Hypno's Counseling Clinic!

"This thing's supposed to be super tough, right? So couldn't I use it for attacks too?"

Maiking nodded vigorously at Hypno's question.

"You bet! Any other orb, and you'd be called insane for trying that due to durability issues, but with Cheonma's Orb, no worries there!"

"Ooh!"

Got myself a ranged physical attack move.

"Lemme explain the other functions too. First off..."

Maiking patiently walked Hypno through all the features he'd engraved on Cheonma's Orb and how to use them.

For the inventory function, all Hypno had to do was think about storing something while touching it, and it'd go in. Items inside could be summoned to the orb's surface at will, pulled out by hand, or called forth with a shout. The x-ray vision worked the same way—point the orb in a direction and will it, and he'd see through. Only Hypno, as the user, could view the orb's interior scenes.

As a test, Hypno aimed the orb at a wall and pushed for a higher level of penetration than the default. Mana drained as the view beyond the wall came into focus.

He tested the photo and video preservation next, snapping a shot of Maiking right away. He floated the orb in the air, struck a V-sign pose with Maiking, and took a selfie. Photos could project inside the orb or beam out like a projector. Videos came with sound, and it could record from the orb's POV alongside Hypno's vision, Maiking added.

Finally, the auto-return was already registered since Hypno had infused it with mana earlier. After an hour lost, it'd seek out mana signatures and come back on its own.

Once the rundown was done, Hypno thanked Maiking profusely.

"Thanks a ton, Maiking."

"Nah! You're the guy who reignited my life as a blacksmith! Plus, upgrading Cheonma's Orb was a blast for me! Hahaha! Oh yeah, you're an adventurer, right? Kinda unexpected."

"What's so unexpected?"

"Well, I was already surprised you're a mage despite your build... but now I'm wondering why you'd go adventurer."

"Why's that?"

"Someone with your skills in healing? Wouldn't therapy suit you better?"

"Therapy... you mean like a counselor or healer?"

"Yeah. You're not slinging healing spells like priests or nuns, so no clashing with temples. Adventuring's risky—therapy seems safer, no?"

"Hmm..."

Therapy... a clinic, huh? Hypno Counseling Clinic... ooh?

Hypno mulled it over and kinda liked the idea. But quitting adventuring? No way.

"Appreciate the advice, Maiking. I'll keep adventuring and try counseling on the side."

"Ho ho, nice! Hope my two cents helps. Oh, if you go pro, lemme know—I'll recommend you to my ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠buddies!"

"Heh heh, count on it."

Hypno stepped out of the forge, deep in thought.

Clinic... clinic, huh...

He reflected on everything he'd done since arriving in ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠this world.

Awakening Lenia's joy in sex after her sexless rut. Showing Lani the bliss of a massive cock beyond little Jake's. Giving Glenn and Jake new pleasure benchmarks without heartbreak. Taming cocky Nabi into a healthy, happy routine. Reforming Tonia, who suited whoring over adventuring, to crave human dick over goblin. Erasing Tris the guild receptionist's breakup pain with ecstasy. Turning dumped Mika into a horny bitch, healing her wounds. Boosting Millis's femininity for better boyfriend prospects.

Hypno tallied it up.

Wait, almost everything I've done is helping and healing people? I've been therapizing subconsciously? Damn, must be my naturally kind heart.

He nodded smugly, proud of himself.

No wonder sweethearts like Lenia and Lani became mine. Good deeds come full circle.

Hypno got serious.

I'm kind, sure... but proper mind-healing sounds good. Lenia and Lani'd be proud. Host therapy events for cash and cures, then back to quests. Yeah! A counseling clinic—perfect!

Decision made, Hypno sprang into action.

Wanna test Cheonma's Orb, but good deeds first! Help anyone struggling—especially cute girls. Melt their worries with my hypnosis and cock!

His heart raced at the perks.

Hypno hit the Adventurer's Guild first, claiming the consultation room.

