Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 145

The strange magic power lingering here has the power to make not only those who enter but also those who leave, incomplete. A quiet lake nestled in the middle of a complex mountain range that cuts thickly across the ground. A dilapidated house is visible on the outskirts of a small island where cherry blossom-like petals flutter. “That old hag still has terrible taste,” Jenny muttered, breathing heavily beside him. “To build a house in a place like this of all places….” She said she had a personal acquaintance with the Medicine Master, and her words were quite blunt. Considering Jenny’s way of handling things, which freely changes her response depending on the other person’s disposition, it’s possible to vaguely assume that the Medicine Master’s personality isn’t that abrasive. It wouldn’t be a bad thing for Lenok if she wasn’t a grumpy old woman… but the real problem isn’t that. The important thing was whether the Medicine Master could keep the secret even after diagnosing Lenok’s body. That was the only thing. The reason why Lenok followed Jenny’s words and found the Medicine Master’s charm, even while taking this enormous risk, was because. Anushka Greenaway was a pharmacist who challenged level 8 by imposing on herself the restriction of ‘completely forgetting the memory of a patient she had treated once.’ Such a strong desire for improvement to impose such a restriction on herself. And the safety of completely erasing the secrets of a patient she had diagnosed once. The irony was that the downfall of a physician who had devoted himself to medicine to that extent was a mental illness that started from the restriction of not remembering his own diagnosis. Things in the world don’t go as one wishes, and reality is never beautiful. Those who followed the right path and still didn’t get the results they deserved were scattered like trash in this city. “We’re here.” Even if she hadn’t said it, Lenok had already sensed the life signs inside the island through magic power detection. An old woman sits on the edge where the lake and the island meet, with a fishing rod slung over her shoulder, staring blankly at the distant scenery. Hair gathered and tied back, with a hairpin stuck in the back of her head. Fluttering clothes and brightly colored overshoes. If you had encountered her in the middle of the city, it would have been hard to forget her striking appearance. The Medicine Master, Anushka Greenaway, was a woman. Even as the two approached, the Medicine Master didn’t even turn her head and silently stared at the fishing rod. “……” When Lenok looked at Jenny silently, she shrugged her shoulders. Was she telling him to wait? Well, now that they’ve come this far, there’s nothing they can’t endure. If they could achieve remarkable results, they could wait as long as their stamina allowed. Before long, there was a reaction from the Medicine Master. The Medicine Master, with her wrinkled hand, snatched the fishing rod like lightning, and as she pulled the rod straight, a fish came flopping out. The Medicine Master silently put it in a bucket next to her and slowly got up from her seat. The Medicine Master headed towards the old house without even looking at the two of them. Lenok and Jenny followed her silently. The pungent smell of medicinal herbs stings the nose. It’s not too bothersome, but it’s an alien scent that’s not easy to get used to. She skillfully cooked the fish she had caught and began to eat dinner alone. From the start, she acted as if the two of them were not even in her eyes. “What should we do?” “……Let’s get something to eat first.” Fortunately, Lenok had some sandwiches he personally carried around, so it wasn’t difficult to satisfy their hunger. Jenny seemed quite surprised that Lenok made and carried such food. “A paprika sandwich, so you’re into this kind of thing, huh?” “It’s not that bad once you get used to it. The crunchy texture is quite nice too.” “…..People can live with just meat and flour. There’s no need to worry about this kind of diet.” From what Jenny said, it was obvious what her usual eating habits were like. It wasn’t that Lenok didn’t like such foods, but these healthy meals also gave a refreshing feeling, so it wasn’t bad. Jenny, who was watching Lenok munching on the sandwich without a care, stared blankly at the one she held in both hands. Crunch! She closed her eyes tightly and shoved it into her mouth, chewing and swallowing it quickly in an awkward posture. “Ugh…” Lenok burst out laughing at Jenny’s expression as she stuck out her tongue and grimaced. “If you hate it that much, you should have just gone down and had a meal.” “No. I have to see this through to the end here.” Jenny wiped her mouth and plopped down next to Lenok. “I came here by squeezing in time that was already lacking. I won’t feel right unless I see the conclusion at once.” “…..That’s not wrong.” She has different concerns than Lenok, who takes on jobs, solves them, and focuses on getting rewards to heal his body. While constantly coordinating relationships between hundreds and thousands of connections and acquaintances, she also provides suitable jobs to the various freelancers who come to her and quickly resolves the problems that arise in between. Even now, her phone must be constantly flooded with notifications, calls, and texts. It’s a profession where the time invested is directly converted into money. But the fact that she was ignoring all those calls and sitting next to Lenok like this, working together to solve his problem, was something that made Lenok feel strange. Jenny, who was glancing at Lenok’s expression, smiled and nudged his shoulder. “Don’t worry. I’ve done everything I needed to do before coming here. When we go down after this, the payment for the last electronic drug kit should be in your account. I’ll transfer it to you right away.” “……Okay.” Lenok smiled faintly and nodded at her nonchalant words. Time continues to flow. The sun sets quickly in the mountains, and it gets dark just as quickly. The starlight shining in the night sky reflected on the small lake, creating a beautiful scene. A sight that is hard to find in the polluted city of Balkan, filled with dust and smog. In the