episode_0272

I wanted to do something.

That’s what it was.

… … .

This is a gray world.

My heart stopped beating and became cold.

​Sick season.

“Good kid…good kid…”

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A tiny little kid.

A child who was unusually afraid of needles.

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You were born with a weak body,

I also hated the feeling of needles piercing my skin.

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“Is it stinging? Stinging?”

“Ouch! The injection is bad! ”

“Should I get a shot to get better quickly?”

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Born from pain.

You were always sick.

The stinging needle must have hurt too.

Maybe that’s why,

You often got on the blood donation bus and quietly watched the people donating blood.

“Our princess is back?”​

“… … I want to donate blood too! People who donate blood are healthy people!”

“They say healthy people donate blood…”

“No! I want to donate blood and become healthy too!”

It hurt to see you whining.

Because I wanted to do something.

Was that why?

I had no choice but to lay you down on the soft blood donation chair,

I used to pretend to donate blood and give myself regular injections.

“Would you like to donate blood?”

“Yeah!”

Good kid.

I haven’t done anything, but

And yet, the child who meant everything to me in the world.

“Hehehe…! When I grow up, I want to be a bus driver like my mom!”

“Really?…… Then, when our daughter grows up and becomes bigger than Mom… Will Mom teach her to drive?”

“Yeah! Promise! Cross your fingers!”

I hoped to dream.

I was hoping you’d wait until tomorrow.

I don’t want to let you go, you’re so fragile and in pain,

Because I want to catch the dandelion seeds flying in the breeze.

I see you as an adult,

Because I want to keep watching.

“I want to swim in the sea too!”

“When our daughter becomes an adult… Let’s go together then.”

because,

The ugly mother, today too,

I’ll add the words ‘when I grow up’ to my promise with you.

I shouldn’t have done that.

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The story of the hospital director, who thought that Kang Na-ri, who created the ‘Eun-gang Potion’, was from the [Cheongryong Family], personally stepping in and smuggling the potion to the [Cheongryong Guild].

And now that I have found some of the hidden ‘Eun-gang Potion’ and distributed it to the intensive care unit patients,

Things at [Cheongryong General Hospital] were slowly coming to a close.

(Eunha, what are you going to do now?)

(Since I saved the people I needed to save, I need to take care of what needs to be taken care of, right? I also need to bring the potions that went to [Blue Dragon Guild].)

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(I’ll just stop by the house for a bit. I just remembered something I put under the bed… Kang Na-ri, you can take care of the rest.)

( Yes…? Yes! Leave it to me! )

Eunha left the hospital first.

Didn’t you say you had something to do at home?

Since Eun-ha followed Kang Na-ri’s request because she was scared of being alone, there was no reason to stop her, so they parted ways with regret.

I wonder if he’s on his way home now.

Since he doesn’t have a driver’s license, he’ll probably be taking public transportation.

‘Thanks to you, I was able to gather evidence that the potion was stolen… Thank you, Eunha. Today, I’m just piling up debt again.’

A heart-pounding excitement.

Now, this heartbeat is familiar.

Kang Na-ri, who recalled the faint scent of blood she had felt on Eun-ha’s body, unconsciously patted her cheek.

“I’m from the association.”

“Oh, yeah…”

So I parted ways with Eunha, around lunchtime.

Potion Maker Kang Na-ri is heading to the hospital director’s office with association staff who introduce themselves as ‘inspectors’.

In one hand, there is an icebox containing [Silver Potion], which was entrusted to Eunha.

In his other hand, he holds the transaction records with the [Blue Dragon Guild] that he found in the safe in the hospital administration office.

Evidence discovered during this audit.

The association’s auditors followed her as if guarding her, and Chief Ko Young-in, who came with them, smiled kindly and looked around cautiously.

Naturally, people’s eyes gather.

It’s a very burdensome situation for a former debt collector.

Still, Kang Na-ri’s mind was strengthened when she thought of Eun-ha’s face.

“I’m really sorry, Ms. Kang Nari. I made you and Ms. Eunha do the work that the association should be doing.”

