For Tomorrow?

Author: Iwashi-zukushi
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3388fm/27/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

After that we showed our faces where Chris was working, and it was a reunion after a day, or something… at any rate, we reported a little on how each of us was doing.
Having finished a fruitful visit, we took the road home.
And we arrived. At the workshop. In one hop.

“Right, the third time, I’m a little… used to it… maybe?”

A little better, even so I was still limp.
From the backyard where we had landed, I walked unsteadily toward the workshop.
Yes, I really am walking better than before!

“Asha, you need not force yourself. I will carry you.”
“Thank you, I’ll take the thought!
If Kira saw, it would be quite embarrassing!”

Yes. I knew Gerda was offering from goodwill.
…I also knew she was enjoying it, a little.
At any rate, a princess carry at the workshop I could call home was considerably embarrassing.
So I did my best and reached the workshop on my own.

Thinking good grief, I put my hand to the door, and was about to, when the door opened.

“W-welcome back…” Continue reading →

Negotiations: The Human Arc

Author: Iwashi-zukushi
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3388fm/26/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

Having finished the talks and arrangements with Nora, I was scooped up by Gerda again and we went in one hop.
…Yes, I mean we literally flew!?
At any rate, this time to the opposite end of town.

We came down at a place where a large brick building stood, and beyond it a vast vineyard spread.
A wonderful smell had been coming even before we landed, so I understood very well.
This was a wine brewery.
By the season they should not be making wine now, but they apparently distilled liquor regularly, and it might have been that scent.

“…I rather feel like buying a souvenir.”
“I won’t deny that. Let’s finish what we came to do first.”
“Yes. If we don’t… I’ll want a drink even more.”
“Say, Asha. You really do make a lot of drinker’s remarks.”

I answered Gerda’s pointing-out with a smile and silence.
That she let it go with only a shrug made me think she was truly an adult.
Well, I’m the childish one!

At any rate, Gerda showed me toward the brewery.
After walking a while we soon reached a smaller house that seemed to be used as a residence. Continue reading →

Negotiations: The Dwarf Arc

Author: Iwashi-zukushi
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3388fm/25/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

After we finished eating, we rested a little and then went out.
Incidentally, Kira had gone to the bedroom and stayed there, as told.
…That I wanted to stroke her while she slept could not be helped, and I would like to be praised for restraining myself.

At any rate, we first headed for our first destination, the dwarf settlement.

Or rather, we tried to head there.
I thought we would walk.

“Asha, you must be tired.
And we must not keep them waiting too long.”

The moment we were outside, Gerda said that, came close… and lifted me in her arms, sideways, truly as if I weighed nothing.
A so-called princess carry.

…Eh? Eh!? W-wait!?

“Wai—um, Gerda, this pose is, um, embarrassing—”
“I understand the feeling, but, well, bear with it for the sake of efficiency.”

And you show me that refreshing smile there!? Continue reading →

After the Battle, Past Noon

Author: Iwashi-zukushi
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3388fm/24/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

Now then, things had settled, and I was wondering what to do about lunch.

“Thanks as always! Ah, looks like I came at a good time.”

The one who came in all of a sudden saying that was Elma.
Yes? Yes? Why??
While I was thinking that she came stomping in.
She had some kind of basket in her hands.
…Eh, surely not??
I found myself looking at Gerda.

“Ah. You looked so busy I thought you wouldn’t have the will left to cook.
I asked Elma for a delivery.”
“I-I… see…?”

No, when?
Because after Gerda joined she had been moving around quite busily too?
Was it when she went to draw tap water!?
Or before she joined!?

Hmm, formidable… but it was also true, honestly, that it helped.
I would receive it gratefully.

“Then let’s have lunch.
Um, Elma, could you bring it over here?”
“Sure, over here.” Continue reading →

At the End of the Opening Battle

Author: Iwashi-zukushi
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3388fm/23/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

Nasti had been watching me treat for a while, but.

“Well, well. It seems the herbs will be used rather well.
Then we’ll bring more tomorrow.”

She left, saying something like a parting shot.
I had been given the minimum of recognition, I supposed.
But.

Patients did not cease after that, either.
Kira and I were turning at full speed, when it happened.

“Doctor!! This child fell in the mud and has a terrible scrape!”

A pair of women burst in suddenly, looking frantic.
One of them had indeed apparently fallen; she was a muddy mess.

…I see. With an injury like that, they come in that much of a hurry.

“I’m sorry—I’ll treat this person as urgent. Please wait a moment!!”

When I raised my voice, the people waiting nodded, looking convinced, and stayed quiet.

…I see. They accept it. I see. Continue reading →

The Little Devil Comes Late

Author: Iwashi-zukushi
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3388fm/22/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

And then, when a new patient had come and I was examining them.

“Ye~s, excuse me a moment~… hm?”

I tilted my head at the lung sound I heard. This was, surely not.

“Oh? Is something the matter?”
“Ah, it’s all right, it will heal properly~”

I deflected with a smile the grandmother who was the patient when she asked.
But in fact, the situation was not very good.

“I’ll touch your wrist a moment.”

Hmh… the pulse is rather fast…

“Have you been eating properly?”
“Well, come to think of it, I haven’t had much appetite lately.”

There was no wheezing, no zei-zei sound, and little sputum, she said, but she got short of breath, and her chest hurt at times.

Pneumonia, probably. That the symptoms were still relatively mild was a blessing in misfortune, but if left it might progress all at once.
In older people, the symptoms of pneumonia can come on slowly and gently, and then suddenly become severe later.
And with these symptoms, I could not use the antipyretics I had on hand.
They might even make the condition progress.
In pneumonia one ought to use antimicrobials, especially antibiotics, but there were none of those.
Without X-rays or blood tests I could not even declare it pneumonia for certain…
I was still hesitating over what to do, when it happened.

“My, my. Quite the bustle. A thriving trade; I do envy you.”

A languid voice, and yet something in it pricked.
Nasti came in carrying a basket generously filled with medicinal herbs.
Dammit, she showed up, I thought, even as I answered with a polite smile.

“Ahaha~ thanks to you.”
“Well, well. So there was worth in our going about spreading the word~”

…Hm?
H-hold on? Continue reading →