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Tricia best
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Healing Skills

Healing Skills

Kael died once. That should’ve been the end of his story. Instead, the universe spat him back into a body far too young, armed with a power too gentle for a world too cruel — healing. Now reincarnated in a realm of blood, sigils, and fucked-up prophecy, Kael is tethered to a system that refuses to let him die quietly. With every wound he mends, every soul he saves, something in the world grows obsessed with him — and it doesn't know how to love gently. This isn’t a tale of a soft-hearted healer. This is war in reverse. --- Synopsis Kael was a broken mercenary, trained to end lives cleanly and silently. When a mission went sideways, his death was supposed to be a mercy. But instead of peace, he wakes up eight years old in a world where magic is real, monsters are philosophical, and the System — an AI-like force of impossible will — has made him its chosen Healer. But healing in this world isn’t passive. To mend flesh, he must feel the pain. To revive the dead, he must stare into death. And to survive, he must master the language of combat through restoration. Thrown into an orphanage that smells like trauma and burnt bread, surrounded by allies with secrets and enemies with smiles, Kael starts building power the only way the System allows — by saving people who are definitely not worth saving. Along the way, Kael must contend with psychic cultists, violent guild politics, experimental arcane theory, and the uncomfortable truth that whatever rules this universe? It fucking loves him. Maybe too much.
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Chapter: C209 Krear’s Awakening
C209 Krear’s Awakening C209 Krear’s Awakening Kael’s gaze locked onto the strongest among the drakes assembled before him, his eyes narrowing with the kind of resolute intensity that only comes from knowing exactly what he wants and refusing to be denied. He extended his hand, pointing directly at the imposing creature, and spoke with a tone that was calm but threaded with unwavering command, “Take me with you.” For a moment, hesitation rippled across the group, a subtle but perceptible shiver of uncertainty that passed from one drake to another. Their eyes flickered nervously, glancing between each other as if silently debating whether to obey or flee. Yet when they turned back to Kael, the tension in their posture melted into reluctant acceptance. A collective exhale seemed to pass through the drakes, a silent acknowledgment of the inevitability of his will. “Very well…” the strongest drake rumble
Last Updated: 2026-05-04
Chapter: C208: Judgment
C208: JudgmentThe colors around Kael shivered, twisting as if the air itself were liquid, and then finally, with a snap of clarity that struck his senses like the cold edge of a blade, the world solidified into something that looked like reality—yet, simultaneously, not. His eyes widened instinctively as they scanned the scene, taking in jagged mountains that rose like broken teeth from the earth, their shadows stretching impossibly long, brushing against forests so dense their roots and foliage merged into a single, pulsating mass. It was reminiscent of the landscapes he had first encountered upon arriving in the Murim world, yet something in its arrangement was… off. The air smelled faintly of ozone and scorched metal, hints of strange machinery littered among the underbrush, rusted and enigmatic, like relics of a civilization long lost yet impossibly alive in the hum of residual energy.He flexed his wings experimentally, feeling the lift of his muscles and the
Last Updated: 2026-05-03
Chapter: C207 — Trial of the Shifting Ages
C207 — Trial of the Shifting AgesRyan’s eyes narrowed as a chill ran down his spine, the faint hum of Dioki thrumming in the air like an invisible heartbeat. “For both our sakes,” he muttered under his breath, his fingers flexing ever so slightly, “I hope you’re secured in that spatial storage of yours.” The words barely left his mouth before reality itself seemed to warp, a tremor of arcane energy passing over him, signaling the sudden materialization of Anna before him. She appeared as if frozen in time, her body rigid, eyes wide but unblinking, caught between life and the unseen currents of Dioki that danced faintly around her like delicate threads of silver light.Moments later, she drew a hesitant breath, the faint rise and fall of her chest the first sign that she had returned fully to the realm of the living. Small, almost imperceptible twitches rippled through her fingers and toes, and a soft shiver traveled up her spine. Ryan watched intently, every nerve
Last Updated: 2026-05-02
Chapter: C206 — Haloed Retribution
C206 — Haloed RetributionThe instant Kael's words reverberated through the space, the being that had long since shed any remnants of its former form erupted into action. It moved with a primal ferocity, its body a grotesque mockery of what it once had been, twisted now into something that teetered on the edge of monstrosity. Every movement it made carried with it an air of lethal intent, an instinctive intelligence that had evolved purely for killing, for destruction, for the raw, unrefined necessity of survival.Despite the chaos of its appearance, its movements were not without method, its attacks calculated with a precision that suggested some fragment of reasoning still lingered beneath the monstrous veneer. It struck fast, its motions fluid, and the danger it radiated was immediate and absolute. One strike could annihilate an unprepared target, and for Kael, whose essence remained disembodied, fragile, and confined within the halo, the stakes were infinitely higher. A single suc
