Mayuna squatted beneath a tree, boredly counting ants. Ryan leaned against a pillar, staring motionlessly at the metal house. Amid the sound of turning hinges, the doors slowly opened, and the metal house gradually reverted into branches. Ruben and Tinasha emerged, pushing a hospital gurney.
"Is it over? That was so fast."
Mayuna quickly went over to Ruben's side and curiously looked at the sleeping Emperor. Ryan cast a spell to examine him, finally breathing a sigh of relief after confirming that the Emperor's vital signs were perfectly healthy. He could not help becoming even more interested in Ruben. His pair of linear pupils had lost their previous gentleness, replaced by urgency and impatience. Ruben felt uncomfortable under that gaze, and Mayuna noticed it as well, stepping in front of Ryan. Realizing he had lost his composure, the Golden Sword Lion gave Ruben an apologetic smile.
Led by Tinasha, Ruben pushed the Emperor back to his bedchamber. After settling him onto the bed, he put him on an IV drip under everyone's pained gazes. Mayuna said she had long since gotten used to it; post-surgery care was also a crucial part of the process. However, Ruben had discovered during the operation that people of this world had much stronger constitutions than Earthlings, though it was still necessary to wait for the body to resume normal function.
"Tinasha, all that remains is rest and recuperation. Come find me anytime if anything comes up."
Ruben knew Tinasha would handle what came next. She was a very intelligent girl and would definitely not overlook anything that needed attention.
"Mm, thank you."
Tinasha nodded and offered Ruben her heartfelt thanks. After this incident, Ruben was no longer merely Mayuna's friend in her eyes. No matter how she looked at it, Tinasha wanted to get