As Machi and Jenny were escorted back to their cell, the atmosphere remained heavy with the residue of their encounter. However, they refused to let despair consume them.

Jokes and banter filled the air as they made their way down the dimly lit corridor, their laughter a defiant echo in the oppressive silence. Even in the face of uncertainty, their spirits remained resilient.

Once inside their cell, the guards sealed the heavy metal door behind them. Machi and Jenny settled onto their respective beds, their thoughts still consumed by the enigmatic Toy Guardian and the peculiar key they had acquired.

Suddenly, their attention was drawn to an unexpected presence—a pristine envelope placed delicately on Jenny's bed. It bore a single crimson rose, its petals vibrant against the sterile backdrop of the cell.

Curiosity piqued, they carefully opened the envelope, revealing a simple yet cryptic message inside. It read: "Congratulations" in elegant calligraphy, signed with the initials "LLH."

Confusion and intrigue washed over them as they exchanged puzzled glances. Lady Lily Hemlock's gesture both fascinated and unsettled them. What was the meaning behind her enigmatic congratulations?

The scent of the rose lingered in the air, a reminder of the intertwining threads of fate that bound them to their mysterious adversary. Machi and Jenny pondered the implications of this unexpected message, their minds entwined in a web of unanswered questions.

Yet, amidst the uncertainty, a spark of determination ignited within them. They refused to be mere pawns in Lady Lily Hemlock's game. With every challenge and every cryptic clue, they grew stronger and more resolute.

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As Machi and Jenny contemplated the enigmatic message, the sound of approaching footsteps echoed through the corridor outside their cell. Moments later, the heavy metal door swung open, and a pair of prison medics entered, their presence a welcomed interruption.

With gentle expertise, the medics assessed Machi and Jenny's wounds, their trained eyes tracing the contours of bruises and the lines of healing cuts. Sympathy and understanding radiated from their expressions as they began the meticulous process of tending to the battle-worn duo.

Machi winced as the medics applied soothing salves and carefully wrapped fresh bandages around his injuries. Jenny, bearing heavier injury, endured the pain and stinging sensation, knowing that this was a necessary step toward recovery.

Silent moments passed as the medics skillfully tended to them, their touch accompanied by words of encouragement and reassurance. The pain gradually subsided, replaced by a growing sense of relief and gratitude.

With each passing minute, Machi and Jenny felt their vitality returning, their wounds healing under the care of the medics. It was a testament to their resilience and the strength of their bodies, aided by the skilled hands of those dedicated to their well-being.

As the medics concluded their ministrations, a renewed sense of vigor coursed through Machi and Jenny's veins. The medics offered them words of encouragement, praising their tenacity and fortitude in the face of adversity.

With gratitude in their hearts, Machi and Jenny thanked the medics for their aid. As the medics departed, the cell once again enclosed them, but this time, it held a different air of possibility.

Now, with their bodies on the path to recovery, Machi and Jenny turned their attention to the cryptic message and the congratulatory gesture of Lady Lily Hemlock. The enigma deepened, and their determination to decipher its meaning grew stronger.

In the midst of their uncertain confinement, they found solace in their unwavering camaraderie. Jokes and laughter echoed within the cell, their spirits refusing to succumb to despair.