Chapter 32: Cold Medicine (1)
“All done. There’s a wire inside the nose section—don’t forget to pinch it tight for a snug fit.”
“Stop fiddling with me. I said I’d do it myself.”
Asella, wearing a mask for the first time, kept poking at her face like it felt weird.
Now that I’d actually put it on her, I realized I’d made it °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° a bit too large. Her face was smaller than I’d estimated.
“The reason masks work is because infectious viruses mostly spread through droplets. That’s how infection happens. Viruses are technically living organisms, and—”
“I get the gist. No need to explain medical theory. Just make sure you understand it.”
“Is it hard for you to follow?”
At that, Asella frowned slightly, clearly stung in the pride.
“Do you understand my magic?”
“Of course not. How could someone lowly like me possibly comprehend Your Highness’s boundless realms on equal footing?”
“Exactly. Same goes for me.”
...Was that a compliment?