Giddy Rest (1)
My breath went up to the tip of my chin. His ankles were numb from the sudden sprint, and his stamina, which had been rusted from his life as a researcher, had already run out.
However, what came out of Narsha’s mouth was not rapid breathing. It was a desperate cry.
“please please······”
He wanted to die like that, and I thought it was cheap even if he died, but when I saw Leonard standing on the threshold of death, my heart changed. No, I finally realized my true intentions.
I don’t want Leonard to die.
He wants to atone for his sins until he dies.
So I will never let you die.
I will somehow save it and hate it for the rest of my life.
“Just try to die…”
Narsha ran with all her might. I crossed the empty academy and headed towards the campus.
When he finally arrives in front of the fallen Leonard.
“ah······”
Narsha let out an exclamation. Leonard’s condition was worse than it seemed from a distance.
Blood did not stop flowing from his mouth, his already white skin was even paler, and his eyes lost focus. It was just before dying.
Carios was caressing such Leonar, not knowing what to do.
“I am Narsha. Leonarda…”
Karios looked up at Narsha. His robes were stained with Leonard’s blood.
Narsha pushed Karios away.
“Move.”
Narsha immediately put her finger on Leonard’s philtrum. It was faintly felt as if I could barely breathe. As if it wouldn’t be strange if it cut off right away.
This time he held my hand. I could hardly feel my pulse. As if it wouldn’t be strange if your heart stopped right away.
“Narsha. Leonard’s condition is very-”
“Everyone, shut up.”
Narsha expressed healing magic with trembling hands. When I put my palm on my chest, a blue light lingered.
Advanced healing magic 「Epictor Healing」.
Geeing-
I did my best and poured my magic into it. He focused more on healing than ever before. However, Leonard’s condition did not improve. He groaned and vomited blood.
“Keuuu”
“Uh, uh… oh, no…”
Looking at the blood on her hands, Narsha was frustrated.
Because her body was so damaged, she could not be restored with normal healing magic. However, there was not enough time to call someone else. It’s because the golden hour is just around the corner.
A situation where no secret solution comes to mind.
What should I do?
How can I save Leonard?
Narsha, who was engrossed with a flushed expression, came up with a good idea in her head.
Theory completed today.
A music box thesis to be submitted to the Imperial Conference.
“····okay.”
Everyone laughed at it, but Narsha alone discovered the possibility. With a little modification, it was possible to develop a healing magic that would save even a dying person.
And, in the end, they succeeded in establishing a theory.
The problem is that it hasn’t been proven yet.
After thinking for a while, Narsha closed her eyes and came up with a theory. He repeated the formula stored deep in his brain.
The theory is perfect.
No errors were found after several reviews. It was, of course, an unproven theory, but now was not the time to discuss it.
The proof… you can do it right here.
gulp-
Narsha swallowed dry saliva and gestured to Karios. Karios followed Narsha’s instructions and took two steps back. After the sound of his footsteps, the academy fell into silence.
“·······”
Quiet atmosphere as if a mouse died.
Narsha placed her hands on Leonar’s forehead and chest. Calmly came up with a theory, formed a formula, and applied magic to manifest magic.
Then, a red light hovered over the junction.
Geeing-
The aura of magical power permeating the skin.
Through the magic, the refined heal penetrated into the head and heart and helped heal. destroyed cells were restored. It stimulates blood flow and increases heart rate.
As a result.
It’s just a little bit, but Leonard’s face brightened. His breathing became clearer, and the blood slowly began to stop. Indeed, Narsha’s pioneering plan was not wrong.
As she expected, he developed a healing magic with tremendous power.
Geeing-
However, it is still incomplete.
Since it was a magic that was manifested instantly, and it was not a spell that stabilized magic efficiency through perfect proof, the consumption of magic power was quite severe.
The brief manifestation consumed more than half of the mana possessed.
“Ugh…”
Narsha felt that her son-in-law was blurring. Vertigo, a precursor to magical exhaustion. Nonetheless, I didn’t give up. I opened my eyes and immersed myself in magic.
how long has it been like that
T-Dic- T-Did-
The sound of something exploding echoed in my ears. At the same time, the backs of her delicate hands turned red. The blood vessels could not withstand the overload of magical power and burst.
Bruises that bloomed like a pattern filled the back of Narsha’s hand.
“·······”
A tear fell down Leonard’s face.
Took-
then two drops
tuk tuk-
The clotted blood on Leonard’s lips was washed away by the falling tears.
Diluted blood ran down his jawline.
Tuk-tuk-······
Tuk-tuk-tuk-······
Like the rainy season in midsummer, the endless tears.
The source was Narsha’s pupil. Narsha lowered her head and covered her face. Her downy hair hid her tears.
