Summoned and Unwanted

Iris and Lilith tended to Ester, Lupa, Sofy, and Mimi’s wounds. Both then helped the four rest on the bed beside Vincent.

Plow was with them. She was barely injured. It seemed as if the injuries on the larger body were shrunk along the shrinking body. Plow only had a few tiny bruises smaller than a pinky finger of a baby.

Plow wanted to rest on Vincent’s stomach with the excuse of keeping Vincent warm. She wagged her tails before resting on Vincent’s belly.

Even though it was still morning, everyone was mentally and physically tired, plus the injuries they suffered. They closed their eyes, and it appeared they had fallen asleep.

Iris had to check on the other patients next. The children had cried themselves to sleep. Russo and Maira were injured. Iris also wanted to brew nutritious drinks for everyone.

So many things to do, yet Iris was suffering from Mana Fatigue. After drinking a few gulps of Overload Vincent’s mutated blood, Iris recovered from the pain.

Regardless of benefiting from the incredible recovery rate, Iris was still mentally and physically tired. Additionally, her mana had recovered enough to reach the bare minimum.

Lilith hugged Iris warmly.

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“Take it easy, Iris. I am ashamed I can not help with the little mana I have left. I also can’t help you with herbs.”

“However, Iris. Remember, you are not alone anymore. People are not like plants. People can help you on their own by asking, while plants can help if consumed.”

“But... what about Zero. It can help...”

“Hehe.” Lilith giggled. “I can see my sister has the strength to be nitpicky is see.”

“Great.” Lilith released the hug and took a step back. She revealed a warm smile. “Take your time while visiting the other patients.

“My mother knows about our secret, while my father does not.” Lilith sat on the bed and continued, “My mother should be taking care of the situation in my stead. She had given me the secret wink to leave everything to her.”

“Secret wink?... “Iris pondered before continuing and widening her eyes from surprise. “I remember now. The secret wink called “Mother knows best.”

Iris nodded. “Okay. I will leave this room in your hands.”

“Bye, sister. ” Ester said.

“See you later. ” Lupa said.

“Thank you again for the treatment. ” Sofy said.

“Goodbye if I do not see you again today. I will have to leave and meet with my damn father soon.” Mimi said.

Iris blushed. She didn’t think the four of them were still awake. Iris felt tricked to see them close their eyes and appear to be fast asleep.

Iris quickly paced for the door. “I will return when I am done. Bye.” The door opened, and Iris hurriedly left the bedroom.

“Do not rush and take your time. We will still be here, waiting for you to return.” Lilith said before the door closed. “Hehe. She left blushing.”

“Hehehe.” Ester, Lupa, Sofy, and Mimi giggeled.

However, they didn’t know Iris remained behind the door and overheard everything. Her face blushed brighter, yet a pleasant smile was on her face after hearing the patients showing appreciation.

Iris listened to Lilith’s suggestion and took her time to walk to the opposite side of the mansion. She knocked on the doors she knew were bedrooms, yet there was no response. Not even the slightest sound of a footstep.

No matter how many doors Iris knocked on. No matter how many doors she opened. Apart from Iris, the others on the first floor were Vincent, Ester, Lupa, Lilith, Plow, Sofy, and Mimi.

Iris went downstairs. On her face was a worried frown. Iris considered something bad had happened while Lilith and her treated Ester, Lupa, Sofy, and Mimi’s wounds.

Fortunately, it didn’t take a lot of walking on the ground level to hear the heavy footsteps of a familiar person nearby.

‘These are Sakura’s footsteps. When she tries to act harmless by acting weak, her footsteps become heavy while walking differently.’ Iris thought with a faint smile.

Iris went in front of an open room. The moment she looked inside, a flash of bright light was the first thing her eyes saw.

“How are Vincent, Ester, Lupa, Plow, Sofy, and Mimi doing? Are they resting fine?” Asked Sakura. She was standing beside the open door.

Beside Sakura was Jun Ye Rim. She looked at Iris with a frown and said, “Vincent is currently resting. That is what Kazumi told me after following you around.”

Sakura and Iris were stunned.

Sakura wished to know about Vincent’s condition sooner, but Kazumi was following Iris instead of finding Jun Ye Rim immediately.

