My Second Engagement: Loved by the Duke’s Son and Thanked for My Healing Magic ~ My Selfish Sister Took My Fiancé, but Gave Him Back Because She Didn’t Want Him Anymore~ - Episode 33

I am waiting for the last patient at the healing facility, but they still haven’t shown up.

Did they get into an accident on the way here? Or is their illness so severe that they can’t make it?

I’m really worried.

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“They didn’t write down where the patient lives, did they?”

“No. Until now, seriously ill patients were usually brought here by an attendant or carried on a stretcher…”

“I hope they’re just late…”

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I’m really worried.

Time keeps passing, and I have no idea whether they will come or not.

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“It’s getting late. Should we close up?”

“Can we wait just a little longer? If they’re struggling but still trying to make it here, it would be too cruel to leave them behind…”

“I don’t mind. You’re always so kind to everyone.”

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Please don’t say such sweet things. I’m just a healing mage, nothing more.

I can’t let others see my usual disheveled face.

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As I waited a little longer, I heard a noise from outside the room.

They finally made it.

They worked hard to come all this way.

Alright, let’s heal them properly.

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I was all fired up…

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“I’m so sorry for being a little late! But it’s my parents’ fault for not waking me up!”

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It was Almia.

She seemed even more spoiled than the last time I saw her.

I never expected her to walk in so cheerfully and full of energy.

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Both Julite and I were left speechless.

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Almia sat down on the chair in front of us.

Most patients usually waited for me to say, “Please, have a seat,” before sitting down…

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“Hey, Relele-sensei, hurry up and heal me already, will you?”

“Uh… alright. Could you tell me your symptoms?”

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With healing magic, most things can be cured instantly.

But I was curious about what kind of illness Almia had, so I asked.

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“I’m sick in my heart.”

“…What?”

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Her unexpected answer made me repeat the question.

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“You see, the people around me are just too stupid. My brain is under constant stress because of it.”

“…What!?”

“So, I decided I need to build up the tolerance to accept the foolish ideas and words of those around me.”

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I was completely speechless.

I glanced at Julite, and he wasn’t even trying to hide his strained smile.

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“I used to have my dear sister Reina by my side, so everything was fine. But she went and got engaged to some idiot, so she’s not around anymore. Because of that, I think my brain’s immunity has weakened…”

“…Grr…”

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I clenched my teeth, holding back my anger.

She could say whatever she wanted about me—I was used to it.

But I couldn’t forgive her for mocking Julite.

Even now, Julite kept his strained smile.

Ah… he doesn’t even care anymore…

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“I heard Relele-sensei is an amazing person, so I took time out of my day to come here. Make sure you heal me properly!”

“…Can I be completely honest with you?”

“Of course!”

“My healing magic can’t cure this.”

“WHAT!?”

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Almia glared at me, furious.

I was used to this from our time together, so I just kept talking at my own pace.

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“If I had to guess… this isn’t an illness at all.”

“…Huh?”

“So, casting healing magic on a perfectly healthy person wouldn’t have any effect…”

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I never expected Almia to accept logic.

And, as expected…

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“Just do it! I am sick!”

“Alright. But no complaining afterward, okay?”

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“Heal.”

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As expected, the light flashed for an instant and then vanished.

That happens when the person is perfectly healthy and there’s nothing to heal.

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“Haha! I’m all better now!”

“Uh, well—”

“It’s fine! You’re just jealous of my growth, so you’re saying nothing changed! But I saw it! It glowed for a second, didn’t it? That was magic, right?”

“Well… yes…”

“Then, as the newly reborn Almia Falrune, I will live my life to the fullest! Farewell!”

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Without a single word of thanks, Almia left.

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I was exhausted.

Maybe I just never noticed before because I was used to her.

But now, surrounded by warmth and happiness in the duke’s estate, I no longer had the patience to deal with her arrogance.

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“You worked hard…”

“I’m really exhausted… Is Almia going to be okay?”

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I’m worried about her future.

At this rate, I can’t imagine her living a happy life.

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“Haha… Well, sometimes, sheer belief is enough to get through things. Maybe you should see it as a healing that made her more positive…”

“That sounds incredibly forced.”

“Haha, I won’t deny it.”

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Outside, it was completely dark.

Going back to the duke’s estate, where delicious food, a warm bath, and kind people waited for me—that was the greatest healing of all.