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Park Seol-hwa personally came to the academy after learning about Jeong Gyeoul’s situation through a call from the association.

Following her, emergency rescue teams and Daehyun Guild employees swarmed in.

The laziness and childishness she showed while making potions were nowhere to be seen.

Park Seol-hwa, commanding the scene seamlessly, exuded the charisma befitting the title of Guild Master.

“The monsters were probably all taken care of by Jeong Ha-yul, so assess the building damage. Come up with a plan to restore it as quickly as possible. Also, check thoroughly for any rescue targets who couldn’t evacuate in time.”

“Yes!”

Dozens of employees quickly divided the area and scattered throughout the academy.

Park Seol-hwa didn’t necessarily need to repair the half-destroyed academy buildings, but she wanted to leave the academy indebted so they would pay more attention to Jeong Gyeoul.

“Ambulances, take all the injured to Daehyun Hospital. If anyone feels no immediate pain and doesn’t go, or if anyone feels psychological damage later, please come to Daehyun Hospital. We will provide the best treatment at the best facilities. Don’t worry about the cost.”

“Yes!”

As the rescue workers moved around, the shelter quickly became chaotic.

The students chatting while looking at Park Seol-hwa also contributed.

“…I heard Jeong Gyeoul is the alchemist’s favorite doll, and it seems to be true.”

“I think it’s the first time I’ve seen Park Seol-hwa Hero with such a serious expression.”

“Thanks to Jeong Gyeoul, we can use Daehyun Hospital without a reservation, and even for free.”

“By the way, why does she always get so badly hurt whenever something happens? She should learn to dodge. Is she an attention seeker?”

“When you guys were running and hiding, Gyeoul was fighting on the front lines for the academy!”

Some first-year female students who became Jeong Gyeoul’s enthusiastic fans after the last 12 Apostles attack incident deepened their admiration for her after this incident.

It was only natural for them to dislike the male students who spoke ill of Jeong Gyeoul.

“Who knows if she fought for the academy or just missed the chance to run and fought desperately?”

“Wait, your words are a bit off? Are you saying men should always be on the front lines? That sounds like sexism.”

“…That’s not the point here! Why are you bringing up sexism now?”

“This is why we need a Ministry for Men. Men live too unequal lives in this world full of reverse discrimination.”

“I can’t even argue with you because you don’t understand…”

Some female students stepped up to defend Jeong Gyeoul.

But they were no match for the hardcore male students who only roamed internet communities outside of class.

Realizing that ignoring them was the only answer, the female students headed to the ambulance to check on Jeong Gyeoul’s condition.

“How is Gyeoul?”

“She’s just exhausted, but there’s no major issue. Don’t worry and go back to your places, follow the instructions.”

“Yes…”

The female students, who couldn’t even see Jeong Gyeoul’s face, left looking sullen.

Almost simultaneously, the youngest member of the rescue team quickly ran out of the ambulance.

The serious expression on the youngest member’s face was puzzling, but they proceeded with the briefing as usual.

“Did you check? Give me a briefing.”

“The popliteal artery is severed. Unconscious, weak pulse, possible cervical spine injury… no, definitely cervical spine injury. There’s also head bleeding, and the thoracic spine is in bad shape… Couldn’t she go into arrest on the way? But why is everyone just standing around like this…”

“You did check well… Is this your first time dealing with an Awakened One?”

“Yes, it is!”

The senior member, scratching his head, looked incredulous, but since the youngest would continue working with them, it was his duty as a senior to teach.

“Oh, youngest, did you give everything you learned at the fire academy to a dog? Awakened Ones start clotting with magic power even if an artery is severed, and their natural healing regenerates the artery much faster than normal people.”

“Uh… really?”

“Really, you idiot. How did you even pass the exam? Come with me.”

“…Yes.”

The senior member grabbed the youngest’s wrist and headed to the emergency bed inside the ambulance.

There, Jeong Gyeoul lay asleep.

The senior member stayed in the ambulance, periodically checking Jeong Gyeoul’s condition, but there were no major issues, and he expected none in the future.

Imagining a distant future where the youngest would make the same judgment, he continued.

“See how the wounds are starting to heal? Thanks to the timely potion and application to the injured area, her already excellent healing ability is even more effective.”

“Wow… it’s definitely different from before. It’s incomparable to when potions are used on normal people.”

“Right, it’s the best treatment available even for normal people, but when used by an Awakened One, it’s almost a miracle. That’s why in Japan, they call potions ‘Mirakuru.'”

