About ten minutes later, Veda stepped back from her work with a satisfied nod. "There," she said, her tone calm. "They'll need a few days of rest, no fighting or strenuous activities, but they should be fine."
Tessa and Lenny, pale but now stable, thanked Veda quietly as they sat back, relief visible on their faces. As they relaxed, Rhea entered from another room, a faint smile on her lips. "The room is ready, Master," she said.
Veda nodded in approval and turned to Aurelius and Rhea. "Help Darius to the room," she instructed.
Aurelius gave a quick nod, moving to support Darius alongside Rhea.
Adrian watched this unfold, catching the subtle glance Veda threw at Aurelius and her apprentice.
'Truly an old hag...'
He smirked inwardly, already aware of her intentions. Veda had clearly noticed her disciple's growing feelings for Aurelius, so, she would likely encourage them. She would say so lines like - 'You two look good together', 'Have you gone out on a date yet?' and so on.
Honestly, it frustrated him. His sister's now almost-boyfriend being in a relationship with other girls.
He liked it when the main character had a harem back when he was on Earth. It sounded cool and amazing. But now, being in an actual world, being the brother of a heroine who would be a part of soone's harem...
He hated it.
It wasn't because he was overprotective of his sister or anything, nor he was jealous of Aurelius, it is just, having his single wife-for-life ntality back from earth couldn't accept this.
But, this world wasn't Earth, nor did he want to control his sister's life.
Well, he would talk with his sister and Aurelius soon about this as well...
'Hehe, Teacher must be really having a good ti...'
Adrian chuckled to himself, imagining Darius struggling in the room not only with his physical injuries but also with the awkward tension that was bound to unfold.
As Darius was led away, Aria and Aurelia had already taken Tessa and Lenny back to their ho, fulfilling their request for rest and privacy. With only Adrian and old man Doo left behind, an awkward silence settled in the room.
Not knowing how to break it, Adrian finally spoke. "Thank you for coming, and... I'm sorry for dragging you into all of this."
Doo waved him off, standing up from his seat with a proud grin. "Bah, no need for apologies. I have no injuries, as you can see." With that, he dramatically lifted his shirt to reveal his surprisingly muscled body and chiseled abs, clearly trying to show off.
Adrian's lips twitched. "Of course, you're the master of survival, after all," he said, half-amused.
Doo chuckled heartily. "Haha, you bet I am."
"..."
"You've already realized, from the two courses I taught you, haven't you? Physical and ntal survival are all that matter. Besides, you've surprised with everything you've done so far. I'm glad to have a student like you, truly."
Then, his tone softened, and he sighed in regret, his expression montarily clouding over.
It was obvious he was rembering Adrian's condition.
"..."
The silence that followed was heavy, neither of them needing to say more. It was a shared understanding that lood over them both.
About another ten or fifteen minutes later, Veda entered the room once again, looking clearly exhausted from the strain of using her ability for so long. Adrian glanced up at her, silently observing her weary deanor, his gaze then flicking to old man Doo.
Doo's expression, which had been carefree and boastful monts ago, now gave way to concern. His eyes softened as he took in Veda's tired state, though there was also a flicker of determination in his gaze—sothing protective, perhaps.
Adrian noticed it right away.
"It's done," Veda said, her voice quieter now. "I've taken care of Darius's injuries, but he'll need to stay here for another three days. No movent or strenuous activities."
Doo stood up, the concern in his eyes being clouded. "Then, now that I know about them, I'll get going," he announced, his usual bravado dimming slightly.
Adrian could guess the real reason—Doo didn't want Veda to push herself further by worrying about or healing him. Or maybe, he really was completely uninjured as he claid.
Either way, Adrian saw through the old man's intentions.
Veda remained silent, staring at Doo as he prepared to leave.
But then, instead of responding with words, she stepped closer to him, her expression unreadable. Doo noticed the shift in her actions, and his easygoing confidence faltered.
He hesitated, taking a step back as Veda continued to approach.
"Veda—" Doo started, but his voice trailed off as his back hit the wall after a few steps.
He was cornered.
Veda placed her hands firmly on his chest and abdon, her gaze dropping to them, her fingers lightly brushing his skin.
Doo froze under her touch, a look of bewildernt crossing his face. Adrian, who was standing nearby, now entirely treated like a re bystander, almost gawked at the scene unfolding before him.
Doo blushed—actually blushed—and quickly looked away, clearly flustered.
The sight of the man, who had been boasting about his abs and strength just monts ago, now behaving like a lovestruck maiden caught in a romantic drama was nothing short of shocking.
He was like a lovesick girl, feeling as if her heart was being playfully pounded by her eager boyfriend, leaving her breathless and laughing at the silly chaos of their love.
Adrian's mouth nearly dropped to the floor.
In both of his lives, never had he imagined seeing this man in such a state. Doo, the fearless survival master, the man who prided himself on his resilience, was now standing there, red-faced and tense, as if Veda's touch alone had completely undone him.
'Shoot...'
The entire scene was so surreal that Adrian almost couldn't believe it.
Doo looked as though he was waiting for Veda to speak, yet too embarrassed to say anything himself.
'Damn...'
Adrian bit his lip, trying to suppress a laugh, feeling like he was witnessing sothing far more intimate than he had any right to.
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