Thirsty ogling eyes of women nurses are on me. These gazes are a compliment that will fill my ego as a man. The flustered expressions and glances somewhat make me want to stay at this clinic of the academy. Who wouldn't enjoy the gazes of these beautiful nurse elves around me? The bedsheet covers my lower half, as I'm fully naked right now. It's quite embarrassing, but I don't mind it.
I was forcibly stripped out of my clothes once my feet took one step of this establishment. Quite ludicrous, but it happened. Probably, because my uniform is soaked with my own blood. However, checking my wounds did leave them in confusion.
"You're quite enjoying this, aren't you?" Stephanie next to me pinches my cheeks. "Are you an exhibitionist now? I will burn all your clothes then."
"For your information, I still have this bedsheet to cover my precious. At least give me some proper applaud, for not having an erection from watching these pretty ladies around me with their bewitching appearances. Look at how tight those clothing, those poor massive jugs want to escape."
"Why are they even wearing outfits like that?"
"The headmaster assigned those." Professor Eukla said as she's lying down on the next bed to mine. She had these bandages covering her eyes and some parts of her body. I only took notice of her deep wounds that's hidden under her cloak when we got in here. It baffled me. Her wounds are more severe.
"Really? That's a fellow man, right there. Now, I see why his wife wouldn't hesitate on interrupting something important when her husband does these things. Headmaster's wife has my sympathy."
"She sure does... At least, the headmaster only has one woman in his life. Right?" Stephanie gave me the eyes.
"Seriously? Despite all of this? Wow."
"Tsk, I hate when you act oblivious."
I smile wryly in response.
"Anyhow, how come I need to be naked? Yet, they gave Professor Eukla clothes?"
"I'm not sure too..." Stephanie holds her chin, as she gazes with suspicion at the not-so-busy nurses around us. "... Did they even check your body?"
"Yeah... They sure did... Thoroughly... Quite professional." 'Although not sure whether those unnecessary sensual touches and bumping of their breast are also part of it. Aren't they supposed to be elves? Why are they acting like that? Despite seeing my close relationship with Stephanie, they didn't give an ounce of care.'
Until now, I can't move my body nor can feel it. This would go for a few hours before I can move my neck again. Reminiscing the fight earlier, I should've done it sooner... Yet, the hesitation on my end almost ended badly for both me and Professor Eukla. The speed and dexterity of the soul-eater made it tricky for me, yet I'm still on par in terms of speed. However, once Tsuki devoured a chunk of its soul, the noticeable slowness caught my eyes. Luckily enough, its aggressive behavior made everything easy for us.
"I can file a report, you know? Tell me." All the nurses twitched upon hearing Stephanie's intimidating voice.
"I'm fine. Geez, what a worrywart." 'I did enjoy every single bit of their touch. And, I also heard them saying that I smell good.'
"Greetings, will you allow me to aid you?" One of the nurses with purple curly hair approached us.
"Aiding him for what?" Stephanie steps in front of me with a frown. "You guys already checked him earlier and deemed he doesn't have any injury, except for his fatigues."
"His clothes, of course."
"We've been here for half an hour and you're only giving it to him now!?"
"Yes, we're... Searching for clothes that would suit him." She smiles at us.
Stephanie clicks her tongue in dismay. "Tch, then give it to me." As her hands reach to the clothes that are on the nurse's arms, the nurse pulls them back. "No can do. I shall personally do it. It's my job."
"No. It's—"
Stephanie was about to voice out her refute, but another voice interrupted her. "What happened, Claude?!" From the other side of the door, a woman with golden hair emerges along with her panic-stricken face and sweats. When the nurses saw the woman on the door, they all kneeled down on their knees—even the nurse who approached us, leaving the clothes on my bed. They all said. "Her Royal Highness, we are pleased to meet the Princess of the Askar Kingdom."
In worry, Lily ignores them and went straight to me, completely forgetting the etiquette. Adelle was also following her from behind. Both of them have their faces filled with distress. And then, behind them, there's the headmaster and instructor Sienna following the two. Adelle and Lily check every inch of my body.
"First of all, why are you not wearing anything?" Adelle was the first one to point out.
"Wait, why are you...?" Lily said once she glance her eyes below my waist and saw my covered up the lower half. Out of curiosity, she slowly lifts up the cloth and got rudely interrupted by Stephanie by forcing her hand down.