“Pfft, Mirakuru? You’re just making that up to make me laugh, right?”

“…Are you laughing in front of the injured?”

“…I’m sorry.”

“She seems to have recovered enough to move, so let’s go.”

“Yes.”

If it were a normal person, they would have taken all possible emergency measures inside the ambulance and headed to the hospital without missing the golden hour, but Jeong Gyeoul was an Awakened One.

There was a possibility that the damage could worsen during transport due to her current injuries.

Since the shaking of the vehicle during transport could make things worse, they waited until she had recovered somewhat with the potion and natural healing, and now was the time.

As they were about to close the door and leave.

Park Seol-hwa, who had been commanding the scene from afar, left her secretary in charge and approached the ambulance, knocking on the door.

“Wait a moment.”

“…Guild Master?”

“I’ll come with you.”

“It might be uncomfortable…”

“It’s fine, I’ll be with Gyeoul.”

“You can board from the back.”

As they were about to leave for the hospital with Park Seol-hwa, Jeong Ha-yul, who had been asking around for Kim Bong-du’s whereabouts, approached.

“Wait a moment. Are you leaving now?”

“…Jeong Ha-yul Hero? Yes, we were about to…”

“I’ll come with you.”

“Ah, well, there’s no space now…”

“I’m her only guardian, what are you talking about? Does it make sense to leave me behind and take her? Hey, Park Seol-hwa, get down.”

“I won’t! I can’t! How can I leave Gyeoul like this when she’s in pain!”

The team members wondered if they were mistaken and looked at Jeong Gyeoul again.

Jeong Gyeoul was not in pain but was sleeping peacefully as before.

“…I don’t have time to argue with you, so get down.”

Park Seol-hwa, knowing her justification and legitimacy for boarding the ambulance were significantly weaker compared to Jeong Ha-yul, turned to the youngest member.

“…Wouldn’t it be better for you to help at the scene and come later?”

“…Yes? But we always work in pairs…”

The clueless youngest recited the manual.

*Slap*

The senior member hit the back of his head.

“Can’t you see we’re busy?”

“…You don’t look busy at all? My colleague is even drinking coffee…”

“You don’t see how busy we are because you’re inexperienced. Get down quickly. We need your help.”

“Doesn’t seem like it…”

“Do you want to get hit again? Or just get down?”

As the senior member raised his arm again toward the youngest, he finally started to move.

“I think I should stay at the scene! I want to stay! Let me stay!”

“That’s right, youngest. That’s the spirit. See you later.”

It wasn’t just anyone, but Park Seol-hwa and Jeong Ha-yul.

Park Seol-hwa was the hero who provided them with potions, and Jeong Ha-yul was… the Demon King.

Rather than upsetting them, the senior member chose to leave the youngest at the scene and departed peacefully.

The youngest, who had only been on the job for a few weeks, still felt nauseous at the sight of corpses.

He envied the senior member who had left for Daehyun Hospital in the ambulance.

***

Jeong Gyeoul’s bed was immediately moved to the VIP ward upon arrival at Daehyun Hospital.

It was expected to take about three days for her to regain consciousness.

During that time, only a very few people were allowed in and out of the ward for Jeong Gyeoul’s stability.

On the third day, the vast VIP ward suddenly began to feel cramped.

Of course, Jeong Gyeoul’s guardian Jeong Ha-yul should be here.

Park Seol-hwa, the alchemist who decided to stay at the hospital, leaving all guild matters to her secretary.

Hwarang Kim Yu-shin, who stayed to ask Jeong Gyeoul what she wanted to ask him when she woke up.

Similarly, Eun-chae and Kang-woo, who were here as family.

Jeong Ho-min, the association head who had almost resolved the monster outbreak over the past three days, and Jo Se-hee, who had taken on all sorts of chores while following him.

And the youngest member of the dedicated care team who had received Jeong Gyeoul’s emergency signal also came.

Lee Ha-yoon, the Taebaek Guild Master, who was too busy with guild work to stay long and had to leave after seeing Jeong Gyeoul regain consciousness.

Choi Ye-na and Lee Ha-yan, who had booked accommodations near the hospital and visited daily.

And Lee Chae-song and Lee Chae-rin were also there.

But that wasn’t all.

Lin Hazel arrived in Korea with the mages from the Clock Tower.

Queen Elizabeth VI, Helena Elizabeth Alexandra Mary’s son.

William Philip Arthur George Mountbatten-Windsor.

Prince William stood with Grand Mage Heinz.

 

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