"Ow~!"
That night, a certain young man successfully completed his step from mortal to hero. He was bitten by a spider he thought was dead and began to feel dizzy. He originally wanted to go to the hospital, but the bed's attraction was far stronger than at any other time, like a long-thirsty desert meeting an oasis. He quickly collapsed onto the bed and fell into a dream.
"Did you hear anything?"
"Probably just youthful exuberance!"
After hearing Peter's voice, his uncle instinctively thought he might be 'playing' with himself. After saying that to his dear wife, he didn't bother with it anymore. Doing nothing now was best. If he went into Peter's room and scared the child, causing psychological trauma, then his sin as an uncle would be quite great.
"How does it feel to gain glory, Maya?"
Artoria said to the woman in front of her. The two years of interaction could be considered complete. Artoria had achieved the results she wanted, and Maya had gained glory and more resources. She believed that in the near future, all people with disabilities would be able to gain new life, and the name Maya would be thanked by many more people.
"I also owe it to meeting you, Artoria, otherwise, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today."
Maya responded to Artoria's words with a sweet smile, put down her work, and happily hugged Artoria. Sometimes at night, she would sigh countless times, thinking that if she hadn't met Artoria, she would probably still be a struggling scientist, but now she was a successful scientist, having presented her ideas and successes. She could proudly raise her head and say that she had not failed Artoria's initial investment. The two years of getting along had given her a unique feeling for this woman who had recognized her talent.
Especially with the recent rumors that Artoria was a 'lesbian,' that hint of emotion had recently flared up, making her often want to embrace the woman in front of her.
"Slap!"
"Ah~!"
"I always feel like you have ulterior motives."
Greedily inhaling Artoria's scent, Maya forgot that this person in front of her didn't like close contact with others, especially with that ahoge on her head subtly swaying. Artoria could sense a different kind of scent, but this was too easy to resolve. A slap later, a woman clutching her backside and falling appeared.
"Where did I?"
Maya clutched her aching spot, staring resentfully at the insensible person in front of her. Why aren't you like your brother, messing around with women?! Especially a great beauty like me, don't you feel even a little bit moved? You scoundrel.
"Alright, I'm not going to mess around with you. Go get me the original 'Extremis'. I need it."
Artoria, immune to all kinds of looks, said to Maya with a poker face. Didn't you see I'm busy? And you're still throwing a tantrum here. I'm not your parents, how could I spoil you? You should be grateful I'm not'shooting' you, you scoundrel.
"Here, hmph!"
Rolling her eyes at Artoria, Maya placed a bottle of perfect 'Extremis' down and limped away, creating another string of rumors about Artoria with her posture.
"Did you see that?"
"I saw it."
"Dr. Maya was fine when she went in, but she's limping when she came out. Did she and the boss..."
"It's possible. Didn't they say the boss is a lesbian? Now I'm even more convinced."
"It's confirmed, no doubt about it. What a pity! I don't have a chance. The boss is so beautiful, why would she be into that?"
"Have you forgotten who the boss's brother is?"
"That famous playboy, Iron Man? Of course I know that. Does that mean a preference for women is hereditary?"
"I think it's possible."
Artoria, in her office, didn't let her attention wander, otherwise, she would have noticed that the rumor of her being a lesbian was now confirmed, leaving her no room for remedy. Who could blame her when she was always surrounded by beautiful women and never men? This led to her rumors being more believable than anyone else's. Now Artoria couldn't wash herself clean even if she jumped into the ocean.
"Achoo!"
Rubbing her nose, Artoria quietly looked at the tube of 'Extremis' lying in her hand. She planned to use this to try her luck. This was quite a rare item, much better than the gems she used to spend money on. She just hoped this time she would get some good stuff, and not another 'youthful' and 'fiery' item. Her heart wasn't very good, especially with a 'fragile' little heart hidden beneath her seemingly full heart.
"Chirp! Chirp!"
A small, pure white figure jumped out from the back of Artoria's hand. Its adorable body had grown a little since the first time she saw it. This was the result of Artoria carefully nurturing it with magic. She really didn't know what the Unicorn Pegasus needed to eat, which was a real headache.
"You picky Little guy."
Smiling, Artoria gently poked the Little guy's cute head with her finger, then cradled it in her arms, placing it within her full heart, leaving only its small head exposed against her snow-white skin. She closed her eyes and entered her consciousness.
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