The Rose Countess's Illness: A Deadly Curse

In the consultation room,Luca was carefully brewing the medicine, a task that seemed simple enough with his Insightful Eye. It was a good opportunity to further win over Nurse Lina's favor, something Luca was intent on doing. After all, with the eerie hospital and its bizarre surroundings, including a gas stove, he couldn't help but marvel at the oddities of a facility run by ghosts.

Lina sat casually on the office desk, her long, blood-stained white stockings covering her smooth legs as she swung them gently. Her presence exuded an unusual charm, even more captivating as she was a powerful red-robed ghost among the supernatural.

Luca couldn't help but glance her way while brewing the medicine. He was certain she knew exactly where his eyes were, but Lina didn't mind. On the contrary, she seemed pleased by the attention. After all, it was a rare occurrence for a skilled human doctor to both admire and understand her allure.

Still, Luca knew that if his remedy didn't work, Lina's surgical precision would be the last thing he experienced.

"Here's the medicine, beautiful Lina," Luca said, handing the brew to her. Without hesitation, Lina took it, seemingly unfazed by its temperature or any potential trickery, gulping it down eagerly.

Almost immediately, she felt warmth spreading from her stomach. For the first time in what seemed like ages, the ice-cold feeling of her ghostly body began to melt, replaced by a comforting sensation. Her usual irritability from her long-standing condition vanished.

The results were nothing short of miraculous.

"Luca, your prescription is amazing!" Lina exclaimed, bouncing up with excitement. "You've cured a problem that's plagued me for years!"

She threw her arms around him, giving him a genuine hug. Her voluptuous figure pressed against him, and the overwhelming sensation nearly left Luca frozen for a moment. The unexpected, cool embrace sent a strange shiver down his spine, and the pressure from her curves was undeniable.

Despite the oddity of the situation, a small part of Luca's mind wandered to the changes in her friendliness, now marked as "Familiar." For a moment, his thoughts flirted with dangerous territory, but he quickly snapped out of it.

He couldn't afford to get distracted—after all, becoming a death knight was not his end goal. Would he even survive the temptation?

Meanwhile, outside in the hospital corridor,The Rose Countess, an elegant and commanding figure, walked through, her every step causing the monsters nearby to shrink back in fear. No one dared to breathe until she was well past them, and then hushed whispers spread.

"Boom! Boom!"A sharp knock at the door broke the tension in the consultation room.

Reluctantly, Luca pulled away from Lina's embrace, giving her a polite smile as she stepped aside, looking like his assistant.

"Please, come in," Luca called, his professional smile still intact.

The door opened to reveal the Rose Countess, and Luca couldn't help but feel a sudden, surprising sense of awe. The woman—no, the ghost—was stunning. Her elegance rivaled Lina's, but her aura held a distinct nobility. Her regal posture and mysterious presence were striking. The blood-red crystal necklace that hung between her ample chest only added to her mystique.

Her black tights highlighted her long, perfect legs, which seemed to draw Luca's attention without effort. He forced himself to focus, offering her the professional greeting: "Madam, are you here for a consultation?"

"I heard the Third Hospital recently hired a human physician," the Rose Countess replied, her voice as poised and refined as her appearance. "I wanted to see for myself."

However, just as Luca was about to offer his assistance, Lina intervened, her voice laced with concern.

"Luca," Lina said, grabbing his arm before he could step forward. "Please, let me handle this. Rose, perhaps you should see another doctor. Luca is just a special consultant here. His medical expertise is limited and may not be of help."

Luca, sensing the rising tension, turned to face Lina. The underlying warning in her tone was unmistakable. He immediately activated his Insightful Eye to read the Rose Countess, her aura now a mixture of elegance and barely contained danger.

[Blood Countess: Rose][Race: Vampire][Affinity: Hostile (Her mood is foul, and the allure of death does little to earn her favor)][Strength: Blood-Cloaked Ghost (A terrifying being far stronger than even Lina)][Preferences: Blood (The only thing a vampire craves), maintaining noble elegance][Weakness: Blood (Her love for it is also her greatest vulnerability)][Current State: Struggling with anorexia, having visited countless doctors and hospitals with no success. To protect her perfect noble reputation, she hides her true suffering and kills one physician after another. (Note: Her condition might find your blood to be an irresistible temptation, exercise caution)]

Luca's heart skipped a beat, and his blood ran cold. The curse of "Death's Temptation" was now a direct threat to his life. The fact that she had anorexia didn't make her any less dangerous—it only made her more unstable.

His mind raced. If he didn't treat her properly, he'd be next on her list of doctors to eliminate.

"Do I refuse, I die. Do I treat her... and risk being drained dry?" Luca thought, panic rising. "What do I do? What do I do?!"

It was clear that the Rose Countess's illness wasn't a simple one, and with her strength and his limited resources, survival was anything but guaranteed.