I Became The Only Healer In The Academy [EN]: Chapter 125

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Seonghyun’s guild was operating so smoothly, it was hard to believe it was so new.

The officers, recruited as raid leaders, had prior guild experience, and Inhwan was proving quite talented in management.

Currently, Seonghyun’s guild had seven raid leaders, each with fifteen guild members assigned to their team.

There were initial concerns, as the guild members had primarily dealt with Tier 5 Gates, but fortunately, the raid leaders’ experience prevented any serious injuries during Tier 4 Gate raids.

As the guild members’ and raid leaders’ experience grew, Seonghyun called a meeting.

Seonghyun, who favored a relaxed atmosphere and had a heavy workload, rarely made appearances. Therefore, his summons filled everyone with anticipation and a bit of tension.

“Do you know what’s going on?” Park Hanwook asked Inhwan, who was equally clueless.

“I’m not sure either. We’ll find out soon enough when he gets here, right?”

No sooner had Inhwan spoken than footsteps echoed from outside the door.

It was just the sound of footsteps, but they carried a strange weight.

“Does anyone have a raid scheduled today?” Seonghyun asked.

A raid leader who had recently joined during the interview raised his hand. “I have one in four hours. I need to leave in two to prepare properly.”

“Understood. I’ll explain the reason for today’s summons now.” Seonghyun produced a map and placed it on the table.

“Before that, if anyone here shows potential as a raid leader, please inform Inhwan.”

The map displayed the locations of the Gates, updated to the latest date.
The frequency of mutations in Tier 3 Gates had increased, as had their overall occurrence, resulting in thirty-two Tier 3 Gates.

Of course, there were far more Tier 4 Gates—about two hundred.

“I believe everyone here is capable of handling a mutated Tier 3 Gate monster alone. Is that correct?”

“That’s right. We’re skilled enough to clear mutated Tier 4 Gates solo,” Park Hanwook confirmed.

Seonghyun nodded in satisfaction. “The reason I asked is because of this.”

He pointed to a specific spot on the map.

“This Gate is…”

Everyone was already tense, but the location Seonghyun indicated amplified that feeling.

“That’s right. It’s a Tier 2 Gate.”

No one spoke for a moment.

“A Tier 2 Gate…”

The level of mutated Tier 3 monsters was comparable to those in a normal Tier 2 Gate, but Tier 2 Gates had a unique characteristic.

The moment it mutated, a monster far stronger than those in Tier 1 Gates would emerge.

“I know your concerns. You might think our guild isn’t ready to raid a Tier 2 Gate.”

Historically, only one Tier 2 Gate had ever mutated.

In that instance, a monster with the ability to control dead hunters appeared, causing significant damage.

“So far, only one Tier 2 Gate has mutated. Statistically, the probability is extremely low. However, I’m not ruling out the possibility.”

“May I ask why you’re attempting to raid a Tier 2 Gate?” A raid leader who wasn’t one of Seonghyun’s devout followers inquired.

The others didn’t question Seonghyun’s decision.

“As you know, I’m now a top-ranked hunter, and therefore, I’m expected to participate in Tier 1 Gate raids. But I can’t go on a Tier 1 Gate raid without experiencing a Tier 2 Gate first.”

Regardless of Seonghyun’s strength, he needed to understand the strength of the monsters he would face.

“So, I’m planning a Tier 2 Gate raid with the raid leaders here.”

A total of eight people, including Seonghyun.

“Guild Leader! Can’t we come too?” Inhwan, who had been managing 업무 [work/tasks], asked with shining eyes.

Inhwan’s skills were well-known, so he wouldn’t be a burden.

“Okay. Let’s bring Sangyeon as well.”

A Tier 2 Gate raid was suddenly scheduled, but no one seemed dissatisfied. Instead, they seemed excited.

“I’ll schedule the Tier 2 Gate raid for a week from now. With the raid leaders, Inhwan, and Sangyeon, we’ll have ten people. Excluding me, that’s nine, so prepare to form teams of three to coordinate.”

“Yes, I understand.”

A sense of determination filled the room.

For a hunter, entering a Tier 2 Gate was a significant achievement.

‘He’s different from a typical top-ranked hunter.’

One of the raid leaders had joined through an interview.

His previous guild also had a top-ranked hunter as its leader, like Seonghyun.

He had been a raid leader there as well, but the atmosphere was completely different.

It wasn’t just about the treatment or the environment.

You could gauge a guild’s quality by observing the treatment and mindset of its lowest-ranking members.

