I Became The Only Healer In The Academy [EN]: Chapter 260

The interior of the Rank 2 Gate wasn’t particularly remarkable.

It was the familiar scenery, exactly as one would expect, with monsters likely to appear.

“Can you sense the monsters’ locations?”

“Not to that extent.”

Inhwan and Sangyeon also seemed unable to pinpoint the exact locations of the monsters.

Of course, Seonghyun could sense everything.

Every single monster, even the ones at the very end.

This naturally included the boss of the Rank 2 Gate.

‘Quite a number, aren’t there?’

It had been a while since a Gate, which always insisted on a small elite force, had emphasized numbers like this.

“As you all know, I won’t be stepping forward unless it’s an emergency.”

Everyone nodded, well aware that if Seonghyun deemed it an emergency, they wouldn’t be able to do anything.

“I didn’t come here today thinking we would safely raid this Gate and return.”

It was a somewhat unexpected statement.

Until now, Seonghyun had always prioritized the safety of his guild members above all else.

However, everyone’s expression became even more determined at Seonghyun’s following words.

“I intend to see how much you all have grown and how well you utilize my gifts.”

Seonghyun reached out his hand towards the guild members as he finished speaking.

And the Sanctuary spread out.

“This is…”

“Unbelievable…”

A sensation they hadn’t felt even at the moment their mana was completely full began to flow through the guild members’ entire bodies.

This strength changed so drastically just by feeling it.

At this moment, they felt like they could take down a Rank 2 Gate or even a Rank 1 Gate with their bare hands.

Limitlessly surging mana.

On top of that, there was the presence of a healing Hunter who could instantly restore even severed limbs.

Moreover, that Hunter wasn’t just a Hunter with healing abilities.

He even possessed the power to deal with most monsters, even bosses, with a single attack.

“Don’t take my healing for granted.”

Just as their gradually increasing confidence was about to become tainted, Seonghyun’s words brought the atmosphere back to calm.

It was as if he could see right through what they were thinking.

“Focus on the battle. They’re coming.”

No sooner had Seonghyun spoken than the monsters were close enough for the guild members to sense them.

“We’re doing it like last time?”

“Yeah.”

Inhwan and Sangyeon took their positions separately, just as they had done before.

Inhwan, with his excellent long-range wide-area attacks, was at the very back, and Sangyeon, with his overwhelming physical abilities, was at the very front.

What appeared before them was none other than an army.

“…Knights?”

Their appearance was reminiscent of knights from the Middle Ages.

The words that followed seemed to indicate that they were far from being monsters.

“Who are you! Identify yourselves!”

It was a bewildering situation for them as well, but not as much as it was for the guild members.

It was common for them to encounter beings they could communicate with, but it was the first time they had seen monsters that perfectly resembled human history.

And it wasn’t just the guild members who were surprised.

“That attire is familiar…”

It was definitely a sight he remembered.

In Seonghyun’s memory, there were only two things related to knights from the Middle Ages.

The place where the owner of the Rank 2 Gate he had dealt with recently was located.

And the place where he had first used Conversion.

“Was the country’s name… Pellian?”

“I asked who you are! If you don’t answer, we will consider you enemies!!”

The voice he was hearing now was also familiar.

It was the one who had taken Seonghyun to the place where the injured were when he came here.

Seonghyun smiled lightly at the familiar and welcome face and slowly stepped forward.

“Prepare for battle!”

“Brace for attack!”

All the guild members were also a bit nervous at the sight of the well-organized army.

“Everyone attack… Huh?”

The moment the attack order was about to be given, Seonghyun revealed himself at the very front.

“Y-You are!!”

The hero who had saved Pellian from the brink of destruction.

Since that day, Seonghyun had already become the god of Pellian.

The soldiers also knew Seonghyun’s face well.

In the first place, everyone in Pellian was a subject of Seonghyun’s faith.

There was no way they wouldn’t know the face of the god officially recognized by the country and the hero of Pellian who had saved the country.

Seonghyun’s expectation that they would be overjoyed was far off the mark.

The moment they recognized Seonghyun’s face, all the soldiers bowed their heads in place and began to worship Seonghyun.

“Haha… Everyone, please rise.”

Still, they were quite obedient, and they all stood up at his word.

“W-What’s going on here?”

“I don’t know. It looks like they’re welcoming Guild Leader?”

Leaving behind the guild members, who were just as bewildered as he was, Seonghyun sorted out the situation.

“I didn’t expect to meet you here.”

“We were really surprised too.”

“Is His Majesty… Arruo doing well?”

“Yes! He even had an heir recently. Above all, the fact that you remember His Majesty’s name… His Majesty will be truly delighted. You there! Return to the palace immediately and inform His Majesty of this fact. Time is short to prepare a grand banquet.”

A banquet wasn’t necessary, but it seemed like it wouldn’t be bad to let the guild members experience it once.

“Then these people are…”

“They are my companions.”

“Oh… It is an honor to meet you.”

Since they considered Seonghyun a god, the guild members, as Seonghyun’s companions, were also gods.

“Ah, yes. Nice to meet you.”

The guild members also exchanged greetings in a daze.

