Magic Maker - How to make magic in another world

Magic Maker – How to make magic in another world –

Chapter 87 I’m bad at giving up

Thirteenth day. Early morning.

Thanks to the all-night treatment, the remaining patients are now 1,300.

At this rate, if things continue, all treatments should be finished by tomorrow afternoon.

Good.

It’s progressing more smoothly than I thought.

I can do it.

For a moment, it feels like my consciousness is about to slip away.

Seems like the lack of sleep, coupled with significant fatigue, is taking its toll.

Just a little more.

Hang in there, my body.

I was treating patients while sitting in a chair, but I almost fell asleep, so now I’m standing and sitting alternately during the treatment.

Since it’s a waste of time for meals, I’m eating while treating.

Both of my hands are occupied, so Winona is feeding me.

I continue the treatment while chewing.

My senses are dull.

Sometimes, I lose track of whether I’m standing or sitting.

My heartbeat intensifies, and my vision becomes shaky.

I’m standing halfway through sheer determination.

“Sh-Shion-sama… M-maybe you should take a short break after all. Considering the time allocation, th-there might be a little room for that.”

“…No. If I do that, it might not be in time. I don’t know what might happen… I have to proceed with the treatment as much as possible.”

I’m on the verge of collapsing.

I might vomit.

I seems on the brink of fainting.

How about my magical power?

Still there. If that’s the case, it might be simply due to physical and sleep exhaustion.

If so, I can still make it.

I won’t die.

Don’t give up.

Think about everyone.

Think about the year and a half he experienced.

How difficult it was.

How sad it was.

How lonely it was.

Don’t forget.

Now, the emotions the patients are holding are the same as those I had back then.

No, I was searching for a treatment method with hope, but they are desperately trying to find hope in the midst of despair.

It must be harder for them than for me.

So don’t stop.

Until the treatment is complete, I just have to keep pushing forward.

“Shion…-sama…”

Winona gazes at me.

Whether it’s my imagination or not, her eyes seem wet.

What’s wrong?

Why is she looking at me with that expression?

I don’t understand.

My mind isn’t functioning.

“Ugh, ugh… Why, why are you so…”

“Shion-sama… Ah, ah, Shion-sama…”

“T-Thank you, thank you, Shion-sama.”

The families of the patients, the doctors, the nurses, and the volunteers also began to cry.

No, maybe they were crying all along.

Their eyes, noses, and cheeks are all red.

Their gazes were directed at me.

Why are they crying?

I don’t know.

But now, there’s no time to spare for such thoughts.

I decided to help the patients.

I must absolutely heal everyone.

When I think that way, there’s a snapping sound.

My vision shakes.

The sense of up and down disappears.

What’s happening to me?

At that moment, my vision suddenly stopped.

But it was only for a moment.

My body was enveloped in something soft.

“Huh?”

Someone’s face was in front of me.

It’s Rafi.

I feel the sensation of a person on my body.

It seems she’s supporting me.

In that case, I must have really been about to collapse.

She had a sad, regretful expression.

“…Why are you here?”

“There’s no way I wouldn’t be. I heard Shion was doing something reckless! I’ve been running around with duties in the capital. I was planning to come see you right away, but I didn’t have as much free time as I thought. When I finally thought I had some time, I heard about Shion and rushed over. Honestly! Always doing something reckless! If you keep this up, you’ll really die!”

“Haha, well, it’s not enough to die.”

“You’re on the verge of death! Are you stupid? Seriously, are you stupid!?”

While Rafi scolded me, she slowly moved my body and helped me sit in a chair.

This is bad.

My legs won’t move.

Was this really close to the limit?

“Take a little rest, Shion. At this rate, you’ll collapse before anything else.”

“…No, I can’t… I can’t rest.”

As I said that, Rafi twisted her face with a sigh.

It wasn’t anger.

Her concern for me overflowed.

“If I rest here, I’ll probably sleep for over a day… and won’t be able to wake up midway. After that… even if I start the treatment, it won’t be in time… That’s no good. I have to heal… I have to.”

I muttered like a delirium.

Sobbing voices echoed throughout the room.

People in the room were crying.

Amidst that, there was someone raising their voice.

“Th-That’s enough!”

It was Winona.

Unlike usual, her usual apprehensive demeanor was subdued.

With a pained expression, she bent her knees in front of me, making eye contact.

It was a face on the verge of tears.

“Enough… isn’t it enough? You’ve worked so hard until now! No one should say anything more to Shion-sama! The patients will understand! Because you’ve done this much. They will surely understand!”

Enough already.

More than enough.

I’ve thought that many times.

Certainly, I must have worked hard.

I might have done what I could.

Maybe recklessness doesn’t have much meaning.

Perhaps there are people who think they don’t need to go this far, that they can wait for a few more months without any trouble, knowing there’s treatment available.

But.

That doesn’t matter.

I decided to do it.

I thought if I left it alone, if I didn’t do it, I wouldn’t be satisfied.

So, even if it’s reckless, even if it seems foolish, I decided to go through with it.

“I… I’m not one to give up easily. I won’t stop. I’ll continue.”

I tried to stand up.

But my legs had no strength.

It was certain that I was weakened.

So, while still in the chair, I reached out to the patients.

My hands were trembling, barely moving.

It’s okay. I can supply magical power without any problems.

As long as I can touch them.

However, I ran out of strength halfway, and my trembling hand fell.

But.

Midway, Rafi grabbed my hand.

Then, she moved my hand down to the patient’s chest.

“See, is this okay?”

“Rafi…”

“Don’t get it wrong, Shion. I’m against continuing the treatment like this. However, I know you well. No matter what I or others say, you won’t change your mind, right? Because you’re stubborn, straightforward, and selfish.”

Facing Rafi’s exasperated words, I gave her the most genuine smile I could muster.

Rafi sighed.

In that attitude, there was a sense of familiarity.

“You’re such a troublesome guy, aren’t you? But that’s exactly who Shion is. Do what you need to until you’re satisfied. I’ll help you until the end.”

“Thank you… Rafi…”

“It’s tough having a selfish friend like you.”

Rafi’s sidelong glance, as she chuckled, was as reliable as ever, the profile of a trustworthy knight.

Although she has her quirky side, she’s a person I can rely on.

I’m glad to have such a good friend.

“Now, let’s begin. If you collapse, I’ll definitely make you rest. Don’t faint, got it?”

“Hehe, talking about recklessness… But, I got it. I’ll do my best.”

More determination wells up in me than before.

Her presence has been encouraging me.

I continue the treatment.

Because my body can still move.

“Why… why are you doing this much…”