Vidas stood waiting, occasionally glancing at the prince's still-closed office door. The guards had approved his request for an audience; he only needed to wait. Word had it that another guest still occupied the prince.Despite arriving without an appointment—exactly as he hoped—Vidas pierced through the palace bureaucracy effortlessly. This allowed Vidas to raise his head arrogantly every time a servant or soldier passed by. He no longer felt any doubt, believing he received the proper respect the moment Prince Markus agreed to see him.But things should naturally unfold this way. Even though the prince hadn't summoned him to the capital for several weeks, Vidas had helped him immensely over the past few months."Oh... it really is you."Prince Markus stepped out of his office with a frown, but he still signaled Vidas to follow him into the dedicated guest reception room."I'm glad you look much healthier, Prince," Vidas praised from behind, kissing up without hesitation. "I didn't e

Remu naturally felt suspicious because Bast stated those principles as if drawing from long personal experience. Yet, his physician's license was only four days old—he shouldn't have treated that many people yet. The brief period spent treating monster attack victims at the Healing Center wouldn't classify him as experienced."I-I'm just stating the principles I hold in my heart! For my future!" Bast replied quickly, slightly panicked but trying to keep his tone steady."I won't care about someone's background as long as a life needs saving; I will save it. That is an oath... I mean, a principle every true physician should possess."Remu fell silent. She squeezed her knee, looking hesitant. "I probably could never be like you. I could never willingly treat and save evil people, like murderers or rapists. Just

The villagers' jaws dropped in unison. They took a step back, staring at Bast in awe. Healing a 'broken' bone in the blink of an eye without any potions? That was a genuine miracle![Ding!][Villager Reputation Points: +2, +1, +3, +2, +2...]A barrage of point notifications began popping up in the corner of Bast's vision. Remu, standing behind him, simply crossed her arms and offered a smirk—she already knew how incredible this young man was, so she didn't feel overly surprised, yet she felt strangely proud regardless.On the other side, Rolo, who had just finished brewing hot water for his patient, stared at the scene with bulging eyes. His wrinkled face flushed red from embarrassment and burning anger."T-that was jus

"This is your place now!" Rolo stubbornly insisted."No...""Is the commotion over?!"A hoarse voice pierced through the crowd. Elder Orek hobbled into the yard. Someone had actually reported to him earlier, but he arrived a bit late because he was still in the fields when they called him.Orek looked at Bast, Rolo, and the crowd of villagers. "I've heard about the problem from the person who reported it. Is the commotion truly over?"Sena shook his head. "Everything is settled, Elder. It's just this... Rolo wants to hand his house over to Bast because Bast has proven himself as a highly skilled physician."Elder Orek nodded with a satisfied smile, patting Bast's shoulder. "I've heard this news but haven't congratulated you yet.""Thank you." Bast bowed slightly to him."I didn't expect you to truly choose an incredibly righteous path in life now. Not just the herb garden, but actually becoming a physician."Bast nodded again in thanks, but instantly hoped Elder Orek wouldn't mention

"Wear it here." Bast didn't bother explaining with theory. He stood up, reached for Remu's head, and casually placed both rubber eartips of the stethoscope directly into the girl's ears.Remu jolted in shock, her hands reflexively grabbing the object now plugging her ears. "H-hey! Bast—""Quiet and listen."Bast turned to Nala. "Excuse me for a moment," he said politely. He then pressed the stethoscope's metal disc to Nala's upper left chest, right over her heart.Remu's eyes instantly widened perfectly.The noisy sounds of villagers outside the healing center suddenly vanished. Instead, an incredibly clear, thick, and crisp rhythmic drumming flowed in, striking her eardrums.Last Updated : 2026-11-03