Chapter 302: Treatment

Luo De returned to the hospital treehouse.

He saw the arachnid elf Yuna wiping sweat from the unconscious Kalist.

She sat on the nearby bed, straining to stretch her body and arms, looking somewhat awkward.

After simple treatment, the eight broken spider legs showed faint signs of regrowth.

As long as she continues to receive adequate nutrition, she'll likely walk again soon.

"Master."

Upon seeing Luo De, she immediately bowed respectfully.

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

Yuna lowered her head, biting her lip, resentful that she couldn't share her master's burdens.

But she wouldn't disobey orders; she listlessly pulled the white curtain shut, not disturbing the patient.

Luo De then took out another spirit seed and slipped it into Kalist's mouth.

Her colorless lips were unusually soft and cold, like jelly.

The elf's eyebrows furrowed, then relaxed slightly as the sweat on her smooth forehead eased.

The shared skill 【Daphne's Spirit Seed】 had passed its beginner phase—recent output had dropped sharply, now holding steady at one seed every two weeks.

That's why Luo De hadn't distributed spirit seeds en masse to the girls—he needed to keep some on hand for emergencies, giving the rest only as supplements.

Days like today were perfect opportunities to use the reserve seeds.

But spirit seeds couldn't eliminate all side effects of mana depletion; the key was still rapid mana replenishment.

Luo De gave up trying.

He simply got into bed, pulled the elf girl into his arms, and fully activated 【Green Vine Mutual Healing】.

The succubus beside him was puzzled.

"Master?"

"I'm treating her tonight. I won't be back over there. Go ahead and return."

Tally immediately pouted.

Send me away so you can hold another woman in bed? Not a chance!

Thinking this,

she squeezed onto the bed and clung tightly to her master's muscular arm.

"What are you doing?"

"Don't even think of leaving Tally behind, hmmm!"

"Fine. But don't touch me randomly, got it?"

"What do you take me for? I'm a succubus—would I be normal if I didn't rub and cuddle?"

Saying this, Tally grinned mischievously and wrapped both arms tightly around her master's arm.

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Morning.

Flecks of sunlight filtered through layers of green leaves, shining into the hospital treehouse.

At this moment, Luo De half-reclined against the headboard.

To his left lay the elf Kalist on her side.

The elf lady naturally pressed her entire body against Luo De.

Dressed in tight green-and-white magical attire that clung to every curve, her firm, straight left leg rested atop his thigh—warm and slick.

To his right, Tally clung to his arm, sleeping loudly and ungracefully.

Her clothes were open, revealing a smooth belly with faintly rippling abs, her hair spilled carelessly over Luo De's arm.

Last night, she'd played with his arm like a toy for a long while before falling asleep.

"Mmm."

Luo De sensed the elf lady's body twitch slightly in his arms.

Then her soft body stiffened unnaturally.

To avoid misunderstanding, he spoke at once.

"Don't misunderstand—I need physical contact for this spiritual technique to work. I heard about the side effects of mana depletion and didn't want you to suffer because of—"

Before he finished, the elf girl rolled over, pushed herself up with both hands.

Her golden hair cascaded like a waterfall over Luo De's chest; a flawless face came into view.

They were so close their noses were less than ten centimeters apart.

Her emerald eyes, like gemstones, fixed on his, then drifted downward, settling on his lips.

Luo De smelled a fresh floral scent.

He saw Kalist's lips slightly parted, as if wanting to lean closer—then pulling back.

In her throat, skin as smooth as if filtered by a beauty app, moved subtly.

A kiss?

Yeah, definitely.

Luo De leaned in.

But a cold, slender hand instantly rose and pressed against his face.

Look again.

Kalist had already returned to her cold expression.

She sneered: "If this is treatment, then where exactly is your hand placed?"

At that moment, Luo De's palm rested on her rounded, lifted buttock.

Firm, elastic, and smooth.

"Uh, habit. Look, my other hand's on Tally too."

"Get out."

"Alright."

He quickly moved his hand away.

Whether it was an illusion or not, for an instant Luo De thought he saw her lips twitch upward.

Then the next moment,

Kalist stood up with exaggerated formality, pretending to accidentally brush her lips against his face—light as a butterfly's touch.

Warm, soft lips.

"Huh? That's—"

"Accident."

She stood coldly, as if nothing had just happened.

"?"

Can't you just stop being so awkward?

Luo De was speechless.

But fine.

Isn't it better when girls have different personalities?

Can't have all of them clinging like Tally, demanding love like it's their daily meal.

"Rest for two days. I'll send Selina to handle the barrier ritual on the Hansen River."

"That clumsy method dares to replace me? The mana pathways and capacity blockages are constructed with zero precision—look at this mana-concentrating ritual, hah."

Kalist glanced at the ritual array beside the bed and sneered.

"Have her come observe. I'll teach her a few tricks and correct some of her physical flaws."

Here we go again.

The elf's classic tsundere—never saying things plainly.

Wants to thank him but is too shy, so she does it this way.

Annoying, yet somehow cute.

Luo De shrugged, pulling his arm free from the sleeping succubus's chest.

"Do as you like. I'll check on the Claw Valley terrain later."

"Later? Why not now?"

Not now.

He pointed to Tally, who had crawled back and wrapped both arms around his waist, half-asleep.

"Someone needs breakfast."

Kalist's face instantly froze: "You might as well drain your marrow and feed it to her."

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

Watching her retreating back, Luo De couldn't help chuckling twice.

Shhh—

The curtain beside him was pulled aside.

The arachnid elf Yuna emerged.

"Sorry, did I wake you?"

"No no no!"

Una shook her head in panic, then bowed respectfully, her tone deeply sincere:

"Master, if there is anything Una can do, please—please do not hesitate to ask. Una is useless here, and it is unbearable."

Is that so.

Luo De could sense her desire to serve faithfully yet her powerlessness.

Since there was still plenty of time and Tally would sleep a while longer, he might as well treat Una with 【Green Vine Mutual Healing】.

Of course, by embracing her.

So he stepped forward and pulled the startled arachnid girl into his arms.

No need to be as cautious as with Kalist.

(End of chapter)