Volume 1 Chapter 1 The Beast Veterinarian Cannot Be Acknowledged
"Hey, [Zeke]. You salary thief. What are you doing here?"
At the national ranch located on the outskirts of the royal capital.
As I, [Zeke], was watching the livestock cattle, the prime minister called out to me from across the fence.
I stop my work and approach him.
"Prime Minister. I was giving these cows vitamin shots."
I show him the magic syringe I was holding.
When infused with magic power, the needle can change to the optimal thickness and length.
I developed this.
"Vitamins? Why would you do that?"
"Because beef cattle tend to be deficient in vitamins due to the marbling."
However, even after hearing my explanation, the prime minister snorted dismissively.
"There's no need to go to such lengths for cattle raised for food. It's a waste of money."
"But if we take good care of it, we can provide high-quality products at low prices, and the people will be satisfied..."
"Oh, shut up, you salary thief! I'm sick of your flattery!"
Spit...!
The Prime Minister spat at me.
"Zeke, you [veterinarians] have always been like that. You make us pay more than we need, saying it's for the animals!"
We [Vetari-nari] are called [veterinarians] and have served the country for generations, treating and caring for the animals owned by the state.
The country has many animals.
Horses for transport, not just cattle for livestock.
The Dragon Knights' Dragons, familiars specially trained for national defense.
It is up to us veterinarians to manage their physical condition.
"It may seem unnecessary... but it's all necessary. Raising and caring for animals takes time and effort."
"Shut up! Good medicine is useless to a bastard! You're useless too! Useless useless useless!"
The Prime Minister pushes me away.
I thrust my hand into the nearby pile of cow dung, squishing it.
"Make sure to take a proper bath before returning to the castle. I can't stand the smell of cow dung."
Mocking me, the prime minister walked away.
"Good grief..."
With a grunt, I stood up.
"What a waste... huh?"
The beast veterinarian is considered less important compared to human doctors.
That's to be expected; livestock ultimately ends up being eaten.
Many mock the idea of saving such lives.
"Animals live and have lives too. They get sick and injured. The only ones who can hear their silent cries and save them are beast veterinarians. It's a proud job, right?"
I spoke to the cows.
They were peacefully munching on grass.
However, they seemed to be eating with more vigor than this morning.
Well, they're cows after all; they wouldn't be thanking me or anything.
"See you then, I'll come again."
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