Chapter 6. Who are these people?
"I feel nauseous," Suzune muttered, gripping her metal cane, trying to steady herself. Her hand trembled as she leaned her weight against it, trying not to collapse.
Elena stepped closer, her voice soft with concern. "Looks like it's getting worse, ma'am... Don't you think you should've told Shin about this?"
Suzune groaned, a sharp tightness in her chest making it hard to breathe. She took in a slow, heavy breath, her eyes glassy with pain. After a moment, she shook her head.
"No. It's okay," she whispered. "I don't want to worry him."
Elena's heart tightened at those words. She glanced at Suzune—really looked at her. The change in just one week was undeniable. Suzune was now thinner, her clothes hanging looser on her frame. She always made sure to wrap herself in blankets when Shin was around, hiding the signs. Her skin, once smooth and radiant, had grown dry and pale.
Without her insulin injections, her condition had spiraled. The lack of proper food only made things worse. There were moments Suzune would start trembling, her whole body shaking—but she never let Shin see. Whenever he was gone, Elena would try to use her healing skill on her.
But as a mere level 1 healer, her healing power was barely enough.
Elena placed a hand gently over Suzune's back, using the last of her strength to ease Suzune's pain with her healing. A faint glow surrounded them, and Suzune's breathing steadied for a moment.
Then Elena sighed, her shoulders slumping.