第１３２５堀：適材 (Part2)
"Director Rurua, is there an emergency patient?"
"We can help, too."
It’s truly impressive how they can switch gears the moment they step into the hospital, despite their usual casual demeanor. But that’s not the point—what could possibly be the reason for this? I couldn't fathom why Rurua would be this flustered. Even if an emergency case arrived, Rurua could simply heal them in a flash. I was completely at a loss.
As I pondered this, Rurua stopped, looked at Show and Senal, and after a moment of consideration, said, "…Very well. It’s not as if this is unrelated to you, so we might as well discuss it. It will be a good experience for the two of you as well. Follow me."
Led by Rurua, we arrived at the conference room—a space that doubled as a training room. There, Rurua handed us the medical chart of a specific patient. This child was well-known among those connected to the hospital, largely because Yuki had treated her, and she had been coming in for follow-up care for a short time.
"This child’s name is Lyushi. I believe all three of you are familiar with her, but please, review her chart once more."
I took the chart. Physically, she was fine; Yuki had used Extra Heal to restore her completely. The problem was…
"So, her mental recovery remains uncertain? Well, considering what she went through, that’s only natural."
"Ah, that’s right. Show, you saw Lyushi’s condition back then, didn't you?"
"Yes. Under normal circumstances, she should have been dead. It’s rare for someone to recover mentally after being subjected to such trauma. Well, that’s clearly thanks to…"
"That ring Yuki prepared, right? It was incredibly useful."
"Yeah. Usually, someone who has had their arm taken by a monster would be in a state of delirium, but she didn't show any of that."
We had mass-produced the mental stabilization rings we gave to Lyushi to test their efficacy. Having fought on the front lines of war and handled the subsequent triage, I knew better than most that few people could calmly accept the loss of their limbs. If you see it happen right in front of you, that’s one thing, but waking up to find them gone? It takes a long time to process. That’s why, in some places, soldiers who lose limbs are simply abandoned. They can’t return to the front, and they become a drain on resources. Officers might be brought back, but the rank-and-file? They’re deemed not worth the effort. I used to get so angry about that and save everyone I could, only to get scolded by Sota and Enor for it.
"Even if it’s labeled as 'uncertain,' she seems to have recovered enough to converse with various people. However, a new burden has emerged in that situation: the doubt of whether she truly belongs here."
"Ah, I see. Mental recovery isn't the end of the road. She has to live her life from here on out, and that brings its own anxieties."
"True, healing the wounds doesn't solve everything. So, she’s worried about her future."
"That makes sense. Even if the wounds are healed, she still has to work… wait, Lyushi is going to work?"
I started to ask, but as I caught the drift of what Rurua was implying, she gave a small, troubled nod.
"…Isn't that a bit too soon? I mean, it’s certain she’s anxious about her current situation, but…"
"Hold on, Show. So, you’re saying it’s Hairen, then?"
"Exactly."
"Eh?"
"Ah, I see."
For some reason, the two of them—everyone but me—looked at each other with expressions of complete understanding.
"Yes. Show cannot be by her side constantly due to his work with the international student exchange program. Senal has the children to look after, and there are still concerns regarding her medical expertise. However, I have judged that Hairen-san, with her experience, studies, and practical background, is the most suitable person to support Lyushi-san."
"Ehh—!?"
I was the only one who let out a cry of surprise.
When it comes to mental fortitude, she is in the top tier of the Weed members. Her name is Hairen.