Where are there any good people?
“It seems almost no different from yesterday…”
Is it another failure this time?
Since Luddimine’s left hand began to turn black, Ella, her personal physician, had created many medicines and ointments to alleviate Luddimine’s pain.
The one she made this time was an ointment made by mixing dried marshmallow, echinacea, and fresh aloe vera. It was an ointment that not only relieved the burning sensation, but also focused on infection prevention.
“Your Majesty, did you feel any stinging or itching yesterday or today?”
“No. There were none.”
In response to that indifferent answer, Ella bit her lower lip slightly. As she had expected, it was another failure.
No matter how skilled she was in medicine, Ella was just an ordinary person.
It was difficult for an ordinary person who couldn’t feel magic to resolve Laudimina’s illness. The fact that her left hand was stained black was confirmed by Laudimina herself as a side effect of using magic.
The only thing Ella, an ordinary person, could do for Laudimina was to use symptomatic treatment to alleviate her symptoms.
‘…If only Edun were here, Your Majesty wouldn’t have suffered this much.’
Whenever Ella looked at Laudimina’s arm, which had no particular difference, she thought of Edun.
Ella didn’t know exactly what power Edun possessed, but from what she saw, it seemed that no one could cure the Empress’s illness without Edun.
Without that Edun, the Empress would suffer from a burning sensation in her arm throughout her life.
In the face of that terrifying fact, Ella carefully wrapped the bandage around the Empress’s wounds to soothe her uneasy heart.
*
After taking care of Laudimina, Ella tidied up quickly and sat back at the desk.
Her desk was piled with stacks of documents. Although she had worked hard to become a respectable doctor, she spent more time studying law and writing boring documents than taking care of patients.
Ella, who was once happily playing with the pen, soon stopped.
‘…I should have asked her to have a cup of tea instead of just sending her away.’
When Laudimina asked if she had time after the treatment, Ella answered sharply that she had a lot of work piled up.
At that time, it was just a thoughtless remark, but the more she thought about it, the more it bothered her that she had been so mean to Laudimina.
But she really had no free time. She was not only in charge of the Medical Academy, but also of the newly established Imperial Medical Center.
“Oh, I don’t know, I don’t know.”
It was not the time to worry about others. If things continued like this, she would spend the beautiful spring days of her 19th year, which would never come back, buried in paperwork.
With a short sigh, Ella picked up the pen again.
Until Laudimina returned, Ella was in the process of selecting the people who would work at the Imperial Medical Center.
Working at the Imperial Medical Center was truly an honorable job. Not only were the benefits good, but it also fulfilled the sense of mission that every medical personnel had.
Therefore, anyone in the empire who was in the medical field wanted to join the Imperial Medical Center. The stack of application forms on Ella’s desk was proof of that.
“We’ve already selected the 30 physicians who will take care of the medical duties…”
The problem was the research physicians who would perform important research and tasks within the Imperial Medical Center.
Since the Imperial Medical Center was established to counter the Empire of Lember, the research physicians who would investigate the medicine of Lember had to be individuals who could withstand the temptations and pressures from Lember.
It was not difficult to select talented individuals when there were so many applicants.
However, finding someone who was not only talented but also had a good personality was not an easy task.
“In a month, the medical center will open. Can I find ten candidates by then?”
Ella thought it would be great if a good person fell from the sky, but she knew that was wishful thinking.
***
It was difficult to come to a decision, but once the decision was made, Edun had no hesitation.
“I will go to the medical center.”
The Viscount, taken aback by Idun’s unexpected words, soon smiled brightly.
The Viscount gave Idun three days, during which Idun shared everything he had with those who would become members of Mellow’s clinic and pharmacy.
He handed over all the medicinal ingredients and tools he possessed to the physicians and pharmacists. Furthermore, he also shared the recipes for the medicines he had discovered.
“Can I really share even this information?”
As Idun explained the composition, precautions, and alternative herbs for the ointment he used for Mellow’s skin disease, one doctor asked in awe.
Most physicians and pharmacists were very hesitant to share their formulations with others.
It was not a selfish act. It took a long time to develop a new medicine, and once the formulation spread, wealth and reputation would become bubbles and disappear.
However, Idun was different. He wanted his discovered medicine formulation to spread widely, hoping that even one person could escape from suffering.
“I am here to help Mellow, so of course I should share it.”
The doctors and pharmacists looked at Idun with curious eyes while diligently writing down every word he said, as if they would not miss a single letter.
After the handover was completed, Idun also carefully inspected the house where Rope and Sion would live. He didn’t know much about architecture, but he could at least see what the household environment was like.
Moreover, he gave Rope the membership of the merchant guild and the pharmacy that he had purchased with a large sum of money.
