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Chapter 30 – You, Become My Subordinate!
I chuckled when I saw the bent needle.
“This is a first.”
No matter what kind of Awakeners I met.
No matter what kind of dimensional gate patients I encountered,
When I inserted needles, they always slid in smoothly.
But I never imagined a monster’s skin would be impenetrable.
“What’s wrong?”
“…Nothing.”
I mumbled vaguely, worried that Mary might feel embarrassed.
Then, Nak-yong, who had roughly caught on, approached and said,
“It seems you need to use your inner qi to treat this young lady.”
“…Inner qi?”
“The needle won’t hold up if you just stab it in. You must infuse your inner qi to increase its strength.”
I had considered that.
But what if my inner qi entered Mary’s body?
Wouldn’t it backfire?
“Is it truly safe for my inner qi to enter another’s body?”
“It’s not just infusing your qi; it’s stimulating the acupoints. It should be fine.”
“I see.”
“Moreover, it might even be better. Your inner qi could properly stimulate the blood.”
I nodded at Nak-yong’s words.
All I could do now was infuse my inner qi.
I drew up a small amount of clear qi from my dantian.
“Guh!”
The pain I always feel!
I never get used to it.
But it’s okay.
It’s all for the patient.
Shh!
Clear qi began flowing into my needle.
Then, I carefully inserted the needle into her back.
At that moment—
Swoosh!
The needle entered far too easily this time.
Simultaneously, Mary’s voice rang out.
“Ugh!”
She was probably startled by the sudden insertion of the needle.
Patients usually react similarly, so I didn’t think much of it.
But I noticed one difference.
“Spiritual eyes.”
Using the spiritual eyes technique, I could clearly see Mary’s body.
I could also see the clear qi carried by the needle.
“It’s moving around inside her body, isn’t it?”
It was as if it were infusing her with vitality.
Wasn’t it circulating her entire body’s qi?
Though I’m a complete novice when it comes to inner qi, one thing was clear.
“Does that feel refreshing?”
This was going to feel incredible.
As proof, Mary nodded her head so vigorously that it seemed like it might snap off.
“I’ve never felt this good in my entire life!”
“Indeed… Then let’s continue.”
I immediately began inserting needles into other acupoints.
Each time, Mary let out a delighted exclamation.
Her voice sounded so blissful that even Nak-yong couldn’t help but marvel.
“Young Master, once your treatment is complete, I beg you to treat me as well.”
“Me too! Please treat me too!”
“…Let’s finish this first.”
I placed needles in every acupoint.
Then, a message popped up.
[You performed acupuncture using an unconventional method.]
[You unlocked a new acupuncture technique.]
[Skill: Inner Qi Acupuncture acquired.]That skill was none other than Inner Qi Acupuncture.
“Inner Qi Acupuncture?”
I tilted my head at the name.
Then, Nak-yong spoke.
“There were occasionally physicians who placed needles infused with inner qi. That was called the Inner Qi Acupuncture Technique.”
“Indeed, such a method existed.”
Inner Qi Acupuncture Technique.
Quite a splendid name.
I immediately checked the skill’s grade.
[Skill Information]
▶Name: Inner Qi Acupuncture
▶Grade: A
▶Effect 1: Infuses inner qi through the patient's acupoints to relieve overall fatigue.
▶Effect 2: Enhances the patient's healing capacity and induces a sense of calm.
▶Effect 3: Increases the effectiveness of acupuncture by 200%.Inner Qi Acupuncture.
It is a skill with far greater power than I thought.
It has the ability to infuse inner qi and relieve fatigue throughout the body.
On top of that, it enhances the patient’s healing power.
It even increases the effectiveness of acupuncture by 200%.
Just looking at it drew admiration.
“With effects like this…”
Wouldn’t it be effective even on patients from the intermediate-level dimensional gate?
* * *
After the acupuncture treatment, time passed.
During that time, Mary underwent a great change.
First of all,
“Her skin has regained its color!”
Mary had dull skin, unbecoming of a vampire.
Thanks to the inner qi acupuncture technique, however, her skin transformed into a shade as white as jade.
And that wasn’t all.
“What about the joint pain?”
“That’s completely gone, too! What kind of magic is this?”
“It’s not magic; it’s medical skill.”
“Medical skill… Well, it’s truly astonishing.”
I chuckled at Mary’s words.
Monsters wouldn’t use medical arts, so they couldn’t possibly know.
To her, my acupuncture must have felt like magic.
“But it’s not over yet.”
“After using such incredible magic, you say it’s not over?”
“This is merely a temporary measure.”
Acupuncture isn’t a panacea.
It only temporarily improves the condition.
Complete recovery is impossible.
That’s why I called for Nureongi.
“Nurse Nu.”
“Right here! Young Master!”
Nureongi swiftly brought the medicine.
It was herbal medicine that I had quickly prepared while Mary rested after her acupuncture treatment.
And not just one dose.
“First, take this.”
“…What is this?”
“It’s Blood Circulation and Stagnation Relief Medicine. It aids blood circulation, disperses stagnant blood, and reduces the burden on the liver and other organs.”
“I-I see.”
“You absolutely must take it.”
“Guh!”
Mary swallowed the blood circulation medicine with a grimace.
At that moment,
[The Master of the Herb Garden effect was activated.]
[Effect of Blood Circulation Medicine increased by 200%.]That message appeared.
And that wasn’t the end of it.
“Guh!”
Mary struggled, overcome by nausea.
But not long after, her expression changed.
“I’m starting to feel better!”
She flashed a bright smile at her sudden improvement.
Seeing her smile made me feel proud.
