Bab 100: Chapter 99: Lick, Suck... Smacked! [Bonus Chapter]

Chapter 99: Lick, Suck... Smacked!

"…I suddenly recall an urgent matter. If you have something on, just let Old Red and Old Blue handle it, Nana. I must visit my little sister now, farewell…" Howl hastily concocted an excuse, spreading his wings in an attempt to evade the impending task.

"Oh?" Nana's face maintained its smile, but her tone belied her irritation. How could this youngster intrude upon the sanctuary, disrupt her rest to heal someone, yet refuse to assist himself? She had to suppress the urge to reprimand him for his clumsiness and lack of cooperation.

She, too, yearned to finish her duties and rest! The cuckoo bird had already announced the approaching dawn several times. Despite her age, she was forced to stay awake throughout the night!