"Oh my, I'm exhausted."
After wandering around, Elashia finally arrived at the entrance of the Magic Academy.
After the reconstruction was completed, Elashia, who suffered from severe procrastination, was coming here for the first time because Sophia's treatment period had arrived.
"Wow, what an impressive school gate."
Looking at the gate of the Royal Magic Academy, Elashia couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Watching the exceptional young people coming and going, their eyes filled with light and ambition, Elashia sighed.
Well, this is how college students should be!
Thinking about her past self, all that had been on her mind besides exams was more exams.
When she had just entered university, she at least had some dreams, but before long, her mind was filled only with "graduate school exams, civil service exams, certification exams, editing exams..."
Lost in thought, Elashia entered the Royal Magic Academy.
Looking at the map in her hand, Elashia wandered around and finally found Sophia's room.
She should be in her room reading or something now, since Elashia had told her not to move around too much.
Elashia walked toward Sophia's room.
However, the scene before her eyes instantly made Elashia's blood pressure soar!
The adorable girl was chasing and playing with several young students, wearing the lively smile that belonged to her age.
Hadn't she instructed her not to run around during the treatment period?!
Her fist was clenched tight.
Elashia didn't know if the staged treatment effect of [Dead Wood Comes to Life] would be affected by vigorous exercise, so she had told Sophia it would be best not to move around.
She never expected to come and see such a scene.
Just thinking that Sophia might have been spending every day like this for the past month made Elashia's blood pressure instantly rise.
Sophia was playing excitedly with several students of similar age when she caught a glimpse of a pink and white figure in her peripheral vision.
Her movements instantly froze.
Oh no.
Taking a closer look at Sister Ela's expression, that gloomy face that seemed like it could drip water made Sophia even more panicked.
"Um, my sister's friend has come to see me. Could everyone come back to play tomorrow?"
The young students didn't suspect anything and simply arranged to play with Sophia later before leaving.
Looking at Elashia's intimidating eyes, Sophia steeled herself and walked up to her.
"Sister... Ela..."
Sophia lowered her head, not daring to look at Elashia.
Seeing her lowering her head in admission of guilt, the anger in Elashia's heart slightly diminished.
"Why didn't you listen to sister?"
There was still some anger in Elashia's voice.
"I'm sorry, Sister Ela... I, I could stand up for the first time in ten years... and there were so many new friends here... I really couldn't resist and..."
Seeing Sophia about to shed small pearl-like tears, Elashia's heart softened.
"You need to listen to Sister Ela, otherwise I won't be able to explain this to your sister."
Elashia stroked Sophia's head.
Just as Sophia was about to say something, Elashia spoke first:
"Let's go back to your room to talk. I need to wait for someone to arrive before I can start casting, probably until evening."
Sophia's small eyes, which had been somewhat dim with guilt, instantly lit up!
Yay!
Pulling Elashia to the cottage, Sophia swept away her previous guilt and appeared extremely excited.
Elashia couldn't help but smile at the sight.
Well, this is what children are like.
Thinking about how she had restricted this adorable little girl from being active just to cure her illness faster, Elashia suddenly felt somewhat uncomfortable.
Now it was her turn to feel guilty.
Stroking Sophia's head again, Elashia said:
"Actually... you don't have to avoid physical activity. As long as Sister Ela performs a few more treatments, it won't have too much impact."
Elashia had expected Sophia to be happy hearing her words, but much to her surprise, Sophia, who had been very happy just a moment ago, suddenly burst into tears with a "wah."
"Eh!?"
Sophia immediately threw herself at Elashia.
"Sister Ela... I'm sorry... I'm sorry..."
This child, why is she crying?
Before Elashia could say anything, Sophia continued:
"I know, to cure me... Sister Ela is also enduring great suffering..."
I'm not, don't make things up.
"That day... Sister Ela fainted after curing me... but only Sister Ela's mother noticed... My sister and I were so immersed in joy that we didn't even pay attention to Sister Ela who almost collapsed... Even though it's because of Sister Ela... that my legs could heal..."
?!
She's not! Don't make things up!
It seems she mistook Candice for my mother. (−＿−；)
While Elashia found it both amusing and frustrating, she also found it interesting.
Candice did indeed look like her mother at first glance, sharing almost the same features—pink hair, green eyes, and similar facial features—after all, from a blood relation perspective, she was her aunt.
If people saw Elashia and Candice's daily interactions, it probably wouldn't just be Little Sophia who would misunderstand.