The Time-Limited Baby Doctor Doesn’t Hide The Fact That She’s A Genius - Chapter 41

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The Terminal Baby Physician Doesn’t Hide Being a Genius

Chapter 41

It was a furry mass covered in something dark red. I barely managed to identify it as a puppy by looking at its ears and tail.

“What kind of puppy has ears this big…”

I thought it might be dead, but its fur was moving very slowly, panting. As if it would stop breathing any moment.

I rummaged through my bag and carefully pulled out a handkerchief to pick it up.

‘I’ve never picked up an animal before.’

In a previous round, I had been caught working at the market to gain experience.

Back then, I was beaten up by the family house children and thrown into an alley.

‘A dirty back alley like this suits you. Filthy and stinking.’

Its abandoned state reminded me of myself back then. I couldn’t turn away from the puppy.

“This place is too dirty, so I’ll wash you and treat you.”

When I returned, Dad came back shortly after with a sullen expression.

“I told you to wait. Where did you wander off to?”

I smiled brightly and showed him what I was holding in my arms.

“Say hello. New family member!”

“…Medicinal herbs, older and younger brothers, and now you plan to raise wild beasts too?”

Wait, there’s something strange mixed in there? Why am I raising Uncle?!

I didn’t have time to explain.

After buying the last of what we needed, we immediately flew away.

But unlike when we departed, it felt a bit dizzy?

‘This guy, I don’t know why, but isn’t he being spiteful?’

Why am I suddenly getting motion sick!

* * *

As evening approached, star fragments began to glimmer faintly in the sky.

The Eastern Wing where Dad and I live has mountains behind it.

The area was so overgrown with trees and weeds that it was embarrassing to call it a garden, which meant various animals were frequently seen.

‘If we neglect it for a few more years, it could become a small forest.’

It would be perfect for a healthy puppy to run around and play.

‘I should train it to bite Hei Daeui’s butt.’

Currently, today’s purchases, the special iron cage, and finally the puppy I picked up earlier were all floating in the air.

Dad’s ability really does look convenient.

I yawned “Huaaaam” while thinking about Uncle Undeok and Jeok Yunha.

‘If I eat it again, I might really die that time.’

The shocked faces of Jeok Yunha and Uncle Undeok were still vivid in my mind.

Was what I said at the end true?

‘Well, it is true. Even a 0.0000001% chance of death is still death, right?’

As long as I’m here, the probability of death approaches zero. Still, the reason I said it like that was.

‘If I say it this way, they’ll definitely find the culprit.’

Jeok Yunha will be fixated on this and find the culprit and the cause.

She would have searched even if I’d said it normally.

But that sister is under the influence of Fire Power. It’s much better to give her a reason to get excited and obsessed.

‘Anyway, that child won’t die this time.’

Uncle Undeok has no reason to hate the Hei Family, and Jeok Yunha won’t bid me an eternal farewell either.

…Something like her ultimately not accepting me won’t happen in this life.

‘This is a good start. Things are going smoothly.’

This is all because Dad came out with me.

I smiled until my cheeks turned red.

“Dad, …thank you.”

For some reason, Dad just stared at my face for a long time without answering.

A very long time.

“…Dad?”

I was surprised and tugged at Dad’s sleeve.

Since he came along obediently, I grabbed both of Dad’s cheeks and turned them this way and that.

It was my instinct as a Physician.

His reaction was serious.

“Are you okay? Your breathing? Can you breathe well?”

“Ah.”

For just a moment, the objects floating in the air hesitated and swayed.

‘As I thought, he’s not feeling well!’

We’re not far from home…!

That’s why I told him to take care of his meals!

Since we’ll be home soon, I should at least make him a Recovery Potion…

“To make a Physician worry, you’re unfit to be a Warrior.”

“To say such things now….”

“I remembered something.”

I froze in place. What did he just say….

“It’s a little…. A little surprising and moving.”

“…What? What did you recall?”

“I think I’ve seen you from afar before.”

“….”

“But why did I turn away? The reason… urgh.”

Dad staggered but didn’t drop me. Instead, his luggage was falling to the ground.

