Chapter 552: Sent to the Hospital

Chapter 552 Sent to the Hospital

――――The 97th day of training.

「H-Hnn....」

I woke up from my sleep. It was like waking up from such a deep sleep, as if I had slept for a long time. When was the last time I slept for a long time? At least, not since Haru arrived. After all, I learned to live a well-regulated life since she arrived. It really feels nostalgic. Well, before my head is fully awake, let’s dive into the dream for a little longer.

「Ugh...!?」

My little wish is shattered by a mysterious pain from all over my body. Thanks to it, my head awoke instantly. Perhaps because I just woke up and it came unexpectedly, it was so painful that I thought I was sleeping on some kind of torture device.Fôllôw new stories at novelhall.com

「Ara? Deris, you finally woke up, huh? How are you feeling?」

「N-Nell?」

As I was writhing on the bed because of the sharp pain, I suddenly heard Nell’s voice. When I turn toward the direction of the voice, my eyes met the eyes of my beloved wife who’s looking down at me. At the same time, I checked her mood. Alright, she doesn’t seem in a bad mood.

「Is this a hospital room? Was there a place like this in Judah―― ah, it’s in Alezel’s airship, huh? I can hear the engine’s sound.」

「As expected of Deris, you’re quick to think even though you just woke up. This is the hospital room in the airship. You slept for two whole days since you were brought here.」

「That long, huh.... No wonder I felt like I slept soundly. Thanks to the long sleep and the 『Pleasant Sleep』 skill, my head is refreshed.」

「That’s great. By the way, what about your body?」

「It hurts like hell every time I move.」

Just how much did those girls torment my body? Did they not know that old people should be treated carefully?

「So, how did the match go?」

「Are you curious? Win or lose had nothing to do with the trial, right?」

「No, I mind about it as a master. I remember using a magic item for emergency escape in reverse when Chinatsu stabbed me. But I don’t remember anything after that. If I try to force myself to remember, my body rejects the memory and I feel like throwing up.」

「Well.... I was watching the match from the video projected by Vakala’s magic, but at that time, Deris’s expression so terrible.」

「H-Hey, why are you treating me like a dog!?」

「Hmm? Then, should I stop?」

「...... Don’t.」

I’m rubbing Nell’s cheeks with both hands. The communication is quite risky, with a completely different attitude than usual, but Nell doesn’t seem to hate it. Despite everything, she usually accepts it when it’s just the two of us.

「Come to think of it, are Haru and the others okay? *Rubs*」

「They are fine compared to you. They are awake already. Specially, Haruna had a big appetite since yesterday.」

「Eh, they were awake yesterday? Hmm, must be nice being young. As for me, my waist still hurts.... *Rubs*」

「The match ended in a draw, but I guess Deris took the most total damage. ......Hey, pat my head too.」

「Sure, sure. *Pats*」

Before I knew it, Nell climbed into bed.

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On the other hand, outside the room.

「We felt that Deris-san had woken up and came all the way here, but... what should we do?」

「Nell-san was moving at an explosive speed just now was for this, huh?」

「H-Hey, it’s hard to enter with that mood!」

「What should we do? Should we enter with the preparedness of getting exploded?」

「H-Hmm, we just recovered, so that’s a bit....」

「That’s a suicidal act no matter how you think about it. Haruna, courage and recklessness are two different things, you know?」

「Fueh?」

The three disciples, who had recovered first, were secretly reading the mood.