Chapter 66: Shrugging it Off

Chapter 66: Shrugging it Off

With the sudden realization that there is no way Im going to be able to actually get to the market and that it is getting late, I attempt to close up shop.

With this in mind, I finish up working on this last woman, who was having chronic migraines. What she needed was a change in lifestyle habits, such as drinking more water, reducing stress, and exercising more.

As I walk this woman to the door, I stop the two women who were helping me from grabbing the next patient.

They seemed surprised at first, but then quickly begin to realize that it is getting late.

They actually start to help me collect all the ingredients and paperwork that has been strewn about. Shi is keeping guard at the entrance of the door.

My mind briefly drifts to the woman that was taken away. The whole time while I was working, I felt that tingle. Almost letting me know that someone was watching.

Turning my mind away from this, I focus back on the two women in front of me.

What Im shocked to see is that somehow, theyve already changed into more comfortable clothing.

Sir, where would you like to stay the night, tonight? We are here to assist in whatever way you might need.

Somehow, in the way they conveyed their words, I can sense deep anticipation.

Well, I cant blame them. I would think Id be missing out on a big catch, if I let someone who did what I did go.Ne/w novel chapters are published at novelhall.com

Nonetheless, theres no way in hell Im staying the night here.

Almost as if they can sense my hesitation, they move closer to me, practically in sync with each other. They seem strangely attractive to me, more so than they were before.

Even Shi, has a look in her eyes, as I can see her looking back at us all.

As they approach, my intuitive scan catches the slightest, almost imperceptible glint in the air. One that is slowly diminishing over time.

With the women hovering in-between ethereally attractive and normal, a thought comes to mind.

This could be some sort of mind affecting agent.

My eyes drift to the side of one of the women. A small bottle, filled the smallest amount of silvery liquid is open. With my enhanced eyes, I can see small sparkles coming out of it.

Bingo.

The only question is, why is it going away?

I begin to realize it has to be because of my healing constitution.

Were they doing so earlier, though?

If was earning money off of this, that would be one thing. But since theres no profit motive, I just want to get things done right and efficiently.

Huh, I feel like theres some hidden lesson here. Im sure Ill figure it out later.

I make sure to clearly reiterate that I expect that everything Ive given today will be held within the organization, as long as this is possible. Frantic head nodding, ensues.

It at this moment, I notice the growing din from outside. With the reduction of movement into and out of the bathroom, it is clear the line outside is becoming restless. I peek my head out to see the scale of people.

There is a sea of women out here, with a line reminiscent of the ones found at an amusement park for a mouse and friends. Catching sight of me seems to have made the situation worse. All composed of an absurd amount of above average to conventionally attractive women

It is something that would normally cause ones heart to beat fast for one reason, but is now beating fast for another, far more frightening one.

The crowd began to grow in volume, both in number and sound, as if waves flow through them.

I can see them surge forward, as if in slow motion, like the waters of a great ocean rearing its head before a bunch of guards suddenly appear out of nowhere in droves.

A voice calls out and is repeated, like a chant or a slogan, Got into line? Get healed. Get out of line? Get out of here!

Like a wall of stone, they hold the growing masses at bay, with the large amounts of women already starting to line up.

Shi pushes me out of the bathroom, with several women from the guard group surging inside. Some have equipment with them. My intuitive scan shows some of the notes taken earlier, in the hands of one of the women. It is clear, that they are planning on treating people using the new information.

Lines seem to grow in number, even as it contracts into orderly formations. We can see some people in the distance hurrying to get into line.

With more coming

Now free from the crowds. Shi and I begin traveling back down the road to the entrance from which we came.

Before I leave the building, one guard placed something in my hand. A Jade Bracelet with Yellow Sashes engraving.

I can see a hint of a smile from the guard before they disappear into the crowd.

Too tired to think about it, I slip it on and keep moving.

Trudging along, we barely see anyone else running around as we move away from the crowd. While we still can see some women running in and out of the doors to the Main Street, it appears the majority might have actually headed to the treatment line.

I expected this much. What Im doing here is building allies and doing the right thing.

I hope that doing the right thing wont come back to bite me before I can position myself better. I get the feeling that this will pay dividends, though.