“·······”
I’m crying because it hurts
It hurts so much.
‘Cause I can’t stand it
So, the tears flowed.
Tuk-tuk-······
Tuk-tuk-tuk-······
it hurts so much
It’s painful even with the mere manifestation of healing magic.
Even if a few blood vessels burst, I would die of pain.
how hard was it for you
“Huhhh”
In the stillness where everything seemed to have stopped, only Narsha’s sad cry could be heard.
Karios turned his head and looked at the distant sky.
Constellations embroidered in the universe where the dark clouds have cleared.
“·······”
Karios wished for his friend’s recovery, and Narsha did not stop her magic until Leonard found stability.
······
next day.
A large hospital near the academy.
chirp- chirp- chirp-
Sunny sunlight poured in and birdsong disturbed his sleep, but Leonard still closed his eyes.
A milder face. stable pulse.
Near Leonar’s knee, who is resting comfortably, Narsha, who is sitting on the caregiver’s seat, is sleeping face down. The sound of her exhausted breathing spread softly.
new string- new string-
A time when there was only quiet peace.
The door to the VIP room opened.
“Oh!”
The new nurse who came in to check on Leonard’s condition hurriedly turned her back. The rank nurse who followed slapped her on the forearm.
“Ugh, knock and come in.”
“Ah, sorry…”
The new nurse bowed her head. Then he glanced behind him.
A look reminiscent of a pair of cats.
“You two are very friendly.”
“You will be kind. There were even rumors that they were lovers.”
“really?”
The new nurse asked in a loud voice without even realizing it. Then, a sticky hand clapping followed.
“Shh, quiet. I’ll break you two.”
“Ah, sorry. However, the patient was not even conscious. Can outsiders enter?”
A voice full of jealousy.
It was impossible according to the regulations, but the average nurse shook her head as if she couldn’t help it.
“Never mind. You saved Professor Leonard’s life yourself, and nursed you with utmost care all night, so what are we going to kick you out of? Besides, that person is Narsha-sama. Narsha of healing.”
“Hey- is that researcher Narsha?”
“okay. Thanks to that, we’re comfortable, so let’s just leave it alone. Come on, let’s get out of here.”
The rank nurse pushed the rookie on the back. The new nurse pursed her lips and moved on. The moment the door to the hospital room was opened, the two were startled.
Because there was another woman standing at the door.
Gyeonggukji color.
The most beautiful woman in the empire, Jeniel.
“·······”
Jeniel, who was waiting behind the door, overheard all the nurses’ conversations. Her face, excited at the thought of seeing Leonard, was somehow dark.
“Can I visit you now?”
“Excuse me. Because Professor Leonard didn’t come back to consciousness. This is possible only after regaining full consciousness.”
“Aha, I see.”
Jeniel nodded lightly. Then, he glanced around the room.
“All right. I’ll come next time.”
A quieter voice than before.
A subtle emotion was felt in her back as she walked away.
＊＊＊
ugh-
I came to my senses. I tried to open my eyes However, the eyelids did not go up well. Do you feel stiff as if your muscles are paralyzed?
Anyway, I opened my eyes with difficulty.
“·······”
Contrary to expectations, heaven was not visible. It wasn’t even the real world.
Beige tone interior with white ceiling.
This place, which I had been to before, was the VIP room of a hospital near the academy. It seemed to have survived this time too. I was hoping for a return to reality.
“So it is.”
I rolled my eyes and scanned my surroundings. Sunlight filtering through the curtains, flower pots placed on one side, and humidifiers slowly spraying water droplets.
There were only everyday items in the hospital room, no Ministry of Magic agents or special monitoring devices.
Even if you scan it with “Magical Insight”, it’s the same.
Fortunately, the 「Imperial Guard Assistant Joining Test」 didn’t seem to go unnoticed. It was a natural result because it was planned thoroughly in advance.
Of course, it didn’t go 100% as planned.
“Why…?”
The only variable that went astray was the imperial support.
This was most likely the aftermath of the emperor, the biggest handshake in the novel. Because he has all the powers of the imperial family.
Then why didn’t the emperor send reinforcements?
Did any other variable occur?
It was a time when I was spending time thinking about those things. Suddenly, the sliding door to the hospital room opened.
drooling-
I quickly tried to get myself up. But it failed. The body, stiffer than the eyelids, did not move as expected. It moved slowly, at about 1/10 the speed of a normal person.
“Ugh…”
When I barely raised my head, Narsha was looking at me with bewildered eyes.
Like a cat on a stove, he blinked blankly.
“…?”
I looked at Narsha indifferently, and Narsha also stopped and maintained her gaze.
The atmosphere in the hospital room suddenly became awkward. As if you were caught in a situation that shouldn’t be caught.
