I Became The Only Healer In The Academy [EN]: Chapter 226

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The Place Where the Level 2 Door’s Owner Resides

The scene that unfolded before Seonghyun’s eyes was reminiscent of medieval Europe.

The antique architecture made it hard to believe this was the place where the Level 2 Door’s owner resided.

“Is it a matter of taste?”

Thinking back to the places where he met the owners of the Level 5, 4, and 3 Doors, their appearances and locations were quite fitting.

The Level 5 Door’s owner was in a place that matched the dark atmosphere, and the Level 4 and 3 Door’s owners were in a place that suited someone living in seclusion in the forest.

“Will the Level 2 Door’s owner be the same?”

What kind of appearance would they have?

Seonghyun pondered what the Level 2 Door’s owner would be like as he headed towards the massive building in front of him.

There were buildings around, and he wondered if there might be magical creatures like residents, but he couldn’t sense any presence, as if no one was there.

When he arrived right in front of the largest building, he noticed something written at the entrance.

[Inviting Kyung.]

When Chang first indicated a connection to the Level 2 Door’s owner, unlike the other owners, they wanted to meet him directly, giving Seonghyun the feeling that the Level 2 Door’s owner was anticipating his arrival.

“Kyung, huh.”

It seemed to be a term used in that era, so it seemed like the concept for this Level 2 Door’s owner was similar to a medieval aristocrat.

As he was about to enter the building, the massive, heavy door began to open on its own.

“…Hah.”

The scene that appeared through the opened door was beyond his expectations.

Luxurious chandeliers filled the ceiling, and a red carpet was laid on the floor, as if beckoning him to go somewhere.

“There’s no other choice anyway.”

Seonghyun had to meet the owner anyway, and he had to go there no matter what traps were lurking.

Arriving at the end of the red carpet, another massive door blocked Seonghyun’s path.

Again, as he approached the door, it slowly began to open.

“…”

The dining hall of those medieval aristocrats that he knew well.

The massive table and luxurious decorations were impressive, and at the end of the table sat a man who appeared to be the owner of this vast mansion.

“You’ve come. Have a seat.”

A very archaic tone.

The atmosphere emanating from the man, who was well-dressed, gave the impression of being noble from birth.

Seonghyun stared at the man from his spot before taking a seat where the man had indicated.

The two sat across from each other with the massive table in between.

“How is the meal?”

“…Good.”

Seonghyun decided to play along with the man for now.

The owners of the Level 4 and 3 Doors had also gone through similar situations and ended without a fight.

In response to Seonghyun’s answer, the man smiled and snapped his fingers once.

Then, all sorts of food began to appear on the empty table.

“Eat up.”

The man silently began to eat, using all sorts of silverware in a manner befitting a noble.

However, one strange thing was that all the food was raw.

When Seonghyun didn’t eat anything and only watched, the man showed a puzzled expression and then said.

“Ah, humans eat it cooked, don’t they?”

As if apologetic, he snapped his fingers again, and the raw meat in front of Seonghyun instantly turned into a delicious steak.

Seonghyun didn’t say anything and picked up his fork and knife.

However, dozens of thoughts began to fill his mind.

What kind of abilities does that man have?

He created these things with just a snap of his fingers.

Considering that there was no foreign magical energy felt before, it was definitely not a trick like hiding it somewhere.

“You seem to have a lot of 잡생각 [jap-saeng-gak, idle thoughts]. How about focusing on the meal?”

On the other hand, the man seemed quite calm, acting as if he had really invited a guest to his home.

“Even if there’s poison, I can just purify it.”

“…You know.”

“I need to know the basics about the guest I’m bringing into my home, don’t I?”

There was no point in further conversation.

The man also seemed to have no intention of asking questions or answering them anymore.

Seonghyun began to eat the meal in front of him.

Properly grilled steak and all kinds of fruits, all of which were from Seonghyun’s world without exception.

Whether it was prepared specifically for him, if Seonghyun was really an invited guest, it was at a level where he could have a very satisfying meal.

A silent meal with no conversation.

The meal, where only the sound of silverware clashing was occasionally heard, ended, and the man spoke first.

“Let me formally introduce myself. I am the owner of what Kyung calls the Level 2 Doors. I don’t have a separate name.”

“Kim Seonghyun.”

“Interesting. Do you know why I invited Kyung?”

“Why?”

The owner snapped his fingers again, and wine appeared.

Feeling like he had come to a medieval European theme park rather than facing a magical creature, Seonghyun chuckled inwardly.

“Why indeed.”

The owner took a short sip of the wine in his hand and then said quietly.

“To kill Kyung.”

Unfortunately, there were no signs of ending with a conversation like the previous Door owners.

Although he didn’t show any hostility, the murderous intent the owner was showing now was genuine.

“Why not attack right away?”

“That’s what lowly beings do. I always show respect to strong individuals. You’re the human who dealt with the Door owners, so you’re probably the strongest human among humans. Well… you’re still just a human, though.”

“Do you know what we call your attitude?”

Seonghyun took a sip of the wine next to him, just like the owner had done, and said.

“We call it arrogance.”

