“Do you want me to give this medicine to Hilde?”
“Yes, please, Your Grace.”
“………”
You don’t have to think so hard about it; this is a good medicine. It’s definitely not suspicious!
“You may go ahead.”
“Really!?”
“However, there is one condition.”
“A condition…? What would that be?”
What kind of unreasonable request will it be? Gulp.
“Could you call me ‘Grandpa’?”
“Huh?”
What is that? I was bracing myself, thinking it was going to be some impossible request. You’re messing with my feelings!
“Your Grace… I can’t do that.”
See? Even Sebas is shocked.
“Why not? It’s the first time I’ve met my grandchild. Wouldn’t I want to be called ‘Grandpa’?”
Considering his feelings, maybe I should call him ‘Grandpa’… No, wait. Isn’t calling him ‘Grandpa’ too much of a hurdle? At least ‘Grandfather’ would be more appropriate, right?
“Umm…”
“Come on, try saying ‘Grandpa.'”
“Would ‘Grandfather’ work instead?”
“Hmm…”
You don’t have to think about it so seriously!
“Your Grace, you should accept Lord Thomas’s suggestion. Otherwise, you might end up being disliked.”
“What!? That would be terrible! Fine then, let’s settle on ‘Grandfather.'”
“Thank you, Grandfather.”
“Hohoh!? Thomas, can you say it again?”
“Grandfather.”
“Hahaha! That’s it! That’s great! Hahaha!”
He seems really happy. I don’t quite understand it. I heard the Duke has other grandchildren, though. Those children of Lord Alexander—what do they call him? Surely, they wouldn’t call him ‘Grandpa’ since he’s high nobility.
Anyway, since I got permission from the Duke, I decided to give Grandma the medicinal tonic. Since I’m calling the Duke ‘Grandfather,’ maybe I should call Grandma ‘Grandmother.’
Mom was the one who was about to give Grandma the tonic. Despite being in a dazed state, Grandma drank the medicine little by little.
The herbal tonic smelled even worse than the scent lingering in Grandma’s room, but since her sense of taste and smell had weakened, she drank it without spitting it out.
I made sure Grandma took the medicine twice a day and gave her a nutritious soup made from vegetables and meat for lunch.
By the second day, Grandma’s complexion improved, and by the third day, she was able to see again.
“Aaah… Hermina…”
Grandma mistook me for Mom when she saw my face. The Duke did say I resembled Mom, but I’m a guy, you know.
By the fourth day, Grandma was able to recognize Mom as her daughter. She had pulled through the dangerous situation, and her recovery was remarkable. Truly, the miracle drug!
“Mom…”
“Hermina, is that you…”
Mom and Grandma hugged each other and cried. I almost teared up too.
I returned to the library to do some more research. This time, it was for the Duke’s gastric cancer medicine.
I asked Sebas to gather the materials I had found in the books.
As expected, Sebas quickly gathered the materials.
I went back to my room and made the medicine.
- Rowban (100g), Tauzon (500g), and Bantoro (200g) converted into Gigan-sei (10 pills): 1000 mana points consumed.
- Gigan-sei: A divine medicine made by Deuro’s Apostle Thomas for gastric cancer. Take one pill before bed every night for 10 days to cure gastric cancer.
This time, the mana consumption was only 1000 points.
I wonder if it’s because Grandma was near death and the medicine for healing a specific disease like gastric cancer is more powerful, or if it’s just the difference in the materials used?
Either way, the gastric cancer will be cured, so I need to give this to Grandpa!
“So, Grandpa, here you go!”
“W-What do you mean?”
“Forget the details, just take this before bed every night.”
“Why are you giving me medicine?”
“Your stomach is being affected by a dangerous disease. This medicine will cure it.”
“Is that so?”
“If left untreated, it could lead to death soon.”
“B-But the doctor said I’m fine…”
“Won’t you take my medicine?”
“Ugh… Fine. I’ll take it!”
“Good! Sebas, make sure he takes it every night before bed. Even if he makes a face at the bitterness, make sure he takes it.”
“Understood.”
“Grandpa, you’re okay with this, right?”
“U-uh…”
With that, my grandparents were in good hands.
“I need to take care of some things in Ashwood, so I’ll be leaving in a couple of days.”
“What!? You didn’t tell me about this!”
“I just did.”
“Oh, really… Couldn’t you stay a little longer? Hilde is finally getting better, so please stay a bit more.”
“I’ll come back soon. Also, Mom and Dad, and Ziegwald will be staying here for a while.”
“I see… I’ve caused trouble for Lord Roxfall. Please tell him that I will make it up to him. And I’ll do everything I can for you, Thomas.”
“Oh, if that’s the case, could you spare me some apples?”
“Apples? I don’t mind, but how many do you need?”
“Please provide one ton.”
“One ton!? Thomas, do you really like apples that much?”
“Well, I’m not the one eating them. I’m making alcohol. Lord Dardale asked me to.”
“What!? That old hag wants alcohol!? How dare she use my grandchild like that!?”
“Don’t worry, I’ll be paid for it.”
“In that case, can you make some for me too?”
Grandpa was asking with a competitive look. What’s with that expectant look?
“For you, Grandpa? Sure, but it will take some time.”
“No problem. I’ll be looking forward to it.”
“I see. In that case, I’ll make a medicinal wine for you. Could you gather some medicinal ingredients for me?”
“I’ll gather as much as you need. Sebas, I leave it to you!”
“As you wish.”
That night, Grandpa took Gigan-sei before bed, but the bitterness seemed to make him grimace.
I returned to Ashwood and checked on the state of the horse king.
I also checked the condition of the new craftsmen, emphasizing safety and hygiene.
Just when I was about to head to the temple, Lord Dardale arrived. She’s a quick-moving old lady.
“Has Lady Brynhilde’s condition improved? As expected of Lord Thomas.”
“You’re praising me too much. I’m not getting anything in return for it.”
“Not at all, Lord Thomas. Just being able to see your esteemed face is enough for me.”
If you’re okay with seeing this face, I’ll let you see it as much as you want.
After that, I quickly returned to Axel’s territory.
The day all the medicinal tonic was used up, Grandma was finally able to get out of bed.
“Thomas! How can I ever thank you? Thank you, Thomas!”
Grandpa hugged me.
“Goodness, Thomas, you’re making him embarrassed.”
“What are you saying? Thomas not only healed Hilde, but he also cured my stomach illness!”
“Don’t forget, you still need to take your Gigan-sei, Grandpa.”
“Ugh… Of course!”
“Thomas, thank you. When Lady Hermina was like that, the Duke stopped smiling. But now… look at him.”
Sebas wiped his eyes with a handkerchief.
“Well, they’re my grandparents, so of course I’d do this much for them.”
“No, Lord Thomas, you are truly our family’s savior. Thank you so much.”
Apostle, savior… Where am I headed? But Grandpa is lucky to have such a good butler.
