Chapter 3: Stepping Out (3)
“Ahjumoni! I think he released a demonic magic spell or something, he looks strange!” Xavier hollered, his voice tinged with slight panic.
[Atruse Servela is using the skill “Spell Detection Lv. 10”!]
“What do you mean?” the lady raised a brow in irritation. “I don’t sense anything—oh my goodness.” the ahjumoni spotted dark red fluid oozing from the boy’s mouth, eyes, nose, and ears. She hurried towards the boy’s body and checked his wrist for a pulse.
"I dunno, he did a weird hand sign.."
“What? I can barely sense anything...” she muttered, the feeling of concern creasing her brow. “His aura is faint, and his pulse is weak. This is serious... call Head Nurse Garcia Oswaldo-nim here immediately!” The boy's condition looked dire.
[Atruse Servela is using the skill “Blood Restoration Lv. 2”!]
Though startled and confused, Xavier obeyed. “..Yes, got it!”How did this happen to the guy? Was this the aftereffect of his magic—or another factor? His [Gravity of Obedience] skill isn’t that powerful, either—It’s level two..
Xavier dashed to the Nurses’ Building, which lay not far from the Academy Garden, and quickly brought the Head Nurse to the scene. The Nurse followed behind him, albeit reluctantly.
“He’s over here.” Xavier gestured towards the fallen boy, his nerves evident in his movements. With one hand scratching his neck anxiously, his other hand remained tucked in his pants.
…
Upon arrival at the scene, Head Nurse Garcia Oswaldo was greeted with a troubling sight. Min-Jun lay unconscious, his pallor ashen, his breath shallow and labored. The nurse's heart rose, recognizing the severity of the situation.
"What happened here?" Oswaldo's voice quivered with concern as he rushed to Min-Jun's side.
Xavier hesitated, his earlier bravado replaced with genuine worry. "I don't know. He collapsed after..." He tried to exclude the part where he used his skill on him.
"After what?" Oswaldo pressed, his gaze shifting between Xavier and Min-Jun's prone form.
"He laughed.. and kinda just," Xavier stammered, not shaken by the injured student, but by embarrassment. "And then he kinda just–"
Oswaldo's brow furrowed in confusion, but he didn't have time to dwell on it. With practiced efficiency, he began assessing Min-Jun's condition, checking his vitals and examining him for any signs of injury or illness.
"His pulse is weak," Oswaldo muttered, his fingers trembling slightly as he felt for Min-Jun's heartbeat.
Xavier nodded, “Atruse Servela ... ahjumoni said that a little ago."
The Nurse flipped Min-Jun's limp body forward and hastily started treatment.
[Garcia Oswaldo is using the skill, “Multiplying Blood Lv. 10”!]
Garcia Oswaldo's mind raced with concern for this child. Whatever had caused Min-Jun's sudden collapse, it was clear that his condition was grave. His broccoli hair waved in the air due to the skills being activated.
[“Park Min-Jun” is registered as one of your regulars!]
[“Regular Patient’s Benefits” is activating!]
A glowing green circle formed on Min-Jun’s chest. As if panicked by that, the Head Nurse hurriedly pressed on some pressure points.
[“Chinese Medication” is leveling up!]
Shoulders. Neck. Abdomen.
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Xavier hovered anxiously nearby, his gaze fixed on Min-Jun's still form.
“It was merely a level two skill..” he mumbled.
…
Atruse Servela arched her back to watch the Head Nurse work.
“How is he, Head Nurse-nim?”
Oswaldo spared her a brief glance, his expression grave. "I don't know," he admitted. "But I’m going to do everything I can to help him. I won’t allow him to miss these tests."
[Garcia Oswaldo is using the skill, “Diagnosis Lv. 10”!]
With that, Oswaldo set to work as he tried to stabilize his patient’s body, checking the list frequently for what needs to be done.
「
Patient “Park Min-Jun”’s Diagnosis:
Anemia Lv.6
Low Blood Pressure Lv.2
Super Strong Migraine Lv.1
Vitamin Deficiency Lv.5
Evolving Cancer Cells Stage 1
View 2 others…
」
The nurse settled down a pink PuriPuri bag he had on the side of his hips and took out a few small bottles. He injected a magic-infused syringe into the patient’s left arm.
[You have cured a patient from a disease!]
[You have leveled up a few skills!]
The Head Nurse revealed a noticeable grin. “I have reduced the seriousness of some of his illnesses.” His face turned grim. “His body itself is weak. When he wakes up, tell Min-Jun-boy to regularly use these medications everyday and..” He glanced at Min-Jun’s physique.
“Head Nurse?”
“..Remind him to exercise.”
“Understood.”
Oswaldo looked back at Min-Jun, frowning.
‘Activate Diagnosis Lv.10’
「
Patient “Park Min-Jun”’s Diagnosis:
Anemia Lv. 2
Low Blood Pressure Lv.2
Strong Migraine Lv.7
Vitamin Deficiency Lv. 5
??? Lv.???
View 1 other…
」
He paid closer attention to the “「??? Lv.???」” illness. This time, he seriously was concerned.
Xavier peaked over the body in curiosity, but Servela pulled him away.
‘What is that..?’
The nurse chose not to speak a word of that to anyone and stood up, a heavy weight settling in the pit of his stomach as he contemplated the mysterious ailment afflicting Min-Jun.
Despite his years of experience, this unknown illness stirred a sense of unease within him, a nagging worry that lingered like a shadow in the back of his mind. As he straightened his uniform and adjusted his glasses, Garcia Oswaldo couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this situation than met the eye.
But duty called, and with a determined exhale, he pushed aside his concerns for the time being.
“Sorry love, I have to go early for the second lecture. See chu!~” he said in an enthusiastic tone as an attempt to hide his troubles.
There would be opportunities to delve into the mystery later, but for now, he had a classroom of eager young minds waiting for his guidance.
With purposeful strides, Oswaldo made his way towards the Healer Class, his thoughts still lingering on the enigma of Min-Jun's condition. As he walked, his broccoli hair bounced and his three long lashes at each eye waved. The sun shone on his face and a dark shadow resided where the sun couldn’t reach.
Perhaps in teaching the next generation of healers, he could find more about unknown diseases in the world, i.e. the one Park Min-Jun has.
…
After Atruse Servela waved the Head Nurse a goodbye, she glared back at Xavier. “Tell me what really happened. You two were clearly fighting earlier.”
Xavier of the Royal family, felt wronged all of the sudden. Her tone of voice was condescending.
“Vervillia Xavier. I don’t want to use my skill on you.”
“I…” he stuttered out of embarrassment. “I used an authority skill on him. [Gravity of Obedience].”
The woman sighed in disappointment and shook her head.
“It wasn’t even that strong! I mean—I didn’t mean for him to be this badly injured. He’s just really weak—and the skill! The skill is only level two!”
“Ahh…. just help me prepare the magic evaluation tent.”
“Yes ahjumoni!”
Servela carried the body and rested it on the academy's wooden bench.
‘One minute until the magic evaluation..’
As she dozed off, other mages teaching in the academy appeared.
“Servela-ssi!” exclaimed a short girl–no, woman, in front of her.
“Mm. Atruse-ssi?” a tall man approached from behind.
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