“That’s the effect of the medicine.”
“Impressive! You’re truly a divine doctor, aren’t you?”
“So you should keep taking it diligently, okay?”
“…I’ll try my best.”
Mary averted her gaze and forced a smile.
Still, she seemed pleased with the medicine’s effect.
Flutter!
She suddenly summoned her wings and flew outside.
Apparently, her symptoms worsened when she flew around.
But thanks to the medicine, she didn’t seem to feel the pain.
“Really… It’s truly amazing! Who would have thought something like this was possible?”
She flew for a while, then smiled contentedly.
I placed my hand on Mary’s shoulder.
At that moment, her face flushed.
“Why did you suddenly put your hand there?”
“Ms. Mary, did you feel how effective the medicine is?”
“F-for a human, you’re quite something!”
“I have a favor to ask of you, Ms. Mary.”
“A favor?”
I handed Mary something while she tilted her head in confusion.
“It’s an herbal medicine made from artemisia capillaris, gardenia fruit, and goji berries. Please take this as well.”
At that moment, Mary’s face twisted.
* * *
[The Master of the Herb Garden effect has activated.]
[The effectiveness of herbal medicine increases by 200%.]Mary drank all of the medicine.
Her symptoms were almost completely gone.
However,
“Ugh, I feel like I’m going to die.”
Whether because of the taste or not, Mary was in extreme agony.
Could it be because she had only ever drunk blood her whole life?
Because of that, her sense of taste seemed incredibly sensitive.
I had essentially sentenced her to death.
Thud!
It was a large bundle of medicine!
She needed to take two pills.
Therefore, the quantity was doubled.
“From now on, please take one pill each day without fail.”
“…Just kill me!”
“I beg you.”
I looked straight at Mary and pleaded.
“Please, for your own sake, take them properly.”
“…Ah, I get it! I just have to take them, right?”
Her face flushed, and she nodded quickly.
I smiled at her, making sure she didn’t see.
“Just as planned.”
This method had always worked well with people who disliked bitter medicine.
I recall it rarely worked on male patients, but it was highly effective on female patients.
I’m not sure why.
“The young master was truly a terrifying man.”
“The qualities of a womanizer aren’t something just anyone possesses.”
“What on earth do you two mean?”
Nureongi and Nak-yong describe me.
Today, both of them felt strange.
Then.
[The patient was satisfied with your treatment.]
[You have acquired 500 Dimension Gate Points.]A message signaling the end of the treatment appeared.
“Young Master! This time it’s a whopping 500 points!”
“Yeah. Maybe it’s because the patient was more challenging than usual?”
Usually, Dimension Gate Points were given out at 100 points each.
But this time, it’s a massive 500P!
At this rate, I could save up for the monthly rent in no time.
“Upgrading the Dimension Gate was definitely the right call.”
It was fortunate that Nero came along.
Thanks to his suggestion, the pace of earning points accelerated.
I had one goal.
[Medicine-Making Clone - 10,000P]That goal was none other than a clone.
Nureongi said that a clone could make medicine extremely quickly.
This meant that I could use the clone to produce medicine in the future. Even if I needed to supply medicine nationwide, the clone and I could handle it.
“Very impressive.”
Mary suddenly approached me.
She stroked my chin and smiled.
Then she whispered softly.
“Would you like to become my familiar?”
“Fa-familiar? Do you mean becoming your subordinate?”
“Yes. If you become this girl’s subordinate, your problem could be solved.”
I flinched at her words.
“You know I’m frail?”
“This girl’s eyes cannot be deceived. Even at a glance, she can tell that you have about ten years left.”
“…Ten years.”
“But it’s such a waste. It’s such a waste for someone as capable as you to die.”
With that, Mary stretched out her arm.
“Drink my blood now, and all your troubles will be solved.”
“…Are you truly serious?”
“Your lifespan limitations would vanish, and your body would become healthy. Furthermore, you’d become a high-ranking vampire with various powers.”
The temptation of the Vampire Lord.
Should I close my eyes and drink her blood?
I could regain the health I’d longed for all this time.
And that’s not all.
Along with eternal life, I could grasp immense power.
That’s why I wavered.
Then.
“Young master… becoming a vampire?”
Nureongi’s damp voice reached my ears.
“It’s not confirmed yet…”
“If you become this girl’s servant, you could live in a very spacious palace. Think it over carefully.”
“Young Master, are you really going?”
Nureongi didn’t try to stop me.
He knew that healing my body was my deepest wish, so it was the right decision.
That’s why he couldn’t stand in my way.
“Honestly, it’s tempting, but…”
But I couldn’t do it.
I have a family. I have patients.
I couldn’t just abandon all of that and leave.
Most of all, I couldn’t leave Nureongi alone.
So, I scratched my head and smiled.
“I appreciate the offer, but I wish to die as a human.”
“…Really?”
“I have family, too. I want to grow old with the people I love.”
“Young Master!”
“What a pity. Truly.”
Mary licked her lips and sighed.
But she shook her head almost immediately.
“Well, you might change your answer later, after all.”
“What did you just say?”
“I didn’t say anything.”
Mary whistled and feigned innocence.
Simultaneously, a message appeared.
[Mary Vladimir wishes to repay you.]
[What would you like as a reward?]
[▶Tower Conquest]
[▶Subordination]
[▶One-time Summon Ticket]
[▶Artifact]
[▶Decline]This time, there were five choices!
I agonized over which one to pick.
At that moment, another message popped up.
[Mary Vladimir's satisfaction has reached 100%.]
[As a bonus, you may select two rewards.]I could choose two rewards!
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