Chapter 30 His First Surgical Operation <TOC> Chapter 32 Gnolls
Translator: SumTLMan
Rayne wasn’t expecting this woman to wake up so soon.
According to the medical book’s description, she was so severely injured that even a transcendent would’ve been in a coma for at least two to three more days, or maybe even longer…
But now, after just one night’s sleep, she has woken up?
Coupled with his own inability to react to her movements, his wrist, which had been clamped down with lightning speed by her vice-like grip, meant that she was no doubt a high-order transcendent.
……
“As you can see, I’m a doctor.”
Although Rayne was surprised for a split second, he was quick to react.
He took the lead in identifying himself: “I saved your life last night. You’re still a bit feverish, and I’m giving you an antipyretic injection…”
The words succinctly emphasised three points.
One: I’m the person who saved your life.
Two: That what I’m injecting isn’t poison.
Three: I’m a doctor. So, you should understand… In a doctor’s eyes, there’s no gender distinction.
If his system hasn’t misjudged, this woman has received a “green rating”. She probably wouldn’t be able to do anything to harm him after hearing what he has said.
“A doctor?”
Upon hearing this word, the sharp gaze in the blonde woman’s eyes really softened.
Her eyebrows furrowed slightly as if she was remembering exactly what had happened last night.
“I’m still alive…?”
Probably from remembering something, the blonde woman’s mouth murmured, and her eyes gradually lit up again.
Apparently, if she hadn’t been lucky enough to meet this doctor, she would’ve been long dead by now.
Of course, if the cool morning breeze hadn’t also made her realise the fact that she was now naked, the atmosphere might not have been so awkward.
Without looking away, Rayne gestured to the bloodstained rags not far away and said unapologetically: “Your clothes were cut up during the operation last night… I’m sorry, you were in a coma at that time. In order to save you, I couldn’t obtain your consent.”
Without explaining anything unnecessary or evasive, it was more professional for him to act as a half-witted doctor.
Then he took out another shirt and handed it over, saying gently: “These are my clothes, if you don’t mind, you can put them on first.”
“Thank you.”
This thank you was so calm that one couldn’t hear any waves of emotion.
The woman behaved very indifferently, and her demeanour didn’t show any signs of confusion or panic. She naturally took the clothes and draped them over her body, covering up her body’s spring scenery.
This cool attitude also made the awkwardness of that stare-down instantly turn into nothing.
……
Rayne was also relieved when he heard this thank you.
At the very least, it was a good start of her not waking up shouting or screaming to kill him.
“You can call me Dr Rayne…”
Now that the woman was awake, Rayne was in no hurry to leave.
Anyway, no one knew his real identity, so he introduced himself and added: “If you feel unwell anywhere, you can tell me. Of course, my current level is limited, and that negative transcendent power inside your body is something I temporarily cannot resolve…”
“Hmm.”
The blonde woman nodded a little, her tone as cold as her demeanour.
Out of courtesy in response, she said a few more words in a faint voice: “My name is Ymir.”
Ymir spoke her name in a soft voice but gave off a coldness that strangers shouldn’t approach.
When she finished, she tried to stand up from the sleeping bag, but her movement seemed to have tugged on the stitches at her wound as her eyebrows winced in pain.
Although the woman was acting a little cold, at least there wasn’t much ill will behind her words.
Rayne saw her trying to stand up and persuaded: “Miss Ymir, your left arm has a comminuted fracture, and the wound on your chest has only just been stitched up, so I suggest you don’t…”
Miss?
Ymir glanced at Rayne at his way of addressing her.
No one had ever called her that.
However, she didn’t heed his advice, and the painful and pale expression on her face was completely hidden. What replaced it was a cold, numb expressionless face.
“…”
Rayne seeing her insistence and fearing that she might fall down again and tear open her stitches, had instinctively reached out to support her by giving a gentle helping hand.
Ymir didn’t refuse this offer of support either.
……
It was clear that there was a high-order transcendent in front of him.
If there was no shouting or screaming once someone was saved, this would be considered as obtaining a favour for saving someone’s life. In this cold, indifferent world, it should be possible to equivocate this favour for a reward.
