Chapter 302: Treatment

Rod returned to the hospital treehouse.

He saw the spider-transformed elf Watching Yuna wiping the sweat of the unconscious Lady Kali.

She sat on the bed beside them, stretching her body and arm with effort, looking somewhat strained.

After simple treatment, the eight severed spider legs showed faint signs of regrowing.

As long as she continued to receive sufficient nutrition, she would presumably be able to walk again soon.

"Master."

The moment she saw Rod, she immediately bowed respectfully.

Rod waved his hand: "Go rest. I'll take care of her."

Watching Yuna lowered her head and bit her lip, frustrated that she couldn't share her master's burden.

But she wouldn't disobey an order, so she listlessly drew the white partition curtain closed, not wanting to disturb the patient.

Rod then took out another Spirit Seed and placed it into Lady Kali's mouth.

Her bloodless lips were unusually soft and cool, with a jelly-like texture.

The elf's brow furrowed, then the smooth, cold-sweat-drenched forehead relaxed somewhat.

The shared skill 【Daphne's Spirit Seed】 seemed to have passed its newbie phase; recent output had dropped sharply, holding steady at roughly one seed every two weeks.

This was also why Rod hadn't distributed Spirit Seeds to the girls on a large scale — he needed to keep some in reserve for emergencies, and only hand out the rest to the girls.

Moments like today were exactly when the backup Spirit Seeds got their chance to shine.

But Spirit Seeds couldn't suppress all the side effects of magical exhaustion; the key was still rapidly replenishing magical power.

Rod didn't care anymore.

He simply got onto the bed, gathered the elf girl into his arms, and activated 【Green Vine Mutual Healing】 at full power.

The succubus nearby grew puzzled.

"Master?"

"I'm treating her tonight, not going back there. You head back first."

Tally was immediately displeased.

Send me back so you can hold another woman in bed? No way!

Having thought it through.

She squeezed onto the bed as well, tightly hugging her master's solid arm.

"What are you doing?"

"Don't even think about leaving Tally behind, hmph!"

"Fine, but you're not allowed to grope, got it!"

"What do you take Tally for? I'm a succubus, you know — wouldn't it be abnormal NOT to grope and rub all over?"

After speaking, Tally grinned wickedly and wrapped both hands tightly around her master's arm.

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Early morning.

Scattered sunlight filtered through layer upon layer of green leaves, shining into the hospital treehouse.

At this moment, Rod was half-leaning against the headboard.

On his left was the elf Lady Kali, lying on her side.

The Young Lady elf was naturally pressed against Rod's body.

She was already wearing a form-fitting green-and-white Shen Mo Fa garment that clung tightly to her body, revealing many of her curves, and her firm, straight left leg pressed against his thigh, warm and silky.

On his right was Tally, hugging his arm, sleeping soundly in a very unrefined manner.

Her clothes hung open, revealing a smooth belly with the faint ridges of abs, and her hair spilled casually over Rod's arm.

Last night she had used Rod's hand as a toy, playing with it for quite a while before finally falling asleep.

"Mm."

Rod noticed the Young Lady elf in his arms twitch slightly.

Then her soft body stiffened, becoming unnatural.

To avoid misunderstanding, he immediately spoke up.

"Don't misunderstand. This spiritual technique requires a certain degree of physical contact to work. I heard about the side effects of magical exhaustion and didn't want you to end up..."

Before he finished, the Young Lady elf flipped over and pushed herself up from the bed with both hands.

Her golden hair cascaded like a waterfall over Rod's chest, and a flawless face came into view.

The two were inches apart, the distance between their nose tips no more than ten centimeters.

The other's emerald-green, gem-like pupils gazed into his eyes, then drifted downward, fixing on his lips.

Rod smelled a fresh floral fragrance.

He also saw Lady Kali's lips part slightly, as if wanting to lean closer, but then pulling back.

On her throat — skin so flawless it showed no pores or blemishes, as if a skin-smoothing filter had been applied — a subtle swallow rolled.

Asking for a kiss?

Mm, definitely no mistake.

Rod leaned in proactively.

But a cool, slender palm instantly rose and pressed against his face.

Looking again.

Lady Kali had already returned to her sour-faced expression.

She gave a cold laugh: "If this is treatment, then where exactly is your hand placed?"

At this moment, Rod's palm was resting on the other's raised buttock.

Springy yet plump.

"Eh, I'm used to it. Look, my other hand is on Tally too."

"Get lost."

"Okay."

He hurriedly moved his palm away.

Perhaps it was a trick of the eye, but for an instant, Rod saw the corner of the other's mouth curve up slightly.

Then, the next moment—

Lady Kali deliberately rose, and in an exaggerated, accidental-seeming way, brushed her lips against his cheek like a dragonfly skimming water.

Soft, moist lips.

"Mm? This is—"

"Accidental."

She stood up coldly, as if nothing had happened at all.

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Could you stop being so awkward?

Rod was a little speechless.

But he supposed it was fine.

Isn't it better when girls have all sorts of different personalities?

They couldn't all be like Tally, clinging to him begging for love-making, saying she loves him more than food.

"Rest for two days. I'll have Selina handle the blocking ritual at Hanson River."

"Such shoddy work, and she dares take my place? The obstruction points along the mana pathways and capacity are made with zero rigor. Look at this mana-gathering ritual—ha."

Lady Kali glanced at the ritual array by the bed and gave a disdainful smile.

"Let her come observe on the side. I can teach her a trick or two for you, and correct some of the flaws in her body while I'm at it."

There she goes again.

Classic elf tsundere—never says anything straight.

Wants to thank him but is too embarrassed, so she can only do it this way.

A little annoying, a little cute.

Rod shrugged and drew his arm out from the bosom of the succubus, who was fast asleep and snoring away.

"Suit yourself. I'll head over to Claw Valley Mountain later."

"Later? Why not go now?"

Not really possible.

He pointed at the drowsy Tally, who had crawled over again and wrapped both arms around his waist.

"Someone needs her breakfast."

Lady Kali's face instantly went cold: "You might as well just pull out your marrow and feed it to her."

She strode forward and slammed the door shut as she left—bang.

Watching her retreating back, Rod couldn't help but chuckle twice.

Swoosh—

The curtain on one side was pulled aside.

The spider-kin elf Watching Yuna revealed herself.

"Sorry, did I wake you?"

"No, no!"

Watching Yuna shook her head in a panic, then bowed respectfully, her tone utterly sincere:

"Master, if there's anything Watching Yuna can be of use for, please, please, you must say so. Watching Yuna staying here with no use at all is sheer torment."

Is that so.

Rod could sense her longing to serve faithfully yet having no outlet for it.

Anyway, it was still early, and Tally would sleep a while longer—time to heal Watching Yuna with 【Green Vine Mutual Healing】.

Of course, in the form of an embrace.

So he stepped straight forward and pulled the flustered spider-girl into his arms.

No need to be as careful as with Lady Kali.

(End of Chapter)