episode_0110

A new romantic relationship blossoms in the hospital room.

“Hmm. I’m all for this relationship.”

“Chris?”

A declaration of support out of nowhere.

If they’ve suffered that much, I guess it wouldn’t be a bad thing for David and the kids to have a new spring.

It was a sudden action, regardless of my feelings.

Because of this, not only Sylvia but also the parties involved were embarrassed.

“What are you talking about?”

“Oh, it’s nothing.”

David avoided eye contact when he insisted on asking.

Before anyone could ask me, David’s two children approached me first.

“Chris!”

“How have you all been?”

Simon, the eldest son, and Mila, the eldest daughter.

Even though they were the eldest son and daughter, they were only two siblings.

Psylocke was nowhere to be seen.

It was clearly his job to play with the kids.

“Lia, where’s Psylocke?”

“I said I was going to the bathroom for a bit.”

“Really?”

If it’s a physiological activity, there’s nothing we can do.

“Until then, I have no choice but to play with you!”

It immediately transformed into a baby bat and latched onto Simon’s face.

“Eww!”

A technique that has been used on countless people.

Simon was no exception.

While the two kids were trying to pull me away, I took my time and enjoyed the process.

Eventually, Simon had no choice but to step away from her face, but next it was Mila’s turn.

It only took a few seconds for Simon’s face to move away from hers and press against Mila’s.

“Dad!”

Despite Mila’s cries, David was unable to help his daughter.

I still couldn’t move my body.

It was natural, as it was a situation that required absolute stability.

Of course, I had no intention of harassing Simon and Mila.

It went straight away from Mila’s face and up to her head.

“Ah.”

But suddenly, somewhere in my body started to vibrate.

“…Chris?”

“Wait a minute!”

He returned to his original form and landed next to Simon and Mila.

“Yes, who are you?”

Unknown number.

But just in case, let’s pick up the phone… A man’s voice was heard.

***

“Hey kid. It’s me.”

“…Me?”

Who am I?

I couldn’t believe that it was a question that asked for the right answer.

“6th place! 6th place! Have you forgotten about me already?”

“Ah, 6th place.”

Jason Spatoy.

A top-tier troubleshooter with an impressive six mechanical arms and cowboy hat.

“…I’m busy right now?”

“What?! Hey···.”

widely!

I politely explained my situation to the 6th person and ended the call.

Sylvia and Laia asked who had called, but he simply replied that he was number 6.

“….”

Meanwhile, 6th place was just absentmindedly staring at the terminal screen that said the call had ended.

I couldn’t even get to the main point.

Apparently Jason was trying to tell Chris why he was calling.

This means that none other than the number one ranked problem solver has expressed his desire to meet Chris.

“Ah, this is going to work.”

I scratched my head and tried to call again.

But it was faster for someone to call Jason than for Jason to call him.

“….”

Beep.

Jason hesitated for a moment, then quickly pressed the call button.

His expression was so serious.

“Yes, sis.”

“So when can I see that child?”

“Oh, that’s right.”

“Is there a problem?”

“No, that’s not it….”

Jason debated whether to tell the truth as it was.

The city’s most powerful troubleshooter asked him for an answer again.

“….”

“Are you listening to me?”

“That’s right, actually.”

Jason had no choice but to take the easy way out.

I’m talking about how I was turned away before I could even get to the point.

The first person didn’t say anything, but then suddenly opened his mouth.

“Then contact me again later.”

“Yes, I understand. I will try to do it as quickly as possible.”

The number one character was one who was far from relaxed due to the role she took on.

Jason, a top problem solver like himself, was well aware of that fact.

So, in a place where I don’t know, something amazing happens…

***

I was playing with my two children at the hospital.

Then a guy came along who had to do what I’m doing now.

“…Master?”

“What, why are you so late!”

When I immediately protested about the two children, the boy waved his hand.

Then he immediately explained his position.

“I like to play too, but still… I need some free time.”

“Okay, then go play with the kids!”

Psylocke transformed into an animal in fear when she heard my words.

Psylocke took care of Simon, the eldest son, and I took care of Mila, the eldest daughter.

Meanwhile, Sylvia was doing her job diligently.

Checking on David’s condition, keeping an eye on Lund to make sure he doesn’t make any weird noises, and not necessarily mentioning the subtle tension between David and Laia.

Most of these were things that had little to do with the head of an office.

“Simon and Mila are both bright and nice to look at.”

“…Really?”

“Honestly, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried.”

Whatever the circumstances, these were children who had lost their mothers.

In Magusfall, there were more unusual families than normal families… but that didn’t mean there were none.

Sylvia tried to comfort David, but she didn’t bring up his sad memories.

Meanwhile, while playing with Mila, I was observing her from afar.

‘Hmm… Now that I think about it, maybe I should’ve brought Midas too?’

A golden retriever that can speak human language, although it may be dangerous if it bites children.

It was obvious that children would not be able to resist the temptation to pet such a puppy.

“….”

