“Mmm…”
The clinic in the morning.
Lily, sitting primly on the reception counter, furrowed her brow and groaned. Her blonde hair fluttered softly in the draft.
“What’s with the serious face, Lily?”
“Zofia, Ringa, and Reve, they’ve been coming here a lot, haven’t they?”
Come to think of it, she was right.
The three female bosses, who were also prominent figures in the slums, had indeed been showing up at the clinic frequently lately.
Zofia on Moon-day.
Ringa on Water-day.
Reve on Gold-day.
Translator’s Note
- 月の曜日 (Tsuki no Youbi) – Literally “Day of the Moon,” referring to Monday.
- 水の曜日 (Mizu no Youbi) – Literally “Day of Water,” referring to Wednesday.
- 金の曜日 (Kin no Youbi) – Literally “Day of Gold,” referring to Friday.
Because they were rivals, they had an unspoken agreement to visit on different days to avoid meeting each other.
“Come to think of it, they’re not even injured, so what are they coming here for?”
Honestly, it’s a problem because their flashy appearances make them stand out.
“Zenos, don’t you know why everyone’s coming?”
“I guess they have a lot of free time.”
“That’s not it. They’re important people, so they must be really busy.”
“Then I have even less of an idea.”
…Could it be harassment?
“It’s not that, probably…”
Lily mumbled with her mouth moving.
“It’s ‘love.’ Kukuku…”
“Since when have you been here!?”
Camilla was there without me noticing, sitting on a bed in the treatment room. Her white legs were crossed, and the corners of her red lips were raised.
“Those women must be in love with you, Zenos.”
“Huh? Don’t be ridiculous. There’s no way that’s true. I’m just a dark healer without a license.”
“Kukuku… You can’t fool my eyes. I’ve been secretly watching from the ceiling, and those are the eyes of a maiden in love. It’s not for nothing that I’ve lived for three hundred years.”
No, you’re dead. And what do you mean by secretly watching?
“Lily…is a little worried.”
“Why would Lily be worried?”
“W-well, they’re all beautiful…”
“They might be pretty, but they all have some issues on the inside.”
Camilla, sitting on the bed, stifled a laugh.
“…Kukuku, at this rate, the day when the three major demi-humans start a full-scale war over Zenos may not be far off.”
“There’s no way that’ll happen. It’s absurd.”
Camilla floated up gently.
“Lily. You should also do your best to entertain me.”
“B-but Lily is a child, and I don’t have the same kind of allure as everyone else…”
“Kukuku, a maiden in love is beautiful.”
“T-thank you, Camilla.”
Leaving behind a giggle of “hee-hee-hee,” Camilla disappeared upstairs.
What did she come here for?
Even so, the three major demi-humans fighting a war over me? It’s too ridiculous to even laugh at.
“Sensei. I’m thinking of going to war with them.”
“…Huh?”
On Moon-day. Zofia, the Lizardman, who appeared first thing in the morning, said so.
“Ringa and Reve have been annoying me for a while now. It’s about time I showed them who the leader of the demi-humans is. They’re pretty tough opponents, but Lizardmen are the best when it comes to durability.”
“No, listen…”
Before Zenos could continue, Zofia looked up at him and said, “So, Sensei.”
“If possible, could you side with the Lizardmen? If you heal us during the battle, we’ll be invincible.”
“I’m sorry, but I can’t do that. Taking sides with one faction would affect my future business.”
“I see… That’s a shame, but it’s also reasonable. Then, at least don’t side with the Werewolves or Orcs.”
Zofia left a large amount of fruit as a gift and departed.
“…”
“…Why are you looking at me silently, Lily?”
“A war will break out over Zenos.”
“No, it’s just a coincidence. Hey, Camilla. Don’t just smirk and watch from the ceiling.”
“Kukuku…”
Camilla’s face slowly disappeared into the ceiling.
I was a little surprised, but Zofia is probably just saying that on her own. A full-scale war doesn’t happen that often.
For now, Zenos decided to forget about it and continue with his treatments.
“Zenos. I’ve decided to settle things with them.”
“…Eh?”
On Water-day. Ringa, the Werewolf, who appeared first thing in the morning, said so.
“Zofia and Reve have been getting too cocky lately, so Ringa needs to teach them a lesson. They’re tough opponents, but Werewolves have the advantage in agility.”
“No, wait a minute…”
Before Zenos could continue, Ringa sniffed and brought her face closer, saying, “So, Zenos.”
“I want you to side with the Werewolves. With your healing magic, our victory is assured.”
“I’m sorry, but I can’t do that. Taking sides with one faction would affect my future business.”
“I see… That’s a shame, but it can’t be helped. At least don’t side with the Lizardmen or Orcs.”
Ringa left a large amount of raw fish as a gift and departed.
“…”
“…No, I’m telling you, it’s definitely a coincidence, Lily. And, Camilla, stop looking, it’s creepy when your head is sticking out of the ceiling.”
Seriously, what are Zofia and Ringa thinking? They’re probably just having a rush of blood to the head.
They should calm down if they give it some time.
“Zenos. I’ve decided to destroy them…”
“Wait, wait, wait!”
On Gold-day. Zenos spoke over Reve, the Orc, who appeared first thing in the morning.
“Zofia and Ringa are tough opponents, but we are the best in terms of striking power. So, Zeno…”
“I won’t! I won’t side with anyone.”
“As expected of Zenos. It’s as if you knew what I was going to say.”
“I do know. You birds of a feather!”
I wonder if these three actually get along.
The war was set for noon the next day. At the ruins of the arena on the outskirts of the slums.
Reve told him that and left, leaving behind beast meat as a gift.
As he was taken aback, Camilla behind him folded her arms and muttered softly.
“Kukuku, a full-scale war between the three major powers. Because you’re so popular, many will die…”
“What a terrible way to put it.”
“Muuuuuu.”
“And why is Lily pouting?”
Why… how did this happen?
Now, a three-way battle of women over a single dark healer was about to begin—
Next time, Zenos is scheduled to cooly settle the dispute.