Chapter 31 Healing A Mythical Beast
I, Leaf, am an adventurer who accepted a request to find a lost cat.
Instead of a lost cat, I found the mythical beast, a behemoth, in the forest.
The behemoth suddenly started acting wild, so I calmed it down by using Sleep.
"Why did it start acting wild?"
In the forest outside the capital city, I was standing with Mercury-san, the witch I live with, in front of the large behemoth.
The behemoth, known as Tai-chan, could talk normally just a moment ago.
But it suddenly started suffering and going out of control.
"I'll use my Appraisal skill to investigate."
Mercury-san has an amazing ability to see hidden information about objects.
"I found the problem. Tai-chan is sick. It's a brain issue."
"A brain issue?"
Mercury-san looked serious as she told me the results she read with Appraisal.
"It's a brain tumor. A big, malignant tumor is growing inside the skull. That's why it was acting wild."
"A brain tumor... that's awful..."
"Yeah, even for someone like you, Leaf-kun, treating a malignant brain tumor..."
"Fortunately, it seems less severe than expected! That's lucky!"
"HUHHHHHHHH!?"
Hmm, what's wrong with Mercury-san?
She's screaming with wide eyes... Oh, just her usual self.
"It's a malignant brain tumor, you know!? Treating brain issues is already extremely difficult, you know!?"
"Huh, what makes it so difficult?"
"You don't understand!? Well, the brain is a very delicate area. Even a slight injury can lead to a vegetative state... Wait, Leaf-kun?"
I'm preparing medicine for treatment.
It involves a bit of a complex process, but it'll be okay.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm making medicine to restore cancer cells to their original state!"
"Restoring cells, really?"
"Yes. Tumors are basically just abnormal cells that have grown out of control. So, if we can return the cells to their original state, we don't need to surgically remove them or do anything as extreme as opening up the skull, right?"
"W-Well, yeah, but... uh, how do you know such complicated stuff?"
"Huh, isn't this common knowledge?"
I learned various knowledge from my master, Medicine God Master Asclepius.
I've also been taught all sorts of medical knowledge.
And I know how to fix things too.
"It's not common knowledge!!! Why don't you understand!? Are you sick?"
"Yes! Tai-chan is sick!"
"IT'S YOU WHO'S SICKKKKKK!"
"...Phew"
"Don't give me an elixir without asking!"
I use my Prescription skill to make medicine to treat the Behemoth's brain tumor.
I hold my hands over the Tenmoku Medicine Pot pendant hanging around my neck.
By putting the herbs I have into this pot, it speeds up the medicine-making process.
"The base is Elixir. But, that's too strong, so I need to weaken the effect and limit the area of action..."
Eventually, the medicine is ready.
I take out my Divine Healer Staff from my magic bag and point it at Taichi.
"[Prescription: Elixir modified]!"
The medicine in the staff is administered into Tai-chan's body.
Tai-chan, who was in agony, gradually relaxes into a peaceful expression.
'W-What... is this...'
Taichi sits up, blinking in surprise.
'The headache... it's like it disappeared...'
"Mercury-san, how is the tumor doing?"
Using her Appraisal skill, she shook her head vigorously.
"It's all clear, the malignant tumor is gone... I can't believe it... it's a miracle... unbelievable..."
'Oh... I agree. It's beyond human understanding... truly, a miraculous feat.'
Both of them were wide-eyed.
But...
"Huh? This is not even a miracle, right? Grannies and the others can do way more amazing things."
Like regrowing a blown-off arm with sheer determination, or making a meteor disappear with just a glare.
"Be impressed, seriously!!!!"
'...Is this boy a bit out of touch with reality or something?'
"Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! That's it! Do you understand!?"
As Mercury-san shed tears, she approached Tai-chan.
'Only a few people in recorded history have treated mystical beasts. And using medicine on them is completely unheard of. To be able to do that at such a young age, it's beyond amazing, it's like he's in a divine realm."
"Oh yes! That's right! See, Tai-chan understands! Isn't this kid strange? Isn't he?"
Mercury-san is hugging Tai-chan's neck and kissing it.
I don't really get it, but Mercury-san and Tai-chan seem to be really close.
'Boy, I am truly grateful for healing me.'
Tai-chan curls up its big body uncomfortably and bows its head to me.
"Don't worry. Let's go. Lily... your owner is waiting for you to come back."
