Chapter 66

From this point on, the story takes a slightly darker turn.

"Please take care of me today!"

"Please take care of me."

Prince Lute responded with a wry smile to Prince Kanan's sparkling smile. Yes, Prince Kanan's enthusiasm is incredible. The next king of the Naris Kingdom is diligent.

Today, Prince Lute, a senior in regeneration magic, will teach Prince Kanan, his junior, efficient rehabilitation methods for areas restored by regeneration magic. It's a long session, so maybe we can call it a rehabilitation friends' meeting.

Even though there are recovery specialists and doctors like Grandpa Sand, why is Prince Lute the instructor? The reason is that only those who have experienced it can understand the nuances of body movement and the frustration of not being able to move well. It's quite difficult to suddenly move a part of the body that has been missing and then suddenly comes back to life.

I have cast regeneration magic many times, but I have never been the recipient, nor have I gone through the painstaking rehabilitation process. Unlike in my previous life, there are no professionals for functional training, so we have to feel our way through the rehabilitation process. If we can share the frustration that only those who have experienced it can understand, it might be a bit of encouragement for rehabilitation. After consulting with Grandpa Sand and others, we asked Prince Lute to take on this role.

By the way, Kiri is also a regeneration magic user, but since his injury was immediately treated with regeneration, he didn't feel much discomfort. According to Grandpa Sand, the longer the injury persists, the longer it takes to get used to the restored part.

In Prince Kanan's case, he was injured at the age of 3 and is now 8, a 5-year gap. Moreover, as a child in the growth phase, the size of his feet is completely different. Prince Kanan's body remembers his left foot from when he was 3 years old. The regenerated foot is the size of an 8-year-old, and sometimes this gap makes it difficult to move. It's like trying to move an 8-year-old foot with the memory of a 3-year-old.

Prince Lute, being an adult, didn't have this problem, but he also struggled with rehabilitation to regain his senses after a long gap between his injury and regeneration. Now, his right arm can move almost as well as before. That's amazing.

"When I started moving my arm, I felt a tingling sensation."

"Yes, I also feel a tingling sensation from the cut area of my foot!"

"This symptom has been observed in other soldiers who have received regeneration magic. It is said to be the discomfort caused by the blood circulating through the reconnected limb. When the tingling is severe, you can receive recovery magic, but if you can tolerate it, you can continue with the movement training. Kanan, you are still receiving recovery magic from Master Adam, right?"

"Yes, Lady Sheena said I should receive it once a day for a while."

Prince Kanan glanced at me as if asking, "Is that right?" I nodded in agreement. So cute.

"Understood. As the tingling sensation gradually subsides, you should space out the sessions to every two days, then every three days."

"Why? Wouldn't it be better to recover faster with the help of recovery magic?"

Prince Lute was at a loss for words at Prince Kanan's curious question. This is a typical pattern where an adult, who hasn't thought deeply about a child's "why" questions, gets stuck.

"Um, well..."

Prince Lute glanced at me. I realized I hadn't heard the reason for reducing recovery magic from Prince Lute.

Even Adam, who was taking notes enthusiastically by Prince Kanan's side, was pressing Prince Lute with his innocent eyes. He's a bearded old man, so he's not cute to look at, just to be clear.

I decided to help out.

"Prince Kanan's foot needs to be able to move on its own strength."

Both Prince Kanan and Prince Lute nodded in agreement. They are such good students.

"Recovery magic is indeed effective for restoring limb movement, but it weakens the body's natural recovery ability. The human body naturally grows and recovers through sleeping, eating, and moving. Recovery magic does not aid in this natural growth."

This is something I have been repeatedly told by Grandpa Sand. I also grew taller and my chest developed after eating well and sleeping more. It gave me hope.

Additionally, there is the purpose of reducing the magic power of recovery magic. Prince Lute has been receiving recovery magic from Ethan for years, and Prince Kanan from Adam. This is not in line with the natural flow. A body that has been continuously treated with recovery magic tends to remember the magic power of the magician and unconsciously limit its own magic power production. This can be a disadvantage when using magic, as it results in less magic power than the original. Although I have an infinite amount of magic power, my explanation is still convincing.

Prince Kanan and Prince Lute nodded in agreement. They are such earnest students.

"Prince Kanan's body will grow into a large and fine adult. Let's work hard together with the medicinal baths and rehabilitation."

"Okay!"

Both Prince Kanan and Prince Lute gave a good response.

"Prince Lute is already a fine adult, so please work hard on your own."

"Huh? I can still grow, you know? I won't lose to Kanan!"