Lund briefly takes in the sight of a happy family.

He left the hospital room without saying a word.

It happened so quickly that even Sylvia and I didn’t notice.

Not even realizing that Lund was gone, Sylvia took Leia to a corner of the sickroom.

To have a girls’ talk.

“First of all, I should say thank you.”

“Yes?”

“Because our office staff took care of me.”

“…I just did it because Chris told me to.”

Sylvia did not take Laia’s words at face value.

Just looking at David and Leia’s reactions a little while ago, we could tell that wasn’t the case.

“Is that so? I think David likes you.”

“….”

Leia said nothing.

However, his expression didn’t seem that bad.

A completely different appearance from her, who seemed blunt but dignified.

Sylvia sensed the change in her and said a word.

“But are you sure that’s okay?”

“David has many good points, but… the fact that he’s a widower with a child doesn’t change.”

“Well, I’m not at the level to talk about that yet, and I don’t have the heart to do so.”

Laia was stubbornly denying it, but her cheeks were blushing without her knowing it. Sylvia couldn’t help but think that Laia had completely fallen for David.

***

David’s visit was short.

He was a patient who absolutely had to stay at rest, and we were just uninvited guests and strangers in the hospital room.

“Leia, please take good care of David!”

“Yes, Chris.”

Look at this.

Just a moment ago, she was denying it, but now she’s smiling innocently at the words, “Please take care of David.”

“Psylocke, you too!”

“Yes!”

Before she knew it, Psylocke was playing with her two children in wolf form.

Contrary to his vicious appearance, he may not be such a bad guy on the inside…

Immediately after leaving the hospital room with Sylvia.

There’s one thing I forgot, and I just remembered it.

“…Sylvia?”

“Why is that?”

“Where is Lund?”

Sylvia had an expression on her face that said she hadn’t even thought about it.

The situation between me and Sylvia was about to become serious.

Suddenly, a noble white direwolf appeared from the side of the hallway.

“I’m here.”

“Ah! What the heck.”

When I hung on Lund’s neck and hugged him, Lund didn’t really refuse.

“Where have you been?”

“I just went out to get some fresh air.”

“Really?”

“Really.”

The three of us headed outside the hospital where the flying car was waiting.

In the meantime, I asked Lund some questions I had been curious about.

What are the trends in the Lidocaine Association these days? How are the anti-Lidocaine forces doing?

“How is Oleg doing these days?”

“My youngest uncle is doing well.”

“Really?”

“You are already busy expanding your power for revenge.”

Uh, should I consider that as doing well?

“That’s fortunate though. It seems like there’s been no movement from that side these days.”

“It’s not easy to get here from the northern part of the city.”

“I came here when I was bored on the silver side.”

“That’s why I suggested moving this way.”

Grove Avenue in Oakland is practically the East, but if you go a little further you could almost be classified as the South.

From the perspective of the Lidocaine Association, based in the northern part of the city…

It would be as if the Demonic Cult of Wuxia were marching from the Tian Shan Mountains to the distant Central Plains.

It was terrifying just to think about it.

Of course, in Magusfall, there were several means of easily traveling this distance.

Aside from this part, it could be that they are not attacking for the time being because they are busy with internal maintenance.

“Haaam.”

“Chris, are you sleepy?”

“Yeah, honestly, dealing with kids is hard.”

The kids never got tired easily.

No, I’m more of a kid now, but not to the extent of Simon and Mila.

A few days later.

One piece of news made the TV news channels buzz.

A dispute broke out between the top troubleshooters.

8th and 9th place.

The two troubleshooters who were not on good terms joined forces to kill the 7th person.

8th and 9th place were polar opposites in terms of personality and even ability.

“Lund, they definitely have the ability….”

“8th place was for handling fire, and 9th place was for handling wood.”

At first, I didn’t quite understand it.

Isn’t this a combination that should be fought separately?

But when I saw the screen on TV news, I could understand it on my own.

The 9th place has invited itself to act as a fuel maker that can make the fire of the 8th place stronger.

And looking at the way it’s reported on the news…

It seemed that 9th place created an environment close to a forest in order to completely subdue 7th place, and 8th place burned it down in an instant.

“So now all the ranks below 7th place are going up one by one?”

“That’s right. Of course, the rankings of the second-tier problem solvers will be tied.”

“Really? I don’t know who it will be, but I’m so lucky.”

As I was talking to Lund, I felt like leaning against her.

but….

Movements transmitted through Lund’s fur.

It was truly terrifying to see Sheila, the General, and Midas all standing together in the fur of Lund.

In this situation, my terminal started shaking.

“Oh, it’s this guy again.”

6th place Jason Spatoy.

“Yeah, it’s me.”

“Are you feeling better today?”

“Oh, yeah. Nothing special today.”

Jason sighed in relief and told her why he called.

The number one wants to see me.

And… there was a vacancy in the top problem solver rankings, and they asked me if I was interested in taking that position.

‘Oh… is this really it?’