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Episode 239. Look carefully.
While everyone remained silent, Rendering approached Ethan and bowed his head.
“In our family, if you can insert five needles without any problems, you are considered a great doctor. I also inserted five needles and was called a great doctor within the family according to that standard. Thanks to the acupuncture and the treatment techniques I honed, I was able to enter Royal Gwyn and rise to the position of deputy director.”
Rendering said.
“I wanted to study this acupuncture more, so I looked through the old books in my family. And I learned about the true realm of acupuncture. The realm discussed in my family and the realm described in the books were completely different. In my family, if you inserted only five needles, you would be called a famous person, but in the old books, five was considered the most basic. It was a very ordinary level.”
Rendering thought the book was wrong.
But when I saw Ethan today, I realized I was wrong.
“It was written there that if you can insert seven needles, you are a healer with great skills, if you can insert eight needles, you are a healer with great skills, and if you can insert nine needles, you are a healer with the level of a god, a divine doctor. I didn’t believe it at the time, but was it really possible?”
At the end of the rendering, all the therapists looked at Ethan.
Ethan stabbed the chicken with nine needles.
The chicken was alive and not dead. It wasn’t even crying out in pain.
It was truly a state of divinity, just as the rendering said.
Even upon closer inspection, there was no trace of a needle being inserted.
“I have been rude to God. I am sorry. No, I am sorry.”
Rendering, who had been speaking with his head bowed, was now bowing down to his waist.
“Please forgive me for my rudeness and disrespect.”
As Deputy Director Rendering showed his respect, the other therapists also bowed their heads at the same time.
“It’s okay. How could you not be suspicious when a young man with unproven skills comes and says something like that?”
Ethan responded politely accordingly.
Rather, the therapists’ eyes sparkled at Ethan’s humble appearance.
Ethan had reached a level of divinity recognized by Rendering.
With that level of skill, it’s only natural that he’d be angry if he were to be doubted.
Yet, they could not help but admire Ethan, who had such great potential even at such a young age.
And that skill. It even gave me hope that maybe Ethan Wickus could cure Princess Evangeline.
“It would have been even more so because you guys are so capable. If I had been a member of Royal Gwyn, I would have reacted the same way as you.”
“I’m sorry!”
“Thank you for forgiving me!”
‘He has pride, but he doesn’t act like a pushover. People like that can’t work at Royal Gwyn.’
As things seemed to be going well, Evangeline also relaxed her stiff expression and started smiling again.
She also saw Ethan’s incredible acupuncture firsthand.
Since Evangeline had experienced acupuncture several times through rendering, she was even more curious about the effects of Ethan’s acupuncture, which rendering recognized as divine.
Ethan also confirmed that the situation was sorted out and slowly tried to get up from his seat.
Now it was time to treat Evangeline in earnest.
But Ethan stopped moving and sat back down.
‘Yeah, I thought so.’
An aura felt from outside.
It seemed like the situation hadn’t been sorted out yet.
“I was wondering what was so noisy, but I guess we have guests? Evangeline is here too.”
The man who came in was a large man. He must have been over two meters tall and had a bushy beard.
What particularly caught my eye was his hand. It had a hand the size of Princess Evangeline’s face, and just looking at that hand, it would be easy to assume it was a swordsman.
“Director.”
The identity was Banderas, the director of the Royal Gwynne Infirmary.
Deputy Director Rendering bowed.
“What’s the fuss about?”
“that is…….”
“Let me explain, Banderas.”
Evangeline explained the current situation.
Just as Royal Gwynne’s therapists were outraged, Banderas raised an eyebrow at the part where Ethan assured her he could cure her of her illness.
‘I only heard the story.’
When Ethan was a disciple of Legia in Mephan, he never got sick, so he rarely came to Royal Gwyn.
Also, the owner, Banderas, was very busy and did not stay at Royal Gwynn for long.
‘It’s huge.’
Ethan’s escort, Shudlen, was also a large knight, but he seemed to be a head or two taller than him.
“So, you’re saying that this young man here can cure Lady Evangeline’s illness?”
“You can’t help but be skeptical. But that’s already been discussed. The renderings here and the Royal Gwynn healers have all seen it.”
“That’s right, sir. I couldn’t help but be suspicious of Ethan because he was so young. But I checked it myself. Ethan has much better acupuncture skills than I do.”
The therapists behind him also chimed in. They were already impressed by Ethan’s outstanding skills.
“quiet.”
Banderas, who had been listening to the story, raised his index finger and made a shushing gesture.
“Ethan Wickers, I have heard your story. But, from what I have heard, Ethan Wickers is a swordsmanship teacher at Ibeka Academy, and unlike medicine, he has no connection to it.”
“It seems that word of me has reached Director Banderas as well.”
Banderas said as if warning Ethan.
“Since you rated the rendering as excellent, Ethan must be acupuncturist. Acupuncture is certainly a great treatment. However, it is not a panacea. If acupuncture could cure all diseases, there would be no sick people on the continent. And all the healers of Royal Gwyn, including myself, would have learned acupuncture. But look, only Rendering has learned acupuncture. And our deputy director has excellent medical skills in addition to acupuncture.”
Banderas looked back at the rendering and asked,
“Rendering, have you checked out Ethan Wickers’ other medical skills here?”
“Oh, that’s not it.”
“So, the only thing you’ve confirmed is excellent acupuncture?”
