Liebe gave Lara a tissue and said, "Tell me what's wrong."
Lara said, "It's Riruru… actually, she has a second attribute."
Liebe said, "I've heard of the phenomenon but never thought I would see it. If the first is String, what is the second one?"
Lara said, "It's Air Magic."
Liebe said, "What exactly is the problem?"
Riruru said, "Whenever I use the Air attribute, it damages my body from within. The doctors are saying if this continues, I don't have much time left… and I'm only five."
Liebe said, "It's hard to believe…"
Lara said, "Every time she uses it, she gets covered in wounds. We have to take her to the ER every week just to stabilize her. Even with that, we don't know what to do."
Liebe said, "How many doctors have you seen so far?"
Lara said, "From my rank I've seen every specialist in our nation — from CKH to even the best doctor at the Capital. They say she needs experimental treatment, yet they don't even know where to start. The cause is that she was developing both attributes when she was in the womb but couldn't fully develop."
Liebe said, "When exactly did she develop Air Magic?"
Lara said, "Just last year. Every time, the doctors say she won't survive till seven. It's so hard to accept the fact that my little angel might be gone. I don't know what I can do…"
Liebe said, "Did you try the Grand Empire?"
Lara said, "That's impossible. We can't afford experimental treatment there."
Liebe said, "You should at least consult them. After talking to the head doctor at CKH, leave next week since it's urgent. Here — I'm even giving you a letter, and 2,000 gold should help you there. Let me see what I can do, and visit CKH tomorrow, okay? The doctors will be ready there."
Lara said, "Captain, why do so much?"
Liebe said, "I want to make sure no child ever has to feel as helpless as I once had to. If it means this, so be it."
Lara said, "But what can I do to repay it?"
Liebe said, "After I leave, promise me absolute loyalty to my mother, no matter how vile it may be."
Lara said, "Why?"
Liebe said, "Soon, what I am or was will be of no consequence. That's why, when I leave, I want to make sure Mother won't have to worry. And I can understand, Lara — listen, it may seem tough, but regardless of what happens, always love Riruru. After all, we are stardust held together by love for an instant."
Lara said, "Understood, Captain. And thank you. No matter how vile, I swear my undying loyalty to you as well as Captain Lilith."
Liebe said, "You don't have to be loyal towards me since I won't be around much longer."
The following morning, after breakfast, Liebe went to class, and Lara, with Riruru, went to the doctor at CKH. After the visit, Lara said, "Mind if we make one last stop before going home?"
Riruru said, "Okay, Mommy."
Then they went to visit Lilith.
Lara said, "Good morning, Ma'am."
Lilith said, "Lara, good morning. How are you? And is this your daughter?"
Lara said, "This is Riruru. Riruru, say hi."
Riruru said, "Hello."
Lilith said, "Hi."