The Doctor Cured the Villainess and Ran Away

17 – 17. Test of the Royal Physician (3)

Thunk!

―Crackle!

The goblin that was hit by my sword made a crackling sound as its head was slammed into the ground.

I hit it accurately, but I couldn’t kill it instantly. It’s because my strength is weak.

“Ow.”

Instead, it’s my hand that’s throbbing.

It seems like I broke my hand more than the sword.

Indeed, the sword doesn’t fit well.

I decided to hold on until the knights could manage the situation.

“Hnng!”

It’s the minimal technique I learned from Tanya.

With low-level monsters like this, if they appear to be strong, they usually hesitate and waste time assessing the situation.

By buying some time like that, it told me to swing the sword forcefully.

Secret technique, windmill spinning.

―Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, crash!

As I randomly swung the sword, it made a sound of the wind and tore through the ground.

Seeing that, the goblins took a step back and ground their teeth, cautiously watching when they should rush at me.

“Ow, my arm hurts.”

It has an effect, but I can’t keep doing it for long.

Still, thanks to the technique Tanya taught me, it works precisely.

“Young master!”

Twirling her arms like a child, Tanya showed up out of nowhere and quickly took care of the remaining monsters.

“Oh, my arm. From now on, deal with them more quickly.”

Tanya smiled at me and said, “I knew you would fight well. You handled yourself excellently in real combat.”

“Well, then did you purposely delay helping me?”

“hehehe, why would I do that?”

Although she said so, her answer felt somewhat insincere.

Look at this kid.

“Hey, thanks to you, I missed the chance to showcase my healing skills. Six healers were already assigned to the territory’s residents, while the rest supported the knights. And what about me?”

“Thanks to you, other healers were able to shine. In combat, judgment is also important. Lord Gaju knows that very well.”

I looked back at my father. He was staring at me with a displeased expression.

“Oh, are you awake now?”

“I have healing magic!”

“Now we can go back to being alive!”

The commotion caused by the healers indicated that the residents of the territory were waking up.

“If it weren’t for the prince, the territory’s residents would have been kidnapped without even knowing. It’s an important achievement.”

“So what? This is the exam for physicians, not adventurers.”

Tanya confidently replied to me.

“The goblin shaman’s defeat is not yet over. From now on, please actively support our knights.”

Tanya patted my shoulder briskly and returned to the headquarters as instructed.

In any case, the rescue of the territory’s residents was successfully concluded. Thanks to the efforts of the healers, they quickly regained their consciousness.

“Thank you so much! Our farmland is located in the north, and we came here near the forest to find fertilizer, but we were suddenly attacked.”

“I thought we would die… Oh well, I don’t know how to express my gratitude.”

The two residents were said to be a recently independent young couple.

They both bowed to my father repeatedly.

“Hoo, Hoojag-nim! How can someone like you personally come to a place like this… It’s an honor.”

“Protecting the residents is also the duty of a lord.”

“If it weren’t for Lord Hoojag and the knights, as well as the healers, we would have died…”

“We also almost left without realizing that you were kidnapped. Express your gratitude to him as well.”

Tanya intervened and conveyed her words to the couple.

“What?”

“The one who first noticed your danger was Gongja. Thanks to him, we could plan the rescue operation.”

“Master Goteuberg!”

“Thank you very much. You are the savior of my life.”

The couple rushed up to me, took my hands and bowed their heads.

hahahaha, what’s there to be so touched about?

I was just doing my duty as a doctor.

“You haven’t even finished treating your injuries, so don’t run around like that. With low blood pressure, you could faint again from lack of blood. Go back and eat some meat.”

“Low blood pressure? Master, you know many eloquent words.”

“Yes, I will remember your deep words.”

Even a basic knowledge of medicine should be widely known to the public.

Because there are many wrong folk remedies, it is important for correct information to spread initially.

When I see patients walking around lively, it makes me a little proud.

Tanya ordered a knight to send the Yeongjimins back to the entrance.

The main force proceeds. They return to the crossroads and head left.

“The fact that there was an attack means that the goblins have detected our movements. We need to be even more cautious.”

“Hmm.”

My father became tense at Tanya’s words.

I added, “Furthermore, it means there are hidden secret passages all around that we can’t easily see. We should assume we might be ambushed at any time.”

“Understood. We need to protect everyone in this position.”

Father holds up his rosary and chants a spell. It’s not a healing spell.

As he reads passages from the scripture, his body emits a faint light. It’s a process where the power of faith he has accumulated responds, transforming into concrete spells.

“…I ask for help to dispel the dark veil, bestow your blessing.”

Little stars twinkle around the knights.

This was a [Blessing] spell, part of the advanced healing magic tree that only top-tier healers could use.

“Oh, you used the Blessing!”

“I feel much lighter.”

The knights happily raised their swords and shields. Even the healers who were observing couldn’t help but be amazed at my father’s skill.

“A Blessing! Most healers wouldn’t be able to learn that in their entire lifetime, right?”

“To teach all these knights… truly, Lord Goteuberg is remarkable.”

“Goteuberg isn’t known as a prestigious healer family for nothing. On the other hand,…”

The healers who were taking the exam glanced at me for a moment.

“Just now, you didn’t heal the patient but swung your sword instead.”

“Isn’t that just your usual habit?”

If you’re going to whisper, at least do it properly. I can hear everything, you jerks.

I suppose my ears might be sensitive. To avoid being ambushed by demons at night, I always keep my ears alert.

