Was Happy Being a Despised F-Rank Healer, You Know? - Chapter 41

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7. Roar of the Azure Dragon (1)

 

The two pointed to a table.

 

I quietly approached and sat down.

 

“The survivor counseling after the Lunar Halo raid is all finished.”

 

The teacher said.

 

“But… there are many parts about this raid that I don’t understand.”

 

Oh no.

 

I didn’t expect them to ask me directly.

 

I thought they’d just dismiss it as nonsense.

 

I nodded for now.

 

“Everyone fought well. I heard Hae-sol awakened too?”

 

“Yes, everyone achieved small awakenings, and in Hae-sol’s case, he went up a level.”

 

I heard today that he became A-rank.

 

For the Azure Dragon, he’ll need to reach S-rank.

 

The teacher closed their mouth for a moment, then turned to other documents.

 

And said.

 

“However, the recovery speed was strangely fast.”

 

“There were students who fainted in the middle and immediately got back up.”

 

“I see.”

 

“So I’m asking because there’s a report that potions you made were used on site. Is it true that you provided potions?”

 

I let out a small breath and said.

 

“I’m F-rank so I can’t enter dungeons. So I just… made them and gave them to anyone who needed them.”

 

“I knew you were selling them, but you also gave them out separately.”

 

“Yes. I didn’t take money for those. But they weren’t very high grade either.”

 

Though there were actually S-rank ones mixed in.

 

“Hmm.”

 

Both teachers looked at me simultaneously.

 

Their expressions became cautious.

 

Then they asked something unexpected.

 

“You just… give them to anyone?”

 

I nodded.

 

“Because it increases survival rates.”

 

The teachers were momentarily speechless.

 

Anyway, I’m still F-rank, and no one would take me to a dungeon.

 

The teacher spoke again.

 

“Jin Hali. Your actions are commendable. No, they’re truly admirable.”

 

“But from now on, you must report through teachers and provide them that way. Understood?”

 

I nodded.

 

“Yes.”

 

Of course, it was just lip service.

 

“And.”

 

The two teachers chose their words for a moment.

 

“We’re just grateful for this incident.”

 

“It will remain in the school records. Of course, as a positive unexpected case.”

 

“…Excuse me?”

 

I asked back, a little surprised.

 

The teacher said clearly.

 

“It means Jin Hali’s name will go up in the second S-rank Lunar Halo raid statistics as an irregular recovery potion provider.”

 

I caught my breath and smiled very slightly.

 

“Yes. I’m glad if it was helpful.”

 

Since there’s no turning back now!

 

After sending them away, as I left the manufacturing room, I thought to myself once more.

 

‘That level of record should be… fine.’

 

It was that very day.

 

That the Azure Dragon’s dungeon opened.

 

***

 

Abyss of the Azure Dragon.

 

This dungeon, called Blue Dragon in other countries, wouldn’t be lacking even if called a symbol of annihilation.

 

‘When Annihilation Dungeons opened, this dungeon was the first one all three times.’

 

This time was the same.

 

The blue dragon was actually a blue creature whose true form might not even be a dragon.

 

With blue eyes, a sky-colored body, and spewing blue mist, it was closer to a spirit than a monster.

 

‘It’s not something humans should face.’

 

Though just thinking about it was scary, I climbed the stairs with light steps.

 

The repaired manufacturing room retained more of its previous atmosphere than expected.

 

They probably only repaired things like the bathroom and checked the mana flow before leaving.

 

Thanks to that, I was having a satisfying healing time when.

 

Suddenly, Yuhan Seong quietly came and said.

 

“Hali.”

 

His tone was calm as usual, but the weight contained within was a little different.

 

“Han Seong. You came?”

 

He somehow had a slightly choked up expression, then quickly erased such signs and said.

 

“Yeah. I was worried.”

 

“Huh? Why? Oh, because I’m going to Ongdalsam?”

 

I silently brushed off the herb scent remaining on my fingertips.

 

Yuhan Seong looked straight at me.

 

“It’s fine. It’s true that it’s a perfect dungeon for gaining experience.”

 

“Really, is it fine?”

 

He was distorting his face a bit.

 

That was definitely not pity or burden but some other emotion, so I tilted my head.