Last Updated: 2026-05-01
Chapter: C205: Frozen Puppetry
C205: Frozen PuppetryKael’s eyes widened as he observed Lapis moving with impossible speed, opening and closing his mouth in a sequence that sent ripples of mana spiraling outward, the energy curling and snapping around him like a storm of silver lightning contained within a glass dome. The force radiated through the city, sweeping across streets, buildings, and alleys with a violence that would have shattered stone, yet curiously, a few areas remained untouched, as if invisible hands had painted shields across them with meticulous precision. Kael instinctively infused Dioki into his ears, reinforcing them against the deafening roar of that omnipresent energy, each pulse vibrating against his eardrums like the beating of a colossal, unseen heart.He blinked as realization struck him: the metro station he had exited just minutes ago was completely intact, unscathed, the air around it shimmering faintly with residual mana like a barrier of holy intention. His gaze s
Last Updated: 2026-04-27
Chapter: C204 — Judgement Rising
C204 — Judgement Rising Kael’s gaze fell on the girl before him, her small form trembling yet defiant under the fading glow of the fractured lights around them. “Anna,” he said, voice calm yet threaded with urgency, carrying the weight of command and concern in equal measure. “Yes, mister?” she replied, her voice innocent yet tinged with faint fear, swinging her legs loosely as if the world outside her immediate perception could not touch her, though one of her knees was streaked with crimson, the bright red stark against the pallor of her skin. The sight sent a ripple of concern through him, a prickling tension along his spine that whispered of time slipping faster than he could react. ‘Is there any method to save her?’ Kael asked The System silently, a warm smile briefly touching his lips before he knelt and placed his hands gently on her injured knee, the faint glow of his mana spilling over her skin, binding the wound with a subtle he
Last Updated: 2026-04-27
Shadow Assassin Rebirth

Shadow Assassin Rebirth

Mercy is a luxury when currency of survival is lifespan. Crackle . . . hiss . . . boom . . . rain falls on corpses. The storey opens on the mountain of the dead - the last battlefield of the human race. Li Wei, who is a broken man under the curse of accelerated ageing, stands among the ruins of the Ancient God. His shaking hands hold a divine artefact - The Eye of Judgement. His body decays. His breath comes out in broken gasps - huff, cough, splat. And then… betrayal. The only family he's ever had - his sister, Li Xue - looks coldly on as she drives the dagger deeper into his chest. Thud… hiss… crackle… She calls him "nothing but an adopted mistake." A man named Yang Xun, brilliantly like an idol of deceit, thanks him mockingly. That's when Li Wei realises - the world doesn't reward love. It rewards survival. When he dies, something ancient is roused inside The Eye of Judgement. And when he opens his eyes again - it's 2025, the day the god forsaken game, LYTABern, descends upon Earth.
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Chapter: chapter 11
CHAPTER 11 Infinite EvolutionThe night air felt thicker. The light from the dead crawler's body had long since faded. Li Wei stood silently, his shadow casting over the grass. Whuumm, crackle, hiss.He could still feel the warm, steady pulse of his lifespan in his chest. Though it was non-tradable - adding years to his soul rather than his pockets - it was useless for now.He exhaled softly, “Hmm….” His breath went out of him cool and slow. Before he could take another step, there was a Bzzz and fwoosh, and then a faint black light flared from the mark on his right eye.Li Wei froze. His eyes dimmed a moment, and a new voice was heard within his mind.[Power of the Eye of Judgment: Engaged.Talent: Infinite Evolution Granted.Thud. His heart skipped. His body shivered a little, as if something ancient had stirred within him. Hhhah... he said to himself, and a weird pressure was in his chest.The system text kept flashing in front of him.[By killing monsters alone, the user gets a ch
Last Updated: 2025-11-11
Chapter: chapter 10
CHAPTER 10 The First Hunt of the Shadow.The air was silent, even more than silent. The grass rustled gently on the legs of Li Wei, a shhhh sound. He narrowed his eyes. He could feel a slight shake, a low rumble on the ground, like something dragging its body slowly through the dirt. Crrkk, crackle, thud.Hmmm. He hummed and looked towards a tall tree in front of him. Moonlight fell on the rough bark and revealed a strange dark shape behind it. He stooped down, and stood motionless. His hand slipped down to the handle of his short blade.Something breathed behind that tree. It was deep, heavy, and wet. Hrrhhh, sssk, gulp. The sound made the skin of Li Wei tight. Then he saw it, a crawler.The skin of the monster resembled melted tar - slick and dark. It was low and twisted in its body, and its claws plowed the ground with each movement. The crawler should have been a normal level one monster, but this one was different. Its body throbbed with weird flickering light; it was developing.
