AFTERSTORY 1-2: "Physician Apprentice Lycus" and "Anastasia and Lucius’ Entwined Fate" (Extra Short Stories)

Physician Apprentice Lycus

During the war, Physician Daphne assisted the wounded soldiers. At that time, the newbie apprentice Lycus could heal people using magic, and so when Goddess Destinia took all the blessed mana in the Kingdom, he couldn't do anything to help anymore.

Lycus, now a pure human, was totally disheartened about this. One sunny morning, Daphne caught him having a deep sigh while he did his tasks. 

Lycus stood by the counter, chopping turmeric with a disappointed look on his face. He was not complaining and he did a great job as an assistant, but he still felt useless.

"Good morning, Lycus," she greeted with a warm smile. 

"Good morning, Master Daphne," the silver-haired man slightly turned to greet her, "I'm almost done… I shall buy ginseng and licorice afterwards."

Daphne patted his back, "Aren't you working too hard? You may take a break, okay?"