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A special plant endemic to this mountain could prove to be Hao salvation. People called it Everblue, a magical tulip-like flower that grew on top of a three-foot-long hard stalk inside a special clearing prepared by the tengus. They absorbed the energies of each major alternate dimension while sustaining themselves with lingering magical energy, the residing clan figured out long ago a special medicine by breaking these flowers down into a special paste that can be dissolved in water, fruits, and vegetables. Eating them for a while energizes the soul and makes it more malleable against reality's impregnable hold: a vital first step for a major ritual.
Putting it simply, you and Hao will be drinking glowing water and eating vegetarian for the next two days. Thankfully, paste-laced food isn't too difficult on your oversensitive nerves. It is, unfortunately, still a mighty struggle to eat... Hao has it so much harder than you, too.
''Now be careful darlings. I promise to have a solution soon... endure best you can.'' Her red eyes almost glower with her determination.
''Please don't overwork yourself, Teruko.'' The constant pain radiating throughout your body prevents you from giving in to the temptation of patting her shoulder. This short, new mommy lizard truly is one of the best friends you could have hoped for. ''I trust you.''
Tomiko (the winged lady who inspected your knight when you first arrived in Zipangu) and two additional Tengus doctors had arrived on the temple ground to inspect Hao situation (one of them a man, too. The Umeno clan leader himself). Add Teruko, Ama, Mina, Vilma, and Deruella, the number of sharp minds tackling your woes was a source of great comfort.
A shame you cannot cast magic safely, otherwise, you would have insisted on joining them. You won't be able to use your magic for your treatment, everyone told you Focus would be incredibly painful so you haven't tried to prove them wrong.
''I'll be released by supper.'' Says the good doctor, a teasing smile resting on her face as she spots her husband and daughter behind you. ''Methink it's finally time for you to learn how to change our darling!''
''Is it bad if this is the childraising duty I don't mind paying people for?'' Reply Ambrus, his tiny girl hiding behind his leg. ''No escape, huh?'' He concludes, easily folding to his wife's red glare. He's still recuperating from the struggle in the palace, the raven-winged doctors were also on his case. The burnt pieces of his soul needed the same diet treatment imposed on you to heal.
Gods, it's terrifying to think that without Hadraniel and Mattheus, one of them would have undeniably perished. Teruko had lost her right arm in the struggle and has no intention of taking any treatments to replace it before your and Hao's health situation is settled down.
You'll... Ah, better not think about your missing limb.
Satisfied, Teruko left the open hall filled with your companions.