midst of living a busy life every day, sometimes this kind of time isn’t so bad. Lenok was aware that he shouldn’t live sentimentally, but even so, he couldn’t stop himself from feeling down like this sometimes. He’s running forward without knowing how far he’s come. He thought that the time when he was afraid to look back and only thought about walking was long gone, but Lenok was still sitting here with the same worries as the first time. As he looks at the quiet lake, his thoughts move even faster. He needs to calm his rushing heart and move forward step by step, but the environment surrounding him doesn’t wait idly. The Philemon Autonomous Territory. The next lighthouse keeper. There were definitely things he needed to hear. He had to move first before things got out of hand. Nod, nod. While he was lost in thought, Jenny, who was sitting next to him and looking at the lake, began to sway. A broker who lives according to the schedules of freelancers who work day and night. Unlike those who live by their own routines, she is in a profession that is responsible for and must receive work-related consulting every hour. It was only natural that the accumulated fatigue would come rushing in if she just sat still. It would be a relief if she didn’t sway and fall into the lake. The moment Lenok reached out to grab her shoulder and lay her down comfortably, A thick pillow suddenly appeared between the two of them. “…………” The Medicine Master, who had approached sometime, was looking down at the two of them with a sullen expression. Medicine Master (2) Lenok silently took the pillow and laid Jenny down, then got up from his seat. The fact that the Medicine Master only showed movement at the moment Jenny fell asleep meant that she had been waiting for this moment from the beginning. The Medicine Master glanced at Lenok and then moved towards the inside of the house. When Lenok followed her into the room, two cups of coffee were placed under a dim lamp. When the Medicine Master pointed at the coffee cups with her hand, Lenok chuckled and picked up a cup. “You should have given one to Jenny as well.” [It is my way to meet and share a cup with the person who will become my patient separately. I don’t want to be disturbed by anyone during this time.] “………” Lenok paused at the strange voice that was heard directly in his head instead of the Medicine Master’s voice. Telepathy magic… no, is it just vibrating magic power to directly imitate the tone of her voice? But in terms of magic power manipulation ability alone, this is several times more difficult. Selecting a tone suitable for conveying a message, and maintaining a stable tone according to the intended word, all of that work is done by magic power, not the body. In other words, it’s as difficult as creating an artificial vocal cord out of thin air. A deep understanding of the human body and a high level of magic power manipulation ability. And it was a skill that there was no reason to attempt unless there was a good reason. It was certain. Anushka Greenaway was a mute who could not speak. “Nice to meet you. I am….” [I received prior contact from Jenny and knew about you.] “……….” He was speechless several times today. By the way, did Jenny already take care of everything in advance and not tell Lenok anything? She said she was acquainted with the Medicine Master, but he never thought she would handle things like this first. He would have to hear her explanation after she woke up. [Hand over the charm.] “Here it is.” When he handed over the charm he had taken out from his chest, the Medicine Master held it tightly and stared down at it for a long time. [To find this place, you have to infuse magic power into this charm and find the location yourself. I use that to judge who the patient I have to treat is.] “Is that so?” [You can think of many things with the magic power flowing into this charm. A powerful yet arrogant flow… rough and fierce, yet extremely cold. I can feel a clear will embedded in every movement of the magic power flowing through the charm.] The Medicine Master closed her eyes. [Among the things I’ve touched recently… no, it’s one of the top magic powers among all the magicians I’ve met. You already have the key to reach the end of the sky.] “……….” Just by touching Lenok’s magic power a few times, she could find out even that much, so it seems that the name Medicine Master is not an empty one. Anushka held the charm like that for a while and then slowly nodded her head. [Okay. I will diagnose your body. If it were another guest, I would have just listened to the story, but if Jenny’s colleague is a magician of this caliber, it’s worth using my power.] “I have a question about that.” [What is it?] Lenok checked Jenny’s presence, who was still sleeping near the lake, and opened his mouth. “According to Jenny, you treated someone named Kaise.” [Did that child even tell you that? It seems she has quite a deep trust in you.] Of course, Jenny had never told Lenok about Kaise directly. But it wasn’t difficult to guess what the opportunity was for her to get to know the Medicine Master, who was a big shot. Lenok looked into the Medicine Master’s deep eyes and asked. “But why do you remember Kaise and Jenny?” [……That’s a sharp question. If you know about me, it’s a reasonable thing to say.] The Medicine Master put down the charm she was holding and picked up the coffee. After taking a moment to gather her thoughts, she answered. [Because I couldn’t finish the treatment.] “That means….” [That day, I lost one of my closest friends. I think you know what that means.] It wasn’t difficult to understand what the Medicine Master was saying. She had attempted to treat Kaise, but Kaise had died before she could finish. Anushka Greenaway forgets the memory of a patient at the point when the treatment is finished. In other words, the memory and secrets about Lenok will not disappear from her memory until the treatment is finished. “What is the standard for finishing the treatment?” The Medicine Master smiled faintly at Lenok’s continuous questions. [You are a cautious one. That attitude is not bad. It is always helpful to both the doctor and the patient.] “……..” [It is based on the moment I write the prescription and give the medicine.]