第９９５堀：お医者さん (Part2)
"So, this is a chance, but how should I steer the conversation..."
"Unyu? It’s fine. The hot water is always boiling, so it stays clean, you know?"
"That’s right. Firia and the others were dirty when we came from outside, to begin with. The bath is for washing that dirt away."
"Exactly. That’s why it’s only natural for the bath to get dirty. You don’t need to worry about it, Show-sama."
"Ahaha, thank you. But that’s not the kind of 'dirt' I’m talking about."
Show-sama gently declined Aslin and the others' suggestions.
"Your Majesty. I don’t think this is something I should be showing to Aslin-dono and the others, so please, no more."
"...I understand your feelings, but this is a good opportunity. You should confess it here so that we can find a doctor. Let Aslin and the others look at that wound, too. They will surely be able to find a good physician for you."
"...Muu. But this wound..."
*Chance!* He mentioned a wound to a doctor!
I glanced at my husband to confirm, and he nodded immediately before speaking up.
"Judging by that conversation, Show-dono, are you injured somewhere?"
"Ah, no..."
"It is fine. It is a bit cruel to force Show to speak of it himself. I cannot ask Yuki-dono to check it directly, but Show suffered a severe burn on half of his body in a certain battle. Even now, that wound causes him pain. It seems that cleaning it with hot water brings him some relief. That is what he means when he says the water becomes 'defiled'."
"I see. Since ancient times, soaking in hot water has been called 'Toji' (hot spring therapy). I think that’s perfectly fine. We can just say you’re bathing for treatment."
"“Huh?”"
At my husband’s remark, the two reacted as if they had heard something incomprehensible.
Well, calling a bath for treatment "Toji" is something unique to my husband’s homeland, I suppose.
"If Aslin and Firia don't mind, that is?"
"Nope. I don’t mind at all!"
"Firia and the others will heal Show-aneesama!"
"Hiiro will help too!"
Oh my. But, it’s true that Aslin and the others might actually be able to heal it completely. They have studied medicine quite diligently, after all.
Just as I was thinking there might be no role left for me, someone spoke up.
"You girls, wait a moment. We have a professional right here."
"Ah, that’s right! Rurua-oneechan is here!"
"With this, she’ll be healed perfectly!"
"Oh, no doubt about it."
Labyris told me to leave it to her.
"A professional? Is Rurua-dono a doctor?"
"Yes. I am in charge of medical care in Weed; I operate a clinic there. I pride myself on being the best doctor in Weed."
Normally, I should be humble, but this time I had to make them trust me at all costs. If I claim to be the best, they will feel at ease. In the worst-case scenario, I can ask Lilishe-sama and Hifi-sama to assist me, so I should be able to manage.
"Ho-ho. That’s a bold claim. Yuki-dono?"
"There is no mistake. Rurua’s skills are undoubtedly the best in Weed. So, if you don’t mind, it would be best if Rurua goes to the bath with you and performs an examination first."
"Well, I suppose so. There is no use in doubting without even looking. Since Yuki-dono goes that far... Rurua-dono, I leave Show in your care."
The Emperor of Eupia bowed his head deeply to me as he made the request.
As expected, this man is similar to my husband. Stern, yet kind.
"Yes. Please leave it to me. Well, I can’t guarantee I can heal it, but first, I will at least perform an examination. Right, Show-dono?"
"Sigh... if Rurua-dono says that much, I have no choice."
"Oh? You seem more convinced by Rurua-dono’s words than mine?"
"That is correct. Just as Your Majesty has been taken care of by Aslin-dono and the others, I have been talking and exchanging information with Rurua-dono and her group. Through that association, I trust that she would never tell such a lie."
"That’s right. We are good friends, after all."
Yes, while Aslin and the others were getting along with the Emperor of Eupia, I was talking with Show-dono and Ratz and the others, exchanging information. We even had small talk about our hobbies.
"Then, let’s all go to the bath together!"
"That’s right! And we’ll get you treated too!"
"Umu. Once decided, we must act immediately! I shall see this 'bath' you speak of with my own eyes!"
"Your Majesty, please don’t just run off on your own! Oh, good grief! Rurua-dono, let’s go."
"Yes. Well then, Husband, I’ll be going."
"Yeah. Have a good time."
Now then, let’s heal Show-dono’s wound.
And I’m going to enjoy the baths here!
After all, we aren’t staying the night here.
Must be careful not to overeat!
I’ll die if I do!