“Zzzz… Zzz…”
Arlaune was sitting on Lendl-san’s lap, but after a while she began to nap.
The sanitary building was built in consideration of the sun, and it felt warm so she fell asleep – It is possible to live only with water and light, but since she also consumed magical power to materialized, it makes sense to preserve it.
In the sanitary wing, medical personnel were engaged in treating the injured. The second floor and above are hospital rooms while the first floor has the treatment room, diagnosis room, waiting room for medical personnel, and the changing room.
We passed through the lounge when the medic captain began her speech.
“I am Katie, the captain of the medic department. Glass-san came from the Magic Academy right?… As what I’ve heard, you’re still young.”
“Nice to meet you, my name is Glass. I want to be of help as a military doctor as soon as possible.”
“Thank you. I would like to discuss with you about the treatment of the injured who are currently in the sanitation building. But since you just arrived, is it okay to ask you to conduct the medical examination tomorrow?”
“Do you have any medical records so far? Maybe there is something I can deal with immediately after seeing it…”
“No, I heard that Glass-sensei was present during the prisoner’s interrogation. In addition to that, your complexion is a little lighter… Excuse my impoliteness.”
Katie-san stands up, leans at the table and reaches for my forehead –I thought it was something, but it seems that she only want to measure if I have fever.
“This heat… it’s a slight fever. However, please do not overdo things as it may cause fatigue. My subordinates will guide you to the dormitory today, so why not rest until dinner time?”
“No, I’m not so tired…”
“Katie-sama, Can I bring out the medical records?”
“Yes you may, since you are a medical doctor’s assistant. Though there are some medical records which are confidential and requires the consent of the patient for you to see…”
Katie puts her hand together, as if something flashed, she looked at Raquel-san who was listening quietly all the time.
“Captain Raquel, since a military doctor is here, why don’t you let him do some check-up on you?”
“…I had some pain before, but now it’s fine. I’m done guiding Glass and his attendant here, I’ll go back to my regular duties. Glass-dono, please report to me after tomorrow’s morning meeting was over. Is that ok with you?”
“Yes. Thank you Raquel-san for guiding me here.”
“…I would like to convey one more thing. Glass-dono, don’t be disheartened that you are not directly reporting to Astina-denka. I ask you not to publicize that she disobeys the instructions of the royal family.”
Raquel-san bowed down right after. Such warrior… bowed to me who has only been appointed and doesn’t even know right or left –she really shouldn’t do that.
I was added to the court magician’s seat to serve Astina-denka. Though I came under Raquel-san, which is different from the original set-up I thought of, I’m not really dissatisfied. Partly, that maybe because I knew some part of Astina-denka’s situation in the royal family.
If it was the Second Queen who ordered the smuggling of weapons, then she’s also familiar with the Zirconia army that had been in frequent battles with this fortress – this will surely be a great blow.
The second queen wants Astina-denka to die in a Zirconian attack!
The throne drives people to deep-rooted delusion so much. I wouldn’t be able to understand that feeling for the rest of my life… Even though I don’t know the thoughts of Her Highness yet, I shouldn’t let her, who’s fighting for the country, fall into a trap.
When I asked myself, the answer was clearer than I expected. I believe in Astina-denka, who’s fighting to save people more than any Royal member I have never seen.
“I will never betray. I was qualified as a court magician only to serve Astina-denka.”
“…sorry.”
I’m not sure what she was apologizing for…
Supposing she had seen the predicament of Astina-denka–Is she apologizing for not being able to reveal things as she knows who the enemy is?
We should be wary of the Second Queen and block her attempts. But if it can be done easily, we will not arrive to this difficult situation. Like the weapon smuggling, it was already too late when it was discovered as the weapons already flowed out.
After Raquel-san left, Katie-san stood up and placed her hand on my shoulder. This person’s way of touching is very natural, even when she touched my forehead before, I did not feel alert.
“With Glass-sensei’s words, I’m sure Captain Raquel is happy. I thought her emotions towards magicians couldn’t be changed easily… but if it’s you Glass-sensei…”
“…I will do my best. I can only do that now. First of all, I will show my ability as a military doctor so that Katie-san can also trust me.”
“I understand. You can now bring the medical record. Shall I send my subordinates to guide you to your room?”
“Please, I’ll be counting on you. I’m sorry to have Lendl-san take care of Arlaune. Should I take over?”
“No, it’s okay. Katie-sama, about the room…”
“If Glass-dono came alone, he would have to sleep with a female soldier. But since there are two men, we will have the two of you use one room. There are vacant rooms that are normally used by outside visitors. Um, Lendl-san is it? Is there anything else I may help you with?”
“N-No. I’m only a secretary and you already give me such considerations, I’m sorry to trouble you…”
Lendl-san seems to be okay with me. We followed the person who came to guide us while I began to imagine what the new room would look like.
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