The Doctor Cured the Villainess and Ran Away

9 – 9. Open Talent (3)

“Let’s get started then.”

Hwangbi declared solemnly.

It was the prayer foundation that was also used for gatherings. A small church inside the estate.

The head of our family brought two transparent bottles. The fluid inside shimmered and it was Holy water.

Father and Hwangbi are in a serious mood.

Their reasons must be different.

Hwangbi invested a lot of money into gambling, hoping that I could unlock the talent of the Saint.

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Father is worried that I might go wrong.

Everyone is taking this too seriously.

“It’s unnecessary to be so tense.”

“If you’ve got it, don’t hesitate, give it to me quickly.”

I caught the holy water from Shijong and he concentrated on my hand, worried that the bottle might break.

“Don’t worry. I have no intention of wasting it.”

I opened the cork of the holy water and smelled it.

“Is it spoiled? It smells sour.”

“Nope. It’s the highest quality holy water made by the healing priests of our family. Holy water can’t spoil in the first place…”

“hahahaha, just kidding.”

I didn’t hesitate to pour the contents of the bottle into the chalice in front of me.

It was the process of activating the power of the chalice.

The liquid inside could be ordinary water, but they brought the highest quality just to show off.

It would be better to use orange juice instead. People these days lack vitamins.

“When Master Kong drinks the holy water in the chalice, his talents blossom. What that is will be indicated by patterns on the surface of the remaining liquid in the cup.”

Hwangbi explained.

So, it appears as patterns.

I should be able to see it in my status window.

“Then please recite the prayer.”

Hwangbi requested her father. Her father took out a bible and opened it up.

Doing this won’t change my innate talent. It’s like a traditional belief where if you survive a scratch-off game, you’ll win a 5-star prize.

The result is already determined.

Without listening further, I swallowed the contents of the chalice.

“Wait, hold on!”

“Eh, it doesn’t even taste good.”

I complained with my mouth covered, and Hwangbi widened her eyes in surprise.

She put the chalice down on the floor.

“Now, let’s check it.”

The pattern on the remaining surface of the holy water wriggled.

Hwangbi immediately fell down and plugged her nose. It was a ridiculous, laughable situation.

Sakura? It’s Sakura!

The line that I felt like I should say naturally comes to my mind. I barely suppressed my instincts and focused on my

“Hmm.”

In an instant, a sharp pain shot through my head, causing my eyebrows to furrow.

Without realizing it, I barely managed to hold back the urge to vomit.

I guess it was because the taste of the water I just drank was disgusting.

It must have been due to the fermented vinegar I had prepared for months.

“Ah, I feel a little dizzy.”

The letters on the status screen became distorted.

The focus in both of my eyes seemed off, causing my vision to blur.

I wonder what great thing I must have received.

[The effect of the Chalice of Providence is activated.]

[Talent lock is released.]

Yes, I know too. I just took a shot.

Quickly tell me what it is. I’m dying to know. I need to know and then faint.

[Talent has been unlocked.]

[Medical (S) skill tree is freed.]

“Oh.”

I clearly had two talents.

One of them was none other than [Medicine].

“Medicine is definitely a skill tree that shouldn’t exist in the original work, right?”

It’s a concept that doesn’t exist in this world at all.

Did my knowledge and talents that I had before the transmigration merge and become specialized skills?

Only now do I understand why I had two talents.

“I like it.”

I check the basic skills I currently have.

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○ Medicine D

A skill based on modern medical knowledge to treat targets.

· Diagnosis D

Partially assesses the patient’s condition.

· Prescription D

The patient’s condition improves slightly.

· Emergency Treatment Mastery E

Emergency treatment is performed a little faster.

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‘It starts with “D.” It’s a system where you accumulate experience points to raise your rank or unlock the next skill. It means I can raise it up to “S”.’

These are the best skills I can use with the knowledge I have in this world.

Right now, all I see are diagnoses and prescriptions, but I wonder if procedures like skin treatments will also be available later on?

Among doctors, dermatology was famous for its low labor intensity and high earning potential.

This is amazing.

The corners of my mouth involuntarily curl up.

“It came out! This pattern…!”

Hwangbi shouted while looking at the cup.

Come to think of it, there was one more.

It’s about the talent that Las Gottberg originally possessed, not my own mind.

‘I wonder what will come out here.’

Foolishly, Hwangbi didn’t know that talents like holy maidens or saints didn’t actually exist.

What Neria had was also a talent of holiness, which only enhanced her healing ability. Being chosen as a saint will come much later.

Since I’m receiving it anyway, I should make good use of it.

Holding onto my dizzy head, I scroll through the status window and check the next sentence.

“What is this…? What does it say?”

Anger spreads across Hwangbi’s face after hearing the explanation.

