Muscle tissue... normal. Blood circulation...

normal. Bone strength... normal.

Cell vitality... normal. ...Normal...

normal. Negative status... none.

Physical health index... 100. ...

Using her own techniques, Chou Rin-ne checked her body three times. When she saw three identical data sheets, she was utterly stunned—normal, everything was completely normal. Not only that, even the physical strain caused by the magic tattoos had vanished, yet she could still use them without any harm to her body!

"This... this is too amazing!" Chou Rin-ne could hardly believe it; such a healthy body made her think she was dreaming. "Teacher, this isn't a dream, nor is it an illusion, right?!" "Of course, without a doubt," Lin Luo shrugged.

What was a terminal illness to others was merely a matter of mō for him, achieved without the slightest effort. Even the most troublesome magic tattoos were no longer an issue for him now. For instance, Rin's magic seal, which used to cause fever and excruciating pain at specific times, had its side effects resolved long ago after he became the King of the World.

Chou Rin-ne was excited for a while, but as a person accustomed to grand endeavors, her heart had long achieved a state of calm detachment from favor or disgrace. She quickly composed herself, walked before Lin Luo, and a hint of excitement curved her lips. "Indeed, I knew I hadn't misjudged you.

Teacher, you truly are an omnipotent figure." "No, it's nothing. Just a few small tricks, nothing remarkable," Lin Luo laughed awkwardly. While being highly regarded was good, having such high expectations placed on him by the genius before him put immense pressure on him.

"Teacher, please don't be so modest." Chou Rin-ne suddenly leaned forward, closing the distance to Lin Luo until their faces were less than ten centimeters apart, a playful smile playing on her lips. "In my era, no equipment could cure my illness, and even I could only barely suppress it. If I dared to use large-scale magic, I wouldn't even know when I might die.

But Teacher merely touched me, and not only is my illness completely cured, but I can now use magic without restraint, never worrying about the backlash from the tattoos again. If that isn't remarkable, then I would simply be too insecure." Too close! At such close proximity, the warm breath she exhaled while speaking washed over Lin Luo, filling his senses with the unique fragrance of youth.

Highly... "This isn't quite appropriate. You should stand back a little further to talk," Lin Luo said, taking a deliberate step back, his words disingenuous.

"Why not?" Chou Rin-ne didn't retreat; instead, she moved closer, her tone full of meaning. "Talking like this enhances the atmosphere. I truly admire you, Teacher.

When fans speak to their idols, they always hope for zero-distance contact." "That's something from the entertainment industry," Lin Luo said speechlessly, offering a wry smile. "Speaking of which, all this flattery—you just want me to take you back to the future, don't you?" "Yes, because that is my battlefield, and I must return. And Teacher is currently my only hope." Chou Rin-ne didn't deny it.

Then, with a slight smile, she suddenly placed both hands around Lin Luo's neck, her face almost touching his. "However, my sole purpose for returning to the battlefield is to end that war. Before and after that, where I am is irrelevant." "What do you mean by that?" Lin Luo sensed hidden meanings in her words, yet he didn't forcefully push her away, instead asking.

Chou Rin-ne chuckled. "I know, Teacher. You are from another world, aren't you?" "How did you know?" Lin Luo couldn't help being startled.

"Naturally, I gleaned it from Misaka-san," Chou Rin-ne stated as if it were obvious. Ah, Mikoto... Lin Luo immediately understood.

Although Mikoto wasn't a particularly secretive person, she had no cunning, and once she started talking, she wouldn't stop for twenty minutes. It wouldn't be difficult for someone with Chou Rin-ne's intellect to extract a few things from her. "So, with my skills, I should be quite useful to you, Teacher." "I don't measure a person by their utility value." "Then what do you use to measure others?" Chou Rin-ne smiled radiantly, her hands tightening around his neck.

Hey, hey, those words are problematic! Lin Luo felt helpless to retort. Chou Rin-ne continued, "The debt of saving a life should be repaid with one's self; this is a fine tradition that has existed in our Heavenly Dynasty since ancient times.

Teacher saved my life, and having no other way to repay you, I can only offer myself to you. Though I sold my soul to science, my body is still free. And while I may not be a peerless beauty, I'm not bad in any aspect, right?" Indeed, not bad.

