Chapter 35

‘Sigh…’

Lying in bed all the time was so boring. It would have been fine if my body was intact, but with one arm missing, it was uncomfortable to even move.

Noticing my desire to move, Yoo Ju spoke to me.

“Yoo, Yoon Sung. Even if you want to move, please hold on a bit. It’s still…”

“Haha… No. It’s just… staying still is a bit suffocating…”

It’s already been three days since I regained consciousness. Yesterday, Kang Seong-jun suddenly came and delivered some surprising news to us.

One was the result of the disciplinary action against Joo Seung-hwan. And the other…

The Time Priestess had agreed to treat my arm.

Everyone’s reaction upon hearing the news was disbelief and joy. In fact, asking the Time Priestess for a favor was a long shot that everyone thought wouldn’t happen.

In my case, it was half surprise, half doubt.

‘I still don’t get it. Why would someone in such a high position move for just a trainee who got hurt?’

From my perspective, I should be happy, but when a huge unexpected fortune comes your way, it’s natural to be suspicious.

Kang Seong-jun, who came to deliver the news, also seemed dumbfounded. It seemed he couldn’t understand it either.

‘Damn it…’

No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t understand. It was also strange that he left the very next day after receiving the request.

‘…Does the Time Priestess owe Kang Seong-jun a favor?’

It’s a plausible hypothesis, but the problem was that Kang Seong-jun’s expression didn’t seem to suggest that at all.

The party members were just happy that my arm could be treated, but I couldn’t think of it so simply.

‘This isn’t paranoia. It’s genuinely strange.’

Moreover, I’m a Dark Sorcerer. I have no idea how the Time Priestess will react when she sees me. As far as I know, the Holy Kingdom shuns Dark Sorcerers.

As I was lost in these complicated thoughts, Yoo Ju spoke to me.

“Are you okay…?”

“Ah… Yes. It’s nothing.”

“Don’t worry. Today… the Time Priestess is coming, so your arm will be restored.”

“…… It’s just, it’s strange.”

“Huh?”

“Honestly… I thought she would refuse. It’s too strange that the Time Priestess agreed… I’m just a trainee, right?”

At my words, Song Ha-eun chimed in.

“O, Oppa. Just think positively. At least your arm will be treated…”

“…It’s just a small doubt. I’m not thinking too seriously, so don’t worry.”

“That’s a relief…”

“By the way, Yoo Ju. I’m sorry to bring this up, but what about joining our clan? Because of me, we couldn’t join the Hwashin Clan, right?”

“…Why is it because of Yoon Sung? You should speak clearly, it’s because of the Hwashin Clan.”

“…. Ah. Right. Anyway… the graduation ceremony is approaching, so what about joining a clan?”

“We’re looking into various options. Probably… we’ll start as a party without joining a clan or join one of the other three major clans.”

‘Again, the three major clans… Party activities… Does that mean not joining a clan?’

“I understand the three major clans. But what about starting as a party?”

“It literally means starting activities as a party without joining a clan. You won’t receive as much support as joining a clan, so it might be a bit tough… but you’ll be freer.”

I think her decision was heavily influenced by this incident.

I don’t know the details, but my safety seemed to be a trauma from her first timeline.

Seeing me get hurt this time might have made her reconsider joining a clan.

“Yoon Sung won’t get hurt like this again.”

“Do the others… agree?”

“Yes, they all understood. But…”

“……”

“Ahn Tae-woo… I’m not sure.”

“Is that so?”

If I had to pick the most awkward relationship in our party, it would obviously be Ahn Tae-woo.

We don’t talk personally, and I never know what Ahn Tae-woo is thinking.

In fact, I’ve rarely seen others talk to Ahn Tae-woo personally either. During the tutorial, he didn’t seem unsociable, so I don’t know the reason.

“It seems like… he’s thinking of going his own way. I heard he got an offer from a medium-sized clan after the demonstration.”

Well, if our party doesn’t join any clan, he would want to make his own way.

‘I can trust and follow Yoo Ju because I know she’s a Returner…’

But for Ahn Tae-woo, who doesn’t know Yoo Ju is a Returner, her choice might seem crazy.