“That… [Blue Dragon Family]… If the association is stirring things up without evidence, then let’s just fight.”

[Cheongryong General Hospital] is supported by the [Cheongryong Family], a leading conglomerate, and the [Cheongryong Guild], one of the four major guilds.

That’s why Kang Na-ri, the youngest daughter of the [Cheongryong family], stepped forward herself.

It was only after discovering such clear evidence that they asked the association for support.

( – Hehe. You found evidence in less than half a day… I’ll deploy someone right away.)

(Thank you, Chief.)

( – I would like to go too, but unfortunately I have an important meeting… )

(Oh, and here’s Eunha too.)

( – I’ll go right away. )

( – What the hell, Chief, what are you talking about? )

( – Don’t stop me, Secretary. Do you want to see the association ruined? Who was the one who straightened the image of the association that fell into the abyss with [Galaxy Potion] with [Silver Potion]… I see there is no meeting today.)

Although Kang Na-ri did not want to disappoint Eun-ha because of the [Blue Dragon Family],

I didn’t know he’d even make it to the headquarters… but whatever.

Because what’s good is good.

Crash!

As Kang Na-ri arrived at the hospital director’s office with the evidence, the director, with both hands covered with a towel, was being dragged out by the association people.

Did you say something about breach of pharmaceutical supply contract and medical fraud?

The hospital director, who escaped through the horribly damaged iron gate with her [Ingredient Replacement] skill, vents his anger towards Kang Na-ri.

“You…! How dare you betray the Blue Dragon! Me, who has worked hard for your ‘Kang family’!”

“You have to use your strength properly. If you use your strength in the wrong place, you’ll end up shitting yourself.”

A hospital director with an impressive square jaw.

Chief Young-in Ko, who was blocking the river as if protecting Nari, twitched his muscular muscles and sneered.

Phew.

A lukewarm breeze blowing through the window.

The ‘cat pendant necklace’ that Eunha once found for him dangles around his neck.

“… … Phew… Youngest. The Hunter Association has blocked your eyes and ears. ”

“Hospital Director.”

“You’ll just be their potion-making machine and die… Do you know how those Association bastards manage ‘rare hunters’? ”

The hospital director’s words to Kang Na-ri.

Words that are meant to scratch the heart rather than persuade are quite sharp,

Kang Na-ri grabbed the handle of the icebox tightly.

“If you want to inherit the family, you can’t do this. Do you know what [Silver Potion] is?”

“… … .”

“That’s something that our [Blue Dragon Guild] should monopolize and manage. That’s why the potion was created. But why…”

“… … [Silver Potion], do you know what it is?”

But Kang Na-ri,

The squat loan shark.

This time, I won’t take a single step back and will stare at the middle-aged man in front of me.

“Do you know who gave me that potion and with what intention?”

“… … What do you mean? Leave it to me. Wasn’t that a potion you made? ”

“I told you earlier. I will convey what you said properly.”

Kang Na-ri thought about it.

Forced by his own brother.

My father, who didn’t even show up at his funeral.

Now, the hospital director is even taking away patients’ medicine.

Every little thing rolls around like a dog,

A shameful family.

“From now on, [Silver Gang Potion] will not go to the Blue Dragon family even once. Considering that the potion I gave you was sent to the [Blue Dragon Guild]… I guess that doesn’t matter.”

Kang Na-ri straightened her back.

Her hair, shining blue like a sapphire or the scales of a blue dragon, sways in the wind.

It is a stepping stone created by the galaxy.

It’s an opportunity she gave me.

… is the place where the person you like is watching you.

“Wait a minute. Youngest.”

“So tell Chairman Kang. If you don’t want your butt to be so heavy that you won’t even go to your son’s funeral, and if you don’t want the chair you’re sitting on to break… choose wisely. ”

That’s it for now.

All that remains is to build up the strength to protect the galaxy.

Unfortunately, I don’t know more than that.

I just want to see the galaxy.

Kang Na-ri waved her hand at the hospital director who was being dragged away by the association people.

