Perhaps it was unexpected, but Shenley, Aisle, and others held their breath. I wasn’t particularly surprised as I had anticipated this to some extent after hearing about the presence of severely injured patients. Probably, Strauss, Eliza, and Court felt the same. Alabaster, who hadn’t spoken at all until now, might have been in the special room before, judging from his grim expression.
Steeling ourselves, we passed by Cameron, who was waiting with the special room door open. Beyond the door was a large hall finely partitioned by white curtains. The visible area was about ten meters by twenty meters.
We couldn’t see beyond the curtains, so the actual size was unclear. However, even with the curtained spaces, at least ten people could be treated simultaneously. In the front, there were boxes filled with tools for magic and treatment, and around them, groups of two or three people seemed to be working on something.
Watching them take tools and cloth and rush into the curtained areas, they were probably students who couldn’t use healing magic.
And from within the curtains, we could constantly hear the voices of patients and students who were likely performing treatments.
Looking around the room, which had the intense atmosphere of a medical facility, Cameron opened his mouth with a smile.
“Here, our students are learning world-class magic. They can actually treat major injuries and gain precise knowledge about the human body in the process.”
Cameron said this and waited for our reaction. What he said wasn’t wrong, but due to the screams and groans audible from behind Cameron, Shenley, Aisle, and others were completely frightened.
However, I couldn’t outright deny Cameron’s words.
“Indeed, I think it’s very important to actually study the human body. At the same time, hearing this now, I’m very interested in how much human body knowledge the Maple Leaf Holy Empire is researching.”
When I answered this way, one of Cameron’s eyebrows raised slightly.
Cameron paused for a moment at my words but soon nodded.
“Then, let’s take a look. I’ll go and see if there’s any suitable treatment being performed.”
As Cameron said this and walked towards the lined-up curtains, Alabaster came over to us with a furrowed brow.
“…Miss Aoi. The treatments in the special room can be extremely gruesome. I don’t really recommend observing…”
Though he said this worriedly, I answered that it wouldn’t be a problem.
“I’ve hunted magical beasts before. Blood, flesh, and cross-sections of bones shouldn’t be an issue. However, it might be too intense for the students. Should we limit the observation to just the teachers?”
“I… I’m not good with intense stimuli either…”
Eliza muttered, her face pale. It seems she’s not good with blood.
“…Then, I’ll go instead,”
Court said with an unusually stern expression, volunteering to observe.
“No, if you’re not comfortable with such scenes, you don’t have to…”
Court is not proficient in healing magic. There’s no need for him to force himself to go when he’s not even faculty. Thinking this, I told him he could refrain from observing, but Court took a deep breath and shook his head with determined eyes.
“No, Court-Highland is not advanced in healing magic research. If there’s even a hint I can gain, I should at least see it myself…”
It seems Court has steeled his resolve for the sake of his country’s interests. What admirable patriotism. I wonder if the other nobles from various countries feel the same way.
With that thought, I turned around, but neither Eliza nor Aile would meet my eyes.
“I… I…”
Seeing Shenley looking anxious with a pale face, I silently turned my palm towards her and smiled. At this, Shenley seemed relieved and fell silent.
Just then, as if timing it perfectly, Cameron returned.
“Well then, everyone, shall we head to the furthest room on the right?”
“Understood. I’ll go with Strauss and Court for the tour.”
As I answered, Cameron narrowed his eyes and glanced at the group behind us. Then, he smiled gently again.
“Indeed, those who are uncomfortable might be better off not seeing. Well, as magicians, I think it would be beneficial to observe.”
With that, Cameron quickly walked to the right. I followed, and the other two started walking as well. Seeing Alabaster silently coming along, it seems he intends to accompany us as a guide.
Standing in front of the curtain, we could hear short, intermittent breathing sounds, the rustle of clothes, and small whimpers. Even Strauss tensed up at these sounds.
As Strauss and Court hesitated fearfully, Cameron casually opened the curtain.
“…!”
I heard Court take a small breath behind me.
