Chapter 291: Inferiority Complex

"I see… Let's say that you can use pleasure to negate the pain," Lord Narvim accepted Vaan's claim at face value.

"However, that only reduces the patient's resistance. But from what this Lord has observed, there's no way to fix the knotted mana veins besides cutting them and reattaching them. However, witches' mana veins aren't just tied to their source of magic but also their souls."

"Thus, cutting into them would cause irreversible damage to their… No, if it's you, it doesn't matter if their souls suffer damage. You can patch them up by sacrificing some of your soul force…" Lord Narvim quickly realized Vaan's treatment process.

"I see…" Lord Narvim nodded shortly after and commented with understanding, "So that's how you pulled it off, Vaan."

Vaan slightly smiled.

"If you don't mind, I wish to begin Eniwse's treatment immediately, Your Excellency," Vaan requested before adding, "Also, rather than explaining, seeing my treatment process firsthand would be easier."