They decided to stay for a few more days at Baal's castle before Hua Tuo came to fetch his disciple. Zero clung onto Baal more than usual and was absolutely devastated to know that Coux and Wiser will be remaining in the abyss with Baal.
"We'll write to you often, don't cry..." Coux wiped Zero's tears away and held out a handkerchief for him to blow his nose into.
Wiser didn't know what to do. He simply stood around and watched as Baal flicked the teenager on the forehead. Even as a teenager, Zero wasn't very tall. The Demon Lord in his child form was able to reach Zero's forehead without even tip-toeing.
"Stop sniveling and man up! You're the one who's going to become a great doctor. What would your patients say if they knew that you had such a weak resolve?"
"My Lord!" Coux was horrified by the harsh reprimanding. She was about to go coddle Zero again when the brunet smacked himself hard on both cheeks till they reddened painfully.