He didn’t know what kind of business Rope would do, but it would be better than plunging into farming with a woman’s body. Otherwise, he could sell it to the merchant guild.
Since Sion gave him courage, Idun wanted to provide a way for Sion to live without difficulties as his final gift.
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While Idun was finishing up, it seemed that Viscount Peniad, who had to officially hand over his duties to the nobleman formally appointed by the palace, also had a busy time.
The day he left Mellow.
Idun went out of the castle’s entrance with only a small bag in hand. The bag had become simpler than when he came to Mellow.
*
Although the carriage Idun boarded was not splendid, it was comfortable enough to endure the long journey.
It would take at least three weeks by carriage from Mellow to the capital.
If the carriage rode instead of the horses, the time could have been shortened. However, Idun couldn’t just ride the horses carelessly because he had to handle his duties continuously due to being under the command of Peniad.
According to Sven, the Knights of Auran were currently responsible for many tasks other than Mellow’s affairs.
Thanks to that, Idun had unexpected free time. While some people would have a sore bottom from sitting still, doing nothing and blankly staring was Idun’s specialty.
“The Empire has changed a lot. The roads have gotten much better too. And there are definitely many more people passing by.”
Idun mumbled as he watched the scenery slowly changing beyond the carriage window.
Not all of Luedymine’s policies were perfect. However, based on what Idun had seen and heard so far, Luedymine seemed to be doing a pretty good job as a leader, taking care of the tasks a leader should do.
Not having faith in people, or wandering around without curiosity.
Idun remembered only the messy appearance of the princess, and as Idun, it was somewhat gratifying and fascinating to see that the empress was doing so well.
“But where does the empress hurt?”
Her frame may have been slender, but the empress had a quite robust constitution. In fact, she had withstood several curses that were meant to steal her life force for years.
Considering Sven’s personality, he couldn’t possibly be lying. He couldn’t believe the fact that the empress, who was supposed to be healthy and robust, was in so much pain that she had to take painkillers.
On the other hand, he thought that maybe the empress’s illness wasn’t that serious. After all, her loyal and trustworthy Viscount Penniad had not said a word until now.
“Well, we’ll find out the details when we go to the capital.”
Since he started working at the imperial medical institute, he would naturally run into the empress without even trying.
Perhaps due to the warm sunshine and gentle breeze, Eden felt a wave of drowsiness and closed his eyes, leaning his head against the window.
***
“Whoa, whoa.”
When the blooming spring flowers were slightly wilting, two carriages stopped in front of a newly built, massive building.
Thud.
The door of a carriage opened, revealing a man with disheveled hair.
Pennyad, who got off the carriage with graceful poise, straightened his clothes, and someone rushed out of the building.
“Have you arrived, Director?”
“Oh! Are you alright, Hebel?”
“I heard you arrived at the capital, but I didn’t know you would come straight here. I apologize for the lack of preparation.”
Hebel bowed to the director.
“No, no. You must be busy. I can’t bother you for no reason.”
After finishing his sentence, Pennyad looked back. At that moment, the door of another carriage was also opening.
“By the way, Director, who is that person?”
“Oh, he is a research physician at the imperial medical institute. I personally selected him, so take good care of him.”
Pennyad Director spoke so directly that he must be an important person without a doubt. Hebel prepared himself as a black-haired man walked towards him.
“I am Hebel Asteria, Assistant to Director Pennyad.”
“I am Eden. You don’t have to use my last name, just call me comfortably.”
As the two exchanged greetings, Viscount Pennyad joined the conversation.
“Well then, I’ll be going. Hebel, I’ll say it once again, take good care of Eden.”
“What? Director, are you leaving without even seeing the lady?”
“Right. I came here now to introduce Eden to you. See you later, Hebel.”
After finishing his words, Viscount Pennyad got into the carriage and left without looking back.
Hebel could only watch the departing carriage with a noisy sound.
“…Director came all the way here because of this person named Eden?”
The fact that Viscount Fenyard visited the medical center because of a mere legislator or pharmacist was something Hebel could not believe.
Nevertheless, as his aide, he had to do what needed to be done. Hebel spoke with a polite tone.
“Edenim, you must be tired from the long journey. Shall I take you to your accommodation first?”
“Ah, if possible, I would like to see the medical center facilities. Is that okay?”
“The medical center facilities…?”
“Yes. Since it will be the place I will be working in the future, I would like to take a closer look when I have time.”
Hebel was slightly taken aback, but he skillfully guided Eden.
But all he could think about in his mind was Eden.
“I thought there must be something as much as His Excellency the Chairman is concerned…”
Just as he thought, he immediately wanted to see the medical center facilities. There was no doubt that this man named Eden was as much of a workaholic as Chairman Fenyard.
With a premonition that his work would only increase in the future, Hebel became slightly melancholy.