I Became the Only Healer in the Academy - Chapter 15.1
Seonghyun stepped forward and reviewed the contents of the upcoming exam scheduled for next week.
[First Test: Fundamental Physical and Decision-Making skills]
[Second Test: Assessment of Proficiency in Utilizing Abilities]
The content itself was straightforward.
Seonghyun had achieved above-average scores in the initial first test before his return, but hit rock bottom in the second test.
And his proficiency in utilizing abilities was unparalleled.
To the extent that it was embarrassing to label it as ‘proficiency.’
But the homeroom teacher gave Seonghyun scores based on the value of the abilities he possessed.
“Well, that won’t be happening anymore.”
Seonghyun eagerly awaited the day of the exam.
He was confident in being evaluated solely on his abilities and equally confident in being evaluated based on the value of those abilities.
“Let’s not overcomplicate the exam.”
After all, the exam was just a gateway to pass through. What Seonghyun needed most at this moment was how and to what extent he could break free from the constraints of his ability.
“I need to unlock new ones…”
Seonghyun once again reviewed the abilities he currently possessed.
[Healing]
[Sacrificial Spirit]
[Materialization]
[Faith]
In addition to his innate ability, the identification of vital spots.
Among these, there was not a single ability that could be considered combat-related.
“No matter how good my physical abilities might be, they’re useless in front of hunters.”
Encountering enemies who wield abilities like telekinesis, similar to the hunter from the association, meant facing death.
This was his second chance, there was no room for even a slight hint of complacency.
“There must be combat-related abilities.”
The absence of these skills was utterly unimaginable.
Unless this cursed window wished for Seonghyun’s demise, there had to be abilities that remained unopened.
Seonghyun reflected on the abilities heacquired thus far.
The common thread among these abilities.
And that commonality, though he loathed admitting it, was pain and luck.
“Can’t engage in self-harm either…”
There was only one remaining option.
He had to clear the Sage-exclusive daily quest and unlock combat-related abilities.
If so, it was all about cleansing or purifying.
“But I can’t go alone.”
Although Seonghyun briefly considered the idea of joining a guild, he currently had no plans to enter that realm.
There’s still time to join after graduating from the academy.
“Will my classmates really come with me though?”
Seonghyun’s reputation had significantly improved since the incident on the day of the mission.
However, this improvement seemed to have turned toxic, leading his classmates not to consider him a reliable peer or a dependable comrade but rather a foreign presence that didn’t quite fit in the place.
“I’ll just go alone for now.”
By going solo, similar to the other day when he encountered Hanwook, he could tend to the injured, complete the Sage-exclusive daily quest, and handle the monster hunt alone – a beneficial situation for all.
“Shall I try hunting through a different gate today?”
As Seonghyun sought out a suitable gate among the currently open ones, a fleeting memory passed through his mind.
“…Oh right.”
There was a gate that had appeared around this time just before his return.
“A gate only for one person…”
Why had he forgotten about it?
“Perhaps I was so preoccupied that I didn’t remember it.”
That gate, which will emerge, was particularly a unique one.
Upon entering, if the hunter managed to survive, it would unlock one ability related to their existing abilities.
Essentially, hunters primarily undergo the growth of their abilities.
While sporadic instances of acquiring new abilities, such as Seonghyun’s, do exist, continuous unlocking and recombination, as seen with Seonghyun, is rare.
In such circumstances, forcibly unlocking a new ability held more value than anything else.
“Who went through that gate again?”
The individual who had passed through the gate previously gained a new ability but suddenly left perhaps due to struggling to adapt to the ongoing decline in Korea’s conditions.
“I’ll be the one to take it over this time.”
Actually, the idea of ‘taking over’ was rather amusing.
The gate had no assigned owner, and according to the individual’s recollection, they had suddenly collapsed while passing by and couldn’t remember anything upon regaining consciousness except finding themselves inside.
When asked what had happened inside, they offered no response.
In a sense, they seemed completely forgotten about it, yet their bearing was so resolute that mentioning it seemed to hint at potential fatal consequences.
“The day that gate appears…”
As Seonghyun reminisced, something seemed to strike him.
“This day… Today?”
Of all days, it had to be today.
“…If I’d known, I would’ve cleared the daily quest in advance.”
Since only one person could enter the gate, it was necessary to clear the daily quest beforehand.
“Sigh-, seems like another busy day today.”
He thought he might find a little free time, but it was all merely an illusion.
The association was preparing for an international meeting scheduled for today.
“What was the response like?”
The Chairman adjusted his tie and asked the Vice-Chair.
“It’s exactly as we anticipated. It seems the side effects didn’t have much of a severe impact.”
The Chairman, with a hint of genuine regret, clicked his tongue.
“…Truly regrettable. To have such abilities with those side effects.”
“Chairman, the arrangements for the conference are all set.”
“Ah, is that so?”