‘He’s in too much pain to focus on controlling his ability.’

My expression became serious.

“Seeing those two affectionate father and child today… I had such thoughts.”

His gaze was losing focus.

I could see signs of a seizure or fainting. I needed to prepare for the symptoms that would follow.

My outstretched hand was blocked. Dad wore a desperate expression.

“Dad, let go. This….”

“I should have apologized to you first, shouldn’t I?”

Words that made me stop.

‘No, this person isn’t in a normal state right now.’

I was tempted but changed my mind. I am a Physician.

‘I can’t waver.’

We could have this conversation later.

“I understand, let’s talk at home. First, put Biyu down.”

“You must have resented me. Growing up alone, you must have been lonely.”

His voice was unusually warm, making my breathing inevitably rough.

‘Don’t waver, Hei Biyu. You are a Physician.’

This won’t do. I need to at least do a diagnosis….

But that was only possible if Dad let me go. I could only struggle without being able to break free.

“I told you I’m fine.”

“I’ll make that judgment!”

I scanned the surroundings. There was still some distance remaining.

Could I go down like this and bring either Uncle or Little Uncle? I needed to get help….

‘What if Dad collapses in the meantime?’

“I thought about your name.”

Suddenly? Perhaps there was a problem with improving his condition enough to recall memories.

‘I was too greedy. Anything sudden is bound to cause problems!’

Even medicine can worsen illness if overused.

To make such a basic mistake as a Physician…!

While I was restless, Dad lowered his head and gently hugged me.

“Hei Biyu. I think it’s a good name. Well chosen.”

I needed to move, but I couldn’t do anything.

‘…I’m happy.’

Because it sounded similar to the gentle voice I’d heard in my memories, the one that seemed like it belonged to a different person.

“How is it that every time I recall a memory, I’m grinning like an idiot…”

That was the problem.

“Dad!!”

Dad dropped to his knees just like that. Somehow without dropping me.

With one hand, he clutched his face and breathed roughly, gasping.

He had a high fever. He was drenched in sweat.

‘The strain has caught up to him.’

If only I could use Diagnosis. I couldn’t reach the water container.

‘Dad, I’m sorry!’

I pinched Dad’s hand hard. I really should run and call Uncle.

Or at least let me go so I can open the water container, you fool…!

“I’m really okay.”

Dad, who was holding me, patted my back gently.

As Dad exhaled in short breaths, the luggage and puppy that had fallen to the ground floated back up into the air.

“Protect them properly. I must fulfill… the role of a warrior.”

“Don’t start with that captain and subordinate stuff again…”

As I spoke with effort while gripping his clothes, I heard the sound of laughter.

“Yes, let’s go home.”

Dad stubbornly used his ability to get us home.

And collapsed immediately after we arrived.

‘Is he dead…’

Smack! I slapped my own cheek.

This is trauma.

I pushed away the countless deaths of patients that came to mind and placed my hand on Dad’s forehead.

‘He’s burning up.’

I looked at Dad with a complicated expression.

The way he stubbornly carried me and our luggage until the moment he collapsed.

‘I can roughly guess what kind of person he was before losing his memory.’

He must have been someone with damn strong stubbornness and sense of responsibility, right?

I pursed my lips.

‘Hei Biyu. It’s a good name.’

My chest felt queasy.

“You’re a patient who lost his memory… don’t go planting something like hope in me.”

* * *

“Phew….”

Early morning.

Hei Biwon wiped the sweat from his forehead.

“This bastard, how did he live without even organizing his own home? What would he have done when it rained?”

“I agree.”

The person approaching with heavy footsteps was Hei Birang. He grumbled with his handsome face.

“Brother, the roof was full of holes too, wasn’t it? Wasn’t that guy planning to die from getting rained on?”

“I agree, little brother.”

The place where the two men were currently located was Hei Bihu’s dwelling.

There were reasons for everything – the messy yard, and having to replace the broken and ruined roof tiles…

‘Damn it, this is where my niece will live!’

That’s when it happened.

The door opened and Biyu came out with bloodshot eyes.

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