Parasitic magic flower. I didn't expect it to happen inside the human body. "

There's only me and Twi in the infirmary.

Chloe is waiting outside.

Chloe's mother is in bed and Twi is on her way to treatment.

"I thought it was a disease, and I gave him a panacea.I'm not sure. "

It's shallow.

Twi doesn't hesitate to throw a word at me.

Without contesting it, I accepted it willingly.

"Yes, it was shallow."

Hmm.

Isn't my attitude funny? Twi snorts and focuses on Chloe's mother's treatment.

Formulate some medicine and cool the affected area with ice water in between.

Then I gave her the medicine she had formulated.

Chloe's mother, who seemed to suffer, began to stabilize.

What's the matter?

"Relax. Parasitic flowers are growing too much in your body with or without activation.If we don't get rid of it, we're dead. "

Without hesitation, Twi told him.

Chloe can't hear you.

Can you get rid of it?

"We need surgery. There's nothing magical about it.Cut the affected area and remove the parasitic flower. "

"Can you do that?"

"I can't do it with a regular doctor.Parasitic flowers already have roots in their guts. "

"You think you can do it yourself?"

"I can't do it alone.I don't have the patient's health. "

"Who do you need? I'll take anyone."

Take my word for it and Twi will stare at me.

The suspicion came to mind.

"Why shoulder to shoulder? An SS class adventurer wrapped in mysteries without even partying.That's you. No matter how many adventurers have absolute rules, it's too shoulder-length.Do you feel negative about using all-purpose drugs?I assure you, unless you're an expert, you can't spot parasitic flowers in your body? "

"... the girl outside is an apprentice.This woman is her mother.I don't want you to die. "

"Huh? I mean, an ancient magician."

That's what it's gonna be like.

"I didn't know there were any other ancient magicians besides you.I know exactly why I put it in my shoulder. "

She nodded several times whether she was convinced or not.

And then...

"You're the one who needs it.Stay on the cure line throughout the operation. "

"What...? I'll play it back next to the cut?"

"Just cut it faster than that.Of course, I'll have it adjusted. "

"... if you want me to do it, I'll do it.If that's all I can do, I can't help it. "

This is an outrageous request.

I've never heard of surgery that hurts my body but stretches the curative boundary.

In addition, it is necessary to adjust the recovery speed so as not to interfere with Twi.

It is more difficult than normal.

"Do you want to do it right away?"

"No, the medicine weakens the parasitic flower little by little.Three days later. If it goes any further, the patient won't have it. "

"I see... I'll have it ready in three days.Can you take care of your apprentice?I can't just keep leaving the Imperial Capital. "

"Guardian of the Imperial City. You seem to be playing a part in keeping the Empire safe.Very well. I'll take care of both of you.But come back in three days.I need you for surgery. "

There was pressure on Twi's words.

I've decided to save you once and for all.

It was a glimpse of Twi's reticence.

I nodded and left the room.

When I left the room, Chloe had a crying face.

"Master...."

"I'm fine. I'm sure I can help you."

"Life-threatening....."

"Did you hear me...."

Probably put an ear on the door.

Well, sooner or later, that's what I have to say.

"Monsters are growing in my body.If we don't get rid of it, it's going to be life-threatening. "

"Oh no... I don't want to..."

"Calm down, Twi is the best doctor.In three days, you'll be working with me on the surgery.You won't fail. "

"Really...?"

"True, if you can't save him, you can't.That's what he is. If you offer me the means, I will save you. Trust me. "

I hugged Chloe gently.

Chloe began to swallow unbearably.

Chloe has a mother.I wonder if it would be unbearable to see a bright future without my mother.

"I'm sorry, but I'm going back to the Empire once.I'll be back for surgery in three days, but until then, can you protect my mother? "

"... yeah, I'll do my best"

"Very well, the training has been interrupted once, but only the image should be properly preserved.My mother and I will definitely help you in Twi.Aren't you skipping it? "

Speaking gently, Chloe nodded many times.

I would like to stay beside you if possible, but as a prince, I can't leave the Imperial Capital as an SS class adventurer.

Leaving Chloe, Chloe reaches out with a small hand.

But I immediately pulled my hand in and smiled.

"It's all right, Master."

……

He's a healthy boy.

I'm trying not to worry.

I don't want to force a child to do this.

But I don't have a choice.

In pain of my helplessness, I stroked Chloe's head and moved to the Imperial Capital.