第１００９堀：女神から見た皇帝が望んだ者 (Part2)
Oh, that’s right. Hifi-chan didn’t know about this.
Now, how should I explain it?
Ah, but I don’t really need to explain it myself, do I?
"Rurua-chan, could you explain it for us?"
"Understood. Though, it is simply that we are sharing information with the people from the Zuraburu Empire."
"Zuraburu? Ah, those people from that story. Are you already studying with them?"
"Yes. If you’d like, Hifi-sama, Lilishe-sama, would you care to join us? They are envoys from the Zuraburu Empire, a land still plagued by endless warfare. You might find many discoveries just by listening in."
"Oh? If it’s not an intrusion, I’d love to sit in."
"Yes. I am very curious about the state of medicine over there."
I had wanted to talk to Shou-chan myself, and it wasn’t a bad thing that Hifi-chan had been surprised.
And so, Hifi-chan and I headed into the classroom where Rurua-chan was giving her lecture.
"Rurua? And who are these people?"
"Yes, allow me to introduce them. These are individuals who can use Extra Heal in our Weed and possess medical knowledge on par with my own."
"Pleased to meet you. My name is Lilishe."
"I am Hifi. I don't have as much expertise as Rurua-san, but I do possess a little medical knowledge."
"This is very kind of you. My name is Shou, from the Zuraburu Empire. I never imagined I would meet others besides Rurua who could use Extra Heal."
Shou-chan greeted us politely.
She really is a good girl.
"So, Shou. Would it be alright if Lilishe-sama and Hifi-sama sat in on this lecture?"
"Of course. If they are people Rurua-san trusts, they are more than welcome. In fact, if they are sages capable of using Extra Heal, I would be the one bowing to ask for their guidance."
With that, after notifying the relevant parties, we joined the lecture on Zuraburu medical knowledge, but...
"...And so, by grasping the human body..."
"I see. ...So this is a human... My apologies. Lilishe-dono, what is this part..."
"That’s... well, how should I put it? Ah, Hifi-chan, could you?"
"You were the one asked, weren't you? *Sigh*, well, it can't be helped. If you let her explain, she just uses strange sound effects for everything, so it’s better if you don't. She’s the type who relies entirely on intuition for her treatments."
"That just means she has the proper knowledge to back it up. I would actually love to hear about that intuition of yours."
"I don't mind! But first, let Hifi-chan explain the basics to you."
"Yes. I look forward to it."
Talking to Shou-chan directly like this, I’m starting to understand her better.
This girl is genuinely hungry for knowledge.
It’s not to satisfy her own curiosity like Comet-chan; it’s a true desire for the power to protect people.
It’s not a matter of who is right or wrong, but as a doctor, I find her desire to save lives incredibly endearing.
After all, her motivation is the same as mine and my daughter's.
"...Um, Lilishe-dono, is there something on my face?"
"Ah, sorry about that. I was just watching how serious you are, Shou-chan, and it made me happy. A country like Zuraburu must be a safe place to live if it has someone like you in it."
When I said that, she looked a bit surprised, but then she gave a wry smile...
"Not yet. But I hope to build a country like that—a country like this Weed—in the future."
Shou-chan stated her resolve clearly.
"You are strong, Shou-san. I heard that you yourself suffered from a grave injury for many years. That you only recovered by relying on Rurua-san. Even so, you continue to fight?"
Hifi smiled at that resolve, though she pressed for the depth of her determination.
The answer was obvious, but she couldn't help but ask.
"Yes. I will fight. The dreams that those who fell before us saw—no, the dreams everyone has—we will surely make them come true. Not through hatred, but for the sake of the future."
"For the sake of the future?"
"Yes. I swore it to His Majesty and everyone else. If we fight out of hatred, everything will end the moment we defeat our enemy, leaving nothing behind but the death and suffering of the people. That is why we fight to create a future. Our dream is not to defeat the enemy, but to build something with our own hands."
"I see. I will support you from the shadows, hoping that you and your people can grasp that dream. Starting with this study session."
"Yes! I look forward to it!"
Those words must be dazzling to Hifi-chan.
For the sake of the future, rather than hatred... huh.
Yeah, I think that’s wonderful.
I like this girl! It would be such a waste to let her die!
I’ll secretly bestow a blessing upon her later.
Depending on her study and talent, she might even be able to use Extra Heal.
A strategist targeted by troublemakers.
What will be her fate!