Chapter 44

Chapter 44: Treatment for the Unemployed!

"May we return to the main topic?"

Murasaki looked at me with a relieved expression.

Well, I suppose so... Sorry about that.

"I apologize for the repeated display of unsightly behavior."

I deeply bowed my head.

Blood dripped from Murasaki's left arm, which had been beaten.

...I was too slow to stop it.

From my perspective, Shikibu also noticed it and said,

"Oh, Murasaki, I'm sorry. I was completely absorbed! I'll call someone from the healing profession right away!"

She tried to stand up, but...

"There's no need for that. I'll heal the wound."

"Huh? But you're unemployed, right?"

"Yeah, just consider it part of my abilities. By the way, calling the Guild Master by name, huh? If you were a newlywed, you could call them 'Darling'!"

"Calling her 'Darling' would be embarrassing!"

Darn it, I stepped on a landmine, no, I accidentally pressed the nuclear button.

Once again, with a bright red face, she's desperately hitting Murasaki with all my might, barely able to see.

With each strike, blood splatters throughout the room, and the floor creaks.

As for Murasaki, he's desperately enduring.

Murasaki, you're the epitome of manliness!

...I'm truly sorry.

If this continues, Murasaki will really die.

"Uh, ugh!"

As I clear my throat forcefully, Shikibu regains her sanity.

For the time being, in order to treat him, I try to see the injured left arm between Murasaki and Shikibu. Just as I do, with a loud bang, the door to the room opens.

"Guild Master, are you okay?"

Several guild members have taken a combat stance.

A young man with a single horn growing from his forehead asks aggressively, "What did you do to Murasaki-san?"

His momentum suggests he's about to attack.

...Given this situation, his reaction is justified.

Young man, you're not wrong.

This is a situation where we owe a debt to the Oni couple, or rather, it's also an apology to Murasaki...

"Sorry. I was having Murasaki confirm my abilities, but due to a mistake, I ended up injuring him. We were just about to treat him. Right, Guild Master?"

Perhaps Shikibu finds it difficult to admit that she caused the injury, as she says, "That's right, we made a fuss, and I apologize for that."

"I see, if Guild Master says so, then there's no doubt. However, to inflict a wound on Murasaki-san..."

Shikibu's words seem to have convinced him, but he still can't accept that Murasaki was wounded.

Of course, it's natural since Shikibu was the one who caused the injury...

"Well then, may I begin the treatment?"

It's better to have witnesses.

If it's a recovery type, it won't be a problem even if it spreads.

"Ah, please."

Murasaki appeals to me with an urgent look.

"Well then,"

As I layer "Heal" and "Recovery," the wound instantly heals.

"It's over!"

I announce the end, but everyone remains frozen, not moving...

"...What did you just do?"

Shikibu asks as if representing everyone.

"First, I healed the wound with 'Heal' and then restored the HP with 'Recovery.'"

I explain briefly.

"...You're an unemployed, aren't you?"

"Yeah, I'm unemployed."

"...I'm sorry. Can you and your companions please go back to the lower floor for a moment?"

When Shikibu addresses the adventurers, they bow and leave.