I Became The Only Healer In The Academy [EN]: Chapter 109

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His mother’s response was hardly fitting for such a simple question.

“No matter the situation, it’s never anyone’s fault. And the situation itself isn’t what truly matters.”

Then what does?

Seonghyun worried even more about what his mother would say if she knew about the events before his regression [time travel/reincarnation].

Whether she sensed his feelings or not, his mother smiled, a reassuring, all-knowing smile.

“If you did your best in every moment, shouldn’t you at least be able to let yourself resent others a little?”

“Resent others…”

It was a somewhat playful answer, but Seonghyun appreciated it all the more for its lightheartedness.

From the beginning, dwelling on the events before the regression was pointless.

His only real problem was having access to wealth that felt undeserved.

The nagging guilt of potentially profiting from his healing abilities kept dragging him back to those past events.

“…I suppose so.”

“Mom isn’t curious about what our son does or what he will do.”

His mother’s eyes, gazing down at him, held an expression that suggested she knew far more than she let on.

In truth, there was no way she couldn’t know. She simply trusted Seonghyun to be himself.

“But I know that our son is doing his best. More than anyone else.”

Today, his mother’s hand felt especially warm.

Perhaps it had always been this warm, and he was only just now noticing.

Why had he even made that grand resolution to exterminate all monsters in the first place?

Wasn’t it born from the pain of losing his family to those very creatures?

Some might call him selfish for prioritizing family, but family was, and always would be, Seonghyun’s top priority.

“Judging by your expression, it seems you can finally enjoy your meal?”

At his mother’s words, Seonghyun nodded and replied.

“I will eat well.”

His mother watched her son eat with gusto, as if all his worries had vanished. Then, she spoke:

“That’s right. Son, how about going to your sister’s school for a bit?”

“Hyein’s school? Did something happen?”

His mother waved her hand dismissively at Seonghyun’s sudden alarm.

“Nothing happened. They’re having parent-teacher conferences, and wouldn’t it be better for the head of our household to attend?”

Typically, these consultations involve discussing a student’s strengths, areas for improvement, and future prospects.

Entrusting this role to Seonghyun signaled that his mother wanted to grant her younger sister even more freedom than he realized.

Moreover, by sending Seonghyun, whose face was already well-known, she subtly aimed to boost her sister’s reputation.

“When do I need to go?”

“Tomorrow morning?”

Seonghyun had plenty of free time these days, and since it was for his sister, he’d make time even if he didn’t.

“Okay.”

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“But is my brother really coming?”

“Yeah. Why? Don’t you want me to?”

“No, it’s just hard to believe. Aren’t you busy?”

“Your brother isn’t as busy as you think.”

Hyein giggled at Seonghyun’s words, grabbed his hand, and led him toward the school.

On the way, they passed many other parents heading to the same conferences.

“Oh my, isn’t that the famous Hunter?”

“Who? Oh? It really is him! Hunter Kim Seonghyun!”

He hadn’t realized parents were so interested in such things, but the closer they got to the school, the more people recognized Seonghyun.

“My brother is totally a celebrity?”

“…Just know that it’s not by choice.”

He regretted not wearing a hat, but it was too late now.

Ignoring the stares, they were almost at the classroom when they encountered someone who appeared to be his sister’s homeroom teacher.

“…Huh?”

Upon seeing Seonghyun, the teacher froze, blinked in disbelief, and then turned and fled as if he’d seen a ghost.

“Wow… I’ve never seen my homeroom teacher so surprised.”

“Is that… a good thing?”

“Of course! My brother is a celebrity.”

“…”

Seonghyun felt like he’d truly become a celebrity if he talked to his sister any longer, so he stopped talking and entered the classroom.

“H, Hunter Kim Seonghyun!”

“Kim Hyein was telling the truth? He’s really your brother?”

“Awesome…”

“Wow, he’s handsome too…”

The moment he stepped into the classroom, all eyes were on Seonghyun, including those of the parents standing at the back.

“…Hello.”

Seonghyun awkwardly bowed to the parents, who responded with amazement and bows of their own.

Soon, the classroom door opened, and the homeroom teacher, who had hastily disappeared moments ago, reappeared.

He scanned the room as if searching for someone, his gaze briefly flickering over Seonghyun before looking away.

“Uh… I, first of all, I’d like to thank all the parents for coming.”

After the usual greetings and morning announcements, the homeroom teacher addressed the parents.

“Parents, please wait in the auditorium for a moment, and I will escort you in one by one. After the consultations, there will be a college entrance information session, so thank you for your participation.”

With that, Seonghyun waved to his sister and headed to the auditorium.

The auditorium was no different.

