"Hey, hey, Jiro-kun, where do you think you're going?
As soon as I heard that Suela had fallen, my body twitched.
It was a reflex action before I thought about it.
However, as I was about to run out, Kaylie grabbed the hem of my suit and stopped me.
What? Where is Suela!
And then, Kaylee's words hit me.
I couldn't convince myself that it was true, and somewhere in my head I was telling myself to stay calm, but something like intuition was blocking the idea.
Only the urge to rush to Suela's side scares me.
"Don't you know what an operation room is? Follow me as I show you around!
".........
I had to get there as soon as possible, and I stepped out, following Kaylee's lead.
But the common sense of a working person momentarily held me in place.
Did you take over? Did you give directions to work? The idea of being a cog in the wheel of society and the sense of responsibility that you are a manager weighed me down.
Keely looked at me as if to say, "What's the matter with you?
And I don't know how to prioritize my work on the spur of the moment, and my head is a mess.
I can't formulate an orderly plan for what to do, and my need to move quickly and my common sense as a member of society are at odds with each other, causing me to lose my cool.
What are you doing, senpai?
"Kaido?
Why would I hesitate like this if I were in the middle of a battle, when I was weighing my position and Suela, and it was the voice of a junior colleague that blew away the irritating thoughts.
"I'll take care of it! It's okay! Today the unfortunate man, Kaido Tadashi! If it's a big deal for you, I'm going to put you out of your misery!
A thump on my chest and a word that I was okay.
I felt pushed back by those words and the smile on my face.
Thank God! I'll take care of the rest!
Then the balance of my thoughts made me choose the folly of a working man, throwing away my work in the blink of an eye.
In this competitive world of the demon king's army, there would be those who would laugh at my actions and choices.
There may be those who rejoice behind my back that I chose a woman instead of a job.
But if I had chosen to work here, I would surely regret it.
I'm glad there's a junior colleague who understands that fact.
Follow me!
"Yes!
I followed Kaylee as she ran out of the office to see the results from that exchange, and after leaving the office, I ran down the stairs instead of taking the elevator.
When it comes to our class, running through the stairs is definitely faster than waiting for the elevator.
On the way, we would run through the employees of the Demon King's Army who were confident in their physical strength or didn't wait for the elevators, sometimes running up, sometimes to the side, sometimes avoiding the walls.
You'll be able to find yourself in the middle of the day with a lot of people who will be able to help you.
You will be led into an area along a path not normally traveled.
This is the critical care area. This is an area where we can treat the testers if they become very sick, but we can use it just in case. Suela is down the hall.
The blank walls are reminiscent of a hospital.
I probably remember the description of this place, but I'm more concerned about her safety.
What happened to Suela?
I don't know. According to Himikku, she collapsed and suddenly lost consciousness. I'm sure you're not the only one who's seen this, but I'm sure you're not the only one who's seen it.
I'm thankful that Himik was there for me, but I don't know anything about Suela.
I'm not convinced that you can't do anything about it, even though you understand that you can't do anything about it.
I'm insecure.
People often tell me that men should take a stand, and while I think it's great that people can do it, it makes me wonder why they can.
The expectation is
With a desire to dismiss such concerns, I asked Kaylee, but her tone was naturally rough and simple.
I've heard roughly that it's unlikely that there's any kind of injury that could be called a trauma. If there is, it's just an internal symptom of a disease.
She doesn't balk at the fact that she's starting to take out her frustrations on me, but she leads the way, organizing the information and bringing it to me.
Suela has been going to the doctor's office regularly lately. I'm sure they'll find out if she's sick or not. She's not out in the world pregnant, so there are no cases of infection that we don't know about.
I think.
The odds aren't all zero.
But in order to get close to that number, Suela had to take care of her health.
That's why I felt comfortable watching her progress.
And then something happened right at that moment that made me uneasy.
Huh!
I want to scream "shit," but this is a hospital and I have to somehow restrain the urge to do so through reason.
"I'm too young to know what to expect from such a situation, so let's wait and see how my profession sees me.
And Kaylee, who was leading the way, tapped me gently on the shoulder to tell me to calm down, as if she understood my indignation.