“Sigh…”

“The blood of the blue dragon is indeed strong… But is that okay?”

“What is it, Chief?”

“Even if we arrest that hospital director, it will be difficult to properly punish him.”

A lumpy mass of muscle is in distress.

Chief Ko Young-in strokes the cat collar around his neck out of habit.

“… … .”

“You would know better. The [Cheongryong Family], which has one of the wealthiest powers in the country and a strong military force called [Cheongryong Guild], is worthy of being called royalty. They must have connections in the legal profession… That must be why they did this.”

“Then what would be better to do?”

“Well… Either the hospital director will change his mind and become a new person after this incident, or the entire hospital will be seized before he comes to his senses.”

But is that as easy as it sounds?

It was a day that gave me a lot to think about.

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1. Donate blood safely.

– Donating blood is a good thing. It is a noble act that saves precious lives.

– However, using the blood donation bus of [Neulpurum Emergency Center] is not recommended.

1-1. If you find a blood donation bus of [Neulpurum Emergency Center] parked on the side of the road while walking.

– Even if you see it, pretend you didn’t see it and pass by. If you have even the slightest suspicion that you saw it, it will approach you.

– If your reaction is delayed and you see a woman in a doctor’s gown getting off the bus, you should immediately close your eyes and turn your back on her.

– And in a small voice, say, “Your daughter is waiting.”

– If you hear the sound of ‘it’ leaving, then it’s a success.

– Open your eyes when the bus engine sound disappears.

※Caution! Focus on the sound of the bus engine.※

– You should open your eyes when you see that the bus has completely moved away. The engine sound should get quieter.

– If the engine sound suddenly disappears, the engine has simply turned off, so do not open your eyes.

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– Eunha. How was your stay at the hospital? Are there any particular problems?

“I’m fine. What about Banharin?”

– The cafe is also fine.

On the other hand, at that time.

Parking lot in front of the hospital.

Eunha calls Banharin while riding in a ‘gray van’.

She listened to the voice whispering on the other end of the phone.

“How about a cafe? ”

– … … Phew.

“Huh?”

– It’s the sound of Eunbangul’s heart bursting.

– Love~~! Did you spill coffee in the ice maker??

– I think my heart wanted to make iced coffee.

A thrilling conversation over the phone.

The cafe, which was temporarily closed, seems to be out of its mind again today.

The backseat of the forklift… She is lying on a soft blood donation chair like the one in the [blood donation bus] and she lets out a lazy smile.

“Mom! Look at this! I can run now!”

“Yeah… that’s fortunate.”

The hospital entrance seen from behind.

The galaxy inside the van is out of reach,

A girl in a hospital gown, jumping around cheerfully.

A mother secretly wipes away tears while watching her daughter like that.

Extremely peaceful…

The daily life that the galaxy had created was there.

“… … Then I’ll stop for now. Work hard.”

– Galaxy, you too… no matter what happens, don’t forget that Eunbangul and I are by your side.

“Yes.”

Sagak-.

The sound of a spider tapping on its egg nest.

After exchanging a few words, Eunha hung up the phone and put her phone away.

“Shall we go?”

“Like.”

A woman in a doctor’s gown sitting in the driver’s seat and looking at the galaxy.

Soon, he asks the galaxy for advice, then leisurely turns on the engine of the van and begins driving.

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(I’ll just stop by the house for a bit. I just remembered something I put under the bed.)

She is on her way home now.

Sitting in the [blood donation car] driven by the ‘blood donation doctor’.

What I saw at the hospital today.

And I think back on each and every person I met,

I’m at a loss as to how to resolve this issue.

[Silver Potion] made by Kang Nari.

Is there any guarantee that something like today won’t happen again next time?

Will that hospital director be properly punished?

‘Is there a hospital where I can leave my care with peace of mind?’

Since it’s a potion, isn’t it?

A little more certain, in the direction you want, without being used,

I hope it is used correctly.

and,

The thought that crossed Eunha’s mind as he thought about it,

This time, I received a land document as a ‘gift’ for donating blood.

