The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows

Uh?

Uh.

Good morning, Zenos.

Rise and shine!

Hey, Lily. Morning.

Fresh black tea?

Yes, please.

Huh?

A healer is third-rate if they just fix injuries.

Second if they heal the whole body,

and first if they make the world better!

This is the Kingdom of Herzeth,

a nation built on the backs of healers.

They contributed so much

and helped the kingdom not only expand,

but become a place of real importance!

The royal hospital is a gathering place

for aspiring healers.

There they can learn more advanced healing magic,

and earn their license...

before beginning their journey as a healer.

But somewhere in Herzeth

is a man who lacks formal training.

Meaning he doesn't have a license to heal.

Awesome, thank you.

Appreciate the help!

It's no trouble.

As long as you cover my fee I'm always happy to help out.

Thanks again!

That was amazing, Zenos!

Next up's a house call, right?

That's right.

I should be back before dark, though.

Sounds good.

I'll have dinner hot and ready!

Stay safe!

Always do.

Huh?

Carmilla!

Dinner's not ready yet.

Let's see.

Oh, my, looks like stew!

I'm always so delighted by your cooking, Lily!

That's my job!

If I'm gonna be wifey material for Zenos.

I've gotta keep churning out the tasty meals!

You're such a hard worker!

As for myself, I'll be resting in my room for a spell.

-Huh? - Hey, Doc!

Let's chill!

Huh?

He's gone?

Hey, Zophia!

Zenos is out on a house call.

Seriously?

Guess I'll wait around until my little healer returns.

Here I thought showing up early would guarantee me

some quality time with the main man.

Shoulda known better.

Sir Zenos, Lynga has arrived!

Hm?

Where is he?

Zenos isn't in right now.

-Hey. -

Lynga wants to lick Sir Zenos from head to toe...

while he fluffs her perfect tail!

I'm already waiting on the doc,

so why don't you and your tail scurry home?

Lynga will wait, too.

Don't forget that I live here!

Huh?

Way to brag!

- -

She's here, too?

Well, Zenos! Reveal yourself!

- I demand amusement! -Loewe!

He's on a house call.

You can wait inside...

but only after you fix our door.

So, the gang is all here, eh?

You copycats.

Admit it, you came here hoping for a taste of Lily's cooking.

No, that's just you.

All it needs is the secret ingredient.

We'll sit down to eat when Zenos has returned,

will you three be joining us?

That was my intention.

I might as well stay since I'm already here.

Yummy! Please feed Lynga!

Lovely, the more the merrier!

I'd better put the laundry away.

If you can, keep an eye on the pot!

Whatever she's got cookin' smells amazing.

Lynga doesn't like to wait!

Patience is truly overrated.

Let's have a little taste.

Not like anyone will know the difference.

It's next level!

Gimme!

Lynga isn't stealing food, she's doing a taste test!

Um.

Can't stop now.

Oh, boy.

Lily's is gonna be royally pissed off.

- -Hey! That was Lynga's bite!

- -

I guess a quick taste might shed some light

on how the doc likes his food prepared.

Huh?

Hmm-uh!

Maybe if I'm lucky,

Zenos will get home early.

Uh!

We've gotten ourselves into a fine mess this time.

Lynga thinks so, too.

My full belly can attest to that.

Um, it was really naughty of you two to eat it all!

Indeed.

You should be ashamed of yourselves!

Unreal. Acute amnesia?

Oh, good thinking!

Lynga has super cute amnesia!

Stay calm, ladies, we can just make more.

That's devious, and smart.

I'm down to help with a coverup.

Let's load this pot with ingredients.

Would one of you care to explain

what's going on here?

- - Well, ladies?

Go ahead. I'm listening.

It's kind of a complicated story,

if you must know.

Lynga has amnesia!

'Fraid I can't recall either.

I'm certain you can do better than that.

Once more.

What happened to the yummy meal I so lovingly crafted?

Uhh?

It smelled so good, I was desperate

to have a little taste.

Lynga was naughty. She couldn't help herself!

It was very good!

Great.

Now you two have spoiled dinner and made her mad at us!

It's Loewe's fault for eating too much!

I have no self-control when food's that good!

Don't blame the food for your failure.

Someone's to blame for my overindulgence!

Denial's bad for digestion.

I'll ask Zenos to give me a checkup later.

Don't you dare waste Doc's time

with your make-believe nonsense!

Plus, Lynga's first!

The fur on her tail needs Zenos and his magic fingers

to make it all better!

It's impolite to share your delusions.

Uh-oh! Smells like jealousy!

Jealous of you?

When she has my taut body

of polished marble to contend with?

Hm, too bad for you Sir Zenos

doesn't like 'em big and bulky!

He likes Lynga's dual attack of dainty slenderness

-and fun-time fluff! -

Do you two even remember what we were talking about?

Loser lizard says what?

-Huh? -Is the puppy trying to start somethin'?

-Don't ignore me! -Why not?

- Enough. -

Please don't argue.

Zenos wouldn't like it.

I was so excited.

We were going to share a nice meal together.

I'm sorry, Lily.