He blanketed the whole guild in Hypnosis Wave.

One. The guild's consultation room belongs to Hypno by default.

Two. It's Hypno's counseling therapy room.

Three. For important guests, get Hypno's permission first.

Four. Receptionists urge troubled adventurers to consult here; adventurers come for advice, recommend to friends.

Five. Consultations free; therapy costs one silver coin.

Millis taught him the room's lock spell. Prepped, Hypno lounged on the sofa like it was his office, awaiting clients.

Wonder who'll show~.

He grinned, imagining all the healing (and fun) ahead.

Then—

Knock knock knock.

First client already!

Hypno sat up. "Come in."

The door opened to a burly warrior with an axe on his back.

"This the... counseling therapy room?"

"Yep. Have a seat across."

Hypno gestured gentlemanly. The axe warrior sat; Hypno locked the door.

"Lock."

"What's troubling you?"

"Uh... well, I got issues, but... can I really spill?"

"Haha, name?"

"Kalix."

"Right, Kalix."

"Anyone entering here must spill their counseling troubles openly. That's natural."

"Yeah... right. Actually..."

Warrior type—probably combat jitters? Scared of some monster?

"I'm anxious my girlfriend might have another guy..."

"Huh?"

Kalix's issue wasn't what Hypno expected.

"Care to elaborate?"

"Got a girlfriend, fellow adventurer... lively girl named Daybi."

"Hmm, why suspect Daybi of cheating?"

"Lately, she's late for meets, zones out when I talk. She wasn't like this before."

"Any trigger you can think of?"

"Nope. That's why I'm more worried. Heard stories of sudden cheating..."

"Ugh...! Thought counseling wouldn't fix it, but anxiety won..."

Deeper issue than expected. But for Hypno, relationship woes were easy mode.

"Kalix, bring your girlfriend here."

"Huh? You gonna ask her direct?"

"Yep."

"W-wait, that ain't easy..."

"Answering my questions honestly in this room is natural. So if she's cheating, one question settles it. Right?"

"...!? Y-yeah! Got it! I'll fetch her!"

Kalix bolted up, then froze in panic.

"B-but if she is cheating...?"

"Not my department."

If she is, I'll punish-fuck her for it.

"Anyway, hurry. She far?"

"No! Waiting in the guild. Be right back."

Hesitant but desperate for truth, Kalix headed out.

"Wha—? Door won't—?!"

"Unlocking now. One sec."

Hypno released the lock. Kalix soon returned with Daybi.

...Where've I seen her?

Daybi looked familiar to Hypno.

"Kalix, why drag me in?"

"You got issues too, ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠right? Might as well."

"Fiiiine."

Oh, right—the blowjob slut from last week.

Daybi was the alley girl who'd sucked him off under hypnosis while Maiking was treated.

"Hello."

"H-hi."

She bowed, orange side-tail framing decent tits.

Side-tail reminded me of Lani, so I fucked her mouth. Lani's better, though.

"Sit."

"Okay."

Daybi sat beside Kalix. Hypno locked up and unleashed a strong Hypnosis Wave.

"You must answer my words or demands truthfully. That's basic common sense."

Hypno withdrew the wave.

"Daybi, right?"

"Yes."

"Ever cheated?"

"Huh? No way. Why ask that?"

Rude, but so out-of-left-field she questioned first. No lie in her eyes.

"She says no, Kalix."

"Phew..."

"Huh? Kalix? What?"

"Uh, well..."

"Lately Daybi's been spacing out, so Kalix worried about another guy."

"H-Hypno?!"

"What?! You thought that?"

"N-no, but... you've been late, zoning out when I call."

"That's... um..."

Daybi trailed off, awkward. Hypno pressed.

"Daybi, any worries about Kalix? Spill."

"W-well..."

Embarrassed but compelled by hypnosis, she squeezed her eyes shut.

"Sex with Kalix feels bad, and I'm worried!"

"...What?"

Kalix gaped at the bombshell.