After half an hour of deliberation, Theresa decided to keep Wende's secret buried. She absolutely could not let the folks at Schicksal Headquarters find out, otherwise...
It would likely stir up a tempestuous storm on their side of the fight against the Honkai...
Afterward, Theresa took Himeko for a series of physical examinations, and the conclusion was staggering.
There wasn't a single trace of Honkai energy left in Himeko's body. Furthermore, her physical strength had been enhanced to a terrifying degree. The current Himeko could very well tear apart an Anti-Entropy Titan mech with her bare hands...
Moreover, all the latent injuries within her body had been healed. A brain scan revealed that Himeko's mental acuity was now twice what it used to be.
And in terms of Honkai energy resistance, she had directly maxed out the testing equipment's limits. Any higher would mean she could ignore Honkai energy on the level of a Pseudo-Herrscher...
This was an terrifying set of stats. The current Himeko was nothing like an A-rank Valkyrie. Her situation... was complicated...
In Theresa's office, Himeko's brows were tightly furrowed as she looked at the series of medical reports spread out before her.
Could Wende's massage truly have such a miraculous effect, allowing someone to be completely reborn, to be brought back from the brink of death?
"It's incredible. You're truly like a new person now."
Theresa's expression grew more and more solemn as she looked at Himeko's data report.
She had already deleted all the previous data records. This new data absolutely could not be leaked. This wasn't just about Himeko anymore; it concerned the entirety of St. Freya.
For Theresa, this was a golden opportunity. A bold idea gradually began to form in her mind.
If Wende's treatment could truly make the Valkyries stronger, then...
"Himeko, I'm preparing to hire Wende as our..."
---o---
"School doctor? Are you serious?"
Wende set down his teacup. Staring at Himeko, who looked worlds apart from before, he accepted the contract she handed him with a puzzled expression.
"Of course. This isn't just my request, it's an invitation from the Principal herself."
Himeko nodded affirmatively.
"The previous school doctor went to Schicksal HQ for advanced training and hasn't returned yet. Our other doctor was transferred to a new branch. The academy is seriously lacking in medical support right now... so..."
Himeko smiled at the pensive Wende before her.
"But, I have to leave after I'm done with Wendy's treatment. I'm afraid I'll have to decline."
Wende shook his head, rejecting Himeko's invitation and placing the contract back on the coffee table.
In just over twenty days, he would have to return to the world of Star Rail to continue the Punklorde mission. Asking him to be the school doctor... was probably not a good idea.
"It's alright. We know you're a very busy man, Dr. Wende. That's why we only want to ask you to be our temporary school doctor for these few days. St. Freya is already in the process of selecting a new doctor, I'm sure we'll find one soon."
Himeko said to Wende with a look of utmost sincerity.
Looking at Himeko's face, Wende could only reluctantly accept her request.
In reality, he knew she was feeding him a line with a straight face. After all, St. Freya Academy... how could it possibly be short of a school doctor?
But this was fine too. Other than Wendy's rehabilitation therapy, it would give him something to do so he wouldn't be so idle. Truth be told, he spent every day grinding Star Rail for Wendy and himself, and to this day, he still hadn't managed to farm a single complete end-game gear set for himself...
It perfectly matched his persona as an unlucky player from before he transmigrated...
Besides, conducting Wendy's rehabilitation training at school meant she wouldn't be too exhausted by the time she got home.
"Alright. If I can be of any help, I'd be more than happy to."
Wende nodded with a hint of resignation.
"Thank you for your help, Dr. Wende. I hear the students are very fond of you."
Himeko raised an eyebrow at Wende and extended her hand.
"Is that so? I hope they see as little of me as possible, though. Constantly getting sick and visiting the infirmary isn't a good sign."
Wende joked as he shook Himeko's hand.
---o---
The next day, Wende personally pushed Wendy to school. Although she could now walk for short periods, it was better for her to use the wheelchair for long-distance travel.
Wende still adhered to the principle of "slow and steady wins the race," ensuring that not the slightest harm came to Wendy's body. Even after Wendy recovered, Wende had prepared a detailed list so that she could independently continue her own rehabilitation training after he left.
"Why did Wende suddenly bring me to school today?"
Wendy leaned back in her wheelchair, tilting her head up. From this angle, she could see Wende's nostrils. How interesting!
"Hmm~ Because I've been hired as the academy's temporary school doctor. Now, Wendy can come find me after class is over."
Wende ruffled Wendy's hair and replied with a smile.
"Ah? What?!"
Hearing Wende's words, Wendy was suddenly alarmed. The ahoge on top of her head instantly straightened from its usual '?' shape into an '!'
"Hmm? What's wrong? Why are you so surprised?"
Wende looked at Wendy, a little confused.
"N-Nothing..."
Wendy slowly shook her head, thinking of the classmates who were going absolutely crazy over Wende every single day... Should... should she tell Wende to be careful?
No, no, no, maybe I should try to persuade Wende not to be the school doctor... But if I do that... wouldn't that mean I'm trying to possess him?
No, no, I can't think like that!
Wendy! What are you thinking! He's just being a school doctor, nothing will happen to Wende. And I can see him at school every day...
But... but, I don't want those other classmates to see him too... Am I being too selfish...?
If only... Wende belonged only to me...
A faint cyan gleam flickered in Wendy's eyes, but Wende, behind her, did not notice.
The apartment wasn't far from St. Freya Academy; it was only a twenty-minute walk. Amidst the students' gasps of surprise, Wende delivered the completely red-faced Wendy to her classroom. Then, following the signs, he made his way to his "office"—the school infirmary.
"Hmm... Wendy should be pretty happy, right?"
Lying back in the infirmary chair, Wende thought to himself.
After all, bringing your super-cool guardian to school and getting to show them off to your classmates feels really great!
"Alright, in reality, this is probably just fulfilling a childhood fantasy of my own... I hope I didn't cause Wendy any trouble."
Shaking his head, Wende suddenly started to worry about Wendy.
Had he bothered her?
Perhaps?
Wendy sat in the classroom, feeling the envious gazes of her classmates. The corners of her mouth curved up slightly.
She looked... well, she seemed to be genuinely happy...