The Weakest Healer Became a God

The Healer Returns for Revenge

Adrian quickly shook his head. "No, no. I'm only shy around pretty girls."

Stephanie blinked.

Then she smiled.

"That's sweet." Her smile remained on her face, but her eyes did not soften. "But I don't buy that."

Adrian swallowed.

"Someone as handsome as you should find it easy to flirt with girls," she continued. "So tell me, why are you suddenly frightened by my presence?"

Adrian forced himself to smile.

"Maybe I'm just nervous."

Stephanie stepped closer.

"Tell me the truth," she said softly, "or I'll break your bones beyond healing."

Adrian's smile nearly disappeared.

That's exactly why I'm scared.

His enhanced eyes had already shown him everything he needed to know.

SSS-Rank.

The energy flowing through Stephanie's body was nothing like that of an ordinary nurse. It was powerful enough that Adrian could barely believe what he was seeing. His eyes allowed him to identify her rank and the power moving through her body, and the result left him stunned.

She was an SSS-Rank awakened.

There were only three SSS-Rank awakened students in the entire academy, and people treated them almost like gods.

But what was one of them doing here?

Why was she pretending to be an ordinary nurse?

Adrian kept his face as normal as possible.

I can't let her know I can see her rank.

If she was hiding it, there had to be a reason. And if she discovered that he knew, Adrian had no idea what she would do to him.

Stephanie continued watching him.

"Well?"

Adrian forced a nervous smile. "I already told you. I'm just shy."

Her eyes narrowed slightly.

Before she could say anything else, a voice came from the hallway.

"Stephanie!"

The doctor.

Stephanie's expression immediately changed.

She stepped away from Adrian and turned toward the hallway with an innocent smile.

"Coming!"

Then she looked back at Adrian.

The frightening aura vanished from her face as if it had never existed.

She leaned slightly toward him and whispered, "Take care of yourself."

Adrian said nothing.

Stephanie's smile remained pleasant.

"But I know you know who I am."

Adrian's heart tightened.

"One word about me from you," she whispered, "and you'll wish you never escaped that dungeon."

She straightened and walked away.

"Stephanie?" the doctor called again.

"Yes, doctor!"

Adrian didn't wait.

He quickly walked out of the hospital, putting as much distance between himself and the nurse as possible.

That was close.

He released a breath he hadn't realised he was holding and glanced toward the academy grounds.

Then his expression hardened.

"My pendant."

He checked the time on his watch.

Exactly 4:00 p.m.

"They'll all be at the cafeteria."

Without wasting another second, Adrian headed toward the cafeteria.

By the time he reached the entrance of the cafeteria, he could hear voices from inside. Students were eating, talking, and laughing, but the moment Adrian stepped through the doors, the atmosphere changed and heads began to turn to his direction. .

Conversations stopped.

Then the whispers began.

"Wait... isn't that Adrian?"

"Adrian? The healer from Darius's party?"

"How is he alive?"

"I heard his party encountered an SS-Rank beast."

"His own party members said he was caught by it."

"Then how did he survive?"

"Maybe Darius lied."

"Lied about what?"

"Maybe they abandoned him."

Another student lowered his voice. "Look at Darius. He's been walking around with Adrian's girlfriend since they returned."

"You think Darius abandoned Adrian so he could take his girlfriend?"

"That's messed up."

"Maybe Lena dumped Adrian because he was useless."

"I heard Adrian was only kept around because Lena felt sorry for him."

"Then why is he alive?"

"That's the question."

The whispers followed Adrian as he walked deeper into the cafeteria.

He heard every word.

He ignored all of them.

His eyes remained fixed on the table at the far side of the room.

Darius was there.

Marcus sat beside him with a smug expression, while Selene remained at the table. Lena was with them too.

Adrian kept walking.

The closer he got, the quieter the surrounding students became.

Marcus noticed him first.

A cocky smile slowly spread across his face.

Darius looked up.

For a brief moment, surprise crossed his face, but it quickly disappeared. He pushed his chair back and stood, his expression brightening into a smile as he opened his arms.

"Welcome back, Adrian." His voice was warm enough for everyone nearby to hear. "We never thought you would escape that monster."

Adrian stopped in front of him.

He stared at the open arms before looking directly into Darius's eyes.

There was no gratitude in Adrian's expression.

No relief.

Only disgust.

Darius waited.

Adrian didn't move.

His eyes shifted toward Lena for a brief moment before returning to Darius.

"Where is my pendant?"

Darius's smile remained on his face, but his arms slowly lowered.

"Adrian..."

"Where is my pendant?"

The cafeteria fell quieter.

Darius looked around before turning back toward him. "Let's talk about this calmly."

Adrian's jaw tightened.

"Where is my pendant?"

His voice rose.

He slammed his hand against the table.

Bang!

The plates and cups jumped from the impact, and several students nearby flinched.

The murmurs immediately returned.

"He's actually confronting Darius."

"Has he lost his mind?"

"Does he think surviving the dungeon makes him stronger than an S-Rank?"

"Maybe the dungeon damaged his brain."

"He's either become stronger or completely stupid."

"I think the dungeon traumatised him. He's probably looking for someone to knock the remaining life out of him."

Darius's smile disappeared.

His eyes became cold.

"Adrian," he said quietly, "let's not cause a scene here."

A few girls sitting nearby whispered among themselves.

"Look how calm Darius is."

"He's not even getting angry."

"That's because he's an S-Rank."

"Adrian should know better."

Marcus leaned back in his chair, clearly enjoying himself.

"Darius, let me remind him this isn't the dungeon," he said with a teasing smile. "Maybe he forgot where he is."

Darius raised one hand without looking at him.

"Stay put."

Marcus chuckled and leaned back again.

Darius turned his attention to Adrian.

The cafeteria seemed to hold its breath.

Adrian didn't step back.

He stood directly in front of the S-Rank awakened, his eyes fixed on him.

"My pendant," Adrian said again.

Darius's expression remained cold.

"I already told you. Let's not cause a scene."

"I don't care."

Several students exchanged nervous looks.

Darius slowly lowered his hand.

"Then let me make this simple."

He stepped closer to Adrian, and the air around him seemed to grow heavier.

"I'll give you ten seconds to walk away from here."

Adrian's eyes narrowed.

Darius's voice remained calm, but the pressure behind it sent a shiver through Adrian's body.

"Before I lose my cool.”