......... yes.
Sounds fine, and I'm at my destination.
Once I took a deep breath, and although my expression did not lighten, I think I was somewhat calm.
If I didn't recognize that, I would be overwhelmed by anxiety.
Knowing this, I tried to diminish my emotions as much as possible.
I was tossed about by emotions of a different genre than the anxiety of combat, but the place Kaylie brought me was in front of a door like an operating room.
"Of course, I guess it's not over yet.
The door was closed tightly and did not seem to open.
I had run up here since I got the call and had faintly hoped that I would have recovered in that short amount of time.
I was hoping that when I ran to see her, she would be there to smile and tell me I was okay, just like before.
But all that greeted me was a door that closed quietly.
The door was prominently marked with the words "authorized personnel only".
"I heard Himiku was with you, but he's not here. I'm sure this is the right place.
The door looks like an impregnable gate that bounces back at everything, and I have to stand there.
But Kaylee was next to me and she looked around as if looking for someone who wasn't there.
"Himik?
I hear the name of a woman who I know, and I recognize her as the one who was with me just before, I look around, but I don't see her distinctive features.
"Yeah, I don't think she just walked into the treatment room, or she would be here.
I heard that Kaylee and Suela have known each other a long time.
I also remember Suella telling me that they were best friends.
Does she look around restlessly because she too is driven by anxiety?
I was a little relieved to see that she was acting stoutly and calmly telling me what was happening, just like me.
Just then, I hear small footsteps in the distance, and from the distance between them, I can tell that they're coming toward me at a trot.
Memoria.
"I heard that Suela collapsed, are you okay?
As soon as our gazes met, she ran toward me and clutched at my chest.
Her face was unusually clear for a woman whose emotions are not usually so volatile.
Anxiety.
But her expression was so tainted that it could be expressed in one word.
Feeling happy that she had left the store to come to me, I noticed that her hands were still trembling as she squeezed my clothes.
I don't know. I was just informed by Kaylie just now, too.
"Huh, I see.
It's frustrating that there are no words to tell her.
And as Memoria accepted those words, tears were floating at the corners of her eyes, as if she had an uneasy feeling in her eyes.
She looked up at me, turned her head once and tried to calm herself down.
As a result, she quietly steps away from me, but her right hand is still holding the hem of my dress, and she doesn't let go.
I don't point this out to you and let you do what you want to do.
It gave me some peace of mind to have Memoria next to me to share my concerns.
.........
".........
".........
After such a change in circumstances, there was silence, unable to encourage each other, and the three of us had no choice but to stand in front of the door in silence.
They didn't have time to look at the clock provided, but they didn't have time to talk to each other to distract themselves.
How much time has passed?
The three of us stood side by side by the wall, at least to get out of the way, but we had to wait quietly.
"!
Quietly waiting, a sound echoes through the space.
It was the sound of a door opening, a sign that someone had come out from within.
Take the fastest reaction you can muster and see who comes out.
"Evvia, Himik.
You're all set.
The "Lord
It was Evvia in a suit and Himik in a kappo suit.
Evvia came out first, followed by a tired-looking Himik, who noticed us.
"Suela is...
"Calm down and explain.
You want to rush over and question her, but Evvia's piercing gaze won't let you.
"Problem solved for now. I think we'll be okay for a while.
And just as I stopped and took a deep breath, Evvia let out a sigh, her expression loosening to one that was tinged with fatigue, and told us the result.
But that didn't give us any relief.
"For the time being,
Yeah, it's still a very exciting situation.
It's not that I went over the pass, but I held on for dear life.
That's what Evvia has been telling me.
I can't feel Memoria's hand tightening and tugging on the hem, nor can I hear Keely gasp for air as she crossed her arms to hug me.
You can't help but thank Jiro for finding it. If you hadn't picked up this fallen angel, this report would have been different. You'll have to work on her later. She was carried into the treatment room and kept working her recovery spell until it was ready. If it wasn't for that, you can go to .........
It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about it.
The actuality of the fact that it's not just a matter of time before you get your hands on it.
