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yumemory[Location: Library]
That day, I was flipping through the Sage's Guide in the library. I thought the quiet and calm environment was perfect for reading.
...Despite that, I was met with an unusual tension in the air.
Figaro: Why, if it isn’t Faust.
Figaro: What are you studying about with all these books? As studious as ever, I see.
Faust: None of your business.
Figaro: Now, now. Don’t be like that. I'm just looking for some learning materials to use in class.
Akira: (...A-Are they going to be okay? I feel so tense every time these two are together...)
I heard that Faust was mentored by Figaro way back when he was fighting in the revolutionary army.
However, Figaro withdrew himself from his apprentice's life, and after that, Faust faced the tragedy of being burned at the stake.
At present, their relationship has been far from merry, and Faust tends to avoid Figaro as much as he can.
Figaro: Hmm, so you're coming up with a test? Are these the potential questions you’ve thought up so far?
Not the least bit intimidated by the coldness he received, Figaro peered over Faust’s hand at his materials.
Figaro: I see. Not too hard and not too easy, but courteous and easy to understand.
Faust: Hey, stop tha—
Figaro: Ah, wait. I think I've seen another example of this problem.
Figaro: This method was once seen as the best solution, but this one over here is what's most common at present. It's something I use now, too.
Faust: ...Really? But isn’t it more strenuous on the body?
Figaro: In the past few years, these medicinal herbs and nuts have only been found in the deepest parts of forests, though you can still find them fairly easily in the East and the warmer parts of the North.
Figaro: If this herb isn't available, you can substitute it with this one over here, and you'll get pretty much the same effect. Even if you suffer from any side effects, they’ll only last for a few days.
Faust: ...You haven’t changed at all. Are you still that harsh when performing treatments?
Figaro: Well, it’s all about saving lives. ...Hm? This is a technique I’ve never tried before. You’ve simplified it a lot. How does it work?
Faust: Yeah. It’ll be easier to use during emergencies if it’s performed this way. I’m also trying to come up with an alternative for it, but...
Figaro: You're likely to lose if you do that. You'll need a more powerful medium when dealing with Northern wizards.
Faust: It’s not like I’d want to get in a situation like that, anyway... Maybe I should make some adjustments on these parts. Thanks, this was helpful.
Figaro talked to Faust in a slightly calmer tone than usual.
And Faust, who was cold at the beginning, naturally continued to listen and ask questions.
Akira: (...Thank goodness. No need to worry about them for now, I guess.)
I felt relieved that the atmosphere was becoming more peaceful, but then…
(Running footsteps)
Heathcliff: Excuse me!
Shino: Figaro, you here?!
Shino, Heathcliff and Lennox rushed into the library.
...And in Lennox's arms was an almost unconscious Mitile.
Faust and Figaro: !
Akira: What happened to him?!
Shino: He suddenly collapsed while practicing magic in the forest with us.
Heathcliff: Shino and I tried to carry him on our backs before Mister Lennox passed by and helped us...
Lennox: We came here after hearing that Doctor Figaro was in the library.
Mitile struggled to open his eyes.
Mitile: ......Doctor?
Figaro: Yep, Doctor Figaro's here. Don't worry and just close your eyes, okay?
He placed a hand on Mitile's forehead to check his condition.
Figaro: ...Hm, yeah. Leno, can you take him to my room?
Lennox: Understood.
Shino: Figaro, is he okay?
Heathcliff: He'd probably been feeling unwell the whole time. If only I’d noticed sooner...
Figaro: He's okay. He'll get better soon. Thank you, you two.
Faust: Don’t worry, you can leave it to him. How about bringing Mitile some ojiya later?
Shino and Heathcliff nodded obediently, perhaps a little calmer because of the adults' reassurance.
Shino: Alright.
Heathcliff: Let’s bring it to him later when we visit him.
Shino: Let's go, Heath. We gotta make some real good ojiya to help him recover.
Akira: Are you good at making it, Shino?
Shino: No. Nero is, though.
Lennox: So it’ll be Nero who’ll make it?
Heathcliff: Since we’re the ones visiting, we should make it ourselves. I’ll teach you how.
Shino: You're right. Let’s make a strong ojiya, then. Just wait for it, Mitile.
Akira: ...A strong ojiya?
Faust: ...Hey, make sure you don’t put anything weird in it.
[Location: Figaro’s room, morning]
Lennox: ...Doctor Figaro, how’s his condition?
Figaro: His fever's a bit high, but it won’t last long. Don’t worry.
Figaro: He probably exhausted himself from all the training he’s been doing lately.
Figaro: Mitile, say ‘ah.’ Time to take Doctor Figaro's special sugar and herb medicine.
Mitile: Ah......
Figaro: How is it? Feeling a bit better?
Mitile: Yes... A little.
Mitile: I was in the middle of training when my legs just started wobbling. I didn't even feel like anything was wrong this morning.
Figaro: Hm, I think you just surprised your body with all that training you’ve been doing recently.
Mitile: ...Doctor Figaro, Mister Leno. Thank you so much... and I'm sorry for all the trouble I'm causing.
Lennox: It's all right. We're just worried about you.
Figaro: You'll be okay after getting a bit of rest. It'll be nice to show everyone your healthy face soon and ease their concerns, right?
Mitile: ......This... reminds me of the old days.
Figaro: The old days?
Mitile: Yes. When I was little, I often needed to get treated like this.
Lennox: That’s because kids get sick easily. In the village, I remember taking you to Doctor Figaro with my broom.
Figaro: Yeah, and you always made Rutile worry. You would recover overnight most of the time, but there were a few times when your fever just wouldn't go down.
Figaro: There was even that time when you had a really bad cold, and you were confined in the clinic so I could take care of you.
Mitile: All those days I spent in your clinic feel like they happened just yesterday...
Mitile: I still remember the big tree I saw from the window, the strange smell of medicine...
Mitile: Taking that medicine and your sugar just now made me think of back then. I kind of miss them...
Figaro: I remember them just as well as you do. Especially that time when I tried to examine you and you squeezed my hand so tightly.
Figaro: Your hands were so small back then.
Mitile: Huh? Really? I-I don't remember that at all.
Figaro: Well, you were still a little baby back then. You must’ve felt so scared after you got sick.
Mitile: Ugh... That's kind of embarrassing. Please don't tell anyone about it, especially Riquet...
Figaro: Haha, alright. We’ll keep it between us.
Lennox: It’s our secret.
Mitile: Ehehe, thank you so much.
TL: yumemory | Proofread: Alle
