Umm... hmmm...

　When I opened my eyes, I saw the ceiling.
　Crystal lights.

"This place is--

　I get my body up.
　The pain runs through me, but the pain feels mild for all that wear and tear.
　The first thing that bothered me about the pain was the back of the fifth forbidden curse.

　I had to lean on my wings and stuff........

　There's still heavy pain in my right eye as well.
　The most abused left arm had a massive amount of bandages wrapped around it.
　It throbbed and hurt violently, but he had made her do such a reckless thing.
　It can't be helped, only the left arm.
　I would rather thank my left arm for holding up so well.

　Now ... what time is it?
　I'm on a bed.
　The area around me is covered with a white drape that looks like a curtain.
　I can't see a clock within range.

　I dodge the drape and look out.
　This isn't the school's medical bay.
　Is this the Great Sacred Ground Medical Center?
　This is supposed to be a private room.

Hmm?

　A man in a knight's uniform could be seen through a gap in the hanging curtain.
　That person who was sitting down gets up from his chair.

''Ku, Kurohiko-dono!　You're already awake!　I was told by Lady Machina that it might not happen until tomorrow, so--

　Then a member of the group calls out to someone.

'Hey, tell Lady Machina!　Lord Kurohiko is awake!　And to Lord Shanatrice!

　From the feel of the words, it hasn't been too long since he lost consciousness from the load of lifting the ban...?
　I was expecting that I might be asleep until at least tomorrow afternoon....
　Besides.
　Although I was knocked out by the load that was placed on me all at once, considering the damage I received and the feedback I received, I feel the impact is generally lighter this time.

''.........''

　Don't tell me that my body is getting used to being forbidden...?
　So is it less of a load or feedback than it used to be?
　It could be possible, I thought.
　Besides.........somehow, my resilience seems to have increased.......

　Zuki.

　Even so, don't be alarmed.
　As if to warn me, a dull pain ran through my right eye, back and left arm.

　But with this, I feel like I can go watch the third game tomorrow.
　Oh, speaking of which........as expected, the second game is already over, but what was the result?
　I hope both Ira and Cecily are winning, but........

　I'm curious.
　I really want to hear from the contestants themselves, but I can't help but want to be the first to know.
　When Makina-san and the others arrive, I'll ask them about the results.

　As the young-looking member of the group was rolling up a hanging cloth, Currier-san jumped in.

'You're awake, Kurohiko!　How's it going?!

　Soon after, a breathless Makina-san and Shana-san entered the room.
　After a brief greeting to Makina-san, the group members left the room.

''Kurohiko, are you sure you can't get up already!

　Ms. Machina leaned forward with her hands on the edge of the bed.

The pain is quite strong in some places, but the overall load on my body was less than expected. This way I can talk and move. I think I can even stand up--wow!

　I was about to get up on my knees to show how well I was doing, but my legs couldn't support my body and I fell down.

''Kyah!''
Mm-hmm.

　This softness is not just the fluffiness of the material of gothic loli clothing.
　It's not just the texture of the material of gothic lolita clothing, but it's also the feel of soft, mushy skin.
　It was definitely there.

''Not--not!

　With the momentum of my spinning, I had ended up pushing Makina-san down.

'Excuse me, Makina-san--Uh, hey!

　Pain rushed through me.
　I thought the lightning of blame would strike, but Makina-san blushed while frowning, and made a face like, well, it can't be helped.



　Makina-san looks at me gently while smiling.

''I heard about the South Gate from Currier you did your best, Kurohiko.

　With his little hand, he stroked my head.
　When I praise someone, I pat their head.
　The way my sister used to compliment her, or was it?

'How is the pain?'
Well it's going to take a while for him to fully recover, but hey, he's going to be okay.

　When it was close to her, a definite bulge could be felt in her chest.
　When I looked up from there, there was Makina-san's small face with ruby eyes.
　Is it because of the close proximity that almost took my breath away, or is it because of the enveloping, fluffy smile?
　I couldn't help but feel a thrill at the sight of that contrived, doll-like face.

　Curie-san puts her hands on her hips and breathes.

I'm sure you're not as loaded as you feared.

　Shana-san poked Currier-san's thigh with her elbow with a nasty look on her face.

You don't get jealous when you see something like that, is that what you call a legitimate wife's margin of appreciation?

　Hmmm, Currier-san nodded.

''I don't care if it's someone Kurohiko doesn't like, there's no point in blinking an eye at someone he likes.
Isn't that a bit presumptuous of you?　What a feeling of superiority!

　Seeing Shana-san jump up, Makina-san let out a chuckle.

''You can't beat Currier, can you?

　Then I was given a sort of a medical interview by Shana.
　Next, I asked her to take a look at my body.
　Incidentally, she said that this room was a medical room in one of the several great sanctuaries.
　When I asked about it, the time was past nine in the afternoon.

Well.........my left arm still needs to be monitored, but the rest of my arm looks fine. However, today, as long as time permits, it would be better to have someone who is skilled in healing techniques perform the healing process on your left arm until you fall asleep.
Well, that's a relief.

　Phew.
　That's good.
　Looks like it's nothing serious.

"Hmm?

　Suddenly, I notice Shana's grinning eyes and mouth.

'Hee hee, but Kurohiko?　In a little while, you'll be back in a much better body?
Ehon!

　Makina cleared her throat in reproach.

'Take it seriously, Shana.
Yet you're staring at Kurohiko's naked upper body, aren't you?
'No, I'm not looking at you with a guilty conscience!
Yes, but it's a strange story. Women scream and yell at the sight of a naked upper body, but is it okay for a woman to see a man's naked upper body?
That's not...

　with a whimper

　For some reason, Shana poked my nipple with her finger.
　........what?

Hey, Shana!
Hmm?　Would you like to touch all the muscular aspects of Kurohiko's body, Machina?　What?　I was just rustling around, and I felt like, you know, Kurohiko's nipples--
No, stop!　Haha, that's embarrassing!

　Machina-san hits Shana-san with a comical punch.

"Ho-ho-ho-ho, I can't stop making fun of you after all.

　He was the headmaster of St. Renowthred's school, completely played by a witch.
　It was somewhat strange to feel that he was worthy of his appearance when he was doing that.

　When it comes to Currier-san, who has become a bystander at a distance, she was cowering her shoulders as if to say that she was out of her depth.
　I 《What should I do? When I asked her with my eyes, she shook her head loosely, 《I don't know》.

''Muguugu..........................I'll insulate you if you keep saying such nasty things!
"Ho-ho-ho, I'm tired of hearing that too...
This time I'm serious!
Maybe it's because we're happy to see that Kurohiko is safe, or maybe it's because the tension of the day after day has worn off, but Makina seems to be on top of her game today!
Shut up!

　The pudgy-looking Makina-san's spoiled punches explode on the witch without pause.

　Poppycock, poppycock, poppycock, poppycock.

'Fuhahaha!　It won't work, it won't work!
Ughhhh... and I'm taking it easy!　Isn't it obvious!

　Poof!
　Poof!
　Pow!

"Ho-ho-ho-ho, I don't need to take it easy!　Seriously?
..........
..........
"Misteltine.
"f*ck off!　You're going to kill me!

　Oh, um.........my physical examination.....