Chapter 54
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Episode 17 - Demon King [2]
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"The results say you only have one year left."
"That's how it is."
"You don't seem scared, as would be normal… Any purpose?"
I shook my head while letting out a sigh.
"Nothing, really. It's just that… I've never expected anything or had a purpose."
"And your family?"
Instinctively, I felt myself freeze.
Seeing my reaction, he apologized.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to."
"It's okay."
I stayed silent for a long while, staring at my hands.
I felt strange. Was it really calmness, or was it not?
I felt nothing, not a hint of fear. I couldn't even think deeply about the results.
Which, others would react differently…
In the end, I let out another sigh.
"Hmm… Do you have anyone?"
Hearing the voice, I lifted my head.
"Ah… Well, sort of, but I think not really."
The doctor's expression revealed a strange pity, letting out a heavy sigh.