Lin Luo nodded secretly. He understood Chou Rin-ne's intent. While he couldn't deny feeling a slight stirring of desire, Chou Rin-ne was a descendant of Negi, and perhaps several generations down.

If he actually accepted her, wouldn't he be too many generations her junior? That's too much of a loss... and also very...

"Um, how about we discuss this topic later? I think it's more important to talk business now." Lin Luo felt somewhat embarrassed, believing that if this situation continued, he might make a mistake. "For me, this is the most important business," Chou Rin-ne said, suddenly smiling strangely.

Before Lin Luo could react, she stood on her tiptoes and, with lightning speed, pressed her mouth against his, sealing his lips shut. Lin Luo was completely frozen. Although Chou Rin-ne's previous actions had been provocative, he had assumed it was merely flirtation.

He never expected her to get serious! A direct takeover! This was an undisguised offensive!

If he were a stern, serious man, he would have pushed her away at this moment. If he were a frivolous, licentious man, he would have pushed her down. Though only a single word separated the two actions, the implications were vastly different.

Lin Luo was neither extremely serious nor excessively frivolous. To be honest, he hadn't intended to get involved with Chou Rin-ne. After all, she wasn't a World Heart host, nor was she like Setsuna, whose existence felt meaningless without Kinoka.

He would help her if he could, but taking her along was never his plan. However... Pushing her away or pulling her down didn't fit his style in this moment.

After hesitating for half a second, Lin Luo ultimately decided... to let nature take its course. Lin Luo had never expected a mad scientist like Chou Rin-ne to possess such initiative.

Not only was she aggressively kissing him, but she actively thrust her tongue into his mouth, lapping up his saliva. Though her technique was somewhat clumsy, the intensity of her demeanor was utterly wolf-like. Under her assault, even Lin Luo began to lose control.

His body reacted strongly, and he wrapped his arms around her waist, his tongue starting to counter-attack. Chou Rin-ne's response was equally fierce. During the heated exchange, her hands gripped Lin Luo's neck tightly, and her body shifted against his.

After an unknown amount of time, perhaps feeling breathless, Chou Rin-ne pulled her mouth away but remained draped over him. She licked her lips thoughtfully. "This is my first time kissing a man.

It turned out to be quite interesting. You must have some feelings for me too, Teacher." Completely defeated! Lin Luo was speechless.

If he hadn't responded, he could still stand on moral high ground and tell her, "What you did was wrong; don't do it again." But now that he had actively participated, he was too embarrassed to say such things. Besides, truthfully, he did have some developing feelings. And both Chou Rin-ne and Kinoka were the type who wouldn't get jealous.

Any man would find it hard to refuse a girl like that. "That was quite interesting. Shall we do it again, Teacher?" Chou Rin-ne suddenly laughed.

Lin Luo grimaced. "Are you using me as a kissing experiment subject?" Chou Rin-ne smiled enigmatically and said nothing more, but instead leaned in, her cherry lips parting as she thrust her tongue into Lin Luo's mouth. Then, the sound of moist, smacking kisses filled the room once more.

After a long while, they separated. Chou Rin-ne was practically clinging to Lin Luo. She laughed, "Teacher, look, we've both made our intentions clear.

I've offered myself to you; are you still unwilling to take me with you?" Lin Luo gave a bitter smile. If this were before, he could still refuse, but having done what they just did, refusing now would feel irresponsible... Chou Rin-ne truly was a genius!

"It's not that I'm unwilling, but I genuinely cannot take you back to the future." "Never?" "Well, you can't say that definitively," Lin Luo replied. If he possessed the World Heart, taking her to the future would be effortless. "Then that's fine!" Chou Rin-ne immediately smiled.

"Just having that possibility is enough. I will wait until that day comes. So, Teacher, take me to your world instead.

And if I manage to end the war in my era, I will stay in your world forever. This isn't a trade; it's a girl's request." "Alright." With her having said that, what else could Lin Luo say? "However, taking you to my world isn't an easy task." "But aren't Setsuna and Kinoka able to go too?

I know about that," Chou Rin-ne declared with an air of knowing everything. "Evangeline, Misaka, and those two—your relationship with them is also like that." "Uh!" Lin Luo couldn't help but be momentarily stunned. This woman was truly formidable; she even knew about that.

Seriously, wasn't there anyone who could keep a secret? A