"Haa, it was disgusting, but I feel rather satisfied with my efforts; now we just need to buy Yuki another massive-sized bed, and everything will be perfect." Muttered Alexander with a faint smile as he observed Yuki's room, which looked spotless and smelled minty.

I had already cleaned the vomit on the first floor; it was actually the first thing I had cleaned, so right now, I've got nothing left to do except take care of Yuki.

'Well, and also take a shower; I hadn't touched any of the bodily fluids Yuki released, but having spent so long in Yuki's room, I reek of shit and piss.' Thought Alexander with a slightly disgusted expression as he smelled his body, only to cough slightly while aggressively shaking his head.

'Hmph, Master, watch your language.' Said Trina with a slight pout as she placed her hands on her hips and looked at the sky, causing Alexander to roll his eyes while nodding.

Ignoring Trina, I closed the door to Yuki's room so it could hopefully keep its minty scent for as long as possible, only to quickly head downstairs to check up on Yuki before showering. However, when I got there, she was still fast asleep, though she was sweating a little, causing me to unwrap her from the blanket burrito I had put her in, which didn't show any immediate effects, but she should cool down slightly.

Tenderly rubbing Yuki's head, I gave her a soft pat before sighing and heading back upstairs, intending to shower and ponder how I could help Yuki.

'If she's experiencing this soul sickness because she killed me, wouldn't she just need to know I'm alive and well? No, she already knows that, so then, what could I possibly help her with?' Thought Alexander with a deep frown as he entered the bathroom and turned the show one, keeping the door open in case Yuki awakened.

Unfortunately, despite coming up with various theories, that's all they were: theories. There was nothing I was confident about, which was frustrating, but there wasn't much I could do. From Zartha's words, this was apparently something Yuki would be forced to overcome on her own, and I did trust her judgment; it's just, after what's happened to Master, I don't just want to sit down and do nothing while she forced to be sick for the rest of life.

'Zartha, are you 100% sure there is nothing I can do to help, Yuki?' Asked Alexander anxiously as he let the hot water hit his face while it rolled down his muscular chest and six-pack before finally reaching his flaccid member and dripping into the drain.

'Of course not, Master; I may have a plethora of information, but I don't know everything; even my Father, the Godsmith, doesn't dare say he knows everything regarding blacksmithing.' Replied Zartha lightly as she shook her head while sitting in her chair.

'There could very well be a way to help Yuki overcome this soul sickness, but, if I'm being honest, Master, if I don't know about it, the chances of you finding out about it are incredibly slim; it's about as likely as you finding a Mythical rank antidote.' Added Zartha solemnly, her words causing Alexander to clench his fist and grit his teeth angrily.

'Calm down, Master.' Said Trina softly in slight concern, her words causing Alexander to close his eyes while taking several deep breaths.

"Haa, I'm calm; I'm just incredibly frustrated. Master died, and I couldn't do anything, and now Yuki… Someone I deeply care about is in practically the same situation. It's thoroughly pissing me off! My stupid Ichor is supposed to be of a Mythical rank, yet it couldn't heal Master, and now it's useless with Yuki; tch, fucking Ichor, useless piece of shit. I might as well have normal fucking blood." Stated Alexander calmly as he looked down at his hands, only to clench them as anger once more filled his heart and slightly clouded his judgment.

While I was wallowing in my anger and fury, I happened to hear a knock on the door, causing me to grunt as I turned off the shower and grabbed a towel, using it to dry myself off slightly before wrapping it around my waist, all while the person at my front door kept knocking, which only severed to further anger me as I exited the bathroom and headed downstairs, approaching the door.

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"Fucking dammit! Have some fucking patience, will you dumbass!?" Exclaimed Alexander angrily as he grabbed the door handle and yanked the door open, glaring at the person who had been aggressively knocking.

"I-I'm sorry, Alexander, I-I didn't mean to anger you; I-I had just picked up Chloe from school, and I h-happened to see smoke c-coming from your backyard." Said Michelle apologetically and meekly as she looked at the furious Alexander while Chloe hid behind her, gazing at him in slight fear.

Seeing as it was Michelle and Chloe, who were simply worried, knocking on the door, I sighed to myself as the rage I was feeling quickly dissipated while I rubbed my face, slightly ashamed at my actions.