Even though Ahn Tae-woo treats Yoo Ju like a goddess, when it comes to life and death, people’s attitudes change quickly.

With the plan to join the Hwashin Clan ruined, Ahn Tae-woo must have many thoughts.

‘Well, if it’s his choice, I should respect it.’

Even if it’s a choice that might ruin his fortune.

While thinking about Ahn Tae-woo, Yoo Ju continued.

“Anyway… don’t worry too much about other things. We might still choose to join a clan. It’s not finalized yet…”

“Understood.”

In fact, there are many options. Thanks to the Hwashin Clan ruining their own chances, other large clans must be drooling over us.

‘After seeing Yoo Hyun’s shield during the demonstration, our party’s value must have increased.’

After answering Yoo Ju, a knock and a voice were heard.

“…. Instructor Kang Seong-jun. I’m coming in.”

As Kang Seong-jun entered, we all bowed to greet him.

Although he’s the clan master of the person who did something terrible to me, it’s thanks to Kang Seong-jun that I can get my arm treated.

“…. The Time Priestess has arrived at the training facility. She should be here within 10 minutes.”

“… I see.”

She’s already arrived. I heard she left from the Holy Kingdom, so she must have used the warp point facility we learned about during training.

“…. When she comes to the ward, please observe proper etiquette. And she won’t come alone. For her safety, she’ll be accompanied by two Holy Knights.”

“Yes, understood.”

Not long after Kang Seong-jun spoke, the Time Priestess finally entered the ward.

‘That woman…’

Her appearance was quite unique. Long blonde hair, a gorgeous yet modest nun’s habit, and the most peculiar thing…

‘This woman… she’s blind.’

She was wearing an eye patch. Probably born blind or lost her sight for some reason.

I was worried something like Yoon Yeon might happen, but I couldn’t resist my curiosity and opened her status window.

[ Name: Lamenta Ministra ]

[ Age: 25 ]

[ Job: Time Priestess (Legend Grade) ]

[ Titles: Time Priestess, Saintess of Time, Follower of Aitas’ Will, Handmaiden of Time ]

[ Unique Traits ]

Partial Time Reversal (Legend Grade) – Reverts a person’s body to up to one week prior. Can revert specific parts or the entire body. Can be used once a year.

Wave of Emotions (Legend Grade) – You can sense the emotions of those around you without interruption.





I feel it without.

The Vessel of God (Legend Grade) – Your body is suitable for the Vessel of God. Permanently increases Stamina by 4. Permanently increases Magic Power by 4.

[Traits]

Benedictio (Legend Grade) – Heals all allies greatly, regardless of distance. The amount of healing is influenced by the user’s Magic Power stat.

[Stats]

Strength – 34 | Agility – 40

Stamina – 43 | Luck – 90

Magic Power – 95 | Resistance – 31

‘Huh…..’

Both the job and traits are Legend Grade.

‘…. This is ridiculous.’

What catches my eye is the trait labeled “Wave of Emotions.”

‘Is this… perhaps the ability to sense my emotions?’

If so, she’s an extremely tricky opponent. I absolutely hate it when someone can read my emotions.

‘F*ck…’

She was walking towards us, and even though she shouldn’t be able to see, she was staring right at my face.

‘What’s this? Can she sense that I’m looking at her status window?’

Just in case, I quickly closed her status window.

She approached us and opened her mouth.

“Hello, everyone. I am Lamenta Ministra. You can call me Lamenta.”

While the group greeted her, I also bowed my head and greeted her politely.

“I’m Lee Yun-seong. Nice to meet you.”

“I know.”

“…Huh?”

“…….”

‘What the…’

Her mysterious aura made it hard to adjust. I really dislike dealing with this type of person. It’s hard to read their intentions.

“You seem to have a lot on your mind.”

“Huh…?”

‘F*ck, is the “Wave of Emotions” trait working right now?’

I know I shouldn’t think like this because of her trait, but my brain wasn’t cooperating.

If a person could control their thoughts at will, they wouldn’t be human—they’d be a god.

“…No. What I meant was that I’ve already heard your name. Don’t worry about it.”

