Chapter 13: Medical Treatment

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Without saying more, Stelle silently laid Bochang down on the ground.

The Master Control Zone had no beds.

Even if temporary ones were set up, they would be reserved for those with more severe injuries... Naturally, someone like Bochang, who appeared relatively unharmed, wouldn't need them.

[Reward distribution in progress - Congratulations! You have received a strength enhancement of one hundred percent.]

Only at this moment...

did the electronic voice of "Dating Options" belatedly chime in.

Bochang asked, "Why was it so slow this time? Usually, as soon as I make a decision..."

[Because enhancements related to physical attributes can subtly alter your body's contours. To avoid arousing suspicion from Stelle, a unilateral delay was decided.]

"So considerate?"

This time, the system did not respond.

Immediately after praising its thoughtfulness, Bochang received no reply.

Shortly after, the familiar warm sensation returned, but this time... it felt slightly more intense.

The black-haired youth lying on the ground sensed his muscles tearing and reassembling wherever the warm flow passed through.

Yet strangely...

He didn't feel any pain at all.

It was akin to watching muscles continuously shifting beneath his clothes, creating an oddly mesmerizing sight.

Stelle, clad in a black skirt, sat with her legs tightly crossed next to Bochang. Conveniently, there was a step for her to perch upon, while behind her lay the prone figure of the black-haired youth.

Her gaze casually wandered around the Master Control Zone.

With her mind seemingly elsewhere, Stelle's usually cool expression took on a dreamy charm.

Naturally, she did not notice the changes occurring in Bochang's body.

Soon, the system's enhancement process concluded.

The medical personnel who had just left earlier returned with a medical kit.

Bochang recognized it was a young woman based on distinct physical features.

She showed no intention of idle chatter.

The medical staff handed the small first aid kit to Stelle, promptly opened it, and instructed, "First, use this bottle's liquid to clean his wounds. Then apply these bandages over the injured areas for proper dressing. This should be manageable for you, right? I'm very busy at the moment... There are several severely wounded patients needing attention over there, so I'll have to leave him in your care. No problem, correct?"

With green eyes, the medical personnel gazed at Stelle, although she felt as if they had never met before.

However...

Given the size of the space station and the large number of people present, encountering strangers was quite normal. The medical staff didn't dwell on it further.

Feeling somewhat bewildered, Stelle unconsciously nodded in agreement.

Having received confirmation, the healthcare worker clad in white swiftly turned and hurried away.

"They're truly swamped..." Bochang sighed sympathetically.

In the rest area, many individuals were attending to their own injuries, so neither Bochang nor Stelle questioned the medical staff's actions.

Stelle remained silent, simply staring at the first aid kit in her hands, her mind replaying the instructions just given to her.

"Clean the wound with this... and apply this bandage... seems pretty straightforward..."

With these thoughts, Stelle turned towards Bochang, gazing intently with his beautiful golden eyes, and said, "Your back is injured, isn't it?"

"Yes... I scraped it along the ground for some distance earlier... Honestly, it still hurts a bit..."

The clothing provided by Silver Wolf was of high quality. Despite the intense friction, there were no signs of damage.

As a result, nobody had noticed Bochang's back injuries.

"Sit up, let me help you take off your shirt."

Stelle gently supported Bochang, helping him sit upright, and then confidently began removing his clothing.

The black-haired youth did not resist.

First, the jacket came off, followed by the T-shirt.

Bochang's well-defined and sculpted muscles were now exposed to Stelle's gaze.

Before crossing over, he had visible muscle tone but not as pronounced as it is now.

After multiple enhancements from the "Dating Options" system, particularly the recent 100% strength boost, Bochang's physique now looked remarkably toned and attractive. He noticed a slight flicker of emotion in Stelle's eyes, but... it vanished swiftly, almost as if it were an illusion.

The gray-haired girl moved efficiently, instructing Bochang to turn around and lie face down. She then observed the abrasion caused by friction on his back.

Traces of blood still lingered on the wound.

Due to minimal bleeding, only small stains remained on the white T-shirt, which could be easily washed away with a gentle rinse.

Stelle leaned forward slightly, her slender fingers gently touching Bochang's back.

Her cool fingertips traced along the contours of Bochang's muscles, causing a slight ticklish sensation.

It also triggered a peculiar feeling that surged within him.

Having never been touched like this by a girl before, Bochang's breath hitched momentarily.

Next...

Stelle withdrew her fingers and reached for a disinfectant spray from the medical kit. Shaking it briefly, she intuitively aimed at Bochang's wound and sprayed it.

Next, she applied medication to the wound and proceeded to wrap it with white bandages.

Although Stelle hadn't received formal medical training...

She still managed quite well.

Perhaps this was her innate talent...

"The back is now bandaged," the gray-haired girl moved lower, "Do you need wrapping below as well?"

As she asked, Stelle's hand had already grasped Bochang's belt. His black pants had a buckle, making them not so easy to remove.

Feeling Stelle's hands tugging gently,

Bochang responded, "Undressing in public... seems inappropriate."

Before Stelle could reply,

March 7th hurried over, speaking crisply:

"What's wrong with that? If injured, proper treatment is essential. However... why didn't you tell us sooner?! If I hadn't just happened to pass by and noticed, we wouldn't have known..."

Recalling how Bochang used Draconic Burst, causing a single strike powerful enough to shake the entire space station, March 7th subconsciously considered him very strong.

Even with just one shot, such firepower couldn't be underestimated.

Therefore...

March 7th never believed that the shockwave from the explosion could actually harm Bochang. At most, he thought it was due to Bochang's lack of stamina causing him to be blown away, not expecting that he would truly get injured.

It's quite peculiar.

With such formidable offensive capabilities, one wouldn't expect his body to be so fragile.

"There are many wounded here, and plenty of people undressing for treatment... Don't be so squeamish, hurry up and take off your clothes! Come on!" As March 7th spoke, he pulled out a camera. "Bochang, you've got a decent physique. Mind if I take some photos as keepsakes?"

Bochang replied, "If I say I mind, would you still refrain from taking them?"

"Of course not?" March 7th, holding the blue camera at his waist, proceeded to snap rapid-fire shots with a series of clicks. "If I didn't capture this moment, I definitely wouldn't sleep well tonight."

Bochang remained silent, unable to respond.

"All right, March, don't disturb others here. Also... don't forget the mission Himeko entrusted to us." Dan Heng approached from nearby.