Landless land deed.

As a commemoration of donating 20 blood stickers, I received a car smart key.

It was a document that lacked any information about the land.

As if they forgot to do it because they were making it in a hurry.

Or, as if the galaxy were telling me to write it down.

‘I wonder what will happen if I write the hospital address here.’

I wonder if it’s okay.

I wonder if I’m just creating trouble for nothing.

Is this something you can handle?

A series of worries that go on and on.

The more I thought about it, the more my head hurt, so I decided to go home and think about it slowly.

And the fastest way home is to donate blood.

That is the reason why I am sitting in the back seat of the ‘gray van’ that has been transformed into a blood donation vehicle.

One of the cases has finally come to an end… Wouldn’t it be refreshing to reboot both your body and mind to change your mood?

“Don’t think too deeply?”

“… … .”

“Our daughter, it’s a gift. It’s not a bad thing.”

A woman in a doctor’s gown.

A phrase spoken while sitting in the driver’s seat.

Boohoo.

A gray van carrying a galaxy passes through the dark Euncheon-gu.

On the side of the van, which had become covered in scratches within a few days, the words [Neulpurum Emergency Center] were written in name pen.

Unlike when the galaxy drove, it took corners in a smooth curve.

“… … .”

『… … .』

A road without a single car.

A quiet walk home.

“thank you.”

At that moment, the woman in the doctor’s gown spoke to Eunha.

The cold air mixed with warmth as it came into contact with death.

“What is it?”

“Child. Save me.”

Blood donation chair in the back seat.

Lie back on the soft backrest.

Every time the ‘gray van’ goes over a speed bump, a heart bigger than its head asserts itself.

“and.”

“… … Why, you’re the one thanking me. I didn’t do anything.”

“Yeah. Why is that? ”

Squeak.

The forklift, which had been moving for a while, stopped.

Eunha looked out the window, calming her heart that was pounding from the sudden stop.

‘Saetbyeol Apartment’ parking lot.

Before I knew it, I was in front of the house.

Swish…

Soon, ‘that thing’ got up from the driver’s seat,

She moves to the back seat, straightening her pure white gown.

Purungㅡ.

A woman who pats Eunha’s large chest begins preparing to donate blood.

When I asked why he was suddenly knocking, he hit me on the side of my chest with his palm.

I’m angry.

“Would you like to donate blood?”

“Yes.”

There were no worries.

I sat on the blood donation chair and cleaned my carotid artery with a disinfectant cotton ball.

The ‘blood donor doctor’ prepares a thick needle.

A familiar sight now.

The pain is still there, and the feeling of dying is scary no matter when I feel it,

But today, I wasn’t afraid of donating blood.

Is it because they got mixed up?

“Does it sting? Stinging?”

Phew.

So, a needle the size of a straw pierced the carotid artery,

Blood spurted out violently,

‘That thing’ hugs the head of the galaxy.

“Good kid.”

“… … .”

“Our daughter… She doesn’t cry anymore, and she’s getting shots well…”

Words coming from above your head.

I was sick.

It just hurt.

“… … .”

Eunha closed her eyes.

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I wanted to do something.

That’s what it was.

… … .

This is a gray world.

My heart stopped beating and became cold.

​Sick season.

“Good kid…good kid…”

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A tiny little kid.

A child who was unusually afraid of needles.

Even though I didn’t do anything,

Because you flew in like a dandelion seed and came into my arms,

‘I’ considered ‘you’ a gift from heaven.

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“Sh-re! I hate injections! ”

“My daughter. You need to get a shot. Then you will get better quickly.”

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Just a little more,

I wanted to do something,

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All my bad mother did was,

All it did was prick the little boy’s arm with a sharp needle,

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“Okay, our princess. Does it sting? Sting?”

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Just a little more,

If we had time,

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just a little…

Just a little bit more,

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I wanted to do something…

“Teacher!!”

however,

You are clear and light like a dandelion seed,

It wets its poor mother’s heart and goes far away.

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“Seo… Teacher… Teacher….!”