They seemed a bit disappointed that they couldn’t engage in battle, but they were bewildered by the unprecedented situation.

“We will escort you to the palace immediately. The time is a bit short to properly welcome honored guests, so I hope you will be understanding even if it is inadequate.”

Seonghyun couldn’t help but give a benevolent smile and nod at the expression filled with boundless trust and even desperate faith.

“All troops, retreat! Return to the palace!”

———

After Seonghyun’s visit, the appearance of monsters had noticeably decreased, and Pellian had regained stability.

Pellian’s king, Arruo, jumped up from his seat and shouted at the news brought by the messenger.

“He… has come?”

“Yes! I saw it with my own two eyes!”

“Prepare immediately!”

At the same time as Arruo’s order was given, the palace became chaos itself.

It wasn’t just any honored guest.

It was the being they revered like a god.

And it was the day the honored guest of honored guests, who had truly shown godlike abilities, was returning.

Since the day Seonghyun disappeared had already been designated as a national holiday, everyone in Pellian, except for newborn babies, knew very well what Seonghyun’s position was.

“This is no time for me to be like this either.”

Today, even Arruo joined in preparing to welcome Seonghyun.

About an hour passed, and another messenger arrived.

Bearing the news that Seonghyun would arrive soon.

“How much of the preparation is finished?”

“Your Majesty… Only an hour has passed. Even preparing the food ingredients is not yet finished.”

Everyone was preparing without even having time to catch their breath, but time was desperately short.

“Tch… It can’t be helped. How far has he come?”

“He must have passed through the North Gate of the capital.”

“I will have to go out to meet him myself.”

“I will make preparations.”

Arruo, having finished the preparations as much as possible, rode his horse alone towards the North Gate, without even considering his attendants.

Meanwhile, Seonghyun was heading to the palace, receiving the cheers of the Pellian people.

“Hey. What on earth is going on?”

“Well, it’s a long story…”

Seonghyun waved to the people and explained what had happened before.

How he had entered this place, what abilities he had gained, and what he had done.

“To these people, you really are no different from a god.”

“The way they look at us is also like looking at gods.”

As Sangyeon said, the people of Pellian were looking at all the guild members as if they were seeing gods.

It might be a bit burdensome, but seeing them waving their hands appropriately, it seemed like they were enjoying it in their own way.

“They say His Majesty has come out to greet you himself. Then I’ll be on my way.”

“Understood.”

Arruo was visible in the distance.

A welcome face he hadn’t seen in a long time.

The moment Arruo made eye contact with him, he bowed his head to the ground, proving his infinite faith in Seonghyun.

Arruo didn’t even lift his head until Seonghyun arrived right in front of him.

“Long time no see?”

When Seonghyun bent down and put his hand on Arruo’s shoulder, Arruo finally looked up at Seonghyun.

“Have you been well?”

“I’m always the same.”

“There aren’t many preparations yet…”

“It’s alright. Please rise.”

Arruo, who had risen from his seat, bowed respectfully to Seonghyun.

“I will escort you.”

Until the banquet preparations were as complete as possible, Arruo and Seonghyun had many conversations.

The guild members were talking with the head of the guard and the prime minister, waiting for the banquet.

“Your Majesty. They say the banquet preparations are finished.”

“You’ve worked hard. Let’s escort them. Since the banquet preparations are finished, let’s go right away.”

“It’s the second banquet.”

“It may not be as grand as last time, but we have done our best.”

The banquet being held today itself wasn’t a particularly special banquet.

It was a banquet to welcome the returning Seonghyun and to welcome the guild members, who were Seonghyun’s companions and new gods.

It seemed to be flowing like an ordinary banquet, but Seonghyun had one question that came to mind.

Everyone in this place was a subject of Seonghyun’s faith.

They were the ones who could receive the maximum effect of the Sanctuary, so what would they look like if they sparred with the guild members?

“Arruo.”

“Yes. Please speak.”

“I was wondering if Arruo’s royal guards could spar with my companions.”

“S-Spar with a god?”

It wasn’t just the look in the eyes of someone who was afraid.

It was the look in the eyes of someone who was committing an impious act that should never be done.

“I will bestow a blessing upon the royal guards.”

“A b-blessing?”

“I can’t maintain it for long, but during the sparring, they will be able to gain power close to their limits.”

As someone who craved power, seeing himself grow was one of his greatest wishes.

Moreover, if he could confirm the detailed level, he could easily figure out which direction to work in.

“Then… I will brave the impiety and ask for your favor.”
Pellian was originally a country that valued strength.

The banquet was a banquet, but what they liked and enjoyed the most was training and combat.

“Would it be alright to arrange a place right away?”

“I’d like that too.”

Pellian called the head of the royal guard and conveyed the conversation he had with Seonghyun.

That they would be sparring with other gods.

So, he was to bring the strongest ones.

“Yes. Understood.”

“I’ll be visiting the national treasury for a while.”

“The national treasury? Understood.”

Seeing Arruo, who usually didn’t even go near the national treasury, going to the national treasury, it seemed like he had something to present to Seonghyun, so the head of the royal guard nodded.

“I will escort you from here.”

Following the head of the royal guard, Seonghyun and the guild members, and the royal guards all left the banquet hall.