I Became the Only Healer in the Academy - Chapter 10.2
“Everyone, get it together! Is there a better way than this? If you don’t like the orders, suggest a better way!”
Seonghyun turned his head to the source of the voice and showed a surprised expression upon realizing that it was Hayeon.
‘We were in the same class…?’
He had not paid any attention to his classmates for almost a week, so he didn’t know.
Despite some discontent, they had no choice now.
The warriors had arrived right in front of them.
“Hold the line!”
There was no other option left, and the front line knew it better than anyone. They immediately raised their shields and engaged the approaching goblins.
“Ahh…!”
As expected, the goblins, now much stronger due to the mutation and the chieftain’s tactics, were incredibly formidable.
Their attacks were massive in themselves, unlike the typical warriors who use crude spears or swords.
These warriors in front of them had superior equipment and extraordinary strength, which increased the level of pressure they were facing.
The Academy’s front line didn’t crumble easily. Despite lacking practical combat experience, many of them had excellent abilities.
He could enhance the entire group’s defense or draw aggro, maybe even had an ability where defense directly translated into offense.
‘…They’re holding on because of their exceptional abilities, but…’
Inexperience as it was, and on top of that, they faced physical challenges.
With no other choice but to reveal the weak spot information, Seonghyun moved to the front line and deflected goblin warriors’ attacks alongside the other students.
“Just a little longer! The Association will arrive soon!”
The situation itself gradually improved.
Identifying other weaknesses of the goblins had a significant impact, and the fact that Seonghyeon moved to the front line to deflect the goblin warriors’ attacks was also crucial.
“…These brats are quite resilient.”
The goblin chieftain couldn’t allow this to continue.
While he didn’t know what they meant by “the Association,” he was almost certain that other reinforcements were on their way.
“Elite warriors, break through the enemy’s rear! I’ll join the front lines to draw their attention.”
After giving the order, the chieftain unsheathed his own sword.
A sword similar in size to the bodies of the other regular warriors fell to the ground with a heavy thud. Despite his enormous body and the heavy sword, his agility was surprisingly quick as he advanced toward the front lines.
“Rear ranks!”
Simultaneously with Seonghyun’s command, magic, arrows, and more rained down from the rear. With each strike, a few warriors fell, their blood spilling as they hit the ground.
“We’re doing good! It’s different from before!’
If this were the past, the front line would already have been crumbling, but it was still holding strong.
That was until the chieftain revealed himself.
“It’s been quite entertaining, you brats!”
The chieftain raised his massive sword and swung it toward the front lines.
The chieftain’s speed was such that the already exhausted front line couldn’t react in time. The impact of his sword shattered several shields into pieces in an instant.
“Kraaah!”
Moreover, roars from the other warriors echoed from behind.
‘Now, now is the time!’
If it were in the past, it might have taken a bit longer than now, but this was the moment Seonghyun had been waiting for.
He had been waiting near the entrance to the gate, and by now, there should be enough time for him to arrive.
“Kahaha!”
The chieftain seemed to be filled with madness, swinging his sword as if he were possessed.
“Kheuk!”
“Keeeyaaah!”
Because of that, other warriors’ bodies started to fall apart as well.
Of course, the damage were much greater on Seonghyun’s side.
‘…I have to use it.’
Now, he had no choice but to use his ability.
The attacks that the front line were beginning to exceed their limits, and accumulating small wounds were slowly, but surely, building up into more significant injuries.
And maybe realizing Seonghyun’s determination, Hayeon quietly approached him and said.
“I will… hold them off.”
“Hayeon…?”
Hayeon nodded as if to reassure Seonghyun that she would be okay.
Understanding that there was nothing more they could gain by stalling, Seonghyun gratefully nodded in response and headed behind the front line, where he would focus on protecting the others.
‘I suppose items like this just apply when you have it equipped, hm?’
Seonghyun thought about his ability and the equipment.
Seonghyun touched the pendant hanging around his neck.
He realized that his ability was not just about healing wounds. It wasn’t merely about physical recovery; it had the power to breathe vitality back into a person.
He remembered the time he used his healing ability on a dying dog. After the treatment, the dog’s life seemed to return, and it moved as if it had been revived.
Could he use this power to do more than just mend physical injuries? Could he infuse vitality as well?
In the midst of this chaotic battlefield, Seonghyun closed his eyes, focusing his thoughts like a person who had entered another world.
[Do you want to activate the pendant’s ability?]
“yes”
[Warning: You can use the healing ability on a total of 13 individuals.]
[Using the ability on all individuals will result in overwhelming pain.]
“…doesn’t matter.”
With his resolve firmly in place, Seonghyun took a deep breath and focused his mind.
The deafening sounds of clashing weapons and the cries of pain from both students and monsters gradually subsided, and an eerie silence enveloped his surroundings. It was so still that it felt as if time itself had come to a halt.
Then, something remarkable happened. A radiant light, previously unseen, began to emanate from Seonghyun. The students, and even the bewildered goblins, looked around in astonishment.
“Is that… light?”
“What’s happening?”
The students in the front lines started to notice that their minor injuries, scratches, and wounds were miraculously disappearing, and the corresponding pain was fading away as well.
As the warm light gradually disappeared, Seonghyun cautiously opened his eyes.
“Kugh…”
The immense pain, formed by the accumulation of small wounds, immediately began to twist Seonghyun’s insides, and he fell to the ground, gasping for breath.
“It’s… okay.”
Just before closing his eyes, a window appeared in front of Seonghyun.