Last Updated: 2025-11-11
Chapter: chapter 9
CHAPTER 9 Agility Is LifeLinda stood there for a while, her eyes staring at the spot where Li Wei had vanished. The air around her was heavy, and she could still feel the slight pressure of his presence a few seconds ago. Now it was gone, completely gone, like a puff of smoke carried away by the wind. Whooshhh. She frowned and looked at her a few times. "He's gone... just like that?" She said softly, the words almost quivering off her lips.The assassin of her group made a small tch sound through his teeth. That guy, hmm, he just disappeared like mist. Didn't even take a step or sound, pfft, crazy. He scratched his head and glanced around. The grass swayed gently in the cool breeze, and the sky above Leaf Town was grey and cloudy, as if it didn't want to shine for anyone.Linda let out a long breath. After a brief pause, she said, "We can't stay out here any longer." "It's too dangerous. We already died once. If we die again, our life span will be lost forever.The little healer girl
Last Updated: 2025-11-11
Chapter: chapter 8
CHAPTER 8 — Shadow SneakCrackle… hiss… boom…The wind howled across the scarred landscape, stirring dust from cracked stone paths. These weary trails led far from Leaf Town.Linda stood poised at the town gate, her long bow resting against her shoulder. Her gaze locked onto a figure ahead—the enigmatic Black. Though she didn’t know his true name, Li Wei, her instincts screamed: this man was anything but ordinary.Hmmm…Turning to her companions, she whispered, “Let’s follow him.”Confusion flickered among her teammates.The team’s assassin frowned. “Follow him? For what?”A smirk tugged at Linda’s lips, her eyes sharp as daggers. “Perhaps we’ll gain insight. Maybe we’ll witness his fight… or his fall.”Pfft…The archer beside her chuckled low. “He’ll meet his end quickly if he strides out there alone.”Linda remained silent, her focus unwavering on the man called Black.Boom… thud…Beyond the town walls stretched a land heavy with silence. Known as the Forgotten Realm of Gods, it fel
Last Updated: 2025-11-11
Chapter: chapter 7
CHAPTER 7 — The Forgotten Realm of GodsBoom… crackle… hiss…The air ripped as if torn from a tapestry. Li Wei plunged into the Forgotten Realm of Gods. His feet struck the ground with a dull thud. The earth was cold and fractured, littered with ruins and stones that resembled skeletal remains.He surveyed his surroundings. Above, a dark gray sky loomed while the wind tossed gritty dust that nipped at his skin. Ruins sprawled endlessly—shattered buildings, fallen temples, and broken walls. The scent of smoke and aged decay clung to the air.This land was a graveyard for countless monsters. Mindless, they roamed, driven solely by ravenous hunger.Li Wei squinted. “Hmph…” His breath hissed like a warning. Caution was paramount; these monsters didn’t just kill—they devoured souls and siphoned years from life. Each moment here could signal the end.Boom… a distant explosion reverberated. A fading scream echoed—sharp and haunting.He adjusted his cloak and began to stride forward. Crunch…
Last Updated: 2025-11-11
Chapter: chapter 6
CHAPTER 6 — ShadowbornCrackle… hiss… boom…The air shivered, as if it bore witness to thunder’s birth within the hall. Darkness erupted, wrapping around Li Wei like liquid fire, alive and pulsing with energy. His shadow danced upon the floor — fwoosh… crackle… — swiftly twisting upward, coiling around him like a sentient serpent, until it encased him in an enchanting cocoon of night.Li Wei gritted his teeth. “Ahhh… hhh…” His body trembled, while his heart drummed a relentless rhythm — thud… thud… thud… — as raw energy surged through his veins. The darkness seeped in, burrowing deep beneath his skin.Then, the transformation began.Strand by strand, his hair surrendered its color. The inky black gave way to a chilling, luminous white. Shhhk… flutter… The silken strands floated lazily in the shadow’s embrace that filled the room. His skin dulled slightly, taking on a glimmering gray hue, reminiscent of polished steel under flickering light. Clothes cracked apart, crumbling to dust — s
Last Updated: 2025-11-11
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