I don’t remember exactly.

I had just finished donating blood and was returning to the emergency room.

Looking back now,

Because it’s such an old memory,

“Teacher……”

The caregiver’s jumping too,

The cry to find oneself,

The tears that flowed from her eyes,

Like a faded photograph, I don’t remember it clearly.

“… … My daughter… is waiting.”

However, the caregiver’s last words, wiping away the flowing tears, were,

It still comes to mind clearly.

Boom!!!

I don’t remember.

What kind of face did you make?

With what kind of mind did I rush to my daughter’s hospital room?

He was a sick child.

A child as light as a dandelion seed, ready to fly away at any moment.

Preparations were being made.

Rattling-!!

… … but, at least,

When you let go of me in your arms,

I wanted to hold that little hand.

Because I am a child who gets lonely easily,

I should have watched over you from the side.

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“… … .”

A bedroom that I rushed to.

‘You’ were fast asleep.

I’m afraid I’ll wake up if I make a loud noise.

I approached quietly, as was my habit.

“… … .”

He stroked my cheek.

You fell into a comfortable sleep, forgetting the pain.

You who were always in pain,

Now I’m not in pain,

It hurt so much.

“… … My daughter… Do you want to donate blood?”

He stroked my cheek.

You were in a deep sleep.

There are still many things I want to do,

I wanted to do something.

Become an adult without getting sick,

I taught them how to drive, bought them a car, and bought them a house.

I wanted to do everything,

“Is it stinging?… Stinging…?”

But now,

I wanted to hear at least a whimper of pain,

I got an injection.

“… … My daughter hated injections so much.”

“I’m not crying anymore, the injections are going well…”

Why is that?

Your face was blurred and I couldn’t see it.

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… … .

This is a world that has stopped.

A city where a blood donation bus of a woman who lost her life roams around.

“Would you like to donate blood?”

From that day on,

From the day my heart stopped,

I drove the blood donation bus every single day without fail.

“Would you like to donate blood?”

Born from pain.

You were always sick.

The stinging needle must have hurt too.

Although, our story, full of pain, is a tragedy,

There is no mother in this world who would want the story of her pretty daughter to be a tragedy.

so,

Just a little more,

I wanted to embellish your story.

“Is it stinging? Stinging?”

Yes, please,

Even just once would be fine.

I see you as an adult,

Won’t you show me?

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… … .

In that way, the resentment of the useless mother finally reached the heavens.

That thing in a doctor’s gown rises from the darkness.

『… Would you like to donate blood?』

It walks.

Without fail.

Chasing the dandelion seeds that have flown far away.

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… … .

“… … Thank you.”

… … and, in the end,

The footsteps that continued to advance,

It reached ‘you’.

“Thank you for teaching me how to drive.”

『… … .』

“The house is big and nice, but I think I’ll have to replace the car with a new one soon.”

The carotid artery was punctured and blood was spurting out,

With a body as cold as a corpse,

‘You’ say.

“And… I don’t think I age because of [self-healing].”

『… … .』

“So it’ll just stay like this from now on… Um, just… well… that’s it.”

Wow!

There was no answer.

Because there is no need.

The woman in the doctor’s gown hugged Eunha’s limp body tightly.

『… … good kid.』

Share your heart.

long time,

Really, it’s been a long time.

It’s a day without pain.

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Time goes by.

As always.

“Hmm… Okay, let’s get out the land document. I got it as a gift, so there’s no way something will happen… If someone dies because of this, I’ll really go and slap [the black person].”

As the day went by,

The strangely long vacation is over.

Daughter~♪

“Come on in, Sister! I missed you so much all day yesterday!”

“Hello, Bangul.”

“Ah, Eunha-ssi. I’m talking about the [Nulpurum Emergency Center] that we went to yesterday. The ‘Silver Gang Potion’ that was smuggled to the [Cheongryong Guild] was returned, and the hospital director was eventually released. But there was something about the person…”

“… … Wait a minute. What did you say?”

September.

The day the seasons change.

It was another day of working at the cafe as usual.