 

“It’s fine. Rather than me, our classmates who’ll have to clean up the mess whether I live or die won’t be fine.”

 

When I sighed softly, Yuhan Seong immediately objected.

 

“There’s no way you’d die. Don’t worry.”

 

“Ah.”

 

Of course, I knew that the current Yuhan Seong had specs to handle even the Azure Dragon with ease. But that’s not something ‘Jin Hali’ would know.

 

I just raised the corners of my mouth awkwardly.

 

Yuhan Seong looked at the ground as if a little angry, then let out a long sigh.

 

And said to me, somewhat calmed down.

 

“The practical will start soon.”

 

I answered while organizing bottles.

 

“Okay! Go ahead. I’ll pack some things and come.”

 

“Alright.”

 

He turned around and went out the door.

 

Just before the door closed, he looked back at me once more.

 

I suddenly realized that his gaze was a little different from before Lunar Halo.

 

Trust.

 

But heavy.

 

I put the herbal extract back on the fire.

 

Hmm, but thinking about it again, to just call it trust, that gaze seemed a bit, persistent.

 

My body shuddered.

 

‘I’m not going to get dragged to an Annihilation Dungeon, am I?’

 

That can’t happen, it can’t.

 

That’s something I’m leaving to you guys!

 

Let’s stay calm. With this level of attention, I should be able to get through it smoothly.

 

I stirred the herbs slowly as usual.

 

And 15 minutes before practice started.

 

Having prepared all the potions I wanted, I headed to the dungeon with an excited expression like a child going on a picnic.

 

Watch this, Isang Hee.

 

***

 

Han Seong stopped briefly in front of the entrance, then spoke to all of Class 8.

 

Unlike other classes, Class 8 was unique in that everyone listened to instructions centered around Yuhan Seong and moved in perfect unison.

 

Seeing it in person felt different.

 

“Jin Hali.”

 

“Yeah!”

 

“Did you bring that notebook too?”

 

“You mean the one where I wrote down strategies?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

I hesitated a bit knowing that the current situation was being broadcast to the lounge like during Lunar Halo, but I gladly took out the blue notebook.

 

The Protagonist needs it.

 

Lee Hae-sol, Gong Seo-yun, Hee, and I-seo also quietly approached and showed curiosity.

 

“So this is that notebook the captain was praising.”

 

Gong Seo-yun’s amusing nickname made me laugh briefly.

 

Yuhan Seong, who looked through the notebook with my permission, gazed at me with slightly changed eyes.

 

Different from his previous look of subtly keeping distance while only approaching during dangerous times.

 

“This is good?”

 

When I opened my eyes wide, Yuhan Seong smiled deeply, which was rare.

 

The rest of Class 8 who had crowded around to watch us let out exclamations.

 

What a handsome guy.

 

“Really?”

 

“Yeah. If it’s this good. Hali, want to work together?”

 

“Together? On what?”

 

“Share information and give me your opinions within what you can handle. Give instructions depending on the situation too.”

 

“What?”

 

I drew in a breath.

 

“Hey, Han Seong. Isn’t this Ongdalsam Dungeon? Why do you need my instructions?”

 

I asked with feigned confusion.

 

Everyone had bewildered looks.

 

But I gave up on getting an answer when he smiled meaningfully at me.

 

He subtly opened to the page with Blue Dragon Dungeon strategy notes and showed it to me so only I could see.

 

I looked puzzled, but he just chuckled.

 

Could he possibly be thinking of me as some kind of regression companion?

 

‘Haha.’

 

[What are you laughing about? Coming into such a boring dungeon. I guess you’ll just enjoy listening to the mountain spirit’s voice and leave.]

 

Erich grumbled, but there was no need to pay attention to him.

 

He’ll be satisfied soon enough.

 

“Did you bring supplements too, Hali?”

 

Lee Hae-sol asked in passing.

 

I nodded.

 

Not recovery potions, but recovery supplements.

 

A unique type of potion that stimulates natural healing ability, classified as a special potion.

 

It’s also the easiest special potion, so I tried making it, and the response was good.

 

Was it the day before yesterday? Remembering Han Seong and Lee Hae-sol who came running after trying this made me laugh a little, forgetting the situation.

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