第２７０堀：後押しをしよう 全力で (Part2)
I cast a faint glance toward the door, where Master Eris and Master Deryu were standing.
I scrambled to stand up, but my body screamed in protest from the overexertion of our training.
"Hnghh!?"
W-what kind of sound was that...?
But it hurt. My entire body, mostly.
"Just as I thought. I suppose we did get a bit carried away with the training."
"Honestly, Deryu, you need to exercise some restraint. Her base specs are completely different from yours."
"Yeah, yeah, my apologies. Amanda’s enthusiasm, her drive, and her sheer determination were so palpable that I got fired up myself. Well, she managed to keep up, so she clearly has the aptitude for it."
"That’s true. To have endured that training and only be letting out a little squeak like that now... she’s quite something."
The masters chatted away nonchalantly, but what could have brought them to my house?
Ah, perhaps they came to check on me since I took yesterday off and didn't show up today?
Ugh, it’s pathetic, but I can’t even move.
"Um, I am terribly sorry, but given my current state, I don't think I can manage training today either."
It was incredibly rude to ask for training and then take consecutive days off, but I was helpless.
"Hm? Oh, no, no. We know about your condition, Amanda. That’s why..."
"Exactly. Just wait a moment."
Master Deryu looked at Master Eris, who stepped forward and placed her hand on me. A soft light began to glow.
"Hmm, I see. It’s severe, but it’s just muscle soreness. ...Your internal mana levels have also dropped significantly from overtraining, which is hindering your natural healing. My training is partly to blame for that as well."
"Eris, you need to pace yourself too."
"I know. I’m sorry, Amanda."
"Eh? No, it’s just that I’m the one who can’t keep up."
As I replied, Master Eris’s hand glowed once more.
Hm? This feels... incredibly pleasant?
That sensation spread through me every time Master Eris moved her hand.
"Faaah..."
Another strange sound escaped my lips.
What is this pleasure!?
"Mm, it seems to be working."
"Indeed. Just bear with it a little longer."
"F-fai."
...My consciousness was drifting.
W-wait!?
It feels so good, I’m getting sleepy!!
The masters went out of their way to come here; falling asleep would be unthinkable.
I have to... I have to hold on!!
"And now, to replenish your depleted mana."
Something was flowing into my body!?
I-it feels so good!?
"Funyaaaah—"
"...And done. How do you feel, Amanda?"
"Feh?"
I knew Master Eris had done something, but I had been so busy fighting the waves of pleasure that I couldn't respond properly.
"Ah, Amanda. Eris cast recovery magic on you, so shouldn't you be able to move now?"
"Eh? Ah, please, just a moment."
Prompted by Master Deryu, I slowly tried to lift my body.
To my surprise, I rose without a hint of pain.
".........Ah, Master Eris, you could use recovery magic as well."
I remembered her using it after her duel with the Principal.
...I realized, perhaps a bit late, that she really could use every single attribute.
"How is it? Any lingering discomfort?"
"...Hmm, up we go. Yes, no problems at all. Thank you so much!!"
I moved my body around, but there was nothing wrong.
As expected, a mage who surpasses the Principal is truly incredible.
"Um, by the way, why did you come to my house? Did you come just to heal me?"
"Oh, I almost forgot."
"Healing you was part of it, but we had other business, too. If you're feeling better, could we talk for a bit?"
"Ah, yes. Please wait a moment. I’ll go get some tea."
"Mm, sorry for the trouble. Oh, and you should have your mother try this as well. It’s a cake that Vice Principal Lara likes. I made plenty, so you should serve it with the tea."
"Cake? This white thing?"
I looked at the cake inside the beautiful box; it was covered in something white.
When I thought of cake, I imagined something like a slightly sweet, brownish bread... but this was white and beautifully decorated.
"Ah, this is a type of cake that isn't widely available around here yet. Well, try eating it with your tea."