“……yes.”
The reactions that had been heated until just now died down in an instant.
“Great acupuncture skills, that’s certainly great. But that’s not enough. As Evangeline’s attending physician, I can tell you clearly. I’m not allowing you to be treated.”
At Banderas’ words, Evangeline stepped forward.
“Chief Banderas, isn’t it worth a try?”
“I’ll say it again. It’s impossible. Acupuncture alone will never be able to cure Princess Evangeline’s illness. You said it wasn’t worth a try, right? It’s not worth a try.”
Banderas said.
“Your Highness, your body is barely balanced right now. It’s a balance that the healers and I have worked hard to maintain. If I, Ethan Wickers, were to stir up your body to heal you, that balance would be shattered.”
He shook his head. This was not an easy matter to take.
“With that one move, the princess could lose her life.”
“… … .”
Even the princess couldn’t open her mouth at the thought that she could lose her life. Ironically, the person who knew her illness best was not the princess, Evangeline, but her attending physician, Banderas.
It was Banderas who discovered the princess’s illness, and it was Banderas who kept the princess’s life, which was expected to be short-lived, until today.
“A single attempt could go wrong. If that happens, I can’t guarantee that I’ll be able to treat Lady Evangeline again.”
Banderas shook his head.
“Ethan Wickers, with your level of skill, you should know that even attempting a cure is a gamble. And yet you still claim to be so confident in doing so?”
Then he looked at Ethan and said, Banderas’ voice growing increasingly agitated.
“You think the princess’s illness can be cured with just acupuncture? That’s nonsense!”
At that moment, an enormous sense of intimidation emanated from him.
“Aren’t you deceiving the princess by saying the impossible is possible?”
Now that it had come to this, Evangeline was unable to mediate the situation.
“Cow, sir, Mr. Ethan Wickers is only doing it with good intentions… … .”
“Can you say the impossible is possible with good intentions? This is a matter of life and death. And it is a matter of life and death for Princess Evangeline, a noble blood of our Holy Empire.”
Then Ethan, who had been listening quietly, looked at Banderas and said.
“Why are you angry?”
“… … Why are you asking me why I am angry? Are you really asking because you don’t know? Aren’t you lying to the princess right now!”
“I don’t think that’s the reason you’re angry.”
Ethan said.
“Absolutely not, impossible, incurable.”
Ethan said, imitating Banderas’ speech.
“You keep saying the same thing over and over again. As if it were an impossible task to cure.”
Banderas’ eyebrows quirked at Ethan’s words.
“So do you think that’s possible?”
“It is difficult.”
“Knowing that… … .”
“I said it was difficult, I didn’t say it was impossible.”
“Are you trying to make a pun?”
“I’m not being sarcastic. And this isn’t just about you, Mr. Banderas.”
Ethan saw Evangeline first.
Then he looked at Deputy Director Rendering and Royal Gwyn’s healers who were watching from the side.
“Can you tell patients that their disease is incurable and that they should give up?”
“… … .”
Everyone was silent at that question.
Ethan’s charisma, which swayed the students in a whirlwind of action, was fully displayed here as well.
“Don’t you say you’ll do your best? Then why do you keep your mouth shut about this disease and treat it as an impossible task?”
Ethan said.
“Director Banderas, I don’t know how many times you’ve failed, but I can definitely see the fear in you.”
“I… … I’m afraid… … ?”
Banderas’ impression was severely distorted. At the same time, a sense of intimidation stronger than ever before pressed down on Ethan like a tidal wave.
But Ethan paid no attention and took a step closer to Banderas.
“I already gave up. It’s an incurable disease.”
Ethan stopped walking and looked straight into her eyes.
“And you are afraid that I will cure the disease that you have given up on treating.”
With those words, Banderas’ expression began to crack.
Ethan basically thought that there was no need to say harsh words. However, when the other person acted like this, the story changed.
‘Those who have lived their lives thinking they were great need a shock. As you can see, it is much more effective to shock them with strong words than with kind words.’
The law of moving according to the opponent and the situation.
“What nonsense!”
Banderas exploded in anger.
But Ethan saw.
The subtle tremors felt in a clenched fist.
Shaaaaak-.
A staff emerged from Ethan’s hand and etched itself into the back of his hand like a tattoo.
-The Rod of Asclepius effect is activated!
‘It can be made into a staff shape and used like this.’
You need to have both hands free to heal.
“Can I use some herbs?”
Ethan asked the healers in front of the herbal medicine room. They looked at Banderas and nodded.
Ethan entered the herb room, took a deep breath, and smelled the thick scent of herbs.
‘Good herbs all smell different. That’s why it’s very easy to tell them apart.’
Royal Gwyn’s herbal medicine room was full of high-quality herbs that even Ethan had never used. Ethan gathered all of them and brought them with him.
‘Please take care of this a little more.’
And I put it in the subspace pocket as well.
“Evangeline.”
“……yes.”
“I will begin treatment. Please lie down.”
Banderas took a deep breath at the sight of Ethan confidently declaring that he would cure the princess.
This was my first time experiencing such humiliation. But for some reason, it felt like cold water had been poured over me and I came to my senses.
Evangeline lay in bed, and Ethan looked at Banderas while organizing herbs.
“Look Carefully.”
Ethan said with a confident look in his eyes.
“I’ll show you.”
fantasy,
