Summoning Woes

Ch 10 - Metal Cat

Themis's ears pricked at the strong, bassist sounds that exploded into a series of medium-high pitched notes that sounded almost as if it was supposed to be covered by a young lady's voice. That Klavier was at it again, playing the piano when he was badly injured. She opened her eyes, willed herself to move only to remain paralyzed on the spot, staring at an olive green canvas that was held up by metal poles. There wasn't the burning wood smell common in Bariura Empire's air. It smelled so fresh that it gave her goosebumps. She strained her neck, staring down at her body that was bandaged everywhere except on the limbs. Wait. There wasn't any doctor in their group, was there?

"Vital signs at optimal state," a voice murmured. "Patient is now in conscious state."

Themis turned to the side where she heard the voice, gazing at a woman of similar size to Michele's. Apart from the straight face she pulled with almost no effort, the clothing had no signs of creases. It had to be metal, the kind that was so flexible that there was no need for leather which was commonly found in Will and Aem's armor sets.

"Who is she?" Themis asked.

"Meet Lilith," Michele said, putting down massive log by her side, her whole body covered in sweat as though she just completed a running marathon. "She's the one who took care of you when Klavier couldn't do it."

"Klavier's the one who took care of me?"

"Yeah. Klavier said that you almost died from excessive bleeding. He somehow managed to pull through using an ancient healing spell, but it wasn't enough to completely cover the wounds. So he got this lady to do the job since she knows better."

"Pleased to meet you," Lilith said with a semi-monotonous tone. "Patient's condition is now stable. Beginning final medical checkup phase."

Lilith pulled a small, white rectangle-like item that had a smooth silver tip from her underarm, pointing the tip at Themis's face before shoving it into her mouth. She stared at the block numbers in the middle of the object rise up in a steady pace. After what felt like a minute had passed, the meter stopped moving up, giving out a loud beep sound.

"Body temperature at thirty-seven degrees Celsius. No fever indicated. Patient at healthy state," Lilith pulled the thing out of Themis's mouth. "Initiating final check on vital signs."

Lilith moved in so close that their noses was just an inch away from touching. Themis's face reddened as she arched backwards, bumping her head against the bed frame.

"Please do not move," Lilith touched Themis's chin. "Eyes in perfect condition," she snapped her fingers at Themis's ear. "Ears in perfect condition."

"Whoa. You didn't need to go that far..."

"Speech in perfect condition."

"Okay, she's crazy. Get off me! You're creeping me out!" Themis shoved her aside.

"Final check on vital signs currently incomplete," Lilith insisted on her close contact. "Please do not move."

"Waaah!"

"Stop the useless struggle," Michele said. "She can't do her work if you keep fidgeting."

"F-Fine," Themis swallowed hard, staring right back at Lilith on the eye, ignoring soft giggles that drilled into her ear.

"Check on vital signs complete," Lilith withdrew. "No anomalies detected, patient is now healthy but recommended to rest for full recovery."

"Quite a mouthful there," Themis pushed Lilith's head away.

"Hey Klavier," Michele beckoned him over. "She's alright now."

"Wait," Themis looked at Klavier suspiciously. "Where did he get the grand piano from?"