The Owner of the Healing Therapy Shop Is Ranked 0th in the World - Chapter 80

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The Owner of the Healing Therapy Shop is World Rank 0

Chapter 80

The heat that had filled the workshop all night long calmed down a bit as it met the cold air of dawn.

In my palm lay glass orbs that emitted an iridescent yet eerie purple glow.

The result of amplifying the Revival Wave skill to its limit on the Abyss Spores, then flipping that massive life energy with fragments of the Reversal Mirror.

This was no longer a tool of healing.

It was a cruel poison that would crush the innards of monsters that devour humans from the inside out.

^[A new recipe has been registered.]^

^[New Recipe: Paradox Revival Orb (Grade: ???)

Form: Throwable concentrated ampoule (orb form)

Effect: Penetrates the target’s mana circuit, causing hyperproliferation followed by decay. The decay of the mana circuit accelerates each time the target uses mana.]^

“Finally… I’ve completed it.”

My voice was completely hoarse.

My vision was blurry from staying up all night, but the sense of achievement rising in my chest was hotter than ever before.

Sohee, who had been watching my mana mixing and refining process all night while assisting me, stared at the orbs with a dazed expression.

“Bitna-nim… No, Master, this is truly… the greatest day of my enchanter life.”

Dark circles had settled heavily around Sohee’s eyes, but her pupils sparkled with awe.

“I lived with pride thinking I was the best in the industry, but watching Master’s mana manipulation today, I felt an overwhelming sense of defeat. At the same time, I’m so honored to have witnessed the birth of such a magnificent item.”

“What are you saying? If you hadn’t helped me mix the materials, I would have collapsed halfway through.”

We burst into laughter looking at each other’s haggard appearances.

Despite our terrible fatigue, we high-fived as if we had made a promise.

Sohee carefully cradled the orbs in her arms as if handling sacred relics.

“I’ll personally deliver these items to the S-Rank Hunters. Master, please get some sleep first. You look like you’re about to collapse, you know?”

“Please take care of it. I was shocked when I looked in the mirror earlier too.”

Watching Sohee’s retreating figure as she left the store with solemn determination, I collapsed onto the sofa and lay down.

Now all that remained was to wait for news that the items were effective and for the safe return of the S-rank hunters.

* * *

At the same time, the atmosphere in the Hunter Association Conference Room was as cold as ice.

Gangjinseong was desperately trying to persuade Chairman Maeng Seokwoo and the guild leaders connected via video call.

“Look at overseas cases. If we send in teams of mediocre ranks, it will only result in total annihilation. Right now, our priority should be to send in a team composed only of S-ranks first to assess the gate’s nature and gauge its strength.”

However, Chairman Maeng Seokwoo firmly shook his head.

“Hunter Gang, that makes sense, but it’s too dangerous. If something goes wrong and we lose all our S-ranks at once, South Korea will be finished that very day. I cannot bet all of our nation’s top forces on such a gamble.”

The other guild leaders on screen chimed in.

“That’s right. Predator Gates mean total death for all entrants upon failure. We’re hearing tragic news of S-rank hunters falling like autumn leaves around the world, so is there really a need for us to volunteer for such a dangerous adventure? It might be better to send lower-rank teams first to gather more data.”

“Don’t treat hunters’ lives like numbers.”

Jinseong shouted roughly, but the two sides’ views couldn’t be reconciled.

Just when neither side would back down even a step, the meeting room door burst open with a loud bang.

“What if there’s a reliable item that can counter Predator Gates?”

Everyone’s gaze turned toward the doorway. There stood Sohee, with dark circles reaching down to her chin, wearing a sinister smile like a mad scientist.

“…Enchanter Shinnara?”

The flustered Chairman Maeng called out Sohee’s name.

Sohee let out a strange laugh, “Heh heh heh,” and approached right up to the chairman’s nose.

“I’ve created a masterpiece that will make the Predator Gate boss’s innards explode like fireworks.”

“Is that really true? You’ve created another impossible item following the Maze Gate?”

The meeting room began to stir.

Sohee made a threat with a confident expression.

“Yes yes, I’m planning to distribute it for free to all hunter parties entering gates. But if you don’t allow the S-ranks to go in first to test the prototype… I’m going on strike starting today? Or maybe I’ll transfer overseas?”

The meeting room instantly fell silent at Sohee’s declaration of a “strike.”

The transfer of Enchanter Shinnara, currently coveted by the entire world, would be an unbearable loss not only for the Association but for the nation.

Moreover, if that item truly was a counter to Predator Gates, the risk of S-ranks being wiped out would be significantly reduced.

Chairman Maeng Seokwoo finally swallowed dryly and gave his approval.

“…Alright. I approve. But keep the item development absolutely top secret, and maintain strict confidentiality about entering Seokchon Lake Gate as well.”

“Chairman, that’s a wise choice.”

Sohee smiled brightly.

* * *

That evening, South Korea’s S-rank hunters Jinseong, Nara, Ohyeongtaek, and Seondonguk gathered in one place.

Their expressions were as serious and grave as swordsmen before a duel.

The four were glaring at each other as if ready to kill, but what their gazes were actually fixed on were the four wooden chopsticks Sohee was holding.

“Now, you all know, right? Whoever draws the chopstick with the black tip won’t enter the gate tomorrow and will stay behind to closely! protect our Master Bitna. Pick one each.”

As soon as Sohee finished speaking, tense tension filled the air.

Normally they would fear entering a gate, but these people were different.

They all wanted to protect Bitna with one heart, but on the other hand, their competitive spirit and sense of responsibility to conquer the notorious Predator Gate intersected.

Hyung-nim, isn’t it still time for rehabilitation? If you force yourself into a gate now, you might end up back in the hospital.”

“Hyung, I’d like to stay by Bitna’s side if I could, but pushing a patient into a gate doesn’t seem right.”

“Ah, I just want to stay next to our Bitna. I really hate Predator Gates.”

Of course, this excluded Healer Nara, who was reluctant to enter gates at all.

“It’s rude to treat someone who’s fully recovered like a patient. Wouldn’t we need at least one tank?”

After a fierce war of nerves, Sohee shouted.

“One, two, three!”

All four people simultaneously drew their chopsticks.

After a moment of silence, Seondonguk, who had drawn the black chopstick, smiled sheepishly.

“…I drew it. Sorry about that.”

“Ah, that’s impossible!”

“Hmph, I really didn’t want to enter the Predator Gate even if it killed me.”

“…Hah.”

The other three had mixed feelings of joy and sorrow. Seondonguk waved his chopstick with a deliberately regretful expression.

“I was hoping to show off my skills after a long time, but it’s disappointing.”

“Hyung-nim, then would you like to switch with me?”

Ohyeongtaek asked slyly, but Gangjinseong suppressed him with a cold gaze.

“Wouldn’t that defeat the purpose of drawing lots? Let’s go with what was decided.”

“Tch.”

Sohee clapped her hands to summarize the situation.

“Alright! So Gangjinseong, Shinnara, Ohyeongtaek, and myself for item verification – four people will enter Seokchon Lake Gate! No objections, right? I’ll report to Master!”

Sohee dismissed the group, telling them all to sleep warmly and well.

The night before the storm.

Someone dreams of revenge, someone tries to save humanity.

And Yebichnna fell into deep sleep, earnestly praying that her items would safely bring them all back.

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