There were a lot of emotions I had in mind for that single event.
I expected to be tinged with joy inside, but...
Thank God, Suela, so much.
The result was more complex than expected.
I was surrounded by an indescribable feeling of joy and relief, the emptiness of being relieved of my anxiety, and the newfound anxiety of whether it was going to be OK, and that's all I could say.
But there was an overflowing feeling of joy that made me happy.
You may be told not to cry shamelessly as an adult, but this was the one time when I sincerely hoped you would forgive me.
After all, it was Jiro-san who saved me.
She smiled happily, not caring that the tears had dripped down her cheeks, and then said so.
Suela had been asleep for about five days, her voice was hoarse and trying to speak, but even in that condition, she saw the arm with the mineral tree wrapped around it and sensed the magic flowing into it and somehow figured out what had happened.
He pulled his weakened left arm out of the bathtub and gently reached out his hand without wiping the dripping water.
He didn't care about getting wet.
Gently, but quickly, I grabbed her hand, and she squeezed it back, a little weakly but firmly, just like the last time, and I was happy to see her eyes again.
I'm so happy to see that, tears are filling my eyes again.
I think my tear glands have weakened, but I won't blame him for his actions now.
I wondered what I would have to say when I woke up, but just waking up Suela blew away any words I had been thinking about.
So I just held her hand and smiled.
"Um, it's very distressing during this emotional reunion, but I'd like to take a look at you soon, if that's okay?
The role of watering down such an indescribably sweet and sour air, eh? I'll do it, or maybe Evvia is trying to hurt me, the female doctor who was assigned to play the role of a loser talked to me and Suela in a really apologetic way, Oz.
Oh, oh, I'm sorry.
The woman doctor reminded me again.
Just because she's awake doesn't mean her health is back to normal.
Just because you've secured a new source of magic power, the situation is still unpredictable.
If that's the case, you should take her to the doctor first.
I'm sorry to say, but as I stared at Suela for a few seconds, she nodded and I gently let go of her hand.
Then I step back and the medical personnel begin to examine her, filling the gap.
Don't be jealous.
"Don't make fun of me.
The four lovers, I think they treat each other equally, but at times like this, one of them takes precedence over the other.
The four lovers, although I think I treat them all equally, but at times like this, I prefer one of them to the other.
You're going to be able to get the most out of your time with the help of your own personal trainer.
You can't get rid of that dissatisfaction in the space where you are treating Suela, and you have to take her jealousy as it is shown to you.
Well, I'm going to be like that in the future. Any more and I will be at a disadvantage.
Sensing this feeling, Evvia put the contraption away with her usual smile.
If you say it's helpful, she replies with her index finger, saying that you owe her a favor.
I don't know what she wants, but I know what she wants and I have to give it back.
Uh, I have to call my friends.
Then I remembered that I hadn't contacted Memoria, Himik and Kaylie.
That's why I've contacted them. We'll get together later to talk about the details.
However, as if she didn't know what I was doing, Evia had arranged it first.
Oh, so you're on your way after Suela's examination?
Yes, but it's not a quick fix. Anyway, this treatment is unique. We don't know what kind of health effects it's causing. We'll be looking at Suela's condition and trying to figure out exactly what's going on.
Even a normal physical examination takes some time.
A thorough examination can take up to a whole day or more.
.........
It would be best for me to visit here again, but I don't want to leave here emotionally.
But even if I stay here, there is nothing I can do.
I know that, and so I'm silent and troubled.
And that's coupled with the pile of work I've missed for five days.
Let's get back to work on ..........
To provide for my family, I have to raise my value in this company.
I was reminded that emotions are sometimes swallowed by the waves of society.
You will come to such a conclusion.
That sounds reasonable. I'm going back to work. I'll let you know if I hear anything.
Please.
Evvia laughs and agrees with me that my opinion is legitimate.
I was going to say at least one last word to Suela, but I didn't want to interrupt her while she was being questioned, so I stopped the doctor who wasn't questioning her.
Yes, what can I help you with?
The doctor's appointment is going to take a while, so I need to talk to Suela and then get back to work.
"Oh, I see.
He nodded his head in agreement, approached the woman examining Suela, and after a couple of conversations, he beckoned me over.
"Make it quick, please.
I can't help but giggle as the female doctor glares at me as if sweet space is the enemy of celibacy, and I can't help but laugh.
Are you feeling okay?
"I'm a little heavier than I should be, but I can't really move when I get out of here. But I can't move when I get out of here and the mineral tree is away, so I can't really move.
Then you stand by Suela's side and ask her how she is feeling, and she tells you that it's better than she expected.
She laughs when she can't get out of the tub and is told that this will continue until the birth.
"Well, I'm away for a little while on business, are you feeling okay?
Yes, it's a little lonely, but I don't want to cause Jiro-san any trouble because of me.
I'm not a child, and I'm not a child," said Suela, pushing me back, smiling cheerfully.
"I'll come to visit you every day,
Thank you . I'll be waiting.
"Oh.
I kiss her lightly and let a blue streak appear on the doctor's forehead as I lightly wave my hand and leave.
