I Became the Only Healer in the Academy - Chapter 35.2

While the number of changed items itself wasn’t large, those two changes were significant enough on their own.

‘But the timing of the meeting due to the increase in Grade 3 gate appearances was appropriate.’

The current problem was that the timing of the increase in Grade 3 gate appearances in South Korea felt different from before to the point where it caused unease.

‘The world hasn’t changed that much, but this country has?’

He wasn’t sure if other countries had changed or remained the same, but it was certain that South Korea had changed slightly.

“The cause is probably me.”

He recalled the situation in his past life.

The frequency of Grade 3 gate appearances had increased, followed by a higher frequency of Grade 2 gate appearances about a year later.

It was five years later that the frequency of Grade 1 gates, which required top-tier hunters, increased.

Although there were slight differences from country to country, it was almost the same time frame.

Fortunately, at that time, advances in medical technology had reduced the number of hunters losing their lives compared to now, and as a result, many skilled hunters had survived quite well.

“Does that mean the time for the increase in Grade 2 and Grade 1 gate appearances is being brought forward?”

Comparing his memories with the current situation, the time shift for the appearance of Grade 3 gates was about one month.

Now, it may seem like just a month of time, but Seonghyun was well aware and felt the butterfly effect deeply.

It was entirely possible that the frequency of Grade 2 gate appearances could increase before the end of this year, or even the frequency of Grade 1 gates could increase next year.

“I’ll have to pour all my efforts into the upcoming battle.”

He needed to change all his plans.

Initially, he hadn’t really made any long-term plans, but now was the time to do so.

“Good thing that it’s not too late.”

If he had only realized after the frequency of Grade 2 gate appearances increased, it would have been too late, but now he still had some time.

The current level of hunters wasn’t low, but the difference between Grade 1 gates as Seonghyun remembered them and the Grade 1 gates appearing now was quite significant.

“With my current abilities, Grade 1 gates are out of the question.”

Seonghyun had overwhelmingly incredible abilities, but there was a critical flaw.

He lacked direct killing power and could only use his abilities on one target at a time.

Rationally judging, Seonghyun’s abilities were not suitable for use against monsters exclusively.

It was the sole self-defense measure as a healer to protect himself from other hunters.

“…When did I start relying solely on my abilities?”

It felt like a moment of being hit on the head.

Everything Seonghyun had changed up to now was all because of his new abilities.

But what was life like for Seonghyun before he returned?

He was someone who poured all his efforts into everything he did.

Of course, he collapsed because he didn’t receive appropriate rewards for his efforts, but that wasn’t the case now.

“I should try not to defeat monsters with abilities.”

Had he become too fixated on just healing?

Of course, he had no intention of stopping healing others.

That was Seonghyun’s new sense of fulfillment and driving force.

However, he needed to make good use of both his original ability to pinpoint vulnerabilities and his current physical abilities.

During the showdown with Hwang Eui-hyun’s team, who specialized in close combat, Seonghyun managed to hold his own against two opponents, or rather, fought well enough to say he did.

One of the effects of his sacrificial spirit, somewhat similar to Hwang Eui-hyun’s but on a much higher level.

While Hwang Eui-hyun could endure greater pain but temporarily convert it into strength, Seonghyun had the ability to steadily and permanently change things.

“We must win the tournament at all costs.”

If becoming a representative of the first year allowed one to commission equipment from the academy, then becoming a representative for the national contest would enable one to commission equipment from the world-renowned equipment craftsperson, Demarke.

However, he was such a cantankerous figure that he wouldn’t make everything just because you asked him to.

Even among the hunters representing each country, there were some who couldn’t use Demarke’s equipment.

“Since the national contest is scheduled for the end of the year, we might be able to see what changes occur by then.”

If the frequency of Grade 2 incidents increases during that time, we should move accordingly. Otherwise, we’ll just have to prepare more.

“But the problem lies with this year’s contest…”

Despite partially grasping some undisclosed information about the second and third years through the information provided by Sung-wook, it was difficult to compensate for the basic differences.

“In the open incidents, I need to tie up loose ends with Inhwan and Sang-yeon’s basic skills and figure out what abilities the equipment we’ll receive next week will have.”

From now on, the most important person is none other than Koo Sang-yeon.

Regardless of whatever rules may arise in the showdown between the second and third years, Koo Sang-yeon had to withstand as much as possible to see potential in the national contest.

“For now, I want to somehow instill faith in these two…”

There were no impure intentions.

If these two were to become targets of faith, Seonghyun would not feel any pain while treating them and would also receive an additional 10% bonus effect of the Sacrificial Spirit ability.

However, as if something sensed Seonghyun’s greed, a window suddenly appeared before him.

[You’ve received an exclusive special quest for sages.]

“Special quest?”

[Would you like to accept the quest?]

[Contents: ???]

[Reward: ???]

From the past, things filled with question marks were either one of two possibilities: either a tremendous stroke of luck or a dire misfortune.

Judging by his usual attitude towards the appearance of the window, it seemed more likely to be the latter. However, since crises always presented opportunities, Seonghyun promptly accepted it.

“Yeah, I should see what this reward is.”