On the other hand, Iris blushed again. She felt embarrassed knowing Kazumi watched her futilely knock and open many doors.

Iris averted her gaze and saw Leonis and Aceon. Both were standing beside one of the two beds in the room. The bed they were in front of was taken by Russo. He looked unhurt while sleeping like a baby.

On the other taken bed was Maria. Lucas was using Minor Heal on Maria.

Iris now knew where the light was coming from. She also realized why Russo now looked better, was sleeping as if he had all his energy sapped out of his body, and why he was sleeping like a baby.

Maria was also sleeping peacefully like a baby. It made Iris think Maria was more injured than she expected.

However, even if Russo and Maria were better, and it was a good thing, Iris felt a little disappointed. Iris could not offer aid after they had chosen to side with Vincent while knowing he is the individual, that history teaches to abhor.

“Herbalist Iris. I am glad you are here. ” Lucas said without moving his hawk-like eyes onto Iris. He guessed it was Iris by her voice and tone.

“I am almost done here. I suggest visiting the children because I was here all the time.” Lucas smiled and joked, “That room is full of women. This old man will blush to receive a lot of attention, hehe.”

“O-okay!” Iris stuttered.

“I will visit Vincent and his girls after I heal Darwin Griffinheart’s famous one and only grumpy student. I have enough mana left in this old body to heal them.”

“T-there is no need. V-Vincent is completely healed. Ester, Lupa, Sofy, and Plow need medical aid. Mimi said something about the blood she drank would gradually heal her in a matter of hours.” Iris stuttered again. She was nervous talking to a powerful man like Lucas.

Lucas stopped healing Maria. He stood up and caused Iris to flinch. Iris worried she misspoke or Lucas didn’t like what she said.

After what happened today, Iris was still not too sure about the alliance Vincent made with Princess Anna Lusterfall.

Iris didn’t know if they were going to be betrayed all of a sudden. The current situation was still unknown. If it was dangerous or safe, Iris nor the Lionheart Girls knew. They could only hope for a positive outcome.

Sakura placed her hands on Iris’s shoulders. “Is the Duke going now?” She asked while reassuringly holding Iris’s shoulders.

“Yes. I am done.” Lucas smiled and walked out of the room.

“I will come with you, Duke Hawkins! I have things I need to know.” Promptly said Leonis while glancing at Aceon with a frown.

The reason for Leonis’s behavior stems from Aceon. Because Leonis couldn’t lie if forced to answer specific questions, Aceon stayed with Leonis like gum.

Aceon insisted on waiting until Lucas finished aiding the people in the mansion before asking him about what had happened. Aceon insisted Lucas should not be disturbed lest Leonis wanted to make the Duke angry.

Aceon’s plan removed any chances for Leonis to visit his daughter. It also helps to prevent the person who can not keep a secret from accidentally learning about Vincent’s secret.

Leonis agreed with Aceon’s insistence. But he still didn’t not like the idea of waiting.

Leonis wants to know what happened as quickly as possible. He also wants to ask Lucas a crucial question. Leonis wants to know how much of a survival rate Vincent has in the judgment by combat.

If the rate was going to be low, Leonis was prepared to obtain divorce documents because he did not want his daughter to become a widow again.

Leonis didn’t want his daughter to suffer. He hoped being the bad guy would let his daughter suffer less if Vincent gets killed in the judgment by combat.

Leonis left the room. Aceon looked at Iris and Sakura.

“Leave him to me. He will not learn of the truth.” Aceon reassuringly stated before following Leonis out of the room.

“Kazumi says it would be best to move. She says Iris needs to check on the children and rest because her complexity does not look good and her mana is almost completely used.”

“Thank you, Kazumi and Jun Ye Rim. ” Iris said with a warm smile.

“Huh?” Iris questioned while Sakura lifted her. Iris became embarrassed to be princess carried by a strong woman.

“I will carry you, sister.” Sakura turned around and headed for the door. “Let’s go.”

“Humph! I am going to follow them because I can not stand your nagging.” Jun Ye Rim blushed. “What? Do they think so? But I don’t want to waste my time following them. Why do they think I want to be with them?”

Sakura giggled. Iris chuckled while forgetting about being embarrassed. Jun Ye Rim being teased by Kazumi brought a smile to both of their faces.