第１８９３堀：とりあえず仕事を進めましょう (Part2)
"Yes, I understand. I’ve already submitted the reports to Seraria and the others; the physical trauma and injuries have been treated. Enola’s medical unit—or rather, her corpsmen—are exceptionally skilled. And since Rurua joined them later on, there are truly no concerns regarding their wounds, but..."
"I see. It’s a matter of the spirit, then."
"Yes."
"..."
Those among the members who understood the weight of Lyushi’s words could only fall silent. Orelia and the others were well aware of the circumstances surrounding Lyushi. It must have been right around the time she first joined my ranks.
"Regarding that, we can only hope for the advancement of medical care. What about measures to prevent self-harm?"
"Yes, we have them under strict observation at the hospital, and we are utilizing the mental stabilization bracelets that were once used on me. It is the most robust system we can currently provide."
"I see. The shifts are arranged so that no one is pushed beyond their limits, I trust?"
"Of course. There is no possibility of anyone missing something due to fatigue; we have established a proper structure. Above all, they are, as you say, Yuki-sama, precious samples."
I was taken aback by Lyushi’s bluntness, but I couldn't help but laugh.
"Ahaha, I never expected to hear you say something like that, Lyushi."
"No, it is precisely because it is me that I can say it. Even those being helped are surprisingly prone to overthinking, after all."
"Ah, I understand that feeling."
Prol nodded deeply at Lyushi’s words.
"Yuki-sama helps us with a smile, never asking for anything in return, but I spent every day agonizing over how I could possibly repay that debt."
"I understand that well. When we were taken from being slaves and made into personal attendants, we were at a loss as to what to do."
"Indeed. I kept wondering why we were being treated so generously."
"Yes. I felt the same."
"I know, I know. When I was saved by Yuki-san, I couldn't do anything at all. There was this sense of... guilt, I suppose."
It seemed that this was a sentiment shared by everyone, as they all nodded in agreement. I suppose I understand what they mean. Being helped without any expectation of return is truly unsettling. You never know when you might be discarded. It isn't that people don't believe in selfless acts, but rather that they find them difficult to trust. It is precisely because there is some form of exchange that people can feel secure in their trust. That is exactly why I refer to them as "samples" or "models."
"For now, I am glad to hear that you are being mindful of the patients' mental stability."
"Yes. Also, regarding Enola’s unit, it seems there was a matter they wished to consult on."
"A consultation, you say?"
"It is the report that the morale of the rescue unit has risen higher than anticipated."
"...Isn't that a good thing?"
Prol tilted her head in rare confusion, and Orelia and the others seemed to share the sentiment. The only one reacting differently was...
"Ah, so they’re feeling a bit too eager, are they?"
"You understand, Ria?"
"Yes. I’ve experienced it many times before. You know, how during combat training with Deryu or Seraria, you lose sight of your surroundings or get carried away—that happens quite often."
Ah, if it were Seraria or Deryu, they would certainly be adept at that kind of provocation.
"Excuse me, Yuki-sama. Isn't there a difference between morale rising and losing sight of one's surroundings?"
"Ah, in a sense they are different, but in another, they are the same. Simply put, 'rising morale' sounds like a positive thing, but to put it another way, it can also mean that their motivation is spinning out of control. Morale has an appropriate state depending on the situation. When it’s time to rest, low morale is perfectly fine. If it’s too high, they’ll be so fired up they’ll try to keep going without sleep. You see why that’s a problem, right?"
"Yes. That explanation is very clear. In other words, Enola’s subordinates might run wild in their attempt to rescue the demi-humans?"
"Exactly. Well, considering the horrors they’ve witnessed, it wouldn't be strange for them to be in such an agitated state. That said, since there’s no report of that happening..."
"Yes. Seraria and Rurua heard the story and judged that there was no issue. I believe it is fine as well."
"I see. Then there is no problem."
No changes to Enola’s unit, then. Since there is no need to reorganize, we can continue to operate as is.
"Alright, I understand the situation in the rear. Now, let’s decide on our own movements. Currently..."
With the situation regarding Enola and her team clarified, I began to map out the schedule. King Giadana seemed keen on utilizing Enola’s unit, and it was a matter of some importance. Since there was a desire on the Giadana side to make use of them, it felt as though Lyushi had been sent out to gather the necessary intelligence. I was satisfied as Yuki to know the state of the containment at the southern fortress, though the issue regarding the children remained a lingering concern.