episode_0060

Stei, who was determined to do anything to achieve his dreams, began his grand plan to restructure his relationship with Mir Ryu about three hours ago.

Even before Stei woke up from his slumber, Mei Luina couldn’t control the fluttering in her chest on this early morning.

Of course, being a plant-human, her heartbeat was no different from usual, but Mei Luina felt her heart fluttering.

The reason was simple.

“Even if I wake up from this delusional state and think again, this is definitely not a mistake. S-Shei might actually like me! Because, unless he likes me, there’s no way he’d call me that so casually…”

It all started from being called by her name yesterday, and her delusion swelled and swelled, leading to the conclusion that “Stei likes himself.”

“Well, maybe it’s only natural. I am Mei Luina, the saint who receives love from everyone, and the world’s greatest healer. Even as a complete plant-human now, I can easily make someone like Shei fall for me.”

Despite clearly understanding that being called by her name, especially in such an informal manner, was likely part of treatment, Mei Luina, in her current state, paid no attention to such nuances.

She was completely absorbed in the delusion that Stei liked her, ignoring such trivial facts.

“Yes, when I think about it, Shei did subtly show it. He first visited my sickroom, and while he treats others aggressively, he gently strokes my chest or firmly presses my nipple when treating me. Of course, he did slap my chest yesterday, but that’s a separate issue.”

Desperately avoiding thoughts about the full-body embrace with Dain Adamas, Mei Luina wracked her brain to recall any additional reasons why Stei might harbor affection for her.

‘And on the first day, you visited me twice. You didn’t go to see anyone else! And even when we had a face-to-face meeting, it was in my hospital room. Wow, listing it out like this, Miss Stay, you made your affection for me so obvious that I can’t believe I didn’t notice until now.’

The reason Mei Luina hadn’t realized until now was simply that Stay hadn’t harbored any affection for her, but such a truth was unlikely to be apparent to her now.

“Sigh, even the most noble saintess in the world is inevitably led to commit such a sin. I just stayed quiet, and yet I ended up stealing a man’s heart. It’s truly a lamentable thing.”

The fleeting thought of “Could Stay like me?” upon waking up quickly transformed into “Stay likes me!” It was a short leap from one good delusion to another, and realizing that it was indeed a delusion was a daunting task for Mei Luina.

Trapped in the pitch darkness with no sight of the future and no sound of Stay’s voice from the speaker, all Mei Luina could do was indulge in her own solitary, free-flowing delusions, characteristic of a virgin who had never been in a romantic relationship before, at an astonishing speed.

It was truly a profound and explosive synergy when abyss met abyss.

“I really didn’t mean for this to happen, but in the end, everything happened because of me. This is undoubtedly my fault, something I must take responsibility for. It can’t be helped. As a saintess, and as someone’s hero, reaching out to those in need is only natural.”

The only person in the world who could put a brake on this explosive delusion by hearing her voice was Stay, but he couldn’t come today because he had to treat Mir Ryuin.

Once my treatment is over and I get up from the hospital bed, according to the contract, I should part ways. However, if Miss Stay feels immense sadness at our separation and pleads with me not to leave, well, I suppose I’ll have to offer her the position of my secretary. Sigh… Living as a saint isn’t easy.

There was no one to stop May’s delusions at this point, and in her mind, Stay had already been confirmed as her secretary.

Originally, being in this special ward was never part of the plan, and the agreement after treatment was that they wouldn’t even maintain contact. May, however, didn’t even remember this fact.

If you had originally intended not to meet, you wouldn’t have called me “May,” would you? You’d have just used my name, right? You’re an F-grade, and I’m an S-grade, and on top of that, I’m Saint May Luina. It’s more convincing to think that you were trying to push me away with the mindset of a supervisor, wondering who might stand in my way. Stay, really… Just because someone like Stay is attached, it doesn’t mean my path will darken. You’ve underestimated me too much.

To be precise, she not only couldn’t remember the circumstances under which the contract was made but was also manipulating and reconstructing the memories of the day the contract was signed.

But taking responsibility, accepting Miss Stay as my secretary is one thing, but what if Miss Stay is not satisfied in that role? You hold such ardent affection for me, addressing me only by name. Will Miss Stay truly be content with remaining just my secretary? No… I don’t think so.

May Luina seriously pondered the single, utterly baseless delusion, “She called me by my name.”

When I get up from the hospital bed, if she can’t bear being just my secretary and her patience snaps, will I be able to ignore Miss Stay’s plea… her confession of affection?

Initially, the fact that Stay was pleading was something that only happened in Mei Luina’s imagination, and it hadn’t happened in reality and wouldn’t happen.

“Ugh… ”

Due to her exceptional appearance, figure, and the world’s best healing ability, as well as her unmatched skills that could stand up to the awakened individuals within the Papal Court, Mei Luina had received numerous confessions from many people.

However, she had rejected all of their sincere feelings and affections without a second thought.

Because she was a saint. By giving up trivial things like love, she could gain much more.

That was Mei Luina, who had drawn a line solely because she was a pure and noble saint.

“I probably can’t do it! Because I’m a saint who can’t just leave behind a pitiful and fragile person suffering because of me! I have no choice but to accept Stay’s affectionate (delusional) feelings. Um um!”

She was now making the choice to accept Stay’s delusional affection as if it were an actual event, unable to help herself, justifying it by saying it was inevitable.

“Hehehe… If I end up with Stay, I’ll probably be called by my name all day long. Others call him with his full title and never address him by name alone, but he called me just by my name. Truly, I am a sinful woman.”

Although she claimed to have many sins, Mei Luina’s mood at this moment was more buoyant than usual.

It was truly pathetic how she indulged in such delusions for the sole reason of being called by her name by Stay.

“Still, if Stay isn’t sincerely pleading with me, I won’t accept any confession! Unless he kneels down, holds onto my legs, and sobs, ‘Please don’t leave. I can’t live in this world without Mei. It feels like I’m going to die. Please accept my apology and reconcile with me. Otherwise, I might really die.’ It’s a matter related to a saint like me, so that’s only natural! Um!”

So, Meiluina found herself imagining what kind of confession and emotions would make her feel good. She didn’t stop there and continued to indulge in her fantasies. Ding-dong. However, before she could fantasize about “the days after being connected with Stay, waking up in the same bed every day, holding him tight, and whispering his name into his ear,” the speaker turned on first.

“Oh? Ah, it’s started? Well, now that I know Stay’s heart, there’s no need to be angry. I can listen to Stay’s voice comfortably. After all, his heart is directed towards me!”

Normally, Mei Luina should have felt jealousy and irritation upon hearing Stay’s voice directed at another woman, but the current Mei Luina was simply unruffled.

“I’ll listen to that voice, chuckling as much as you want. Right now, the voice may not be directed at me, but anyway, Stay’s heart, which is the most important, is right·····.”

[Mir Ryuin’s jealousy. How cute.]

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[Why are you whining like that? Did you want to be so obedient during my 3-day absence?]

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[If you want something from me, you can tell me comfortably without making unnecessary fuss. ······Mir.]

······Huh?

Three minutes after Stay’s voice came through the speaker, Meiluina’s face turned pale.