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yumemory[Location: Figaro’s room, morning]
Figaro: ...It really has been a while since we moved here, huh.
Figaro: All this talk about the South is making me miss it too.
Figaro: Since we aren't receiving many requests at the moment, should we take this chance to go back there for a break?
Mitile: Huh... But... How about our duty as the Sage's Wizards...?
Figaro: That’s all the more reason we should go. You’re always working so hard; getting some rest once in a while should be fine.
Figaro: If you don't, then you're more likely to mess up when something does happen.
Figaro: Us wizards use our hearts when doing magic. Though it's good to work hard, you shouldn’t work to the point of putting strain on your heart.
Mitile: ...I understand.
Figaro: Good boy.
Figaro: You’ll get tired soon, so get some rest.
Mitile: Okay......
(Rustle)
Lennox: ...He’s asleep.
Figaro: Well, it’s about time the medicine kicked in.
Figaro: His illness affected not only his body, but his heart as well.
Figaro: He’s homesick. And that’s most likely what’s affected his health.
Lennox: So that's why you suggested going back to the South?
Figaro: Sort of. Right now, breathing the air from home would be the best medicine for him.
Figaro: He may not know it, but being away from the place you love for a long time is a lot like taking off your coat.
Figaro: You'll feel cold, and it causes your heart to cough occasionally. This applies even more to wizards who are deeply connected to the spirits of the land they're from.
Lennox: You’re right...
Lennox: Then, I'll make sure to tell Rutile about our plans later.
(Someone knocks)
Figaro: ...Hm? Speak of the devil.
Lennox: Maybe someone was thoughtful enough to inform him of what happened to Mitile.
Figaro: Perhaps.
(Door opens)
Figaro: Hey, Rutile. You came at the right time.
Rutile: Ah, Doctor Figaro.
Akira: How’s Mitile?
Figaro: Master Sage? Was it you who told Rutile what happened?
Akira: Yes. I happened to bump into him in the hallway.
Figaro looked at Rutile and I before smiling in reassurance.
Figaro: Don't worry, he's resting well. He'll get better soon.
Lennox: He just had some medicine and went to sleep.
Rutile: Really? That’s good to know......
We both breathed a sigh of relief. But our cheeks remained tense and we still couldn’t bring ourselves to smile.
Akira: Actually, there's something I want to discuss with you, Figaro...
Figaro: .........Ah, I guess we'll have to wait a bit longer before getting that vacation, then.
He let us into his room, as if he already had a guess of what I was about to say.
Lennox: A strange occurrence in the South?
Akira: Yes. After you two left the library, I received a request for an investigation. I already explained it to Rutile before coming here...
The mission documents reported that there have been frequent earthquakes occuring in a certain region of the Southern Country.
Cliffs and buildings had collapsed, and strange holes had appeared in the ground. The damage was spreading over time, and the number of injured people only kept increasing.
The residents in the affected area were growing fearful, and they wanted us to find out the source of the problem as soon as possible.
Akira: The damage is very severe. Moreover, the area is...
Rutile: It's very close to where Doctor Figaro's clinic is located.
Figaro and Lennox: ...............
Figaro and Lennox looked stunned.
Lennox: ...There were earthquakes near the clinic?
Figaro: Hmm... Hmm... Earthquakes shouldn’t happen in that area, though...
Figaro: The Great Calamity must be the root cause, as these areas haven’t ever been prone to earthquakes before.
Rutile: In any case, we should check it out.
Lennox: Yes. Let's start by learning more about the condition of the affected area.
Figaro: Master Sage, is it okay if we wait for Mitile to recover first before we depart?
Akira: Of course. Let's make the necessary preparations first, then leave as soon as Mitile is well again.
Akira: But because the damage seems to be really serious, I'm thinking of asking for support from some of the other wizards...
(Someone knocks)
There was a knock at the door, and then we heard a voice:
Faust: Figaro, are you here?
Figaro: Faust?
(Door opens)
Figaro: It's unusual for you to visit me. What's wrong?
A surprised expression appeared on Faust’s face upon hearing that. He lowered his hat awkwardly.
Faust: I think I came at the wrong time. There’s a sick person here.
Figaro: It's fine. He just had some medicine, so he’ll be out cold for a while.
Faust: I see......
There was a hint of relief in Faust’s brief reply.
Faust: I heard that the Southern wizards received an investigation request.
Faust: If you need any assistance, then the Eastern wizards can accompany you. I just came to tell you that.
After plainly saying that, he then stole a glance at the bed.
Faust always avoids interacting with others as much as possible, and it's rare for him to offer to accompany anyone.
Even without him saying anything, it was easy to tell that he was concerned about Mitile.
Akira: Faust...
Lennox: Lord Faust...
Rutile: Mister Faust...
Faust: W-What? Don’t surround me like that.
Faust: I’m only offering our help if you need it. If you guys are okay on your own, then...
Figaro: Nope, we definitely need it.
Figaro: Thank you, Faust. It'll be reassuring to have you guys with us.
Faust: ............
Happiness was clear on Figaro's face, while Faust wore a more difficult expression.
[Location: Southern tower, morning]
A few days later, after Mitile was feeling better, the Southern and Eastern wizards departed for the investigation and arrived at the Southern tower.
Lennox: We’ll have to go by broom from this point onwards.
Rutile: Eastern wizards, we'll be leading the way. Please follow us.
Nero: Yeah, we’ll be right behind ya. Just keep it at a speed we can keep up with, aight?
Faust: These outfits really do make us look like a group of doctors...
Akira: Since we're going to be around the clinic for some time, Chloe made these so patients would feel familiar with us.
Figaro: He’s awfully attentive. What a good boy.
Mitile: I wanna thank Chloe later for these cool outfits.
Shino: Mitile, you feeling better?
Heathcliff: If you're not feeling well, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Mitile: Thank you so much, but I feel much better now.
Mitile: I apologize for making you two worry about me! You even visited me... The ojiya you made was really good!
Heathcliff: You’re welcome.
Shino: Heheh. Of course.
Shino: But don’t push yourself too hard. I brought some medicinal herbs just in case we need ‘em.
Heathcliff: Oh, these are... It's the medicine that was on our test the other day.
Shino: Yeah. I learned it helps get rid of fatigue. Faust was right. Sometimes sitting down to study is useful.
Rutile: Hehe. It's like Mitile got himself two kind older brothers.
Nero: Yeah, those two got real worried about ‘im.
Rutile and Nero gazed at the three with a protective look in their eyes, like parents watching their kids.
The sight of these two young wizards looking after Mitile with such tender care was as soothing as gazing at a beautiful landscape.
Figaro: Shall we go now? Mitile, you're still not fully recovered, so keep a stable pace and fly with me, 'kay?
Mitile: Okay!
Lennox: Master Sage, please get on my broom.
Akira: Thank you so much.
[Location: Sky, morning]
I learned that Figaro’s clinic is located near Lake Russell, some distance from the Town of Clouds.
And we arrived there not long after everyone began to fly on their brooms.
TL: yumemory | Proofread: Alle
