Lynn shook his head and immediately inquired, "Is there that kind of doll... one that can still move without being fed?"
The Doll Mistress closed her eyes, her fist making clicking sounds as she clenched it.
This guy.
Is he really this stingy?
Want the horse to run without giving it hay?!
The Doll Mistress closed her eyes, feeling very displeased, and said, "But there really is one. My seventh daughter has some cleanliness obsessions, dislikes flesh and blood as well as energy blocks. She has her own unique recovery method."
Lynn asked curiously, "What is it?"
The Doll Mistress took a deep breath, extended her slender hand, and placed a bronze object on the counter.
Lynn was startled and exclaimed in surprise:
"A wind-up key?!"...
【Seventh Doll · Hei Xianyue】
Control and cleaning-type doll, female, extremely strong combat and control abilities, skilled at using threads formed from Secret Energy to control target movement trajectories, making them fight each other or twist their necks. Personality: None, Emotional Development: ☆, Combat Rating: ★★★★☆, Energy Consumption: Variable.
Appearance: Life-sized lightweight doll, loli body type, silver hair with black pupils, gothic-style flowing golden dress and small black formal hat, no current preferences, no current personality. Feature: After unzipping the back, there's a wind-up key socket on the spine different from other dolls, compatible with various models of wind-up keys for charging. 146cm
Lynn stared in amazement at the gothic-style doll girl in the illustration.
Even from the illustration, it was apparent.
Compared to the other doll ladies, she seemed more like a genuine doll, giving off an eerie beauty and peculiar horror.
She had less human-like presence than the other dolls.
"Wind-up powered... strong combat ability... no emotional troubles... and a lightweight doll..."
Lynn was practically sold at first glance!
This was absolutely a perfect bodyguard - small size, easy to carry, low consumption, highly capable - simply no flaws to pick!
"I'll take her!"
Lynn seriously raised his head and declared.
The Doll Mistress was startled, then slightly frowned, seeming somewhat unwilling.
Actually, what she most wanted Lynn to choose were her first and third daughters, because those two were sufficiently normal and had high enough emotional development.
That also meant they were most likely to form bonds with this youth during interaction, and more easily restrain the curse.
Although the seventh had extremely strong combat ability.
In a full-strength 1v1, she had even defeated her eldest sister.
But that was precisely because her emotional development was too low - she simply didn't know about holding back, almost always aiming to kill the opponent with each move, hence why she could gain the upper hand.
But...
"How about you choose another one? Or pick an additional one?"
The Doll Mistress hopefully tried to persuade Lynn.
"How about bundling the third one too? Although not strong in combat, she excels at being considerate and can help you manage the shop well - why not take the opportunity?"
Lynn smiled and said, "No, one is enough."
Are you kidding?
The third doll's emotional development is so high.
If something actually accidentally developed, making me deeply involved, wouldn't that be disastrous?
And he had reason to suspect whether his teacher's unspeakable problem was caused by excessive wear and tear!
This absolutely must be avoided.
"Alright then!" The Doll Mistress closed her eyes, took the manual and held it to her chest, saying:
"Since this is your choice, I won't interfere too much. You can try her out first, and if you don't like her, you can contact me anytime to exchange."
"Let's rent her to you for thirty days temporarily, waiving your rental fee. After I return, I'll arrange it for you, how's that?"
Lynn smiled and said, "Deal!"
[Ding! Congratulations host for triggering achievement: Doll Lady, you obtained basic experience 200]
[Doll Lady] Stage Achievement: Obtainable when acquiring your own doll through any method. You received rewards: mental energy +1, constitution +2.
Now, just waiting for delivery.
...
Morning.
The potion shop operated normally.
The drowsy Bloodsaw finally stumbled groggily to the front hall.
Rubbing his head, he said dazedly and despondently, "Strange, could it be because I'm too tired? How could I sleep so deeply this time..."
Lynn quickly walked over carrying a cup of tea, handed it to his teacher, coughed and said:
"Teacher just finished surgery yesterday, it's normal to be tired. Teacher, have some tea - I specially prepared it for you. Kidney-boosting and mind-awakening, very nourishing. Would you like to try it?"
Seeing his respectful disciple, Bloodsaw's mood immediately improved.
What a filial disciple!
Waking up first thing in the morning to serve me tea and give me back massages - that decision I made back then was absolutely correct!
"You're very thoughtful." Bloodsaw drank the tea comfortably, feeling refreshed and clear-headed.
[Ding! Bloodsaw's Affinity towards you +5]
"By the way, disciple, before sleeping yesterday, teacher considered for a long time - I wonder if you have thoughts in this direction."
He put down the teacup, turned to look at Lynn, his expression becoming serious.
"Do you want to become a real doctor."
Hearing this, Lynn was startled and said, "You mean..."
Bloodsaw smiled faintly, "Profession!"
"You're still just my apprentice now, but if you want to truly continue developing, you must choose a suitable profession as your main development direction."
"Teacher's first profession is Flesh and Blood Modifier, second profession is Potion Master, while also practicing surgery on the side, but actually teacher isn't a real doctor."
"So if you want to take the doctor path, then teacher suggests you join an association or organization specializing in this field - that will save you many detours."
Bloodsaw's words were very sincere.
Lynn felt moved internally.
He immediately remembered the rare profession change mission the System had given him.
Seeing Lynn's expression, Bloodsaw smiled slightly and said, "It seems you already had ideas about this, right?"
Lynn didn't hide it, expressing seriously:
"Teacher... have you ever heard of the profession called Night Doctor?"
Hearing this.
Bloodsaw was immediately startled, then showed an astonished expression on his face.
"Night Doctor... where did you learn this term?"
Lynn was just thinking of finding a reasonable excuse to brush it off, but Bloodsaw didn't continue questioning, instead saying seriously:
"I know this organization. Night Doctors, also called doctors who walk at night - they're a group of lawful good aligned madmen."
"Lawful good?" Lynn exclaimed in surprise, saying:
"This Dark World still has organizations adhering to this concept?"
You should know.
This is the Dark World.
It's hell!
A quality like lawful good is absolutely rarer than winning the lottery!
Bloodsaw shook his head, his gaze serious as he said, "Don't misunderstand - they're not the lawful good you understand, but labels they stick on themselves!"
He raised his head, extremely grave.
"If you encounter them, you'd better genuinely have some illness."
"Because they believe all living beings in this world are sick! And their appearance is to grant salvation to this world's creatures!"
"Put in human terms: if you have no illness but encounter them, they'll try every method to find some illness on you. If they can find it, they'll help you cure it, but if they can't find any..."
Bloodsaw looked despondent, gazing at the stitches all over his body, gritting his teeth and saying:
"They'll cut you open, then continue searching until they find something!"
[Ding! Bloodsaw's SAN -1]
Lynn exclaimed in surprise, "They're this dedicated?!"
[Ding! Bloodsaw's SAN -2!】