Chapter 479
Chapter 479
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 479
Chapter Title: Doctor Gam Deok-bae (15)
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After finishing the treatment, I was heading home when Sirius called out to me. It was a sudden summons, but... I had a pretty good idea why. It had to be about what just happened. Iris masturbating on her own, and Sirius just standing there watching his little sister like that. He was probably furious, right? I was already getting tense.
But hey, if you're asking whether I was scared...
Nope, not at all.
I had the perfect excuse: "treatment."
Plus, I'd gone so far as to pop those libido suppressants just to keep my erection in check... What could he possibly say to me? I felt completely justified. And even if he tried to hit me, I had someone to protect me now. If he so much as laid a finger on me... I'd go straight to Iris. With that resolve, I opened the door and stepped into Sirius's room.
"Oh, you're here?"
"...Yes."
"Sit down. It's nothing major... I just wanted to talk to you."
But this guy... he was definitely different now.
Sirius greeting me instead of flying off the handle. Had he finally grown up? The old Sirius I knew would've been raging even if he only caught a glimpse of something sneaky. This reaction was way out of left field. He seemed several times more mature than when we first met—clearly, meeting the heroine had turned his life around.
"Talk about what?"
"Ah, don't get the wrong idea. I was hoping you'd... take a break from the treatments for a bit."
"The treatments, you mean?"
"Yeah. It's not that your methods are wrong or anything... How should I put it? It's just too early for Iris, you know? As her big brother, I'm worried."
"Hmm... I understand."
"Oh, really? Talking to a smart guy like you sure makes things easy."
See? Even now, he's acknowledging me.
Something the old Sirius never would've done. Now the readers would see that and defend him, saying, His true nature was always kind! Ugh... Thinking about the novel I'd read made my stomach churn. It didn't erase the past beatings just because of this... Damn. Recalling our first meeting made the old scars ache.
"...So, what do you think?"
"I think it's a good idea. For Iris's future, she needs proper guidance. A wise judgment, as expected from you, Sirius."
"Ahem... R-really? You do know your stuff, huh?"
"And I've been considering taking a break myself."
"A break? Something wrong?"
"Not with me—with the fruit. Lately, it's been in a constant state of overload, making it really unstable. So, to calm it down, I need some rest anyway."
"I see... Nothing to worry about, right?"
"Yes, a break should fix it."
"Well, then, that's good. Since we're on the same page... how about a month? Just a month off. Sound okay?"
The fruit issue wasn't a lie. To prevent any accidents, it needed 1-2 weeks of rest. So Sirius's request for a temporary halt to treatments was something I had no reason to refuse.
But... would Iris see it that way?
No chance.
She'd definitely resent her brother for suddenly stopping her treatments. And the longer the break dragged on, the more she'd dwell on the sessions with me. So... a month would be perfect for letting her stew. Seeing an even lewder Iris after that? Waiting a month would be nothing.
"That works. I'll take my leave then."
"Yeah, see you later."
But leaving like this might lead to weird misunderstandings.
I found Maria and together we went to see Iris, who had just finished her bath. For the future, I needed to make sure Iris didn't get the wrong idea—I'd tell her that "Sirius made me pause treatments for the time being, no choice."
[......So, starting last week, Maria's been giving me sex ed lessons. But the content was a bit too explicit and vivid... Uwuu, it reminded me of you, Luin. Ah, no, not that I want to do it with you—I mean I want to learn from you! I didn't realize... Maria has a mischievous side. She kept asking about my relationship with you and what men like in a wom... a wom... Sorry. Not something to write in a letter. When you visit the mansion next... I'll tell you then... (It's a bit embarrassing.)]
[......And yeah, I'm still reading the books you gave me. That Prince, That Commoner's Dilemma was fun, but Prince Over Flower was great too. Though having princes in both back-to-back felt a little heavy? A doctor protagonist would've been fine too... that's what I thought.]
[......I never knew a month could feel this long. It would've been nice to visit you, but why am I so frail? Still, if I weren't frail, I wouldn't have met you... Hehe, the world is full of contradictions.]
