“Chapter 169: Compensation 2”


    – So? Can you do something about it?


    – I meaaaan~ I can… But I don’t know if I should~


    I woke up to an exchange between two people.


    One was clearly Ever, but I don’t know the silver-eyed woman.


    She’s holding both of my hands and swaying her blonde hair while talking to Ever.


    I don’t feel any pain in my arms. Am I healed? Am I anesthetized?


    – Who…


    – Oh hey, you’re awake. You’re the forest’s disciple, right? I’m Ernika, a friend of hers. Some people call me “The Sage of Light”.


    The… What!?


    Ever asked a sage to heal me!?


    – How are you feeling? Any pain?


    – I’m fine… I think. I can’t feel my arms.


    – It’s because of Ernika’s magic. Just a bandaid fix for now.


    – Your magic circuits imploded. You might’ve rushed your training so much that your body couldn’t keep up.


    It just dawned on me how reckless I’ve been the past few days.


    – Your body was in an awful state. Even I couldn’t do anything about it. Thankfully, Ernika had some free time.


    – I didn’t, but I did you a favor. Especially after the way you asked for it.


    – What do you mean? (Takaya)


    – You should’ve seen her. She was all like “MY TAKAYA! MY DEAR TAKAYA! PLEASE HELP HIM!” while trembl-


    – OKAY maybe he doesn’t need to know the details!


    – I’m sorry. This happened because I tried to save Shimazu without thinking about the consequences.


    – Hey, your failures are my responsibility too. Lay down and rest.


    – Thank you.


    – Just sleep for now. You’ll be able to see everyone tomorro-


    – TAKAYA! (Meirir/Mumuruu)


    Meirir, Mumuruu and Mike barged into the room.


    They’re supposed to be at Royal Capital, so I’m assuming we’re at our destination already.


    – Sorry to worry you all. I’m fine.


    – I knew you needed me! You’re not getting away from this one. I’ll be by your side every single minute of the day. (Mumuruu)


    – You’re just trying to get under his pants! Don’t listen to her! (Meirir)


    – Master, I’ll take care of anything you need!


    I don’t think I’m supposed to be squished by multiple people while trying to recover.


    – You’re pretty popular I see. (Ernika)


    – Can I get some help?


    – Hmm~ I don’t know~


    Ernika used the situation to jump into the fun. And into my bed.


    At least it’s good to know that she’s this carefree.


    – I like this kid! Ever, can I have him for a bit? Come on, I nursed him~


    – No, I already promised to compensate you. Also, he would go nuts under your care.


    – Aww, come on, don’t say that.


    From the door were peeking Dyke, Roar, Feria and Rudra.


    The usage of my skills suddenly backfired on me. But I’m not in a hurry to recover for now.


    And so passed my first day in the Royal Capital.