Apathetic

Ch. 13

7 months have passed since the young woman have been taken in.

She hasn't regained her consciousness since that night. She has been in a coma for quite a while. Bringing others into a concern or remaining faithful for her return to consciousness. During her hibernation, they have been treating her wounds and injuries sufficiently even being a real precaution with her state. Spend their major time day and night to make sure her wounds are being taken care of and no affection have occurred. Including using the special homemade remedy they use for medicinal purposes: Wisteria.

Earlier, the cult used to lose hope for her full recovery or her life, however, their spirit is stronger (thanks to their persistence), and they kept on treating her. Their result of support came out great. Her recovery progress is going very well even in her brutal state. Each day her body will react well to the treatments bringing relief to the servants.

However, there were no signs or hints of her awakening.

"I see. She is already on the recovery road perfectly well. That is very good news indeed. I'm very thankful we have the professional medical team here." Douma said with a smile on his facial features, leaning back on his huge purple bean bag as he's shifting his crossed legs.

The nurse nodded her head and continued, "Yes! However, there are still no signs of her waking up anytime soon. Even with our strongest home remedy: Wisteria. We have tried all we can to get her to wake up." The tone of her voice has gone softer indicating small sorrow in her voice.

Usually, people would feel empathy or pity for someone in a brutal situation, but not the cult leader. Pretending to go along with their emotions as he fabricates by encouraging hope for the unconscious guest. They would seek consolation in prayer and aspirations for her well-being, and Douma continues to provide solace to them. Another script came easy to him. He nodded his head and gave the female servant a reassuring smile, "I'm sure she will wake up, but it is gonna take time due to how her injuries were impacted her well-being, resulting in her mental and physical state running outs its limits."

The servant hummed in agreement and left before placing a smile, "Y-you are right my lord!"

"Of course. Now go back on to our precious guest. Do your guys very best on her wounds. We want to make sure she can move sufficiently without any sudden problems along the way. Especially when she would wake up." Douma clapped both his hands with a closed-eyes smile.

The nurse bowed respectfully, "Yes!" Then left immediately and closed the shoji door.

The moment she closed the door, Douma turned his smile into a blank one.

It's surprising how she is still alive to this day! I was expecting she would pass away on the first week she came in. Her injuries looked fatal, and her recovery is impressive. But she hasn't awoken yet and I'm wondering if she will be like this way for a long time? They have to learn the hard way one day when she no longer draws in a breath as her heart never again functions.

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Hisashi casually sweeps on the front porch to the small staircase toward the outdoors and the entrance of the temple. Humming graciously to help the time by sweeping as he is enjoying the bright outdoors.

"Hisashi-San?"

Hisashi stopped his sweeping before turning his head behind to see two female maids with smiles.

"Ichika-San! And Yua-Chan! What can I do for the both of you?" He stopped his sweeping and held up to his side with one hand.

"Yua-Chan and I are going to the market lane to get more mint ointments for our unconscious guest. We are running low on the remedies and we don't have other servants available at this moment." Ichika let out a small laugh, "Will you watch over her until we get back?"