"I-I'm… I'm sorry, Michelle, I didn't mean to yell at you; it's just, during the dungeon exploration, something happened to Yuki, and she's not feeling well; again, I apologize; I shouldn't have lashed out at you." Replied Alexander softly with a slightly ashamed and apologetic expression as he bowed his head, causing Michelle to nod while sweetly smiling.

"It's fine, Alexander, I understand; we've all been there before. I've also lashed out at my parents a few times." Remarked Michelle with an understanding nod as she affectionately held Alexander's hand, only to softly blush when she noticed his bare upper chest, causing a specific part of her body to burn in desire.

Faintly smiling at Michelle, I bent downwards and outstretched my hand toward Chloe, who was still slightly scared, but with a simple smile, she seemed to calm down and take my hand.

"I'm sorry for yelling at you and your Mother, Chloe; will you forgive me?" Asked Alexander softly as he looked at Chloe while holding her hand, causing her to nod with a cute smile.

"It's okay, Alex; I've also been angry before. Um, you can talk to me if you want; Mom always does that with me when I'm angry, and it helps." Replied Chloe in a childish voice as she looked up at Alexander in slight concern with her adorable brown eyes, causing him to smile as he affectionately patted her head, which she seemed to love.

"Thank you, Chloe; however, your smile was more than enough to help me." Said Alexander lightly with a nod as he rubbed Chloe's head, causing her to cutely laugh before he stood upright and glanced at Michelle, who was giving her an envious look, causing him to faintly chuckle as he also rubbed her head.

"A Mother shouldn't be feeling envious of their daughter, Michelle." Added Alexander quietly as he looked at Michelle while rubbing her head, causing her to huff with a faint blush.

"I wasn't envious of her; I was envious for her. I'm jealous she doesn't get to have a man in her life like you; you may not have been the best father, but at least you'd show you actually cared for her, unlike her current father." Muttered Michelle softly as she looked down at Chloe, who was using this chance to peek inside the house like any curious child.

I was about to open my mouth, but before I could even say anything, Michelle placed her fingers covering my lips, stopping me as she gave me a stern glare, something that's very rare from her. However, she didn't need to utter a word for me to get what she was conveying, so with a nod, I kept my mouth shut while she returned back to her meek self.

"Just know, if you ever need help in teaching Chloe something, I wouldn't mind helping; she's a loveable child, after all." Said Alexander softly, causing Michele to stare at him sternly before huffing and reluctantly nodding.

"Fine, but I will not have you act as her father; I will not burden such a young man with another man's child. I didn't become your mistress, so I can have you care for Chloe; that's my job." Declared Michelle solemnly while eyeing Alexander, who wryly smiled before nodding, causing Michele to return to her normal self as she reached down and picked up Chloe into her arms.

"Well, seeing as you're wearing nothing but a towel, we'll leave for now. However, I'll return a little later." Remarked Michelle softly with a smile as she looked at Alexander while Chloe slightly pouted only to be given a stern look by Michelle, causing her to quickly nod in submission.

"Alright, I'll see you two later; bye, Chloe, bye, Michelle." Said Alexander with a slight smile as he waved at Chloe before kissing Michelle, causing her to look at him with a deep blush.

"Eh? Can I also get a kiss, Alex?" Asked Chloe innocently as she looked at Michelle before glancing at Alexander, only for him to shake his head.

"Hehe, sorry, Chloe, but only a special woman gets a kiss from me." Replied Alexander with a smirk as he looked at Chloe before winking at Michelle, who lightly stomped her foot in embarrassment before turning around and walking away.

"Am I not a special woman, Mom?" Asked Chloe sadly as she looked at Michelle, who shook her head.

"Of course, you're special, Chloe, but you're a girl, not a woman; only a special woman can get a kiss from Alexander." Replied Michelle gently as she looked at Chloe, who tilted her head.

"So that means when I become a woman, I'll become a special woman? Does that mean I'll get a kiss from Alex?" Asked Chloe curiously, her words causing Michelle to sport a wry expression before reluctantly nodding.

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Now, before anyone gets any ideas, I'm not intentionally planning anything for Chloe; I just felt like I needed to say that since she's supposed to be like seven years old, a whole decade younger than Alexander.