But Tai-chan had a dark expression and slowly shook its head.
'I can't.'
"Why not?"
'...I have grown too big.'
Tai-chan explains the situation.
In the beginning, Tai-chan seems to be a baby mystical creature.
There was a naughty thief who stole eggs from its parents (apparently, it's an egg-laying creature).
The parents took revenge on the thief, and it met its demise. However, during that incident, the eggs fell into the river and got carried away.
It seems Lily found them.
She diligently raised a little chick named Tai, who hatched from one of the eggs.
As a result...
'That's why... I became so huge.'
"I see... you used to be tiny."
'Yes... my body kept growing bigger and bigger, and because of the tumor in my head, I lost my sanity. Eventually, fearing I might harm dear Lily, I left the capital city.'
I see, Mercury-san nods.
"Even if the tumor is gone and there's no worry about it going berserk, with its size, people in the capital city would still feel uneasy."
'There's no other choice. I'm... a monster after all... I'll hide myself here and spend my life in here.'
"Yes, that's better for Lily-chan too..."
A mood of resignation hung over the scene.
"Why are you trying to give up...?"
'"Huh?"'
Tai-chan and Mercury-san widen their eyes.
"Leaf-kun... didn't you hear? With that big and scary body, Tai-chan can't return to the capital city... to Lily-chan."
"Is that really okay?"
I look at Tai-chan. I couldn't help but be doubtful.
After all... there seems to be no will from Tai-chan.
"What do you want, Tai-chan? Don't you want to be with Lily? Don't you want to live together again?"
'...'
Tai-chan clenches their lips, showing a sign of enduring something.
It's completely different from when enduring the headache earlier.
Tai-chan is only enduring physical pain now.
But... seeing Tai-chan cry like this, it feels like enduring sadness.
"Tell the truth."
"Yes. I want to return to Lily."
Yeah, that's right. That's what I wanted to hear.
"Don't worry, leave it to me!"
"Leave it to you... what are you going to do?"
"I'll make medicine!"
I used the Tenmoku Medicine Pot again.
It was easier to make than before.
In an instant, the medicine was ready, and I handed the medicine pot to Tai-chan.
"This is a Transformation Potion."
'Transformation potion...'
"Literal, if you drink it, you can change your appearance as you wish."
'! If that's... the case...'
"Yeah. If you drink this, your wish will come true! Come on!"
I didn't administer it with the Divine Healer Staff because I wanted to confirm this child's will.
I wanted them to choose for themselves. Their future.
'I... I'll drink it.'
Yeah, that's right. I think that's for the best too. Because being separated from family is tough.
Tai-chan opens their mouth wide.
"No matter how many times I see it, it's still scary..."
Ignoring Mercury-san's protests, I poured the transformation potion into Taichan's mouth.
Shinggg! Taichan's body started to glow brightly.
"Wow... Your body is shrinking so fast... Wait, WHAAAAAAAT?!?!?"
In front of the astonished Mercury-san, there stood...
"Oh, this is... something else. A person's body, transformed into..."
Surprisingly, Taichan had turned into a human form.
Long navy blue hair, cat ears, and a tail.
There was a young and beautiful woman standing there.
Completely n*ked.
"DON'T LOOK AT HERRRRRR!"
Mercury-san covered my eyes with her hand.
"Hey, let go. We need to check for any side effects of the transformation potion."
"It's okay! Seeing a nice body with that nice body is not good for ids eyes!"
"I-I mean, it's not like I'm affected by it?"
"That's not what I mean... Ugh... those b-b-b-b-big breast...! "
Mercury suddenly snuck up behind me and stole my cloak.
Then, she dressed Tai-chan, who had turned into a human, in the clothes.
"Why are you staring so hard!"
"Yeah, it seems there are no side effects after transforming."
"Oh, so you’re not interested in seeing a n*ked girl at your age...?"
"She’s beautiful."
"Wait, you are interested!? Which is it!?"
Tai-chan’s eyes slowly filled with tears.
"I... can return to Lily's side... again."
"Yeah. Seeing you like this, no one will be scared!"
Tai-chan trembled and hugged me tightly.
Her large breasts pressed against me.
"Thank you, Leaf... from the bottom of my heart, thank you."
Well, anyway, with this, everything is settled!
Alright, let’s go home!
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