[......If it's too much, you don't have to reply. I send them too... often, right? But I'd appreciate it if you knew how bored I am. If you were our family doctor, I wouldn't be this bored... Ah, just mumbling to myself.]
[......Yesterday, big bro said he'd host a tea party, and we ended up arguing. I have no interest in meeting men yet... but he kept trying to introduce someone. Uwuu... A man who's not you? It made me so mad.]
[......Sorry, this is already my third letter today. Hope you're well? The weather's nice, bad, mild—made me think of you. So I pulled out your last reply to reread... Hawuu, Maria caught me. If it was just reading a letter, it wouldn't be so embarrassing... Gotta be more careful from now on.]
-Knock knock knock
[A letter's arrived!]
"......"
I was reading letters when another one arrived... Terrifying. Sunk in the swamp of letters, I stared at the new one and sighed. Iris, you scary girl... no, heavy girl. She's way too serious. I didn't expect her to fall this hard—totally caught me off guard.
Was it bad? Nah, not really...
But this made conquering the heroine a lot harder.
Should I have played it cooler?
The difficulty had spiked several times over, and I was already exhausted.
Still, it was kinda cute... She didn't say it outright, but I could feel she missed me, and it felt good. Plus, slyly teasing me with lewd stories... Hmmm, Iris probably said it innocently, but it turned me on so much I wanted to see her right now. Pin her down.
Once I'd fully conquered her, meeting other girls would be fine.
I even considered visiting for real...
-Knock knock knock
[Another letter! How many times is this place gonna get mail today...]
The fourth letter announcement of the day snapped me back to reality.
I didn't even know the heroine's name yet—I couldn't cave to lust. After pulling back, I regained my composure, packed my bags, and headed to the slums. It was the weekend, time for volunteer work to build my rep as an "activist intellectual."
"Ah, Luin! Over here."
"Good to see you, Hermann. We meet again."
"Hahaha, likewise. I say it every time, but... it's an honor to volunteer with you again today."
Hermann waved me over with a friendly grin. He was Sirius's man, one of the executives in the "Rain" Merchant Guild... Whether he was here to spy or genuinely help, I didn't care. It was a chance to build connections. Show my good side here, and my reputation would soar. For the future, I started volunteering with Hermann.
Before, I'd slog through it alone, but with the Reinhar family's support, things were much easier now. Handing out food, teaching reading, gathering the sick for treatment... A pretty fulfilling day.
"L-Luin! Don't freak out, but listen."
"Yes?"
"S-Serphin is here!"
"...I see."
"Serphin came to see you?!"
"...And?"
"I said don't freak out?!"
"I'm not."
"Huh, you're right."
Out of nowhere, someone from the Royal Knights—a figure commoners wouldn't even dream of—showed up in this slum. According to Hermann, she was the "mad dog" of the knights, a dangerous one... Hmm, main event starting at last? I had every reason to welcome it.
The Royal Knights meant ties to the prince.
I set up a simple reception area and met the woman named Serphin.
"Hmmm... So you're Dirk Luin? You look pretty manly."
Red hair, red eyes. A stunning beauty with an intense vibe. How intense? Her chest was practically bursting out. No exaggeration—her breasts were huge. Walking around practically exposed like that, no shame? Fantasy worlds often had nobles acting more like whores.
"...Pleased to meet you. I hear you're the captain of the Royal Knights' 3rd Division."
"That's right. Serphin Reinhardt. Nice to meet you."
"Dirk Luin. But what brings you here..."
"What, I heard you were smart, but you're an idiot?"
"Huh?"
"You think I'd visit a doctor for no reason?"
"Ah..."
"Sirius told me. You're a genius, right? So, give me a check-up."
Birds of a feather... Even their rudeness was identical. Serphin thrust out her hand, her absurdly huge breasts jiggling. I was annoyed, but... for a beauty like that, I'd let it slide. Admiring her mature figure, I reached out to examine her. Of course, "checking the pulse" was fake—the real diagnosis came from "Observation."
"Well? Think you know what's wrong?"
But this woman... something was off.
Her mana flow, the sensation from her womb... No way, is this...
...For real?
"Are you perhaps preg—Gahhk!"
-Thud!
Everything went black.