Strike the Blood, Vol. 2: From the Warlord's Empire by Gakuto Mikumo

Author:Gakuto Mikumo [Mikumo, Gakuto]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction / Science Fiction / Action & Adventure
Publisher: Yen On
Published: 2016-01-19T00:00:00+00:00

8

There was no sign of the special needs teacher in the clinic room; there, substituting for her in her absence, was Astarte.

Astarte was normally quite close to the clinic room; apparently Natsuki had picked up on the girl’s usefulness, dragging the girl home as her own personal maid.

Currently, the homunculus girl was clad in a somewhat perverse maid outfit, complete with a white apron, leaning over the side of the bed as Asagi slept.

Originally, she was a homunculus designed by a pharmaceutical producer for drug experiments. She had the knowledge required to function in a medical setting burned into her flash ROM as part of her basic setup. It was said she had a high degree of medical knowledge equal to a freshly certified doctor.

“—Medical check completed.”

Having completed a simple check, Astarte raised her expressionless voice.

“I deduce light shock caused by a shock wave and a sudden change in air pressure. There need be no concern about aftereffects. However, I recommend rest and quiet for the remainder of the day.”

“Understood. Thank you very much.”

Yukina exhaled in relief, thanking Astarte now that her diagnosis was complete.

Even Yukina’s hardened cheeks regained just a bit of their softness. That Asagi had not been seriously injured was good news. If Kojou learned Asagi was not all right, he would surely be hurt deeply.

And half hiding behind the relieved Yukina’s back, Nagisa was fidgeting about.

“Y-Yukina, it’s a maid. I’ve never seen a real maid before. Why is there a maid in the clinic room? Or is that a new style of white gown? Some kind of freebie for the students? Yukina, do you know her?”

“Er…”

Yukina was a bit at a loss for Nagisa’s rapid-fire questions. They were all questions to which Yukina was uncertain what response to make. So, in place of the distressed Yukina…

“Astarte is a maid in my employ, Nagisa Akatsuki.”

Natsuki, suddenly entering the clinic room, tossed her statement out without compunction.

Nagisa glanced over, her eyes widening in shock.

“Ah, Ms. Minamiya. Thank you for always taking care of my brother. Those clothes are very pretty.”

“A very polite girl, I see, quite unlike your brother.”

Natsuki returned Nagisa’s polite bow of her head with a brazen, haughty smile. Even the ever-vainglorious Natsuki was happy when complimented for her clothes.

Then Natsuki glanced back at the still-sleeping Asagi.

“And this is the result of your lack of rigor as a watcher, transfer student.”

“Yes. I’m sorry.”

Yukina made no excuses and lowered her head. “Hmph,” Natsuki snorted, seeming annoyed. “Then I’ll leave cleaning up this mess to you. I’d really like to go pay that fool Kojou Akatsuki a visit right now, but I have an urgent matter to attend to.”

“…You know where the Black Death Emperor Front is hiding?” Yukina furrowed her eyebrows as she asked.

“The sub-float currently under construction. It’s a straight-up hideout. I understand how you feel, but do not stick your nose into this. Handling these terrorists is our job.”

As Yukina nodded in acknowledgment, Natsuki made a composed smile.

“I’ll leave Astarte here. If you’re short on nurses, use her.

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