate.

Especially the people from the Eight Families side – unlike Hei Haran, most of them appeared broken.

“Heh, hee, hehe, I feel, I feel! Ah, I am a person of the great Carmen! Haha, haha Family Head! Long live! Long live!”

“…Disgusting, bastards of the Hei Family! Sinion will, cough, here, not end!”

As confessions continued, how deeply Sinion and Carmen among the Eight Families were involved in this incident was nakedly revealed to everyone present.

Among those watching, Third Aunt’s complexion grew paler and paler.

‘She knows she can’t escape charges of collusion and treason either.’

The process of treating all wounds is painful.

Our Hei Family will be in pain throughout cutting out this infected part and healing.

But rotten flesh must be cut away.

Finally, all interrogations and trials were finished. At the moment when only sentencing and punishment remained.

“I will pronounce the sentence.”

The Family Head stepped forward.

“The punishment of Hei Haran, the main culprit of treason within the family, will be carried out as is, respecting the victims Hei Bihu and Hei Yehun!”

The Family Head gracefully removed the cloth covering her eyes and roughly threw it to the floor.

“I will personally carry out the sealing of her abilities.”

“…!”

At these words, most people were surprised and stared at the Family Head.

“That criminal was a daughter I bore from my own womb. So I will be the one to take it away.”

Even I couldn’t help but be a little surprised by this.

When completely sealing a mage’s abilities, it requires a tremendous amount of another mage’s power. And the person performing it could have their abilities permanently diminished.

…The Family Head, who had been obsessed with abilities like a madwoman since failing to treat the Emperor, was saying she would take on such a loss herself.

“And I will take responsibility.”

The Family Head slowly closed her eyes.

“I will notify you about this matter later.”

When she opened her eyes again, it seemed like the Family Head’s gaze was directed toward me for a moment.

Rain obscures the view.

Nevertheless, the resounding voice that eventually bursts forth echoes without any interference.

“First, what kind of family are we! A family that saves people with god-like medical arts and healing abilities!”

Bang!

The Family Head stomped her foot.

“I cannot forgive the wicked ones who tried to make our family disappear forever!”

A fierce wind filled with the Family Head’s rage blew.

“I declare war on all Eight Families who participated in today’s events!”

“…!!”

The anxious ones opened their mouths to say something. However, the Family Head did not allow it.

“I will not take questions. The punishment of the criminals shall be carried out immediately starting today!”

As the Family Head resolutely turned her back, her clothes fluttered.

In the vast space, only the silenced main culprits and suffering victims remained. Along with accomplices and innocent people mixed together, facing the aftermath of the trial.

I looked up at the sky.

‘Hmm, it’s a perfect day for cleaning up.’

* * *

How much time had passed?

Dad and I were still standing in the middle of the Family Head’s Palace where the trial had taken place.

We stood in the rain together under an umbrella. The rain didn’t stop.

“The rain that Dad hates should stop falling.”

A small laugh was heard at my words.

“Well, when I’m with my daughter, it doesn’t seem particularly unpleasant.”

“Lying is bad. That’s wrong.”

“….”

“…is what Mother said.”

Dad laughed once more. Actually, Mother had never said that, but I tried saying it anyway.

Fortunately, Mother seemed to agree as she was smiling too.

Only we were standing in this vast space. After the trial ended, Uncle and Uncle had been lingering around. But they disappeared after being pushed away by Brother Gyewon while reading the mood.

Dad had been standing there for quite a while, and I stayed with him.

“Perhaps… once we cross that door, this memory might disappear.”

Dad said carefully.

I thought it was strange too.

Since sixteen-year-old Dad had suddenly recalled his memories, if the rain and this place were the cause. There was a good possibility they could disappear.

“Don’t worry, Dad.”

I took Dad’s hand that was holding the umbrella.

“I’ll heal you. I promised I would.”

I spoke clearly.

So it wouldn’t be drowned out by the sound of rain.

“Even if Dad forgets, the promise won’t disappear. And I’ll remember.”

“….”

“Just like how Dad waited for me Under the Tree… even after losing his memories, for my sake.”

Now I know that Dad wasn’t just spending his days meaninglessly, but that he was waiting.

The reason he always looked so empty yet thirsty was because he was waiting for me, someone who didn’t even exist in his memories.

“I’m sorry for being late.”

I said while holding back my tears. I would stop crying now.

We wouldn’t have any more reason to cry. Because I would make it so.

“You have nothing to be sorry for, My Daughter.”

“Then don’t you say sorry either, Dad.”

“….”

“Tell me you love me.”

Dad answered after a long moment.

“…Alright.”

That day, those tender words Dad spoke to me could only be heard by Mother and me.

It was fine. I was happy with that.

* * *

A few days later.

On a clear afternoon, the Family Head summoned me to her Dwelling.

On the table sat Tea with steam gently rising from it.

It was a familiar scene.

The difference was that today, the Family Head wasn’t covering her eyes from the start.

“It’s time to keep my promise.”

Eyes with pure white irises turned toward me.

“You might have already expected this.”

“….”

The Family Head set down her Tea Cup and spoke calmly yet with dignity.

“I’m going to announce you as my successor.”

I blinked my eyes. Only for a moment. My mouth fell open.

What, no way…

Are you going to put me in charge of wars too?!

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