Emilia's Condition

Once Emilia had healed all of Subaru Natsuki's injuries, she let out a small sigh of relief.

"All done. And thank you for helping me!"

Emilia smiled at Subaru Natsuki. But to Subaru, who had just escaped death, her smile was utterly captivating.

His unwavering stare made Emilia blush.

"It's rude to keep staring at someone like that!"

Hane stood to one side, speechless. Maybe he should disown this lovestruck apprentice.

He admitted Emilia was beautiful, but that was no reason to stare at her like that!

Hane edged away from Subaru Natsuki so no one would get the wrong idea.

"Heh. I saved you, didn't I?"

Subaru Natsuki suddenly put on a lecherous grin.

Emilia nodded, a little taken aback.

"So you owe me a favor, right?"

Emilia grew nervous.

"Yes, but I'm telling you now: it has to be something I can actually do!"

"Heh... Then I..."

Before Subaru Natsuki could finish, a fist landed on his head.

"Speak properly to her!"

"Ow, ow, ow... Master, could you hit me a little lighter next time? I was just badly hurt! Besides, I only wanted to know her name!"

Clutching his head, Subaru Natsuki complained through tears and a runny nose.

"That's no excuse to act like a creep. Do it again, and I'll pound you to death myself!"

"Got it, Master!"

Subaru Natsuki hung his head.

"Pfft!"

The absurd scene made Emilia, who had been uneasy moments ago, cover her mouth and laugh.

"My name is Emilia!"

"What did you say?"

Subaru Natsuki perked up at once.

"I said my name is Emilia!"

Emilia raised her voice a little, still smiling.

"Yes! I finally know her name! I'm Subaru Natsuki. It's great to meet you!"

Subaru Natsuki sprang up, struck a strange pose, and introduced himself with a