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Chapter 305 305 Successful Hemostasis
Chapter 305 305 Successful Hemostasis
Chapter 305 305 Successful Hemostasis
The first thread- glistening white- thin and almost translucent, spilled out from the first black spider. With it's furry legs working togther, it sank the tip of its fang into the lining of Nora's open wound.
"That is one fuckin' disgusting sight. . ." Selina exclaimed; "Madeline, don't tell me the doctor used spiders on you too!"
"Don't be absurd," the blonde chirped. Inclining her head forward, she inquired; "Nexus what's going on here?"
He answered blandly- keeping his gaze focused on the creatures;
"They're my spirit animals."
Selina- who was a lot bolder and mouthier than the others, snapped;
"You say that like it answers all our questions! Where did they come from?! What the fuck are they doing to Nora?!"
Madeline rebuked her; "Selina! Let the doctor do his job!"
"I'm sorry Maddie, but I'm in the business of healing, so I've seen my fair share of unconventional healing techniques. But this. . .this is just downright cree–"
"LOOK!!" Nora cried out- interrupting her- pointing at Monica's unconscious body; "The bleeding- it's stopping!!"
True enough, the flowing blood had stopped! Under the cone shaped tree, the spiders began to slowly pull away. They scuttled noisily on all eight legs, slithering away from Nora's body as they dropped to the floor- racing back towards Nexus in an almost frenzied rush.
One by one, they disappeared as they approached his feet- melting into the ground under the shadow of his legs.
Nora was the first to leap forward. The muscles of her calves screamed under her gown as she pounced on the still body of the redhead-
"There's no blood!" she exclaimed excitedly- feeling the area around the wound; "It's been stitched!"
At once, Madeline strutted forward- bending as she knelt beside her half daughter. Crystal followed- shadowed quietly by an astounded Selina. Nora's eyes were melting with gratitude. At once, she sprang on her feet, and leapt at Nexus- swallowing him with a tight hug- weeping in his shoulders;
"Thank you . . " she whimpered; "Thank you. . ."
From her shuddering body, Nexus felt and heard her gratitude. Monica's life had been saved. if she had died, it would have been considered a defeat- it didn't even matter that Fitch and Leonard had been eaten.
"It's all good Nora," he comforted her- wrapping his arms around her in a tight hug; "She's going to be fine. . .the worst is over yet. . ."
Sniffling, and shuddering, she finally pulled away from him- eyes puffy, and face red. Nexus' gaze immediately found Selina- and saw a flicker of respect in her eyes.
"I underestimated you doctor. . ." she spoke slowly; ". . .for what its worth, I'm glad you were around at this time."
She didn't say thank you. She didn't say sorry either. But she had finally acknowledged Nexus. And to her, that was apology enough. He nodded at her- and swiftly turned his gaze to Monica's still body.
"Crystal, kindly check her pulse- I don't want any surprises springing up on me. . ."
"Aye master," the succubus answered enthusiastically.
Instantly, she stretched out her hand- and placed it on Monica's neck- squinting her eyes excitedly;
"She's okay!! Her pulse is normal!!"
Nexus smiled.
He had actually been expecting Crystal to give him some kind of attitude- especially since he was sure she had already smelled his semen in Nora. But the succubus seemed cheerful enough. He avoided Madeline's eyes though. He just wasn't ready to deal with the drama that came with sleeping with mother and daughter.
"So, can we get out of here already?" Selina asked; "I can't be the only one still thinking about that monster octopus!"
"Yeah," Nexus agreed; "We need to put some more distance between us and the monster- just in case it decides to–"
At the corner of his eyes- he caught the faint glimmer of pain in Crystal's eyes. Her face tightened and her eyes suddenly closed- forcing her shoulders to slump on the spot. Immediately, Nexus gathered the muscles in his calves- sprinting towards her.
But he couldn't make it in time.
Her knees gave out under her- and her voluptuous body doubled over- crashing down onto the rich, dark soil below with a heavy thud. Nora shrieked. Madeline eyes popped open- and Selina's fists curled instinctively.
"Crystal!" Nexus thundered- sliding towards her slumped form; "Crystal can you hear me?"
"What's wrong with her?" Madeline asked; "Was she poisoned?"
Nora was at her side in her instant- joining Nexus in a kneeling position.
[BE ADVISED,]
The system echoed;
[THE SUCCUBUS HAS OVER EXTENDED HERSELF.]
What?! Nexus thundered inwardly.
[RECALL, THE SUCCUBUS USED UP HER S-RANK ATTACK.]
[TWICE.]
[THE MASSIVE POWER SURGE FROM EARLIER HAS DRAINED HER.]
[AS A RESULT, SHE NO LONGER HAS THE STRENGTH TO REMAIN CONSCIOUS.]
Nexus tensed.
[SHE MUST BE GIVEN SUSTENANCE IMMEDIATELY.]
A cold damp breeze swept through the woods- howling in between the dozens of trees.
On the ground, holding her up, Nexus cursed inwardly. There was no way he could 'feed' her now- not in front of all these women! That would be awkward as fuck.
"She's going to be alright," he announced; "She's just exhausted that's all."
A collective sigh of relief erupted from the entire group.
"Poor girl," Madeline spoke; "She never eats anything. . .it's a wonder she doesn't look thin. . ."
Nexus slipped his right arm under her knees. And with his left hand under her head, he hoisted her up- rising to his feet- at the same time, issuing out an order;
"We can't wait here anymore. . .Nora help Monica onto her feet. . .she should be coming around soon. . ."
He thrust out his feet- toward the eastern horizon- in the direction of the castle;
"It's time to go home."
Together, they all marched forward- munching on the memory of the past twelve hours- eager to get back to the family castle.
...
"You're not coming with us?"
Madeline asked quietly- trying to keep the disappointment out of her voice.
It was well past midday- and they had finally arrived in town- standing at the crossroads that led them in their separate ways.
"No, Crystal requires a special treatment, she's lost all her energy in the fighting."
Selina and Madeline nodded in understanding. The bearing heat of the afternoon sun raged down on them with an intensity. All around, the busy streets bustled with noisy pedestrians in beige colored clothes, and pale horses.
"I hope she get's better. . ." Madeline chimed; "She's a fierce one. . ."
"She is." Selina agreed.
Nexus spoke;
"Honestly, I'd wanted us all be together at the Russell castle- at least for the next day or two. We have no idea what Fitch may have put in place as a contingency. . .but since Crystal needs to be treated immediately, I think parting ways is the best option."
Nora gave Nexus a lingering look- wishing she could hug him.
"So, I guess this is goodbye then." Madeline was speaking now; "I hope she recovers fast."
"I hope so too" Selina answered; "The doctor's still staying with me. Look after your daughters Maddie. We'll meet up soon."
With that, they split in two- each group of three huddled together, heading off towards their respective homes.
........
Still in his arms, Nexus carried her all the way to Selina's estate.