I Became the Only Healer in the Academy - Chapter 23.2
“W-What? Of course! At this distance, there shouldn’t be any problem with accuracy.”
The distance between Inhwan and the two opponents was approximately 20 meters, the same distance as when Inhwan first used his ability on the monster.
Back then, despite having no proficiency, Inhwan managed to hit the ability right next to the monster.
“Ignition!”
Now, Inhwan’s proficiency had risen significantly compared to before, and naturally, at this distance, unless he was experiencing the headache the opponent was feeling, the attack wouldn’t miss.
“Kraaak!”
“Ugh…!”
Whether it was cast on both of them at once, both the sniper and the enhancer clutched their chests and groaned in pain.
During the time Seonghyun spent with Inhwan, he hadn’t remained stagnant.
Even though he didn’t use his healing ability, the reason was not that Inhwan’s ability was exceptionally superior.
It was mainly because Seonghyun had skillfully utilized his stigmata ability in just the right way.
It wasn’t merely about utilizing it; it was about whether he could control the pain of the ability.
If he could control it, how precisely could he adjust it?
What was the range at which he could use it?
How long could he continuously apply it?
Ultimately, the stigmata ability was an incredibly powerful ability that could be considered quite selfish.
The stigmata ability had become completely controllable according to Seonghyun’s will.
There were some constraints on the range, but it wasn’t a significant issue.
“Too… easy?”
Inhwan alternately looked at the two who were now incapacitated by the pain.
It was so easy that it felt somewhat empty and disheartening.
“…The captain of the opposing team has been rendered combat ineffective, and the team of Professor Hwang Ki-hyuk is the winner. The captain of Professor Kim Hwan-gi’s team was Shin Chang-hwan, the sniper.”
The match announcing the start of the Academy Battle ended with Seonghyun’s victory.
Sang-yeon approached Seonghyun and Inhwan with a slightly complex expression.
He didn’t expect them to win.
Sang-yeon was well aware of the abilities of the opposing team, and considering that a specialized combatant had been selected for the individual combat, lasting for a long time was considered an accomplishment.
However, the result was completely the opposite.
It wasn’t a hard-fought victory either.
Of course, it wasn’t as if they had engaged in a fierce and spectacular battle.
They effortlessly secured victory with a staggering difference.
‘Why… didn’t Shin Chang-hwan use his ability properly?’
It was almost expected that he wouldn’t use his ability on Sang-yeon.
If he failed to render them combat ineffective in a single try, he would end up activating the berserk state.
However, Shin Chang-hwan didn’t use his sniper ability on both Seonghyun and Inhwan.
“I didn’t use my ability on you, as promised.”
“…”
For a moment, Sang-yeon hesitated, and it seemed like he had something to say. However, Sang-yeon turned around without providing any response, heading straight back to his room. She left Sang-yeon with no choice but to watch her retreating figure.
Meanwhile, the class of Hwang Ki-hyuk was in a rather loud state.
“H-Huh? How did they manage to win that?”
“Wow… Inhwan carried this game, right?”
“The proficiency in abilities has improved significantly. Is this something even a grade representative can achieve?”
It was a combination that had not expected victory at all.
The frontline, which endured the opponent’s attacks, had a body that shouldn’t receive healing. As for Inhwan, he was already known for being a gun with a twisted barrel and a corresponding accuracy rate due to his low proficiency.
However, not only did they win in the battle, but they also showed an overwhelmingly impressive performance.
“By the way, did Inhwan gain a new ability?”
“Why?”
“Well… Shin Chang-hwan used to have an incredibly high sniper hit rate.”
“It wasn’t that high. It could hit the vitals at that distance.”
Many students in the class seemed to believe that Inhwan had achieved a new development in his ability.
“Hahaha! My disciples never disappoint!”
Professor Hwang Ki-hyuk seemed very satisfied with today’s results.
Though he had spent each day with a gloomy expression due to the ongoing disciplinary measures, today was different. At least, for today.
“Wait in the classroom! I’ll still play the ongoing battle footage. I’ll be back in a moment.”
The homeroom teacher pushed open the classroom door with an excited expression and went out.
As promised, the screen began to show the ongoing battle footage of the rest of the class that hadn’t finished yet.
On their way back to the classroom, Seonghyun, Inhwan, and Sang-yeon encountered the homeroom teacher.
“Oh, you’ve worked hard! Our representatives are indeed the best!”
“Haha, thank you. Where are you going?”
Inhwan, who was relatively friendly, continued the conversation on behalf of the group, and the homeroom teacher asked, appearing satisfied,
“Do you happen to know where Professor Kim Hwang-gi is?”
“Oh, Professor Kim, he’s over there.”
Having spotted Kim Hwang-gi, who happened to be following behind them, the homeroom teacher went straight to him.
“This is… let me offer some consoling words.”
“…It’s okay.”
“Your expression doesn’t look okay at all though…?”
“…I’m fine. Haven’t our records spoken for themselves until now? That my class is superior.”
“Hwang-gi, hey.”
“…It’s probably the Academy.”
“I mean… based on the results… you guys are inferior.”
“You…!”
About to respond, Kim Hwang-gi chose to squeeze his temples and avoid answering rather than escalating the situation.
“…Was the homeroom teacher always like this?”
“Well, they’ve been friends for a while, and they haven’t won in the Academy Challenge for years, so it’s understandable.”
Inhwan and Sang-yeon chuckled lightly at the sight of their homeroom teacher, who they were seeing in a new light, and returned to their class with Seonghyun.