Naturally, this reaction comes from not being a saint.

Suppressing a laugh, I confirm my second talent.

[A new talent has been unlocked.]

[Alchemy (S) skill tree is liberated.]

‘Alchemy?’

This is unexpected again.

“Alchemy! It has nothing to do with being a saint!”

Hwangbi stands up from her seat and runs back and forth, completely flustered.

I shrug my shoulders.

“Wow, was I meant to become an alchemist? Father, should I go to that mine over there right now to dig for copper? Just one touch and I’ll instantly become rich!”

Ignoring the seriousness of the situation, Hwangbi grabbed the back of my neck.

“Oh my goodness. I can’t believe I trusted this good-for-nothing… Oh dear.”

“Yes? Hwangbi-nim, it seems like I heard a strange word just now?”

Hwangbi bit her lip nervously.

“You misheard. Congratulations on unlocking your talent, Master.”

“Oh, so you’re going to use alchemy for your medical studies, but where would you use it? It’s not some great artifact or anything. Would you like to try it, Hwangbi-nim?”

I picked up the chalice.

But as soon as I did, the handle of the chalice started melting and dissipated.

Of course, it’s a single-use artifact.

“Oh my, it was supposed to be expensive, but why is it so shoddy? hehehehe.”

“I must be crazy.”

Hwangbi turned abruptly and walked away, thumping her feet in frustration.

I decided to check my status window.

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○ Alchemy D

A skill that enhances or changes the characteristics or properties of target substances.

· Enhancement D

Improves one characteristic of the substance slightly.

· Compression E

Reduces the volume while maintaining the properties of the substance.

· Synthesis E

Combines two substances with their respective characteristics into a new substance.

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“Hmm? This is…”

After reading the description, an idea occurred to me.

Originally, alchemy in this world is considered a supporting skill within the auxiliary occupation line. It can be said to be inferior compared to talents such as swordsmanship or magic.

It is typically used only for metals, enhancing iron to reduce costs in making armor.

It’s mainly a supporting skill for blacksmiths…

“‘Isn’t it limited to metals?’

It can be used on any material.

If we combine this with medicine…

‘It’s just like a healing skill.’

In a world where wounds can only be healed by healing magic, we can make medicine?

We’ll rake in a fortune.

‘This is also a jackpot.’

I stood up from my seat, satisfied.

“Ras, are you feeling okay?”

My father asked me, sounding worried. I nodded.

“Yes, apart from feeling a bit dizzy, I’m fine.”

“Let’s go receive some healing for now. I’ve prepared it.”

It seems like my father was constantly concerned about the side effects of the Holy Grail.

I appreciate the trust, but I’d rather not endure the frustrating healing magic and see for myself.

“I think I’ll be fine once I get back and rest. Don’t worry too much… Cough, cough, ahem. Please don’t worry.”

“Hmm… If you say so.”

“Yes. Cough, cough.”

Strangely, the coughing continues.

Somehow, I feel like my breathing isn’t working properly.

I check my status window again.

[Gained a debuff.]

[Decreased Stamina E (Progressive, Irremovable)]

What’s this?

“Father.”

“Yes, Ras.”

“It’s nothing major, but cough, perhaps a little boost will be needed… Maybe…”

“Ras? Ras!”

I couldn’t finish my sentence and lost consciousness.

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[Your stamina has decreased.]

[My stamina has decreased.]

[My stamina has decreased.]

“Well, you see.”

This debuff gradually reduces my stamina by 0.1 just by breathing quietly.

If my stamina reaches zero, I die.

“What a bother. Cough, cough!”

The next day, as I woke up in the room, I coughed, spitting out phlegm mixed with blood.

My current maximum stamina is 4.

What remained was around 2.8.

Fortunately, while sleeping, the natural recovery rate is higher than the rate at which it decreases.

“Neria is shorter and it’s over for her.”

Why am I facing a life-threatening situation within a few days again?

As if it’s not enough that I’m engaged to a wicked woman who wants to kill me.

“But I did unlock two talents.”

Alchemy and medicine.

One of them didn’t just appear out of nowhere.

The knowledge I had before possession turned into skills.

I always felt like I was running on a squirrel wheel, but somehow it feels good to be acknowledged for the results.

“It seems easier to delete the bad ending too.”

But it’s useless if I collapse before that.

Is this the price of talent?

“What’s a fair price?”

It definitely feels like I was robbed.

If my luck stat were displayed in the status window, it would undoubtedly be going deep below minus.

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“Then I’ll overcome it with my talent.”

Shouldn’t I fix my own body?

No big deal, I can just raise my depleted stamina.

“Medicine, alchemy.”

Let’s issue a prescription and make some medicine.

The patient is myself.

It’s the first consultation time for Dr. Stone-arm.