Rayne felt that he should say something, but he didn’t know how to say it without making his purpose seem too blunt.
But before he could ask anything, the woman named Ymir took the initiative and asked: “So… Dr Rayne, have you seen a steam-powered vehicle or anyone else show up around here?”
“A steam-powered vehicle?”
When Rayne heard this, he wondered if she was talking about the one he had stowed away in his folded space.
Obviously, there probably wasn’t a second one out here in the middle of nowhere. That kind of special vehicle used by the Omagh Mechanical Cavalry hadn’t been seen anywhere else and was probably exclusive to the Omagh Military.
Instinctively alarmed, Rayne guessed that this woman might have something to do with the Omagh Military.
Unsure of the woman’s intentions, he shook his head and said with a normal expression: “No. I’m the only one here…”
“Did you come out here all alone?”
Upon hearing this, Ymir froze for a moment as a flash of surprise crossed her eyes.
Her focus suddenly wasn’t on the lost vehicle anymore but rather on Rayne’s comment about his status as a lone traveller, which had surprised her even more.
The look in her eyes was of question, incredulity and even a little odd.
But the fact remained that the wheel marks were still fresh, and the steam-powered vehicle had indeed disappeared without a trace.
If a large magical beast had swallowed it in one gulp, at the very least, there should’ve been traces of it left nearby.
But it just vanished into thin air without leaving even a trace…
“Yes.”
Rayne responded with a look of normalcy.
Was it strange to be alone in the wilderness? What was she making such a fuss about?
He thought the woman might be onto something.
And since he had learned rules to live by during his year in the bandit gang. When things go wrong, he immediately pulls out.
It was a fool’s errand to play games with smart people… Especially with one much more powerful than himself…
He suddenly became less curious about this Ymir’s identity, whether she was with the Omagh Military or something else… A small bandit such as himself couldn’t afford to mess with someone of her status.
He was thinking of gaining some advantage with this life-saving favour by asking for a benefit.
Now well, if he says anymore, he’s afraid that something might happen.
……
Anyway, he saved this person, and since he’s saved them, his conscious was now clear. This also means his conscience hasn’t been beaten up enough by society.
Rayne was determined to walk away as if nothing had happened.
After a pause, he simply said: “Miss Ymir, I’ve done all I can do. If there’s nothing else, let’s say our goodbyes…”
“Are you leaving here on foot?”
At this remark, Ymir’s eyes grew increasingly strange as she added: “Alone?”
“Yes.”
Rayne spread out his hands, no longer pretending not to know how strange it was, and frankly said: “I think that with your strength, Miss Ymir, even if you are still injured, there is probably nothing that a frail doctor like me can help you with.”
To deal with this kind of smart woman, it was better to act less clever.
He guessed that her strength wasn’t bad, and pretending to be a flower protector would definitely lead to suspicion of ulterior motives.
“…”
Hearing this, Ymir spoke no more but fell into silence as if seeming to struggle with something.
Rayne saw that she didn’t say anything for a long time, so she probably acquiesced with what he had said.
Phew…
Forget it. If he couldn’t hold onto her golden thigh, he’ll just treat it as wasting some potions to save a stray cat.
He walked very decisively away, gathering up his belongings and packing them in his sack.
Turning to look back, he took one last glance at the woman and said: “I’ll leave you with these sleeping bags and some food. I have more than enough. If fate allows it, I’ll see you later…”
If a normal weak woman had woken up in the wilderness and sees herself naked in front of a strange man, she’d panic no matter what.
However, the woman in front of him, Ymir, did not, which meant… She was very confident in her ability.
Confident to the point that even in her weakened state, she could take out anything that might do harm against her!
Rayne had the good sense of knowing that he wasn’t in a position to get involved with someone at this high level.
Instead of worrying about whether she’d survive, he should worry more about himself.
…….
Rayne simply walked away, not pretending to leave at all.
Ymir naturally saw this too, and there was still some hesitation in her crystal-clear eyes.
But in the end, she opened her mouth.
Rayne had taken about ten steps when suddenly there was a charming voice from behind him: “You… Wait up!”
Chapter 30 His First Surgical Operation <TOC> Chapter 32 Gnolls