I Became the Only Healer in the Academy - Chapter 27.2
He had never offered any gratitude.
However, he didn’t possess immense wealth or power to repay the pain he had experienced today and would continue to endure in the future. Jinseok was just an ordinary hunter, living an ordinary life like any other.
“Well, I’ll see you in a bit.”
After ending the call, Jinseok remained in the same position he had been while on the phone.
‘What can I do…’
His abilities as a hunter?
Everything he currently possessed?
His abilities as a regular person?
Even if he were stronger, what Seonghyun could do and what he could do were worlds apart.
“I’ll do what I can.”
Seonghyun had never asked anything of Jinseok.
Even if using his healing abilities could be helpful to him, Jinseok didn’t mind. What Seonghyun had done to alleviate his parents’ suffering was an undeniable fact.
As Jinseok thought about it, he realized that Seonghyun hadn’t asked for anything from him.
Even if using his healing abilities could be helpful to him, Jinseok didn’t mind. What Seonghyun had done to alleviate his parents’ suffering was an undeniable fact.
Seonghyun went home briefly but soon headed back to the hospital.
[A person with faith has been added.]
“Faith? Ah, is it Kim Jinseok.”
He hadn’t even completed the full treatment yet, and nobody knew how the results would turn out. Yet, he already had faith.
‘…Seeing this notification makes it seem like I’ve become some cult leader.’
Though he felt a bit uncomfortable, Seonghyun didn’t ask for money or sacrifices for his own sake, so he at least didn’t consider himself a cult leader.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Seonghyun headed straight to Jinseok’s room.
“Oh, you’re here?”
His tone seemed more polite, but the most important thing was the condition of Jinseok’s parents, so Seonghyun approached them without hesitation.
Soon, he began treating Jinseok’s parents without any hesitation.
“The pain does seem less than before.”
Even though the pain had been bearable earlier, now it was even less.
Thanks to that, the treatment ended quickly. Jinseok, a bit bewildered, asked with a slightly surprised voice,
“That was faster than before, wasn’t it?”
“Yes, the pain is definitely much less than before.”
Jinseok’s eyes reddened slightly at Seonghyun’s words, which were even more hopeful than the doctor’s response earlier.
“How should I repay you for this…”
“It’s okay. I’ve already… received it.”
“Huh…?”
Jinseok looked at Seonghyun with a puzzled expression at his unclear words, but Seonghyun didn’t seem to have a face ready to provide an explanation.
“I’ll come again tomorrow. The doctor mentioned the possibility of a full recovery, so let’s do everything we can.”
“Yes. If you need anything, please contact me. I’ll come no matter what.”
“Even just your words are reassuring. Well then, I’ll be going.”
“Take care on your way.”
After that day, Seonghyun continued to treat Jinseok’s parents.
Sometimes it was once a day, and sometimes it was twice a day, but the duration of each session always shortened.
For almost a week, Seonghyun simultaneously hunts then heals Jinseok’s parents. On the evening before the representative contest, Seonghyun gave a final treatment to Jinseok’s parents.
“Now it’s over.”
“What do you mean by that…”
Jinseok’s expression was pure confusion.
Whether Seonghyun’s words meant that Jinseok’s parents were fully recovered, and he didn’t need to come anymore, or if it meant that even Seonghyun had nothing more to do.
“Now, there is no more pain. I hesitate to say this, but since I can’t use the treatment anymore, they won’t feel pain from now on.”
“Once again…”
“Now, you don’t need to express your gratitude. Every time you say thank you, I feel kind of embarrassed.”
“…I understand. Are you going home right away?”
“I have to. Tomorrow is the last match of the contest.”
“I must’ve caused disruption to your training.”
“No, not at all. It actually helped. During the expedition, if anyone, including Sang-yeon and Inhwan, got injured, I treated them using my ability. Even after the expedition ended, thanks to your parents, I was able to train a bit more.”
“I see. Then I should accompany you off…”
“No need. Just to be safe, you should stay by your parents’ side.”
“…”
“I wish them a speedy recovery.”
Without waiting for Jinseok’s final farewell, Seonghyun left the hospital room. On the table were two bottles containing potions materialized from his abilities.
As Seonghyun exited the hospital, the first person to greet him was a window.
[Unlocked: Purification]
[Purification: Purifies all negativity of the target.]
“Purification?”
Seeing this ability unlocked now, it seemed that Jinseok’s parents had indeed fully recovered, as Seonghyun had anticipated.
“They might be discharged tomorrow.”
For some reason, Seonghyun felt more pleased with the certainty of Jinseok’s parents’ recovery than the unveiling of his new ability.
“…Would I have been able to treat Jinseok’s parents without the sacrificial ability?”
Although he was about to head home with a light heart, a small question suddenly crossed his mind.
However, reflecting on the emotions he had just experienced, it seemed that even without the sacrificial ability, he would have treated Jinseok’s parents.
