The aftermath at the Assassins Headquarters was catastrophic.
A gaping hole tore through from the second-highest floor to the rooftop—Kyoshube's doing.
Nearby, another rupture scarred the roof, its surface melted away by Phi's searing attack.
Kaito and Sae sustained serious injuries from the battle.
Meanwhile, the bodies of the five assassins slain by Wakasa were quietly taken away for burial.
Kyoshube : Oe Sae, Kaito. Are you both okay!?
Kyoshube stood tense, fear and anxiety clouding his eyes as he witnessed the extent of Kaito and Sae's injuries—Wakasa's Blast Magic had hit harder than he'd imagined.
[Both of them were unconscious and we're not responding at all]
Kyoshube : Oe Shinju! We need immediate health support!
Shinju : Gotcha!
With just one urgent call, the health unit arrived swiftly.
Kaito and Sae were carefully carried away to the hospital for immediate treatment.
Kyoshube : That bastard…
Phi : I know you're angry… we'll get our revenge soon.
Kyoshube : Alright…
[Mizuki placed a firm hand on Kyoshube's shoulder, his calm presence easing the tension from Kyoshube's rigid frame]
Mizuki : Let's just hope our students recover fast enough.
Kyoshube : Hope so…
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Three days had passed since the clash between the Assassin Leaders and Tenjiku's elite.
Kaito and Sae still lay in hospital beds—motionless, healing.
But at last, Kaito's eyes fluttered open.
The Assassins Master was sitting beside Kaito's bed.
With him waking up, he greeted Kaito.
Master : Good to see you wake up.
Kaito : Master? What are you doing here?
Master : I was worried regarding the newest students of The Assassins Headquarters being injured so badly. So I have regularly come to check up on both of you for the past 3 days.
Kaito : I see… oh hi Gensu!
[Gensu was standing beside The Master. Not only he was in the ward, Kraken and Moitoki was there]
Gensu : It's been a while Kaito… and Sae.
Am gonna kill those assholes who hurt my friends.
Kaito regained his consciousness, but for Sae, it was different—he fell into a coma.
[Kraken asks to Moitoki]
Kraken : Oe, can you tell me if there are any healing flowers in stock?
Moitoki : Yeah… but right now, it's not enough to wake Sae from his coma.
Kraken : Damn it…
Then, someone entered the ward—a young, beautiful lady with green eyes and long green-dyed hair, likely a student from another academy.
Viena : So when am I gonna get the chance to help?
Moitoki grew slightly displeased with Viena's attitude and responded to her.
Moitoki : We are not joking here.
Master : Why are getting angry Moitoki? Let's give her a chance.
Moitoki : I apologize master… alright then.
Vienna was an assassin with poor combat magic—
but her healing spells were exceptional,
making her more of a healer than an assassin.
Kaito : That's some beautiful girl right there…
Kaito rises from his bed, finally recovered from the wounds he took in the battle against the Tenjikus.
Master : Are you feeling ok?
Kaito : Yes master…
Master : I'm glad then…
The master rose from his chair, relieved to see Kaito back to normal.
As he left the ward, his hopes now rested on Sae's recovery.
Moitoki : So you wanted to go out of the ward now?
Kaito : Yup!
Moitoki : Very well then, however Sae would get alone here.
Kaito : It's fine… besides that guy likes having a peaceful time.
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A few hours had passed—it was around 6 PM.
Kaito was officially discharged from the hospital.
But since he and Sae were assigned to a mission, and Sae hadn't recovered yet,
Kaito still had time to spare.
Kraken : I heard the master has gotten an assassin that is typically a healer from another academy.
Kaito : Are you talking about that green haired beautiful girl that was standing on the ward's entrance?
Kraken : Such a pervert this guy is…
You got it correct.
Kaito : Wish I was in place of Sae!
They stood beside Sae's rest bed, chatting casually, though concern lingered over his health.
And in that moment—she appeared.
Kaito : It's her…
Kraken : Your client is resting here.
Vienna : I see…
There on the rest bed lay a young man—somewhat handsome, with white hair.
Unconscious and recovering, he hadn't moved since the injury.
Vienna : Side please.
Huh!?
She was stunned that the patient she was meant to heal looked that handsome—
her face flushed red.
Vienna : He's so hot!?
Ahemm… can you both close y'all eyes please?
Kraken and Kaito : Ughh… sure!
Vienna : Let's see what I can do…
Herbal Magic, Healing Honey
A honey-like summon formed in Vienna's palm.
She gently opened Sae's mouth and fed it to him—
a healing medicine that eased pain and sped up recovery from cuts and wounds.
Astonished by Sae's looks, Vienna leaned in and pressed a soft kiss to his cheek.
But Kaito saw it—pretending to close his eyes, he'd peeked,
and was stunned by what Vienna had just done.
The healing honey worked like magic—within seconds, Sae stirred.
His eyes slowly opened, but something felt off.
And just like that, he was maddened.
Sae : Who is she!? And did she kissed me?
[Sae jolted up, shouting as he spoke]
Sae : How dare you! And why did you kiss me!?
Vienna turned a deep shade of red, flustered by Sae's reaction.
Vienna : I wa—as just here to save you!
Then she bolted from the ward, face burning.
As she pushed the door open, it nearly slammed into Moitoki—
who had just come to check on Sae again.
Moitoki : What the heck!? Why is she running?
Kaito shook his head in disappointment at Sae—
but then burst into laughter, knowing he'd witnessed everything.
Kaito : Oe Sae, how was it?
[Sae spits on Kaito's face and grins at him]
Sae : Got the taste dumbass?
Kraken : What's all this fuss about?
Moitoki : It's nice to see you recover back, Sae. I hope you're ready to go.
Sae : Always ready for the missions….
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At the assassins' headquarters, Gensu sat in his sensei Shinju's room.
The two were deep in conversation.
Genju : Sensei, don't lie. Just spill it out you definitely knew that guy!
Shinju grew tense at Gensu's question—
it was about the leader of the Tenjikus.
Shinju : Yeah… I know that guy.
Gensu : Then tell me, who exactly is he!
Shinju : He was someone who always imitated me to get stronger.
Gensu : And is he stronger than you?
Shinju : I hope you accept the truth… he's the strongest assassin on this planet as of right now.
Gensu was stunned by Shinju's words—
and yet, what he told was the truth.
Gensu : Strongest!? Then why would he leave the assassin's crew?
Shinju : No matter how powerful you are, until the world knows you as the strongest, you'll feel bad about yourself.
Shikigo and I used to be a part of the assassin's guards. There were three of us, me and Shikigo being one of them.
Obviously, Shikigo was the strongest among the three of us.
[As Shinju drifted into the past, more information slipped from his lips]
Shinju : Years and years passed, we protected the master together.
On the day of selection of new elemental assassins leaders in which I, Phi and Mizuki got chosen as one, Shinsui and Kyoshube who were still young at that time.
However,...
Shikigo, who was considered the strongest,...
Was not chosen as one.