Chapter 20: A Demon King’s Debt and a Saintess’s Predicament

Confronted by Alexius, Lulu instinctively tried to sit up, only for a searing pain to rip through her back. The young woman cried out, “Agh—!” and then, in her agony, her eyes rolled back into her head.

“Be careful! You have burns on your back! Ah, the doctor already treated them, so they’re not too serious. You just need to apply medicine three times a day for about a week. I already put some on you this afternoon; Alexius can do it later.”

“Phew, is it really that bad?”

Lulu ran a hand through her hair, taking several deep breaths, her expression gradually returning to normal. Nia nodded. “Natural recovery is a bit better than magic healing. Anyway, you’re still on vacation, so just rest up! Alright, I have a night shift, so I’ll be off now.”

Nia stood up somewhat hastily, leaving Lulu feeling a pang of panic. She wanted to stop her. [Don’t leave me alone with Alexius!]

However, Nia simply leaned closer to Alexius, then crouched down and playfully ruffled his hair, saying:

“Take good care of your teacher, Alexius~”

“I understand. Thank you for today, Nia.”

Alexius politely nodded to Nia before seeing her to the door. A moment later, he re-entered the bedroom and approached Lulu’s window.

Lulu gazed at the young man before her. Though a dull ache still throbbed in her back, she gritted her teeth. [I must maintain a composed demeanor in front of my disciple, even when injured!]

[Hmm… speaking of which, Alexius’s gaze seemed rather gentle today?]

Lulu curiously sized up her good disciple, then pinched her chin, beginning to ponder the possibilities.

[Well, it’s not that strange~ Hehehe, after all, I did descend from the sky today to save Alexius! Oh~ In my disciple’s heart, his teacher must be incredibly cool right now! Haha!]

[Thank me, silently be moved and grateful to me in your heart~ If that’s too much, showing a little appreciation is fine too~! A demon king’s gratitude, this script couldn’t be more exhilarating! Hahaha~]

“Ahem, Alexius, don’t dwell on what happened today. As your teacher, it’s my duty to protect my disciple. You mustn’t blame yourself!”

On the surface, the Saintess was earnestly counseling Alexius. [Hehehe, if I say it like this, even if Alexius wasn’t thinking it was his fault, he’ll start feeling guilty now~ He’ll feel bad for me! Then he’ll start compensating me, heeding my every word, and I can easily spoil him rotten, hehehe~]

‘I truly am a genius at psychological manipulation!’

Alexius: “…”

Alexius was speechless internally. ‘Is there not a possibility, just hypothetically, that if you hadn’t suffered a relapse and summoned a Fourth-tier demonic beast, breaking the control panel in the process, none of this would have happened?’

‘Tsk…’

‘Ah, but, credit where credit is due.’

Alexius had genuinely believed the Saintess was meticulously plotting to eliminate him flawlessly. He never imagined that in the end, she would actually step forward to save him.

Yet, she clearly knew he was the Demon King, the very one who had once been her sworn enemy.

If all the previous incidents could be explained by her indecision, then this time, risking her life to save someone she considered deserving of death…

‘Alright, I am a little touched!’

‘But this feeling won’t last long! After hearing two sentences of this woman’s inner thoughts, it’s impossible to remain moved. I just want to thoroughly settle the score, settle the score!’

To reach a level where he could truly settle the score with Lulu, Alexius decided to redouble his efforts in cultivation. Six months was still far too long!

****

A short while later, Alexius, having calmed his emotions, slowly spoke:

“Teacher, I am truly sorry about what happened today. I failed to protect you! Please, tell me anything you need. I will take good care of you these next few days!”

“It’s only natural for a teacher to protect their disciple, hmph~ You little rascal…”

Lulu shook her head, a hint of smugness in her heart. She pinched her chin, then began to ponder.

‘Hmm…’

[How should I best let Alexius repay me? Should he cook lavish meals every day to nourish me? Should he take over all the household chores? Serve me tea, bring me food, hand me my cutlery? Oh, but these are all things Alexius should be doing anyway!]

Alexius: “…”

‘So, I’m truly just a male servant, then!’

[Well, as long as he serves me well, anything goes! It’s just… please don’t apply the medicine for me! I… I really can’t imagine that scene, ugh, just thinking about it sends shivers down my spine, and the burning sensation even fades away.]

[What do I do, ugh, I don’t want Alexius to apply my medicine! Should I call Nia over every day? But I’d have to call her three times a day, that’s not a solution, ugh…]

[And Nia would definitely say, “Ah~ Go find your Alexius~!” Ugh…]

[Please, please, please, Alexius, don’t remember the medicine! Well, as long as I don’t bring it up, Alexius probably won’t be bold enough to suggest it himself, right? After all, it’s applying medicine to a girl’s bare back! Just don’t, please!]

Alexius: “Heh~”

Suddenly, Alexius beside her uttered words that sent a jolt through Lulu. The ice queen mechanically turned her neck to face him, then awkwardly waved a hand, saying:

“No, there’s no need. No need to trouble my disciple. I can do it myself, yes! All by myself…”

“How can that be! It would be far too inconvenient. After all, Teacher was injured because of me, so I have this responsibility! Come, Teacher, take off your clothes!”

‘Hiss—’

“Then lie on your stomach on the bed, expose your back, and I’ll apply the medicine!”

‘Ugh… what a terrifying declaration.’

Lulu felt somewhat embarrassed, but… this problem seemed insurmountable. [If I refuse, Alexius will only think I’m still blaming him, right? Wouldn’t that make me seem petty?]

“Could it be… Teacher Lulu is still angry with me…? I’m sorry, I failed to protect…” Alexius suddenly lowered his head.

“Ah, no, no!” Lulu gritted her teeth, then reluctantly gave a difficult nod. ‘Fine, if I have to, I have to! It’s just applying medicine.’

“Then, unbutton your top, Tea~cher Lu~lu~”

‘Ugh…’

Lulu gently unbuttoned her top, then turned over, lying on the bed like a salted fish.

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However, Lulu’s delicate skin still made Alexius momentarily daze. Noticing the faint red marks of the burns on her back, he found himself feeling a pang of sympathy for this wicked woman.

He dipped his hand into the magic potion. The next second, Lulu felt a wave of cool, stimulating sensation from the magic potion washing over her wounds, both soothing and painful, like applying cooling balm.

[Damn it, why is this so humiliating? The Demon King’s hand… Ugh… the potion’s antiseptic effect is too strong! Hiss—and this cursed touch…]

The Saintess bent her body, despairingly pounding the bed frame.

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