Chapter 314 - 320: "Sir!"

Naturally, Quinn had delivered a thoroughly heavenly session to each of them after leaving Natasha completely satisfied.

Spank!

He delivered a sharp, echoing slap to Zero’s broad, voluptuous ass, signaling that it was time for him to head back to work. His next destination was none other than the residence of the esteemed Silvia!

...

"Halt right there! Can you explain your purpose here, young man?" questioned a female guard stationed at the inner gate. She was clearly a new recruit, as her face was entirely unfamiliar to Quinn.

"Stop right now! He’s the extremely important guest the family head personally spoke about. Do not question him—address him as ’Sir’!" another female guard, clad in full plate armor, quickly intervened. Having served the household longer, she instantly recognized Quinn’s face and moved to defuse the situation.

"Thank you very much. I deeply appreciate your understanding," Quinn said, offering a charming, polite smile. At the very least, one of the guards possessed enough intelligence to save him the needless hassle.

"It is no trouble at all, Sir. Please forgive us for delaying you."

"Well, I suppose everything is in order then. I’ll head straight inside to see the family head."

What a tedious routine... I thoroughly despise dealing with these slow formalities, but I have to play the long game for now, Quinn thought to himself as he walked down the grand corridor toward the inner chambers. He was heading straight toward the chamber of the pathetic family head—the bedridden man who was scheduled to receive another session of "magical healing."

"Good morning, Madam Silvia," Quinn greeted, bowing his head slightly in a display of refined respect.

"There is no need to bow your head to me, Quinn... We are certainly not strangers anymore," Silvia replied with a soft, gentle laugh. Remembering the whirlwind of intense emotions they had shared just the day before, seeing him act so formal felt almost amusing.

"Haha, I couldn’t possibly neglect my manners, Madam. I must always show you the proper respect you deserve."

"Hah, please, don’t say such things," she sighed, rubbing her temples lightly. She looked noticeably drained from the heavy burdens of her position. Managing the vast domain of the Naturehive, overseeing its expansive population, handling the constant external conflicts, and dealing with internal political strife caused by her husband’s debilitating illness was taking a severe toll on her.

As the saying went, life was rarely all sunshine and rainbows. Behind closed doors, several ambitious family members—most notably the elder council—were actively plotting to seize control of the seat of power. The Naturehive might have appeared unified and pristine to the outside world, but it was rife with factional division on the inside.

"Is something troubling you, Madam? You look exceptionally tired today," Quinn remarked, his eyes locking onto her weary expression as he prepared to make his move.

"Hmm... No, it’s nothing major. I’m just feeling a bit fatigued after a long, demanding day yesterday..." She turned her face away slightly, feeling it was inappropriate to burden a young man with her personal troubles.

Assisting with her husband’s treatment was already a massive favor; dumping her political anxieties onto his shoulders felt entirely unfair.

"You can share your burdens with me if you’d like, Madam. There’s no harm in confiding in someone who cares about your well-being, you know?" Quinn quickened his pace slightly to match her stride.

"Haha, please don’t worry about me, Quinn. I assure you I am fine. Just keep your focus on the task at hand," she offered a warm, gentle smile, deeply grateful for his consideration despite her refusal.

"Well, you don’t have to be shy about it. Whenever you feel ready to talk, I am always here to listen, Madam," Quinn said, pulling back slightly. He could recognize the subtle signs of progress and knew better than to force the issue too aggressively.

"Haha, thank you. If I ever find myself needing a shoulder to lean on, I will be sure to ask," Silvia replied as she unlocked the heavy wooden doors to the master bedroom.

Her soft demeanor instantly vanished, replaced by a cold, pained expression as her eyes fell upon her bedridden husband. Seeing the man she loved reduced to a hollow, frail shell never failed to wring her heart with grief.

"Please... help my husband once again, Quinn. I am begging you," Silvia murmured softly, clasping her hands together tightly in a desperate prayer to see him vibrant and healthy once more.

"Please do not worry, Madam. It is my duty to help, so leave everything to me," Quinn responded smoothly, stepping into the role of the selflessly dedicated hero. His earnest expression and handsome features were practically custom-tailored to break down the defenses of a vulnerable woman.

"Mm..." She nodded gratefully, her eyes shining with renewed hope.

Tch, look at this pathetic fool... You’re completely wasting a prime woman like Silvia while lying there looking like a corpse. I bet you’re utterly desperate just to catch a glimpse of her face, Quinn mocked silently in his mind as he reached out and placed his palm against the man’s forehead. It was time to execute the next phase of his plan.

"Healing for everyone..." Quinn muttered under his breath, chanting the utterly absurd name of a skill he had completely pulled out of thin air.

They always say chanting skill names out loud makes the magic seem far more impressive. Heh, turns out that’s completely true, he mused privately as a brilliant, golden light erupted from his hand, illuminating the entire chamber in a radiant display.

...

"Hoh... That... takes me right to my limit..." Quinn staggered backward, feigning complete exhaustion. Before his body could hit the floor, a soft pair of hands caught him firmly from behind, supporting his weight.

"You did wonderfully, Quinn! I am so deeply grateful that you are here... Please, rest your body for now," Silvia said, her voice filled with profound warmth and admiration as she held him close, having watched the entire procedure without blinking for even a single second.