"......... magic deficiency, to put it simply, is one word.
It's obvious that Suela's condition is not good, as Himikku's mute attitude made the atmosphere of the place even heavier.
When I ventured to ask what happened to Suela, Evvia closed her eyes for a moment, and after a few seconds had passed, she spoke the name of her illness.
Oh no! You are in Master Evvia's dungeon, there is no such thing as a shortage of magic!
And Ms. Keely to object to the name of the disease.
Magical power deficiency.
In other words, it is difficult to maintain life due to the lack of magic power in the body.
It can mainly happen to members of the demon king's army outside the company, but it's unlikely to happen within this company.
......... baby drain, is it?
Yes,
I was thinking the same thing when Memoria blurted out the words.
And Evvia affirms her words.
"Baby Drain?
But I don't know what it means, as I don't know what it means.
Baby Drain. It's a phenomenon in which a fetus absorbs magical power from a pregnant woman. This is necessary for the child to live and grow up, beginning when the fetus has grown to a certain extent and its magical appropriateness has been determined.
"? So why does Suela fall down?
After looking at me to see if that was the case, Kaylee tells me about the Baby Drain.
But it's a normal process for them.
It's like a child getting nourishment through the umbilical cord.
And why it leads to Suela's downfall.
"In normal times, there would be no particular problem. But there are always exceptions. If the father has a higher magical aptitude than the mother, there are cases where a child is born with a higher magical aptitude than the mother.
Suela's magic aptitude is six, less than when I was an aptitude eight, before the change.
If you go by that theory, it's quite possible that the average child will exceed Suela's aptitude value by adding six and eight to 14, or dividing it by seven.
There's nothing strange about what Evvia says, as she takes over Keely's explanation.
I've been thinking about what that means and how it relates to this event.
The magic suitability is like a vessel for how much magic you can store.
And Suela and the other demon king's army, regardless of race, are closely related to magic power.
What does this have to do with magic deficiency?
Does this have something to do with magic deficiency. ......... Is the amount of magic the child needs exceed the mother's magical energy?
''That's right. But Suera's magical power is one of the best in the demon king's army. Even Jiro's initial fitness level of eight should only cause a little anemia. Even the top nine will be painful, but with assistance you won't be as bad as you are now.
"Then why ......... no way
When I tried to anticipate it and answer it, I was right on target.
But listening to Evvia's story gives me the assurance that it will be fine up to a certain line.
But it didn't end there.
That's when I questioned it, and after a little thought, the results came into view.
My mother's magical aptitude is ten.
That ancestral genetic effect, if it was given to a child, would give it to her.
The difference between her and the child in her tummy is four.
A being called a brave man or demon king. Do you have a child with ten magic proper?
"......... Well, you know, I wish it hadn't been that bad, but it could have been done.
But Evvia says it's not what I expected.
Instead, she says it's better that way.
What's more, is there more to it?
"Huh! Twins! No way, Suela's children are twins?
Then Kaylie noticed and asked Evvia in a near scream.
Oh, as a result of the examination, dark elves are inherently difficult to have children with, and are even more rare when it comes to multiple fetuses. I can't tell you how rare it is. It's the child of a twin high magic aptitude holder.
The moment I heard, recognized and grasped that fact, I felt like the world was spinning on its axis.
Slowly, Evvia's words refrained in my head, and I grasped their meaning.
"It's...
"Oh.
A fetus with a high magic appropriateness that can be a burden that can interfere with one person's life, and if there are two of them, the burden is doubled by simple calculation .
Right now, Suela is trying to supplement the magical power of two babies to supplement the magical power needed to sustain her own life.
In effect, she needs the magical power of three people.
"Is our child a burden to Suela?
"Putting it gently, yes.
The desire to deny is keeping me from spinning a certain word.
I don't want to admit it, I don't want to believe it, I put my hand against the wall, a dark and depressed Himikku, a despairing Memoria, and .
"I can understand not wanting to admit it, but,
With a look of sadness and bitterness, Evvia sternly tells me.
"Be prepared to make a decision.
With that word, I leaned back against the wall and sat down cunningly.
Word of the Day
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