[FGO]: 81

Chloe shouted sternly, "Who goes there?"

"Ribbit ribbit ribbit! You must be from the Gudako Hotel. If I capture you, I can do whatever I want with that hotel. Ribbit ribbit ribbit!"

Accompanied by an unpleasant laugh, an extremely ugly face appeared on the wall blocking the exit. It looked as if someone had forcibly carved eyes, nose, and mouth onto a smooth, oval-shaped stone.

Anya and Chloe were both startled.

The straightforward Anya instinctively shouted out, "Ew! Where did this monster come from?"

This honest child... Chloe, standing next to her, broke into a cold sweat. The scene became extremely awkward.

Phryne opened her bloody mouth and roared, "Don't call me ugly!!! Are you two blind!!! I'm so beautiful!!! How could you call me ugly!!! I've changed my mind! I'm going to smash you into meat paste!!!"

Her voice was so loud that it formed sound waves spreading in all directions. The houses on both sides shook as if there was an earthquake, seemingly about to collapse at any moment. The glass windows of nearby houses shattered into pieces.

Faced with such a terrifying sound wave weapon, Anya and Chloe had to cover their ears, but they were still left with tingling scalps and dizziness.

"That's not acceptable. These two are important figures of Gudako Hotel and have a close relationship with the boss behind them. The mistress's order is to control the hotel, not to start a war with them."

A voice full of charm came from behind them. A group of Amazons dressed in revealing outfits blocked the other end of the alley, led by Aisha.

"A trap!?"

Chloe's face turned cold. She exchanged a glance with Anya, and the two instantly took a back-to-back stance with perfect coordination.

Aisha sighed lightly and began to persuade them, "Young ladies, you can't escape this time. Just come with us obediently. Don't worry, you are still useful to us; we won't harm you easily..."

Before Aisha finished speaking, Phryne immediately demonstrated what it meant to have a pig teammate.

"No way, these two little bitches call me ugly. I must smash them into meat paste!"

Aisha couldn't help but frown slightly. She glanced at the two highly vigilant catgirls, who weren't going to surrender.

It makes sense. After all, if someone threatened to smash you into meat paste, who would surrender? Who would?

Cursing her pig teammate in her mind a thousand times, Aisha still tried one last time to persuade her.

"Phryne, this is the mistress's will. What you're doing will interfere with her plan..."

"Shut up! You bitch who only knows how to spread your legs, don't use the goddess to pressure me!"

The enemy was having an internal conflict. However, Anya and Chloe felt no sense of relief.

The ugly monster in front was stronger than them, and Aisha's team of Amazons, although slightly weaker, was numerous. Most crucially, the enemy had the advantage of terrain. If they blocked the front and rear entrances and kept using ranged attacks, they could wear them down to death.

"Dumb Anya, it looks like we're going to die together this time," Chloe said with a bitter smile.

"Huh? Stupid Chloe, I don't want to die with you~ I haven't had enough of the boss's desserts and grilled fish yet!"

Anya instinctively retorted.

"Well, you're right! If we get back safely this time, I'll confess to the boss!"

Chloe's gaze became extremely sharp, reminiscent of the fearsome assassin Black Cat from years ago.

"Then I'll rally the sisters to support you!"

Anya's eyes also narrowed into slits.

Without any signal, the two launched their attack with perfect coordination.

"Damn it!"

Aisha, ignoring Phryne, hurriedly instructed the Amazons behind her to get into formation.

In an instant, the small alley was filled with a bloodbath. Screams, curses, and the clash of weapons resounded throughout.

...

By the time Ryou received the news and rushed back, it was already evening.

Facing Mama Mia's ashen face, he slowly pushed open the wooden door of the medical room.

A strong smell of blood hit his nose.

Atalanta stood by the window, continuously stroking the Moon Goddess Bow in her hand, exuding an icy killing intent, like an arrow ready to be released.

Scathach sighed, walked over, and gently patted his shoulder in comfort.

Ryou gritted his teeth and forced himself to walk over.

Lifting the white curtain, his pupils contracted.

The black-haired, cat-eared girl lay there pale, her right leg in a tightly wrapped cast, her body covered in bloodstains.

Anya was lying beside her and immediately looked up when she heard the noise.

Seeing him, she threw herself onto him, completely disregarding her arm, which was also in a cast.

"BOSS! Chloe's right leg! Chloe's right leg is crippled!!!"

In his memory, this orange short-haired catgirl was always full of energy, with a sunny smile on her face.

But now, Anya's eyes were swollen from crying, her face full of guilt and grief.

Ryou took a deep breath. As the boss of the hotel, the only man here, the pillar of support, he had to stay calm!

Not a single enemy will be spared!

But the most important thing now was treating Chloe's injuries.

While gently stroking Anya's hair, he comforted her in the softest tone.

"It's okay, Anya, it's okay. I'm back now. Everything will get better."

"Mm."

Anya choked out a response.

To avoid waking the sleeping Chloe, everyone quietly left the room.

Ryou finally managed to calm Anya down. Once her emotions stabilized a bit, he began questioning her.

"Didn't you use the Holy Spirit Medicine or the purple bottle potion I left?"

The Spirit Medicine, known for its ability to save someone as long as they're still breathing, was something they wouldn't be stingy about.

Moreover, Ryou had even left behind a more effective large purple bottle from the system as a precaution.

"We did! Of course, we did!"

Anya became visibly agitated again, clearly deeply affected by the incident.

So Scathach spoke up from the side.

"This little girl just has some blood loss. A few days of rest, and she'll recover. The problem is the other girl."

She paused for a moment before slowly speaking.

"Her Achilles tendon was crushed, and too much time has passed, missing the best treatment window..."

From her explanation, Rou immediately understood why Anya had cried out that Chloe was crippled.