Behind the curtain was a white bed that looked like an examination table, and on it lay a young man who had lost his arm. Judging from the torn surface, he must have been eaten by a magical beast. Various other wounds, large and small, could be seen all over his body, and his clothes were in tatters.
The young man, having lost too much blood, was taking short breaths with a pale face. Two people, a man and a woman, were around the bed. The man was desperately using magic with both hands on the young man’s chest, while the woman was wiping away tears as she wrapped cloth around the young man’s arm to prevent excessive bleeding.
“…Can he be saved?”
Strauss muttered, as if he couldn’t help himself. Indeed, while the wounds themselves might not be the problem, the amount of blood loss, judging from his complexion, was concerning.
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A blood transfusion might be impossible, but an IV drip could work.
As I looked up with that thought, I saw Cameron’s serious expression. His gaze was fixed on the student undergoing treatment, and he was growling lowly with his hand on his chin.
“…It’s touch and go. This is the difficult part to judge. Of course, if I were to treat him, I could probably manage somehow. However, that wouldn’t benefit the students. Here, it’s best to steel our hearts and watch over them.”
Cameron said this with a serious face and then called out to the students.
“Be precise with the hemostasis, focus on the inside of the joints. If you can stop the bleeding well, the treatable time will be extended. Imagination is the most important thing when using healing magic. You must imagine the structure of the human body and clearly determine where to start the treatment. At this moment, it would be the damaged blood vessels and abdominal organs.”
The two students responded with desperate expressions to Cameron’s advice.
Strauss and Court were left speechless by the tense atmosphere. Cameron, as if confirming this, looked at them and then opened his mouth to address me.
“I don’t know how they teach at Fidic Academy, but at our academy, we place the utmost importance on practical experience. That’s why magicians from Maple Leaf are said to be of high caliber in various countries.”
I nodded in response to Cameron’s self-praise while looking down at the young man dying on the bed.
“Indeed, experiencing things firsthand is the best way to learn. However, it would be a pity if someone who came for treatment died because of this, and it might also traumatize the students. Wouldn’t the result be the same if you let the students do as much as they can up to the limit, and then have the faculty take over for the final treatment?”
Upon hearing this, Cameron furrowed his brow and pulled in his chin.
“…I think it’s also important to see someone dying, to experience not being able to save someone. But there might be some truth in what you say, Aoi-dono.”
Cameron’s opinion could be taken either way. Narrowing my eyes at this, I pointed with one hand at the young man receiving treatment.
“Well then, Cameron-san. Please, proceed with the treatment.”
As I said this, Cameron shook his head regretfully.
“…Unfortunately, we’ve already passed the stage where recovery can be expected. In this situation, even the greatest magician couldn’t save him. However, this has been a very important learning experience for the students. This experience will make them stronger and help them grow.”
Cameron said it was impossible before even trying, and again steered the conversation back to the students’ education. At these words, the expressions of the students who had been continuing the treatment clouded over, and their hands stopped moving.
Looking at the students with their gloomy expressions, I opened my mouth.
“Then, may I take over the treatment?”
When I said this, Cameron and the students all widened their eyes. Alabaster was also blinking in surprise, but Strauss and Court nodded as if understanding.
“Can you heal him?”
Strauss asked, so I answered that it wouldn’t be a problem.
“Wait a moment. We must choose our words carefully. This is the Magic Academy of the Holy City of Maple Leaf. We pride ourselves on not losing to any magic academy in any country when it comes to healing magic. To joke around with us like this…”
Perhaps it had greatly offended him, as Cameron, who had been speaking calmly until now, suddenly started ranting in a rapid-fire manner. However, there was no time now to listen to what seemed like a long lecture.
Without replying, I moved next to the examination table and placed my hand on the young man’s shoulder, standing next to the female student with tears in her eyes. While checking the state of the injuries, I imagined an uninjured state. I tried to picture the normal state as accurately as possible, including the internal organs, and began to infuse magical power.
“…Waters of Life, Eau de Vie.”
Finally, as I cast the spell, the parts infused with my magical power began to be corrected according to my image. Along with a faint glow, the young man’s body started to heal its wounds.
“W-What is…”
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