In his previous guild, he had led raids on Tier 5 and Tier 4 Gates.

Superficially, the previous guild, already a top guild in Korea, was superior.

The money, stability, established systems, and other benefits were all better.

But one thing stood out.

It was the passion of the lower-ranking guild members.

Those who raided Tier 5 and Tier 4 Gates in that guild were complacent.

They lacked the ambition to advance, and some seemed to struggle to maintain their positions.

They were weak and helpless, their eyes turning to the raid leaders when a Gate mutated.

But this place was different.

He sensed a willingness to strive for more.

‘It was amazing.’

Whether motivated by personal ambition or loyalty to Seonghyun, who had given them a new opportunity.

What did it matter?

The guild members were improving, and some had already reached the point where they could hunt Tier 3 Gate monsters alone.

In a few months, or even weeks, they would be able to handle mutated Tier 3 Gate monsters.

“Until then, please coordinate teams based on each raid leader’s abilities.”

Seonghyun didn’t assign teams himself.

This was an opportunity for them to grow.

“Just remember, we’re raiding a Tier 2 Gate.”

With that, the meeting adjourned, and the raid leaders departed.

“Seonghyun, is a week enough time?”

“It’ll be fine. If any problems arise due to the tight schedule, I can handle them.”

Unless he faced a situation where he couldn’t fully utilize his healing abilities, the worst-case scenario was unlikely.

“Inhwan, tell Sangyeon, and I’ll handle informing you two about entering the Gate.”

“Okay. But shouldn’t you be on a team with us? I think we can take care of the boss faster.”

Inhwan’s point was valid.

The faster the Gate’s boss was defeated, the easier the raid became.

“If our only goal was to clear the Tier 2 Gate, we could have done that.”

He hadn’t encountered the Tier 2 Gate boss yet, but Seonghyun couldn’t imagine losing.

Unless it mutated.

“We said three people per team, but it’s more like four.”

“…? How?”

Inhwan didn’t understand at first, but then he realized what Seonghyun meant.

“Demarge’s equipment.”

Demarge’s equipment emitted a healing aura within a certain radius.

The three-person raid team would fight while continuously receiving healing.

Its value was far greater than that of an additional person.

“So, you weren’t planning on immediately killing the Tier 2 Gate boss?”

“Well, I’ll have to see, but if I can, I should?”

“Ha, you’re really…”

How many people would casually say they were going to play with a Tier 2 Gate boss?

If it were anyone else, he would assume they were being reckless, but when Seonghyun said it, he didn’t think anything of it.

It was like hearing, “I’m going to the convenience store in a bit.”

“Until then, please take care of the raid leaders so they don’t have to worry about anything else.”

“…I’m going too…”

“You guys will do well on your own.”

As if waiting for those words, Inhwan wiped his nose and grinned.

“More than that… do you feel like you’ve gotten a little stronger?”

“Huh? Suddenly? Why?”

Since his faith had been strengthened a few days ago, the power he felt from Inhwan now felt greater than before.

He thought he would notice it more than anyone, but Inhwan didn’t seem to feel it himself.

“No, just. I think you’ve gotten a little stronger.”

“…Really?”

“A little. A little.”

“Tsk. Well, whatever.”

But he had to confirm.

It was clear that Inhwan had become stronger.

‘It must be the result of a deeper bond…’

“Inhwan.”

“What, again.”

“Do you have a lot of work left?”

“Thanks to someone, I have a lot left, and a lot has been created.”

Since he was handling the actual work, his workload was constantly increasing.

“So, I’m hiring a secretary. Just so you know.”

Seonghyun chuckled. “Shall we spar?”

“…Are you serious?”

“Yeah. I told you. You’ve gotten stronger.”

“You said a little?”

“Well… a little more than a little? So, are you in or not?”

When Seonghyun repeated the question, a smile spread across Inhwan’s face.

“Of course. I have to.”

Inhwan jumped up from his seat as he answered.

“Let’s spar at the guild building’s training ground. Let the other guild members watch.”

“Are you sure that’s okay?”

Inhwan, who might be embarrassed by the inevitable outcome, had suggested it first, so Seonghyun was concerned.

“That’s why I’m saying it. We have to show how strong our guild leader is. Hearing about it isn’t enough. They need to see the difference.”

Listening to Inhwan, it seemed like it was already part of his plan.

“Of course, you can’t use that crazy sword or summons?”

“Yeah. Of course not.”