The Treatment Is So Good That the Patients Become Obsessed

47 – After Surgery

Thud, thud.

The hard surgical tools were rummaging in Erzebert’s mouth.

Erzebert felt like he was losing his mind.

The unfamiliar surgical tools moving in his mouth were a sensation that could never become familiar.

Slice!

The surgical scalpel cut Erzebert’s tonsils.

“Ugh!”

Erzebert’s body tried to jerk.

Erzebert felt like he was being tortured.

The pain of flesh tearing does not simply fade with a painkiller.

Erzebert opened his eyes wide.

In front of him, sweating profusely and focusing on the surgery, was the yellow-skinned therapist, Kim Cheolsu.

Kim Cheolsu was putting all his effort into the surgery.

Erzebert involuntarily glanced at Kim Cheolsu amidst the pain.

The surgical tools that had just felt painful to Erzebert were now being carefully handled by Kim Cheolsu, putting all his effort to ensure Erzebert’s comfort.

His caring touch could be felt.

‘Why?’

Erzebert was puzzled.

Even if he saved himself, there was nothing he could offer to this man.

Why was he exerting himself so much after volunteering at the orphanage?

Erzebert honestly couldn’t understand the man’s passionate and kind emotions, but he didn’t feel bad about it.

Slice, slice!

Despite the agony of flesh tearing, Erzebert’s body jerked once again.

Erzebert truly calmed down a little while later.

What would happen?

As the surgery neared its end, Erzebert felt drained and dozed off for a moment.

“Ugh…”

Erzebert tossed and turned.

Thick blankets enveloped Erzebert’s body.

Cold ice was beneath Erzhebet’s chin.

It felt like she shouldn’t be in pain, but her mouth felt cold.

“Hoo…”

Erzhebet cautiously exhaled.

At the same time, Erzhebet was surprised.

Breathing was surprisingly comfortable.

She couldn’t feel the large foreign object that had always been in her mouth.

No matter how she moved her tongue, she couldn’t feel the inflammation that had always obstructed her breathing.

“Huh…?”

Erzhebet, who had thought she would suffocate and die without a chance, was wide-eyed.

The inflammation, namely tonsillitis, had disappeared.

There was no foreign substance blocking her throat.

It was truly the yellow-skinned healer who had fixed Erzhebet.

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“You’re awake! You went through a lot!!”

Upon waking up, Erzhebet saw daycare teacher Lina.

Even to the reticent Erzhebet, the kind Lina stood with ears perked up, embracing Erzhebet.

Unintentionally, Erzhebet’s eyes became teary.

The surgery was successful.

Now she didn’t have to die!

Even though no words were spoken, Erzhebet had suffered greatly thinking she would suffocate and die.

“The surgery went well. Is breathing easier now?”

The yellow-skinned healer standing behind Lina chuckled and asked.

“Ah.”

The one who healed Erzhebet.

Yellow-skinned healer Kim Cheol-su.

Erzhebet couldn’t take her eyes off him once she spotted him.

Thanks to this lean yellow-skinned man, Erzhebet could breathe comfortably.

“Th-thank you.”

Erzhebet greeted with a hesitant pronunciation.

Her throat hurt from the surgery, making it difficult for Erzhebet to use her throat muscles.

The yellow-skinned healer clapped with a smile.

“It’s okay, it’s just what a healer should do. Could you open your mouth for a moment? I’ll check your condition once more.”

“Y-yes.”

Erzhebet opened her mouth as the yellow-skinned healer instructed.

After checking Erzhebet’s mouth, the yellow-skinned healer nodded satisfactorily.

“Alright. Just manage the healing area well until it’s fully healed. Congratulations on the treatment.”

The yellow-skinned healer’s congratulations.

Erzhebet felt like she had received a gift from the man’s words.

Until now, the only one who had shown kindness to Erzhebet without expecting anything in return was Director Alphonso.

The world outside the orphanage was cruel, and there was no way they would just give a piece of bread to a fragile girl like Erzhebet.

However, this therapist who came from outside the orphanage was not just showing kindness and treatment to Erszebet without any charge.

“I… have… nothing to… give…”

When Erszebet expressed her burden, the yellow-skinned therapist ruffled Erszebet’s hair as if to say, “Why would you think such a thing as surgery fees for a child? If you want to give me something, make sure you get better. Seeing you get healthy is the wish of this antibiotic surgical professor, Kim Cheol-su.”

