blueteamnovel Chapter 43
Chapter 43
Chapter 43: Treating My Grandparents
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“You want to give this medicine to Hilde?”@@@@
“Yes, please, Duke.”
“...”
You don’t need to think so hard about it; this is good medicine. It’s not suspicious at all!
“I’m willing to allow it.”
“Really?!”
“But on one condition.”
“A condition...? What is it?”
What kind of impossible demand was he going to make? I swallowed nervously.
“Could you call me ‘Grandpa’?”
“Huh?”
What kind of condition is that? I was preparing myself for some unreasonable demand, but he went and played with my feelings like this!
“Your Grace... that’s a bit...”
Look, even Sebas seems exasperated.
“Come on now. He’s the grandson I finally got to meet. I’d like him to call me ‘Grandpa.’”
I could go along with it and call him “Grandpa”... but wait, isn’t “Grandpa” kind of a big ask? It feels like a high hurdle. Couldn’t I at least call him “Grandfather”?
“Um...”
“Yes? Go ahead and ask anything of ‘Grandpa.’”
“Could I call you ‘Grandfather’ instead?”
“Hmm...”
Was it really that much of a disappointment?
“Your Grace, perhaps you should accept Lord Toma’s suggestion. Otherwise, he might dislike you.”
“What?! That can’t happen! Very well, I’ll settle for ‘Grandfather!’”
“Thank you, Grandfather.”
“Oh-ho! Toma, would you call me that one more time?”
“Grandfather.”
“Haha! Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!”
He seems genuinely delighted. I don’t quite understand it myself. From what I’ve heard, the Duke has other grandchildren—Lord Alexander’s children. I wonder what he has them call him? I doubt it’s “Grandpa,” considering his rank.
Anyway, since I had the Duke’s permission, I went to administer the life elixir to my grandmother. Since I’m calling the Duke “Grandfather,” it feels right to call the Duchess “Grandmother.”
Mother helped Grandmother drink the medicinal elixir. Though she was in a dazed state, Grandmother managed to drink it little by little.
The life elixir had an even stronger odor than the one lingering in her room. Though the smell was nearly overwhelming, Grandmother’s senses of taste and smell had weakened, so she managed to drink it without issue.
We ensured Grandmother drank the medicinal elixir twice a day, morning and evening, and during the day, we served her a nutritious soup made with vegetables and meat.
By the second day, Grandmother’s complexion had improved, and by the third day, she could see again.
“I see... Please tell Lord Roxfall that I apologize for the inconvenience. And Toma, know that I will do everything in my power to support you.”
“Oh, in that case, could I get some apples?”
“Apples? Certainly, but how many do you need?”
“Please arrange for one ton.”
“A ton?! Do you love apples that much, Toma?”
“Oh, they’re not for me to eat. I’m making sake with them. Lord Dardell requested it.”
“What?! That old bat wants sake?! That old hag dares to exploit my grandson?!”
“She’s paying me for it, so I don’t mind.”
“Well then, would you make some for me as well?”
Grandfather’s competitive spirit flared up, and he requested his own batch of sake. Those expectant eyes...!
“Sake for you, Grandfather? I can do it, but it’ll take some time.”
“No problem. I’ll look forward to it.”
“Got it. In that case, I think a medicinal sake would be best for you, considering your health. I’ll need a few specific ingredients.”
“I’ll provide whatever you need. Sebas, take care of it!”
“At once.”
That night, Grandfather took his first dose of Stomach Purge, grimacing from the intense bitterness.
I returned to Ashud Territory to check on the state of the Horse King brewery.
I also checked on the new artisans, reiterating the importance of safety and a sanitary work environment.
As I was about to stop by the temple, Lord Dardell herself arrived. That woman is impressively quick on her feet.
“I hear Lady Brunhilde’s condition has improved. Truly impressive work, Lord Toma.”
“Flattery won’t get you anything from me.”
“Oh, no, merely seeing your honored face is more than enough for me.”
Well, if that’s all it takes, you’re welcome to look all you want.
After that, I made a swift return to Axel Territory.
The day Grandmother finished all the life elixir, she was able to get out of bed.
“Toma! How can I ever thank you? Thank you, Toma!”
Grandfather hugged me tightly.
“Oh, now, you’re making Lord Toma uncomfortable.”
“What are you talking about? Toma has healed not only Hilde but also my own illness!”
“It’s not completely cured yet, so please remember to take your Stomach Purge every night.”
“Ugh... of course!”
“Lord Toma, thank you. Ever since what happened to Lady Hermina, His Grace has stopped smiling, but now...”
Sebas wiped at his eyes with a handkerchief.
“They’re my grandparents, so it’s only natural to help them.”
“No, Lord Toma, you truly are a savior to this household. Thank you so much.”
Apostle, savior... where am I headed, exactly? Well, at least Grandfather has a wonderful steward in Sebas, and that makes him a fortunate man.