As the doorbell rang, Ren opened the door and saw the two people he had met just half an hour ago.
He looked at Aizawa Sakuya with a mild headache.
"You're a little anxious, Miss Aizawa."
Although he actually had a lot of free time, he didn't want to bunch too many things together at once.
"Sorry, sorry. I thought since we had time, we should solve Aika's problem as soon as possible."
Aizawa Sakuya clasped her hands and repeatedly apologized.
Ren naturally knew that Sakuya wasn't intentionally troubling him, but he still wished she'd pay more attention to timing.
"Don't be in such a rush next time. Come in first."
After giving her a reminder, he let them in.
The time was now 8:12 PM, still a bit early for bedtime.
These days, Ren usually stayed up a bit later, generally going to bed around 11 PM.
During this time, he would read books or study the tools he created using his Gift.
It actually wouldn't take long to remove the lesions from Kasumi Aika's body. What would take time was regulating her condition after the lesions were removed.
But there was no need to mention that now. Since everyone had agreed, it was best to proceed.
The air-conditioned room kept the temperature stable. Even Kasumi Aika, who wore a thick kimono, felt a little warm.
Of course, only a little.
A body weakened by years of illness needed careful maintenance. Even a slight change in the environment could trigger a serious cold.
Because her body had long been affected by disease, it had become especially sensitive to temperature. This was directly tied to her overall health.
Ren went to his room and took out a bathrobe he owned but had never worn.
"Miss Kasumi Aika, please go to the other room and change into this. I need access to your abdomen to remove the lesion."
Kasumi Aika didn't say anything else, simply took the bathrobe and went to change.
After watching Aika walk off, Aizawa Sakuya turned back to Ren.
"Should I excuse myself?"
"...You're both girls. Why would you need to?"
If they were of opposite sexes, it would make sense for her to step out. But since they were both female, was there really a need?
"Besides, after the lesion is removed, Miss Aika's body will be extremely weak. She won't become healthy immediately just because the lesion is gone. She'll need time to recover. So, you'll be responsible for taking her home afterward."
Aizawa Sakuya agreed immediately.
She hadn't planned for Ren to take them home in the first place.
It was already late, and they were asking him to help treat Aika. To then have him escort them home as well would just be too shameless.
Besides, it wasn't as though they couldn't make it home on their own.
Soon, Kasumi Aika finished changing.
The loose bathrobe looked a bit oversized on her, but that was actually better—it could cover more of her body.
Ren nodded slightly and began explaining the procedure with a professionalism that resembled a doctor's.
"Miss Aika, you may feel some pain during the removal. The disease is buried deep in your bone marrow, and you've had it since birth. That makes the process more sensitive."
"Also, the method I'm using is rather forceful. While I can ensure that no trace of the lesion remains, I can't do much about the pain."
Kasumi Aika understood clearly. There was no perfect method. The pain might be the lightest price she had to pay.
Ren gave a slight nod, showing his understanding.
"After the lesion is removed, your body will enter a weak phase lasting one to two weeks. This is because the lesion is congenital and has been with you for too long. But don't worry. During this period, you just need proper rest and nutrition. That'll shorten the duration of the weakness."
"If you're ready, lie down on the sofa and uncover your abdomen."
Kasumi Aika nodded, lay on the sofa, and pulled open the lower part of her bathrobe.
But as expected, she was still a girl. No matter how composed someone might be, exposing herself in front of a guy felt unnatural.
Her skin visibly trembled, her expression uneasy.
Well, she was still a girl, after all.
Ren wasn't surprised. He tapped his thumb lightly several times and immediately entered a state of clairvoyance.
As expected, the issue was severe.
He couldn't use too much force. Otherwise, her body might not be able to handle the stress while conscious.
The lesion was deeply embedded in her body. If he had medicine that could soften and separate it, the removal process would have been easier and less painful. Unfortunately, he didn't have such means.
The only option was brute force.
Ren raised his hand and gently drew a circle on Aika's abdomen, using Order to gather all the lesions in that area.
Kasumi Aika could already feel something moving inside her. The pain came in waves, quickly wiping away any concern for modesty.
Concentrating too hard on the lesions would only prolong the eruption phase, and the pain would worsen.
But this was just the beginning.
Kasumi Aika's flat abdomen began to writhe slightly, and black sludge began seeping out.
Her weak body could no longer endure the pain, and she cried out in agony.
Her pretty face twisted in pain, large beads of sweat gathering on her forehead.
Her body kept writhing, but despite her efforts, her limbs seemed restrained. She could hardly move.
Yet as she struggled, more and more black substance continued oozing from her abdomen.
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