The yellow-skinned therapist had no expectations of Erszebet.

She just smiled cheerfully, winked with one eye squinted!

* * * *

Kim Cheol-su, successful in a new surgery!

Although tonsillectomy is a relatively simple surgery, mistakes can happen when done for the first time.

Luckily, he completed it without creating a hole in Erszebet’s palate.

“Even with a shortage of surgical tools, it seems to work out.”

Originally, instead of a mouth gag and inserting a breathing tube for easy respiration, he did it without both.

Without them, you can just chew with your gums and eat any food!

Even after examining Erszebet’s mouth several times, there was no bleeding, and the incision was well made.

“Haha, it’s nicely cut.”

I did it, but I did a great job.

This gives me confidence in surgery.

Now, can’t I do simple surgeries?

Of course, it wasn’t over yet.

“Director! Starting today, I will only give Erszebet water for a week. The child is having difficulty chewing now, so we need to change the diet.”

“Understood!”

Director Alfonso thanked me profusely, bowing his waist repeatedly, and took out a notebook and a pen from his pocket to diligently write down the diet.

“Hmm, for now, should I come regularly for a few days and help out?”

Even if I teach them well, the orphanage staff are new to this.

I decided to come by during my free time after work.

Since Merhen Orphanage and the residence of Count Roland are not that far, it seems possible to walk there regularly.

Director Alfonso seemed hesitant to refuse.

“No… There’s no need to go to such lengths. You’ve been through a lot with the major surgery…”

I shook my head.

The patient’s recovery is not just the end of the surgery. It’s until the patient gets healthy!

“If the child just had tonsillitis removed and gets sick again, it would be troublesome. It’s the first time, so just accept it!”

I felt uneasy!

Reluctantly, Director Alfonso agreed.

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Thus, I, Kim Cheol-su, started doing house visits!

Fortunately, the next day was Sunday, so I was able to check on Erszebet’s condition from the morning.

“Are you in pain?”

“A… little.”

Erszebet spoke with her mouth slightly open.

“Lina, I’ll change the ice pack for you.”

The cold ice pack dulls the sensation and reduces pain. It’s mainly used when there’s pain.

Making an ice pack was very easy in winter.

Just bring a cold-dried cloth and apply it to the surgical area.

Just in case Lina catches a cold, I prepared an ice pack with the firewood brought from Lord Roland’s place.

“Why… are you doing this much for me?”

“Hmm?”

“I can’t do anything for the therapist…”

Erzebeth said, looking at me with fear in her eyes!

Oh, how much the child must have suffered to have eating ice packs become a part of her daily life already.

“Hush! I didn’t do this expecting anything in return. I only care about your health.”

I said, tousling Erzebeth’s hair.

Erzebeth must be 14 years old now.

The age when children usually ask their parents for toy sets.

When I was 14, I spent all my allowance on Yu-Gi-Oh cards!

There were even imitation Yu-Gi-Oh card packs, and it was fascinating.

But Erzebeth is too mature for her age.

She keeps feeling sorry for not being able to pay for the surgery!

There’s no need for surgery fees!

“A child should act like a child, understood?”

“…Yes.”

Erzebeth reluctantly replied.

I gave a sly smile and patted Erzebeth’s head while changing the ice pack brought by Lina.

As the cold ice pack touched her chin, Erzebeth flinched! But soon, her expression turned calm.

“She endures well.”

Ordinary children would have cried, but Erzebeth has never cried in pain.

Is it a characteristic of children in this era, or is Erzebeth special?

I was about to make birch bark tea for severe pain, but I postponed it for now.

“Sigh.”

I looked around.

In the recovery room, children with rabbit ears and cat ears were gathered, peeking at us.

It’s already rumored that Catherine and I have healed many children at the orphanage!

The children were curious and peeking at us.

When our eyes met, the children scattered like sparrows, but peeked through the gap in the door again.

It’s funny how they quietly peek to avoid disturbing my work.

When I waved my hand, the children each bowed their heads to me.

Hmm, it felt healing to have these awkward greetings from the kids, even though I’ve never worked in pediatrics.

“They give me strength just by watching.”

Now that there are no urgent cases, I feel a bit more relaxed.