Chapter 52: It’s Always Like This

In Nanako’s bedroom, on the soft, fluffy bed. Nanako sat on the plush mattress, her small face flushed red. Her eyes darted around shyly. Her small body squirmed uncomfortably. Her ahoge twitched nervously.

Lynn said seriously, "Master, hurry up. Lie down on your stomach. If we wait, it won't be good. It really doesn't hurt."

Nanako’s face turned bright red. "But... but that posture is really embarrassing... And doing it from behind..."

Lynn took a deep breath. "Master... it's really fine. Trust me. Just one pop and it's done..."

Nanako squirmed, blushing. "But Master has never done this before... And that thing... it's hot... I don't like it..."

凸(艹皿艹)!

I'm so angry! Lynn couldn't take it anymore. He held up the Glass Cups and Matches in his hand, feeling a phantom pain in his balls.

"Cupping Therapy! It's just Cupping Therapy! To suck out all the cold energy from your body! It's that simple!"

"And Master, can you stop making that expression?! People who don't know might think I'm doing something else to you!"

[ Status: Rage Mode ]

"I know, I know! Disciple, don't be so fierce!" Nanako pouted helplessly. Like a salted fish, she flopped onto the bed face-down, hugging the pillow with a look of despair.

Lynn shook his head, feeling tired. Proficiently, he took out magical medicinal powder, sprinkled it into the glass cup, and lit a match. Fwoosh.

He aimed at the position on her back. Pop.

"Eek——" Nanako’s eyes widened instantly. Instinctively, she bit her own twin-tail.

Lynn shook his head, staring with dead-fish eyes. "About ten minutes. I'll put a few more on Master. The cold energy will come out soon."

It had been several days since they returned to Winterspring. Many things happened outside, but most had nothing to do with them. The day after they left, Winterspring and other major factions sent representatives to Moon Orchid City to investigate the demon invasion.

The specific details were unknown. But based on the news released over the past few days, it was officially recognized as a "Miracle of the Gods." Of course, many didn't believe it. But that was none of their business.

After her battle with the Demon Warlock, Nanako felt deeply that she was too weak. So, immediately after returning to Winterspring, she tried to force a breakthrough to learn a Forbidden Spell—a more powerful Frost Magic.

The result... Unsurprisingly. She suffered a massive backlash. Mana flowed in reverse, and cold energy invaded her body. She would definitely be weak for a few days.

"Don't move. A few more cups. Almost done!"

"Oh! (??ω??)" Nanako mumbled.

Pop. "Eek——"

Pop. "Uwu——"

Pop. "It hurts!!"

Finally, after placing seven or eight cups. Nanako felt drained. Little stars circled her head. She lay on the pillow like she had collapsed from exhaustion. Even her ahoge drooped. Her eyes were misty as she murmured:

"I feel like my body has been hollowed out..."

[ Inner Voice ] [ Of course! So stupid. Dog Master, you are only a City-Breaker Rank Mage! Why try to cultivate a Forbidden Spell?! ]

[ Inner Voice ] [ Above City-Breaker Rank is King Rank. Skipping two ranks to attempt a Forbidden Spell... who can do that except a Protagonist?! ]

[ Inner Voice ] [ Do you think you are a genius like your Disciple? ]

[ Inner Voice ] [ Sure enough, Loli Master is unreliable as always! ]

Lynn looked at her with a mix of anger and disappointment.

Nanako’s ahoge twitched angrily. No... Don't look down on Master! Master will beat you!

But because her body was too weak, she could only lie there. She couldn't teach her disciple a lesson even if she wanted to. She deflated, blowing air at her bangs. Fuu. She murmured:

"Nanako wants to become stronger too... But it's not that simple. Although I'm a City-Breaker Rank Mage, I still feel too weak..."

She recalled the scene of her battle with the Demon Warlock. That sense of powerlessness made her feel dejected. Although she was a Deacon of Winterspring, but... but...

Just then, Lynn's inner voice echoed in her mind.

[ Inner Voice ] [ Sigh. Let's go with the 《 Cryo-Lament Meditation Technique 》. Although it's only a King Rank technique, it should be enough for Master to practice. ]

Ding! Nanako’s ahoge stood straight up. Her attention focused entirely on the voice.

[ Inner Voice ] [ I'm too soft-hearted after all. I can't stand seeing the Blue-Haired Loli so depressed. I'll help her a little. ]

[ Inner Voice ] [ But how can I teach her without making the Loli Master suspicious? This is really a headache... ]

Hearing this, Nanako’s eyes widened.

What!! Disciple... he... he wants to help Master increase her strength!! Is he this touching?

《 Cryo-Lament Meditation Technique 》... I remember! That is indeed a King Rank technique! But I'm only City-Breaker Rank. Even if I get the manual, I can't use it!

As a Deacon, she knew clearly. Winterspring's Grand Library had this manual. So even if her disciple got it for her, it wouldn't be much use...

"Master, eat your porridge."

Lynn, unaware that his thoughts were being eavesdropped on, picked up the bowl. He blew gently on a spoonful of hot porridge and opened his mouth. "Ahh——"

"Ah-woo!" Nanako opened her mouth wide, glanced at Lynn, and ate it in one bite.

"Cover yourself properly with the quilt. Rest well. Don't try to cultivate Forbidden Spells randomly these next few days!" Lynn said, blowing on the porridge. "Otherwise, your condition will worsen!"

"I know!" Nanako’s ahoge twitched speechlessly.

He says this every time... Really! I am the Master here! Why is it that every time I get sick, I have to be taken care of by my disciple like a child?

It's really annoying! Instead of nagging, you should think more about that technique in your heart so Master can eavesdrop!

Nanako muttered. Then, like a caterpillar, she wiggled ten centimeters toward the headboard. She reached out a small hand, trying to grab the Ice Cream Cone on the nightstand.

Smack. Lynn hit her hand with the spoon.

"Ouch!"

"No ice cream." Lynn said sternly. "Eating cold things now will only aggravate the cold energy in your body. Master, don't you want to recover sooner?"

Nanako o(╥﹏╥)o covered her red hand. "I know, I know! I won't eat it! Don't use such a scary tone!"

[ Inner Voice ] [ Speechless. You made yourself like this, and you still don't cherish your body! ]

[ Inner Voice ] [ You act indifferent about being sick, but the one whose heart aches every time is ME, okay?! ]

[ Inner Voice ] [ If worse comes to worst, (艹皿艹), I'll just knock you out tonight and cast a Forbidden Healing Spell. Even if you exploded, Master, I could bring you back! ]

Nanako glared, about to grind her teeth. But she froze.

Heart... Heart aches... He said his heart aches for me...

Abandoned

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