“If you have time to relax, double-check your surroundings.”

Tanya scolded the healers. The silenced ones followed behind the knights.

They resumed exploring along the path in the cave.

I still stand at the front, leading the whole group with Tanya.

“Goblins!”

Boris, who was quick-witted, shouted, and the battle began.

Goblins, larger in size than the ones we saw earlier, approached us with clubs in hand, forming a group.

“Now, let’s openly engage in war without the need to hide anymore!”

The clash of swords and clubs, and the sound of their hefty bodies smashing against the cave walls, filled the air.

With the ongoing battle, casualties on our side are inevitable.

When multiple goblins team up to attack, even the knights of the Marquis can only tolerate several strikes.

Arm bruised, leg bruised, I stumble and fall, dislocating my shoulder.

It’s the healers’ responsibility to immediately heal them and assist in the battle.

“Ugh…”

Some healers hobble on their legs, unable to properly cast healing spells as they try to endure the pain.

When healers become fearful, their faith decreases in proportion to the amount of faith built on their knowledge.

Healing spells influenced by faith and divine power tend to weaken.

Now it’s the crucial part where the scoring comes in.

“As the ancient land splits and the goddess descends, she left behind three holy scriptures!”

At least Kis manages to cast spells correctly, but she got the target wrong.

“Diagnosis.”

She scans the knights thoroughly.

Mostly, she focuses on the ones who have been under heavy attack or lack skill.

[Injury Status: Bleeding]

[Injury Status: Fracture]

[Injury Status: Burned]

……

The status window appeared in multiple layers.

It was the diagnostic results of each knight fighting.

“Tanya… is unharmed.”

The one with a fractured limb was the most urgent.

He tapped on Gise’s shoulder.

“My Lord? Please do not disturb me!”

“Over there, cast a healing spell on the knight with the red bandage on his arm.”

“What did you say?”

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“Tanya is uninjured. Why are you casting spells on someone who is perfectly fine instead of treating the patients?”

“Just because it’s not visible due to the armor, how can we know? In this situation, if they get injured, they need to be treated somehow!”

It was one of the inconvenient aspects of healing magic in battles.

Since they never knew when the vanguard would get hurt, healers had to continuously cast spells.

That way, they could see the effect as soon as the injury occurred.

Since the healing area was also random, the best method was to recklessly hit them on the spot.

“If you want it, do it. His ankle is broken. If he pushes himself too hard or gets attacked again, it will turn into crushed fractures and take even more time to heal.”

“Then why don’t you do it, my Lord!”

“I have something better.”

With that response, he took out a vial from his pocket.

Inside, a shimmering liquid glowed with a beautiful crimson color.

“What is that?”

“Haven’t you seen it before? It’s the famous Panacea Potion.”

―――――――――――

Enhanced Red Potion (Altered nature)

Effect: Disinfects the proper wound area.

Special Effect: When used on soldiers, it adds effects to injury treatment.

―――――――――――

The Army’s Panacea Potion.

Will you become the Red Potion.

“Povidone iodine is the disinfectant exactly named.

The original medicine that had to be made from a chemical synthesis could not be made because there were no materials.

However, the red medicine we know well is a second-generation improved product. The first-generation red pill was also made of mercury compounds.

“Mercury is a magical ingredient that is surprisingly common.”

Mercury was easily available in the mansion.

[Skill “Change Nature”] touched here and there, it was possible to make it.

Since it was based on my medical knowledge, it was effective for military personnel.

It’s aimed at friends who fulfill their duty of national defense, but broadly speaking, the Knights are similar.

After the battle, the knights get into maintenance work.

I use my diagnosis skill to look around the knights.

Boris, the watchman knight, could be a suitable target.

—————–

Diagnosis is activated.

Injury status: abrasion

Injured area: left shoulder

——————-

“Boris, did you hurt your shoulder? Let me see.”

“Yes? Oh, yes.”

He applied the red medicine soaked in a poultice to his wound.

Boris was surprised by the unfamiliar sensation, so he hunched his shoulders.

“Oh, my gosh! What is this?”

“Well, wait a minute.”

After a moment, the red paint-like color, which looked nice, sparkled faintly with an orange tinge.

This meant the treatment was working.

“Wow, what is this…?”

A senior healer who was in charge of grading became interested and came to see me.

“Oh, the cure really worked. I’ve never seen this method before. How do you feel, sir?”

“Come to think of it, the wounds suddenly feel cool. It feels like the pain is subsiding.”

I explained.”

“The greatest advantage of this medicine is that the wounds do not worsen. Its intense color allows for immediate confirmation of treated injuries, saving time.”

“Indeed. Is this a high-priced item?”

“It’s a potion made with alchemy.”

“Alchemy, huh. Oh…”

The superior healer seemed surprised, as if unfamiliar with the concept. It was only natural.

He turned around and began talking to other judges. He seemed quite astonished by this new method of treatment.

But my father looked at me with a satisfied expression, as if he had anticipated it.

“Next case, minor abrasion. Apply the red potion, and you’ll be fine. Next, fractured bone. Apply the red potion for now. This one seems to have a cold. Apply it on the neck.”

While other healers could treat one knight in the time it took, I could treat five.

It was significant efficiency.

Though only three knights truly benefited from the proper disinfectant, it would surely earn me more points.

The more, the merrier.

“The maintenance is complete. Let’s continue.”

Following Tanya’s command, the unit moved forward again.

I felt as if the leader of this cave was just within reach.