"It's better to leave it like that."
"O-Oh right." Lily's realization of her actions caused a blush on her face. She immediately lowers her head in embarrassment.
Adelle was looking at me tight-lipped with one side jerking up. "You can't move, can't you?"
"Yep."
"I knew it. You overdid yourself again."
"Hehehe... Anyway, won't you do anything about those poor nurses, Lily?"
"Eh? Ah... Ehem—Lift your heads. Greetings, fellow elves of our glorious Askar Kingdom. I'm also pleased to meet you all." Lily smiles at them. At first, I thought they would show some disdain toward Lily. Yet, they were overjoyed. They perform a curtsy and all line up on the side of the room, keeping their head cast down.
"Sup', how are you kiddo?" Headmaster Winster greeted me.
"In a terrible state."
"I like your honesty!"
"You asked and I answered..."
"E—" Instructor Sienna shoves the face of the headmaster out of the way.
"Forgive him. We're here to apologize for our late arrival. We should've taken action when we sensed an abnormal mana activity, but we didn't... able to locate it properly... As your educator and guardian, I apologize." Instructor Sienna bows her entire upper body to me.
I was taken back, but I let my gaze place on them without opening my mouth.
"And also, Professor Eukla, I apologize and appreciate the effort of saving the lives of our dear students."
"It's my duty as an educator. I don't need your pity apology like always, 'Sienna'. What's done has been done. If you 'two' really regret it then show your remorse by rewarding the young man who fought alongside me. Don't bother giving me one."
"What about the three students?" Headmaster Winster came back up and spoke something that makes sense for once.
"Do they deserve it? No. It only caused more trouble. They're filled with egos because of their sense of superiority above everyone else, especially Shin Morino. You're also included on that, Student Claude."
"Isn't that too harsh, Euk— Professor Eukla?"
"I'm just saying according to my own judgment. Rewarding them for their mistakes cannot be tolerated here."
"Haa... Yeah-yeah, I understand." Headmaster Winster scratches his cheeks before shifting his gaze on me. "How about a thousand points and a free week from classes, so you can recover? How does that sound?"
"Thousand?! That's worth like... Ten dungeons of works at least..." Stephanie was the first one to react.
When my ears pick the words of Headmaster Winster, my eyes glisten in gold. "Seriously? Uh..."
"Still not enough, give him more." Professor Eukla added.
"Sure. I'll give you additional 200 points more."
"Not enough."
"Eh? Wait? Damn it... What about... Free lunch? Wait a minute, this is too much. I can't give any more than this."
"Really? The creature we fought can annihilate the people in here and you guys barely scratch it, yet he manages to kill it. Don't you think it's unfair for him? Give him some proper recognization for his bravery and help."
"That makes sense... We can't attack because of its immunity, and you're the only one who manages to constraint it... Otherwise, I wouldn't have given it to you..." Headmaster Winster mutters to himself while also nodding to each word he says. We all clearly heard it. "Okay. I'll introduce you to my favorite brothel that I haven't used ever since I got married! I'm regular before. And! I'll pay exclusively for you until I'm dead."
"Yeah, sorry. I'm not interested. I'd rather have some sort of benefits and rewards." I said outright.
"Seriously?!"
Headmaster Winster was dumbfounded by my outright rejection of his offer. All my girls look at the principal with contempt and hostility. Instructor Sienna can't help herself but shut his mouth with force. "From the look of things, we will have a long talk regarding this matter. We will talk about this once again after your recovery. But until then, take your time on getting some proper rest and care of your body."
"I kind of agree..."
Before Instructor Sienna drags Headmaster Winster out, Instructor Sienna left some words for us. "About the incident, we respectfully trust all of you to keep this incident a secret and not a single word will come out to the public. Are we in agreement?" She said in a commanding tone.
"Yes."
"I appreciate it. Thank you."
As soon she left, I cast my attention on Adelle and Lily. "How did you two find out?"
"Stephanie sent Rinna a message to us."
"Oh yeah, how come you all using the bunny as a messenger."
"She wanted to... I'm not sure either. She approached us on the way, yesterday morning. Then she suggested it, so for our own convenience, we gladly accepted her offer."
"Huuuh?" 'Isn't she a self-proclaimed detective?! Why did she transition into a messenger?! Oh, poor bunny!'