Most of the parents recognized Seonghyun, and even those who didn’t know his face knew he was a Hunter with healing abilities.

However, since he was a Hunter and not a celebrity, no one dared to approach him easily.

“Are you perhaps Hunter Kim Seonghyun?”

“Yes.”

Turning to the voice, he saw a teacher addressing him.

“Do you have a moment…?”

“Yes.”

And so, he followed the teacher to the principal’s office.

“You can go in.”

Of course, the principal was waiting inside.

“Oh my, Hunter Kim. You should have told me you were coming…”

“It’s nothing. What am I…”

“Oh, if you say that, I’ll be disappointed. Haha. Please, have a seat.”

The principal’s flustered demeanor was easily explained.

Seonghyun was currently a figure of great interest to both the Academy [elite training institution for Hunters] and the Association [governing body for Hunters].

Everyone in the industry knew that these two powerful institutions were offering Seonghyun considerable support.

‘Showing favor won’t necessarily bring any gains…’

But what if even a minor flaw was discovered?

Especially since his younger sister attended this school, they wouldn’t simply let it slide.

Uncontrollable variables were like poison to those with much to lose.

“More than that, I heard Hyein is attending our school…”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“If we had been a little more attentive, we would have realized it sooner. I apologize.”

“Yes? No, it’s nothing. I’m only saying this as a precaution, but I hope there won’t be any special treatment for my sister. This age group is particularly sensitive to discrimination, isn’t it?”

“Absolutely. I will manage it thoroughly.”

The principal was sweating profusely, his expression unreadable.

“Can I go now? Other parents might have complaints.”

“Oh dear, I was short-sighted. Then please, go carefully.”

The principal, pulling a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe his brow, personally rose to open the door for Seonghyun.

“Hoo… was it this extreme…?”

His face had been revealed, but the reactions were far beyond what he’d imagined.

Returning to the auditorium, he saw the homeroom teacher searching for him, signaling that it was Seonghyun’s consultation time.

Entering the room alone with the homeroom teacher, he noticed the teacher drinking cold water, looking quite nervous.

“You’re Hyein’s brother, right?”

“Yes.”

“First of all, here are Hyein’s grades.”

Despite her interest in learning mixed martial arts, Hyein’s grades were exceptional.

“So, the typical path would be to send her to a prestigious high school and then to a prestigious university. Or medical school would also be a great option. We need to quickly discover what Hyein is truly interested in… but that’s proving difficult.”

“Have you ever asked Hyein why she studies so hard?”

“Ah, no. I haven’t asked.”

Seonghyun spoke to the homeroom teacher, who was staring at him with curious eyes.

“So that when she wants to pursue something later, her studies won’t hold her back. That’s why she does it.”

“…”

Of course, Seonghyun had never heard these exact words from his sister.

But some things you just know without being told.

This was one of them.

“Our family situation wasn’t very good. Until recently.”

“I… know.”

“But that’s no longer the case. From now on, Hyein will find what she truly wants to do. Unlike before.”

It was a little unfortunate that Hyein was so academically gifted, but the homeroom teacher secretly agreed.

If you can excel at what you’re passionate about, what could be better?

“That’s a relief. Looking at Hyein’s grades, it’s not easy to abandon that elite path. Especially when the environment encourages it.”

Fortunately, unlike Seonghyun, the homeroom teacher seemed to be a good person.

“Please take care of my sister.”

“Yes!”

Seonghyun and the homeroom teacher shook hands lightly, ending the meeting.

Seonghyun, leaving the room, headed straight for the classroom.

Classes had already begun, but he wanted to say goodbye before leaving.

The hallway was quiet, and as he approached the classroom, the sound of the lesson grew louder.

Peeking through the window, he saw his sister asleep at her desk in the back row.

“…Sleeping during class and still getting top grades…?”

With a slightly dumbfounded smile, he watched his sister, but then he noticed the gazes of the other students.

“…?”

Almost all the students in the class were looking at Seonghyun, and soon, realizing the reason for his appearance, they began to wake Hyein.

His sister, waking up with drowsy eyes and a bit of saliva on her cheek, looked in the direction her classmates were pointing.

To where her brother was standing.

“What is it? Did you really become a celebrity?”

The gazes of her classmates held a mix of emotions, but her female friends were looking at him with a slightly different expression than the male students.

With a look as if they were truly seeing a celebrity, Hyein waved enthusiastically at her brother.

“It seems like she’s doing well in school.”

She had a bright personality and was very sociable, so he wasn’t worried.

Having saved his sister’s face to some extent, Seonghyun left the school with a happy heart, feeling like he had finally played the role of an older brother for the first time in a while.