As I was about to walk away, the heat of the moment caught me and stopped me, and I turned around to see Evvia's lips touching mine with a naturalness that was hard to resist.
She nodded with satisfaction at the action, then shifted and went back to her work.
As for me, I went back to work under the gaze of the indescribable medical team, with a giggle in the middle of it all, and Suela saw me off.
I'm sorry to hear that, but Suela has regained consciousness, and although the situation is unpredictable, she can rest easy for now.
And when I returned, Kaylee grabbed me, Himiku and Memoria were there, and all the party members who had been wondering about my progress were there, as if to say it was a side note.
It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.
Can we breathe a sigh of relief?
Well, yeah.
Best friend Kaylie, thank goodness, is puffed up.
So are Memoria and Himik.
Then we'll have to have a celebration when Suela gets out of the hospital!
"Probably not until after the baby is born, but it's good to be prepared.
He listened to my report in a cheerful mood.
Finally, it's back to business as usual, isn't it? You know how hard it was to be without Jiro? It's a good thing our vanguard didn't die of exhaustion.
It's true, that it was painful to watch Kaido senpai transformed to exhaustion every time, that it was.
Amie wasn't there, so we had a different feel for traps and spotting.
"Senpai! I'll buy you a drink at an expensive restaurant next time!
"Okay, okay, guys, thank you for being away from me.
The tension has been released from their expressions, and after each one of them said goodbye, they chatted with each other as if it was normal operation.
You're going to be able to find out more about this.
The gifts from your sister are piled on Jiro's desk.
And reality is ruthless.
I tried not to look, but my desk is in a mess.
No, it's a foregone conclusion, since I was throwing my work away to do something else.
Holding back a sigh, I pick up one of the papers piled on my desk and see the handwritten reports and the state of wear and tear on my equipment.
There were other papers awaiting my approval.
It's still not much. I've taken care of what I can, so check back with me in three days.
I felt some despair, wondering if this amount is too little, or if it could accumulate to this level in just five days, but at the end of the day, Keely winked at me adorably, and I nodded my head with a wry smile, saying I understood.
I thought it was because I was only a few days away, but it's been a long time since I've sat at my desk.
"Speaking of which, Vals accelerated me, so I guess it's been a while.
In reality it's five days, but in the wise men's library we experience a dozen or more months, so it's been a long time, by normal standards.
Remember how to do the paperwork? And a little impatient, but relieved to be able to handle it normally.
With your magical crest-enhanced thinking ability, you sort out what you can approve and what you can't.
Go through the newcomers' reports, put sticky notes on the missing parts, and separate the ones that need to be resubmitted from the ones that can be left as is.
What you do is not difficult, as it is a simple task.
But it's just too much, you know.
You think it's just documents on your desk, but when you start up your computer, there's a pile of data sent to you.
After all, you have to process the documents with your right hand and operate the computer with your left.
Normally, this is a slow process, but it is not difficult as the physical ability is far superior to that of modern people.
However.
Chief, this side of the table.
Chief, I have a question about the upcoming dungeon attack.
Section Chief, a second section has requested information.
I didn't think you'd be acting like Prince Shotoku in real life.
"Leave the decision papers there, I'll check them later on regarding the dungeon attack, right? Yeah, it's hard for wizards to move around the tree king's place, so if the scouts are equipped, we can avoid some of the surprise attacks. You'll have to wait for an answer to the second section and we'll have an answer by the end of the week.
I was busy working with both hands, giving instructions and thinking about how to respond.
It's hard to think, but the luck of abandoning your work has come full circle.
While Kaido and the others look at you sympathetically, ask them if they want to help you, and the party members run away like hares.
I don't think you're heartless.
You only reap what you sow yourself.
You just reap what you sow." I tell myself as I work.
Hmm?
In the middle of the process, I found a document that caught my eye.
The report on the hexenbiest?
I remembered that we had a similar document before, and now that some of the work was done, I looked through it.
.........
And the more you read, the more wrinkles appear between your eyebrows.
This is a report on the abnormal behavior of monsters.
It has been reported that there have been cases where a group of hexenbiest have been seen together and their behavior has been controlled by a leader.
It is possible that a leader of the herd may have appeared.
It doesn't happen often, but it's not particularly uncommon.
So what's the problem?
It's occurring in the dark elf settlement, or more specifically, beside the settlement I used as a base when I made a contract with Mr. Valus.
There was a lot of damage there when there was a rebellion, and I'm sure it hadn't been completely rebuilt yet.
I hope it's nothing.
No harm done so far, but I continued to process it afterwards, hoping that nothing would happen.
And finally, after working on it for more than two hours now, the end is in sight.
huh?
If you sit in a chair all the time, no matter how much you strengthen your body, your body is going to be stiff.
The crunching and jerking sounds were quite nice, but it was the last thing left to do.
As I reach out to check our party schedule, I suddenly realize, "Oh, what do I do with my weapon?
Oh, what to do with my weapon.
Since I left the mineral tree with Suela, I'm without a weapon.