Zenith.
I decided to talk to someone about her.
Once I calm down to think about it, I realize that her problems aren't mine alone.
I have someone I can discuss it with.
Because I still have a family member here.
"Sensei, I want to talk to Lilia about the future."
"Yes, that's for the best."
Roxy and I tidied ourselves and leave the room.
Right as we came out, we ran into Elinalise leaving her own room as well.
Her eyes widen when she saw me with Roxy.
"Roxy, you..."
"Rudi, sorry, I have some stuff to discuss with Elinalise. Please see Lilia on your own instead."
Stuff?
What could it be?
Well, if she said it like that, maybe it's better if I'm not present.
"I understand."
I left Roxy and headed toward Zenith's room.
I glanced back briefly before entering. Roxy and Elinalise went into their room as well.
"..."
Anyways, I entered Zenith's room.
Zenith was sitting on her bed, with Lilia on a chair beside her.
The scene reminds me of a hospital room. I bit my lips.
"Lilia."
"What's the matter, Rudeus-sama?"
Lilia was visibly fatigued from serving Zenith.
First things first, I need to know what she thinks.
"Sorry for making you take care of mother."
"No, this is my job."
"Oh."
Job, is that it?
Even though no one is left to pay her?
"How's mother?"
I sneaked a peak at Zenith and noticed she has been staring at me the entire time.
But, she does nothing, said nothing.
Yet she still stares at me.
"Well, even though she has no memory, miraculously her body is healthy. She has stamina and no strange complications. Stuff like eating and changing clothing, she can do it on her own after being taught once."
"Is that so."
She's not a complete invalid then.
The only thing she lost was her memory.