It is a crucial part of the human body that enables free movement. Once damaged, a person can no longer move freely.

Tendons function by pulling muscles to contract and driving different bones, allowing movement.

Once a tendon is severed for an extended period, ligaments retract, and muscles can no longer move the bones.

This is why the Spirit Medicine and the large purple bottle were ineffective. The magical medicine can only restore damaged areas and does not affect intact parts.

To restore Chloe's leg, a tendon suturing surgery must be performed first, followed by the use of Spirit Medicine or similar magical potions.

Or perhaps, some powerful noble phantasm!

Ryou's eyes lit up as he immediately thought of a solution. He hurriedly shouted,

"Quickly, bring Medea-chan over here!"

Then he turned around, looking excitedly at Anya and said,

"Anya, don't worry, I will make Chloe well again! I swear!"

"Mm!"

With his assurance, Anya's emotions gradually stabilized.

Soon, Medea Lily, dressed in a light purple gauze ancient Greek-style priestess robe, arrived at the medical room.

After carefully examining Chloe's condition, she gave a positive response.

Pain Breaker, is the healing noble phantasm that Medea Lily possesses.

This noble phantasm is paired with Rule Breaker.

If Rule Breaker, which can break any contract, represents the heart lock of the adult Medea, who was deceived by Jason and scarred, then Pain Breaker, which can heal all curses or magical injuries, symbolizes the innocent and carefree heart of the young Medea, far from the world.

This noble phantasm does not manipulate time but calculates the original state of the one being healed and automatically repairs it. To others, it appears as if time is rewinding.

Except for death, any injury can be overcome without question, making it almost the strongest healing method besides resurrection.

After asking Anya to stay as close to Chloe as possible, Medea Lily began to unleash her noble phantasm.

"May it become a world where no one gets hurt or hurts others..."

This noble phantasm's release incantation truly matches her personality, Ryou thought to himself.

At this moment, accompanied by Medea Lily's prayers, a swirling vortex of star-blue magical power formed at her feet, with some sparkling stars slowly rising from the vortex.

She suddenly raised her staff and shouted,

"Pain Breaker!"

In an instant, the entire space was filled with pale blue, semi-transparent bubbles. A breeze infused with life magic blew towards Anya and Chloe.

Anya instantly felt as if she had been placed in warm spring water. This feeling was so comfortable that she almost fell asleep.

At the same time, it was as if time had reversed for Chloe. Even the bloodstains on her clothes receded, her pale face regained its color, and her twisted, abnormal right leg completely returned to normal.

As the magical light gradually subsided, Chloe's breathing also became steady.

"Huh? It doesn't hurt anymore?"

Covered by Medea Lily's noble phantasm as well, Anya instinctively swung her arm and found it as flexible as if it had never been injured.

"Amazing!"

Anya's eyes suddenly sparkled, and she grabbed Medea Lily's hand and shook it vigorously.

Medea Lily showed a helpless expression, wanting to refuse but finding it difficult.

"Hmmm~"

At that moment, Chloe, lying on the bed, moved her fingers slightly and then slowly opened her eyes.

"She's awake!"

Anya immediately cheered, quickly letting go of Medea Lily's hand and rushing to Chloe's bedside. She wanted to touch her but was extremely cautious, afraid of hurting her.

"It's okay. The injuries on both of you, including the lost blood, have been completely restored. You are now in peak health."

Seeing Anya's concern, Medea Lily quickly explained.

"Thank you!"

Anya hurriedly expressed her gratitude, then leaned over to Chloe and asked with concern,

"Chloe, how do you feel? Does anything hurt?"

Chloe shook her slightly groggy head, then suddenly sat up, startling Anya.

"See, I told you it's okay~"

Medea Lily laughed happily. At 14 years old, she was at an innocent and carefree age, and helping others made her very happy.

"Good job!"

Ryou smiled with relief and patted her head.

"Hehehe~"

She couldn't help but show a shy smile.

"Master, can you reward me with a dessert set?"

"No problem!"

He agreed immediately.

As Ryou's contracted servant, they pursued very few things, and the dessert was especially effective for all female beings.

So Ryou had agreed with them that whenever they made a significant contribution, he would personally cook a luxurious dessert set as a reward.

What was initially an unexpected move to bring them closer ended up unexpectedly motivating all the Servants greatly.

"Boss, Chloe wants to talk to you."

After chatting privately with Chloe for a while, the fully "revived" energetic cat-girl Anya suddenly winked and spoke to him.

Ryou nodded.

The others in the infirmary exchanged glances and found various reasons to leave.

In no time, the once-crowded infirmary was empty, leaving only Ryou and Chloe.

In this situation, Chloe, who had always seemed a bit aloof and cunning, suddenly blushed.

"What do you want to say to me?"

Ryou smiled and, as usual, naturally patted Chloe's head.

Only then did he notice the curves of Chloe's body under the white sheet.

To facilitate treatment, Chloe was nearly nude except for her underwear, so he instinctively gave her a quick look once-over as she was wrapped in the sheet.

In an instant, Ryou's memory flashed back to that almost scandalous, sensual night they had alone.

Girls are sensitive to male gazes, and Chloe, who was once a top assassin, easily noticed his gaze.

Oddly enough, despite blushing and lowering her head slightly, Chloe did not attempt to cover up. Instead, she subtly puffed out her chest, presenting herself for him to admire.

This made Ryou feel a bit embarrassed, and he cleared his throat.

"Ahem!"

Chloe's body trembled, and she took a deep breath. She suddenly raised her head with a resolute expression.

"BOSS, kiss me!"

Then Chloe, as if awaiting a final judgment, tightly closed her eyes.

However, her slightly trembling body revealed her inner nervousness.