“Oh… What should I call you? Should I call you Priest Lamenta?”

“Call me whatever you’re comfortable with.”

F*ck. If it weren’t for the healing, I’d want to leave this place immediately. I hate people whose intentions I can’t figure out. It feels unsettling when I can’t understand someone.

“I heard about it on the way. I heard you suffered unjust violence.”

“Haha… Yes, that’s right.”

“Indeed. Although I can’t see, I can sense the shape of things through magic. As I heard, you’ve lost an arm.”

Yoo Ju pleaded with her earnestly.

“Priestess. Please… heal Yoon-seong’s arm…!”

Following Yoo Ju’s request, the other party members also began to ask her for help.

“…. Don’t worry. I came here to heal his arm, and I will fulfill my duty.”

She placed her hand on the part where my arm was missing, and light began to shine from the missing area. Slowly, as if rewinding a videotape, only the time of my left arm began to reverse.

‘Is this… is this really a human’s ability…?’

I couldn’t comprehend how something like this was possible. This is literally the realm of gods.

Everyone in our party, including Kang Seong-jun and Yoon Yeon, widened their eyes and witnessed this unbelievable miracle.

Yoon Yeon and Kang Seong-jun, who had never seen anything like this in their lives, began to speak.

“How… how is this… this is really…”

“…. This is unbelievable.”

In less than three minutes, my left arm was reattached as if nothing had happened.

‘….. I can feel it. It’s no different from before.’

I clenched and unclenched my left fist to check if the sensation was fully restored.

While everyone was speechless from witnessing the miracle, I thanked her.

“…. Thank you so much. Honestly… I never thought it would be healed like this.”

Yoo Ju and the others also snapped out of it and began to express their gratitude.

“Sniff… Priestess. Thank you so much…!”

“Thank you. Thanks to you, my brother…”

“Thank you so much, Priestess…!”

Even the usually rude Kang I-seo showed extreme respect and gratitude.

“No need. I just did what I had to do. Don’t worry about it.”

“…. Still, thank you so much.”

“By the way… Hwashin Clan Master?”

“…. Yes, yes?”

Kang Seong-jun, who didn’t expect her to call him, answered in a flustered manner.

“I’d like you to give the resources you promised to our church to this victim instead.”

Kang Seong-jun opened his mouth as if he couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

“…. Are you serious?”

“Yes. I’d like you to give them to the victim.”

I quickly spoke up to her. It was too burdensome.

‘F*ck…! Why is she doing this? It’s so damn burdensome…!’

It’s already strange that she healed me, and now she’s giving me resources too?

‘There’s no such thing as a free favor in this world.’

“Haha… Priestess Lamenta. I’m already so grateful for the healing. Receiving resources on top of that is too much.”

“No, don’t worry about it and accept it. I don’t need it anyway.”

“But this is…”

“You seem to be overthinking things.”

I was taken aback by her words.

“I sense a lot of anguish from you, Lee Yun-seong.”

Everyone except Yoon Yeon looked at me and her with expressions that said, “What nonsense is this?” but I couldn’t react like that.

“Sometimes, it’s okay to think simply instead of overcomplicating things. Anyway… please accept it for my sake.”

“….. Alright, Priestess. But may I ask one thing?”

She answered without looking at me, her body turned toward the door.

“Go ahead.”

“… What’s the real reason you healed me?”

Upon hearing my question, two knights beside her shouted.

“How dare you! How dare you doubt the intentions of the Saintess?!”

“A Dark Sorcerer like you…!”

“Everyone, stop.”

“Saintess…!”

After silencing the knights, she answered me.

“It’s a secret.”

“… What?”

I was so dumbfounded by her answer that I forgot to use honorifics and stupidly asked back.

She didn’t answer my question and left the room.

‘…. Sigh.’

“……”

“…. Yoon-seong?”

“It’s nothing, Yoo Ju. Anyway, I’m really glad my arm was healed.”

While the group was happily saying how fortunate it was, I had something to do and spoke to Kang Seong-jun.

“Instructor Kang Seong-jun.”

“…. What is it, Trainee Lee Yun-seong?”

“Can I meet Joo Seung-hwan?”