Arthur forced an uncomfortable smile in front of Tristan and Kay.
“…I can perceive light. So, it’s not complete blindness,” Kay said calmly.
“People usually refer to that visual condition as blindness. You can only perceive ‘light,'” Tristan added coldly.
“No, it’s a bit more than that…”
“……”
“……”
…It was difficult to argue that it was more than that.
Arthur sensed that in front of Kay and Tristan, his attempt to deny the pitiful reality of a severely ill patient who couldn’t accept his own condition was being viewed as nothing more than a form of denial.
Kay spoke in a matter-of-fact tone.
“Some people mistakenly think that being in a state of complete darkness is blindness. But in fact, among the conditions classified as blindness, ‘total blindness,’ where you can’t even perceive light, is rare. Your condition is generally referred to as blindness.”
“……”
Tristan silently observed Arthur, who sighed again.
It seemed like Arthur was somewhat uncomfortable being classified as “blind.” It wasn’t that he couldn’t accept it himself; rather, he didn’t like being perceived that way by his subordinates.
“…I just have very bad eyesight. It’s just not clear; it’s blurry.”
“Yes. According to the military classification, you’re at the level of Grade 1 visual impairment.”
“…….”
Leaning back on the chair, Arthur sighed once again.
“That’s a standard that’s somewhat broad, aiming to cover people with discomfort in their daily lives due to disabilities. They deserve proper compensation for acquiring a disability they’ll carry for a lifetime. You know that, right?”
“…….”
“But not me. Do I look like I have difficulties in my daily life? Would I exaggerate and claim to be blind in front of someone who’s genuinely blind? Other than paperwork, I’m perfectly fine.”
Tristan spoke up.
“Your Excellency, just because you say so doesn’t make our hearts light. Your difficulties don’t decrease, and…”
“…….”
“It’s not something to be ignored. You know that.”
“…….”
Arthur didn’t think he had a disability. However, when the two subordinates pointed it out, rather than avoiding it, he asked resignedly.
“…So what? What if I’m classified as blind?”
Tristan replied briefly.
“I hope you’ve attempted treatment.”
“…….”
Arthur seemed reluctant.
Tristan continued calmly.
“It’s a right given to soldiers with disabilities. Your Excellency also has the right to receive treatment.”
Arthur sighed with an awkward expression.
“I’ve said it before. There’s no possibility of improvement in my case.”
“How can you be so sure?”
Tristan continued calmly.
“I’ve interviewed dozens of soldiers who have experienced blindness or blindness-like disabilities and consulted with doctors. Among patients who were temporarily suspected of being blind, one or two out of ten cases showed improvement. More than fifteen out of a hundred. There were cases where various treatments had an effect, and there were cases where things naturally improved over time.”
Tristan continued his explanation.
“Please allow me to bring a doctor.”
“…….”
Without a trace of a smile, Arthur widened his lips.
“Do you know that bringing in a doctor might be more dangerous if my vision problems become known?”
“…….”
“Other than paperwork, both of you know that it’s not a problem for me even if I don’t have sight.”
“…….”
Kay calmly lowered his gaze and said, “Well, you wouldn’t be able to distinguish even if I wore clothes with curses or enemy flags painted in front of you, right?”
“…….”
With a piercing look, Arthur squinted at Kay.
“…Tristan. Is Kay wearing clothes with curses?”
“…No.”
“…….”
Realizing he had walked into a trap, Arthur grinned wryly and rubbed his forehead with one hand.
Kay chuckled dryly, “Do you believe it’s not an enemy flag?”
“…Surely, you wouldn’t be wearing such a thing.”
“Is it a curse?”
…Isn’t it?
Eventually, Arthur laughed as if surrendering, raising both hands to show his subordinates.
“Fine. If that’s the case, attend the improvement ceremony. Receive the rank, stabilize your position here, and then I’ll see if there’s a way to get treatment. It’s still risky.”
Tristan said heavily, “Your Excellency, there is a time for treatment.”
Arthur lightly laughed, tilting his head. “Don’t make a fuss. I’m fine. It’s not a state worth making a fuss about. Dylan, take care of it.”
“…….”
Tristan sensed that Arthur wasn’t just avoiding it but genuinely believed that recovery was impossible.
Tristan asked, “Why do you think it’s hopeless?”
Arthur’s gaze hesitated for a moment, looking at Tristan before dropping to the ground.
“…….”
A silent gaze stuck to the ground.
Meaningless gestures to him.
It was just a habit he developed to appear ‘seeing.’
Tristan pressed on. He tightened his jaw.
Out of the blue, a question came out.
“Are you blocking it at the palace by any chance?”
“…….”
Arthur’s gaze rose rigidly.
Again, ‘seeing.’
Tristan didn’t back down and continued to ask, “Or is it because it’s a royal secret that you can’t talk about?”
“…….”
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