"Well, the growth potential of an 8-year-old child and a 20-something adult is different. Children absorb and grow quickly. You'll be overtaken soon."

"What? I'm young too! I have a good memory!"

"Mu-ri, mu-ri. Look at these chubby cheeks. A symbol of youth. Wow, I'm so envious!"

"Grrr..."

Taking advantage of the confusion, I poked Prince Kanan's chubby cheeks, making him turn red. So cute.

If Prince Kanan seriously commits to rehabilitation, Prince Lute will definitely be overtaken. From the progress so far, it's clear that he has already mastered walking and is now in the stage of running, jumping, and climbing stairs. Compared to other adult subjects who have received regeneration magic, his recovery is remarkable. The adaptability of children is truly amazing.

"However, it is quite interesting. The difference between adults and children who have received regeneration magic is so significant."

Adam stroked his beard while reviewing the clinical data. The data collected in the Marita Kingdom was mainly from soldiers, so there was no data on children. Prince Kanan's case has led to new discoveries in regeneration magic.

"Children might recover faster because their bodies are still growing and developing."

"..."

Adam's expression was indescribable as he looked at the data and listened to me. What's wrong?

"Where did Lady Sheena acquire such knowledge...? Of course, I know you have been working as a saint, but your knowledge and creativity seem out of place with your age... It's like you're talking to Sand."

Where... I can't say I'm over 40 inside. Well, I do have knowledge from my previous life, but in terms of regeneration magic, I feel that my current experiences as Sheena are quite useful. Every day, I repeat recovery and regeneration amidst life and death, though it's not a pleasant experience.

Those memories always cast a shadow on my happy present. I used to cast recovery magic on myself to mask hunger, fatigue, and lack of sleep. The number of injured soldiers kept increasing without time to mourn the dying. Everyone was worn out by endless and impossible missions. Soldiers would get excited or depressed easily, and the tension was palpable. The upper echelons were frustrated, and violence and conflicts increased. To protect myself from the soldiers, who were supposed to be my allies, I would cower and hide. Kiri protected me, and everyone's rationality barely held on. It was a miracle that I wasn't killed by the soldiers during the condemnation. Exile to the Glass Forest was a harsh punishment, but if the soldiers had developed a desire to brutally kill me, human rationality would have collapsed easily. Humans can be cruel to an extreme.

The smell of iron, the roar of monsters, the cries of the dying, the groans of the wounded, the pain, the cold, the heat. The world spun, and I instinctively closed my eyes.

"...Na, Lady Sheena!"

A warm embrace. I looked up to see silver eyes glistening with tears, looking down at me.

"Kiri, what's wrong...?"

"Lady Sheena, Kiri will always be by your side. Kiri will follow you anywhere! I will definitely protect you!"

Kiri's touch was warm. I realized my body was cold. But it's Kiri's usual voice. I felt calm.

"Is Sheena okay? You suddenly turned pale while talking to Master Adam! Are you feeling unwell? You're sweating a lot."

Prince Lute looked pale and worried, as did Prince Kanan and Adam. I was reminded of the Glass Forest expedition and felt depressed. It must be a trauma. My body felt stiff, and I was drenched in cold sweat. It's strange, just a brief memory, but I never felt like this before.

"It's my fault! I said too much!"

Adam looked like he was about to cry. No, it's not Adam's fault. It's my fault. My heart is weak. It's my fault. I'm to blame.

"Sheena!!"

With a bang, Jin appeared, literally blowing the door off its hinges. What is this muscular lion doing?

Kiri immediately handed me over to Jin and dashed out. He must be informing Sand and others. Kiri, it's okay, calm down, stop!!

"Sheena, your body is cold. What happened? Ah, you must have remembered something scary."

Jin's ESP activated after a long time. How did he know? Can he read minds...? No, the identification magic shook its head. Is it his wild instinct?

"No, Sheena. Anyone who has had such experiences will find it difficult and hard to overcome. It doesn't mean you're weak or bad. Everyone goes through the same."

Jin hugged me tightly, making it hard to breathe. It was a bit painful, but it felt like my tense body was relaxing.

"It's a painful memory. A strong memory that you can't forget even if you want to. But it will fade. It will definitely fade. It will be replaced by happy memories. It's okay, believe in me."

Yeah. Thanks to Jin, who literally blew the door off, the memory faded a bit. It was that shocking. Doors can be shattered like that.

"Hehehe. Jin, you're too anxious. The door flew off."

A wave of amusement rose, and I relaxed my body. I feel sleepy...

"Yeah, it's okay. You can sleep. I'll be here. Relax."

With the warmth of Jin's hand stroking my back, my consciousness faded into darkness.

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