“Arrogance, huh. Personally, it’s the word I hate the most.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the owner emptied the remaining wine and stood up.

Then, he snapped his fingers again, and all the other food instantly disappeared, except for the wine glass Seonghyun was holding.

“Drink slowly. It will be the last.”

As soon as the owner finished speaking, Seonghyun put the wine he was about to bring to his lips back on the table.

“I’ll finish everything else first and then drink it.”

At those words, the owner also showed a faint smile and said.

“Yes. That’s what arrogance is.”

Now both were ready.

The owner snapped his fingers again, and this time the surroundings began to change.

The slowly changing surroundings quickly transformed from the inside of the dining hall to the outside.

Judging by the wooden swords and straw dummies around, it seemed to be a training ground.

“I am the owner of the Level 2 Door. I challenge Kyung to a duel.”

“What nonsense.”

“…Your attitude has changed from before.”

“It’s not a situation where we can end with a conversation, so is there any need to 맞춰줄 [match-jul, 맞춰주다 (match-juda) means to 맞춰 (match) + 주다 (give), meaning to 맞춰주다 is to 맞춰 (match) someone’s mood or 맞춰 (match) someone’s pace] to your mood?”

“That’s true.”

The owner casually picked up one of the wooden swords next to him.

Someone might laugh at the fact that he was only holding a wooden sword, but Seonghyun could see everything.

The amount of magical energy he was putting into the wooden sword far exceeded his imagination.

Even the Level 1 Door’s boss could use that level of magical energy, but they couldn’t use it as naturally as the Level 2 Door’s owner, as if it was nothing.

“Why are you looking at me like that? You’re a human with no limit to magical energy.”

“Do you have the ability to see through your opponent? You’re talking as if you completely understand me, from purification to magical energy.”

“That’s something Kyung needs to find out for yourself.”

“Yeah. That’s right.”

Since the opponent had drawn a sword, Seonghyun thought it wouldn’t be bad to face him with a sword as well, so he took out the sword with the black chain that he was wearing.

“That sword… it’s that guy’s.”

“Ah, right. This was also the magical creature’s, the owner of the Level 5 Door.”

“What can you do? He was weak and died, and what he lost after death. It’s a natural principle.”

As if there would be no more conversation, the Door’s owner took a stance and stared at Seonghyun.

And the moment he met those eyes, Seonghyun’s vision went blank.

“…”

A pitch-black vision with not a single ray of light, not even a dark level, where nothing could be seen.

It wasn’t just the vision that was blocked.

The subtle flow of air felt on the skin disappeared, and the subtle scent and taste of wine that remained on his lips were no longer felt at all.

Sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste.

All five senses were not properly left.

If there was any good news, it was that he could feel the movement of magical energy very faintly around him.

But that was all.

Even the subtle movement of magical energy was intended by the Door’s owner, and the magical energy began to move as if to disturb his nerves everywhere.

He had already tried using purification, but his five senses remained the same.

‘Did he do something to me?’

He didn’t feel like he was actually trying to do something to Seonghyun’s body.

If that were the case, he would have been able to feel even a little bit of the owner’s magical energy entering his body.

He could just stand still and watch the changes in the future, but there was no need to give the opponent that kind of leeway.

“Should I call you stupid?”

The Door’s owner clearly knew that Seonghyun had limitless magical energy without limits.

In a situation where none of the five senses are felt and even the surrounding situation is unknown, what is the most effective response?

That was a wide-area attack.

Seonghyun didn’t have any wide-area attack abilities, but that was just common sense.

Even if it was the same ability, if Seonghyun used it, it would change to a completely different level of ability.

Simply imbuing magical energy into the sword and swinging it would have been limited to a short range for others, but when Seonghyun used it, the level was different – more widely, more greatly.

And the most important point: there was no limit to the number of times.

Since the opponent was aiming for his life anyway, Seonghyun was not at all flustered even though all five senses had disappeared.

The hand holding the sword was fine, and there was no problem in using magical energy.

“I don’t know where you are, but you’ll realize that this method is not the answer.”

Seonghyun immediately began to pour magical energy into the sword.

At the same time, he began to 뿜어내 [ppumeonae, to gush out] pour out the magical energy around him as soon as it was 담기는 [damgineun, contained] in the sword.

It was an aimless sword strike, but the power alone was so fast and overwhelming that even the magical creature of the Level 2 Door would not be able to recognize that its body had been cut.

Of course, the Door’s owner couldn’t completely ignore this ferocious magical energy, so the movement of magical energy began to appear in slightly different places.

Seonghyun didn’t pour more attacks towards that place.

He just continued to emit the overflowing magical energy as he was now.

If Seonghyun set his mind to it, he could maintain this state for a full year.

Whether the owner was also aware of this fact, the things that had taken control of Seonghyun’s five senses began to disappear, and the owner revealed himself.

“…It’s absurd to 파훼 [pahoe, to break through] with such a low-level method.”

“The fact that you’re judging it as low-level now is also arrogant.”

“I can’t communicate with Kyung. I wasted my meal time.”

The owner knew well who would be at a disadvantage as this battle dragged on, and he had a determined expression as if he was thinking of ending it as quickly as possible.