After looking down for a while, Narsha finally opened her mouth.
“… when did you wake up?”
“In a few hours ago.”
aha did you?
Narsha nodded slowly. Scratching the back of his head as if embarrassed, he asked as if tossing it.
“What about the body?”
“I can’t move.”
“!?”
Narsha’s shoulders trembled at my answer. A look of bewilderment was evident.
“That, is it?”
“Do you know why he is doing this?”
“I don’t know either… What kind of side effects from the treatment process? do you think it looks the same? Some toxic substances have not been completely removed or something-”
Narsha sighed and averted her gaze. I was fiddling with the flowerpot for no reason and making a fuss. No matter how you look at it, it was an award. It seemed like something was poking me.
“That’s why the paralyzing ingredient spread throughout the body.”
“A paralyzing ingredient?”
“Yeah, but don’t worry. If it’s short, it’ll recover in one day, if it’s long, in two days.”
I was confident not to answer.
If it was the information delivered from the hospital, she would have been suspicious, but Narsha was more confident than necessary. A very suspicious error that doesn’t match the personality of Narsha I’ve set up.
It seemed that Narsha was in charge of my treatment. The place where I’m lying right now is the hospital, but the place where I lost my mind is the academy.
I stared blankly at Narsha.
“Is it you?”
“What, what?”
“That I was cured.”
“yes······?”
In an instant, Narsha’s pupils fluctuated. He bit his trembling lips.
“It’s me, isn’t it? why do i save you I must be seriously mistaken, but don’t misunderstand because I’m not the real me.”
Narsha, whose ears were burning, spat out words with rapid fire. Even while talking gibberish, he proved his innocence with his whole body. It was stabbed to the point.
“It’s not really real, so misunderstand-”
“Or not.”
I passed on that.
I’m grateful for saving my life, but I didn’t mean to argue.
It’s not like this for the rest of your life, it’s over if you suffer for a day or two.
“But what is it?”
With a wink, she pointed to the object in Narsha’s hand. A delicious smell wafted from the cube-shaped barrel.
The smell of beef that stimulates the salivary glands.
“Ah, this…”
Narsha hid the barrel behind her back. Then he pressed the button under the bed.
Weiying-
The upper part of the bed rose gently and leaked my upper body, and a simple dining table came up from the lower part.
Narsha, who placed the canister on the table, shyly dismantled it. It was none other than a lunch box.
“I can’t eat alone with that body.”
The luxurious tableware contained an appetizing steak. They were even cut into bite-size pieces.
cook-
Narsha picked up the steak with a fork. It looked like he was trying to feed himself. I’m grateful, but… I was somewhat reluctant. It’s because I held the fork in reverse.
Like grabbing a dagger, as if you’re going to hack right away.
“here.”
Narsha smiled awkwardly and stuck a fork in. Then, in a low voice, he lengthened the note.
“ah······”
Just before hunting, a tone like the spirit of an Indian chieftain.
Could it be that today is the day of revenge?
gulp-
I watched the scene in a rigid state.
The fork being stabbed obliquely gave me goosebumps today. I thought that the chunk of meat stuck in the sharp metal could be my flesh.
“ah······”
The location of the fork was also ambiguous. When I saw the descending line, it went to my eyes, not my mouth.
Did he spy on another woman while dating?
“ah······”
I stared blankly at the fork.
Then Narsha’s shy expression hardened. Soon after, he put down the fork and looked down with cold eyes.
“Ah… open your mouth, you bastard. Are you paralyzed in your eardrums?”
“Yeah, yes.”
I gently opened my mouth.
Now that the paralysis component is spreading throughout the body, there is nothing good about stimulating the person in possession of the weapon.
······
After the hearty meal, Narsha returned to the lab. I heard that they come in the evening, but I hope it is food that can be eaten with a spoon at that time.
“After… I’m full.”
I sat in bed until I was digested. I just passed the time by staring at the ceiling.
I didn’t know when Narsha was there, but being alone was more boring than I thought. It’s not easy to move your body, let alone play.
uhhh-
In the quiet hospital room, only the sound of the humidifier could be heard. I was lost in thought while watching the scattered water smoke.
It was then.
smart-
A knock was heard in the hospital room.
At first I thought it was Narsha. I wondered what he left behind, but there was no way Narsha would knock.
Who then?
I cleared my throat and said.
“Come in.”
Then the sliding door opened gently and someone appeared.
First, the fragrant smell of shampoo rushed in. It was a heart-warming scent.
Then, a woman with a beautiful figure appeared.
With noble platinum blonde hair that came down to her chest, she was Leonard’s first love, Jeniel.
Jeniel asked with a bright smile.
“Are you feeling alright, Leonard ?”