Chapter 1160 - 1160: D476. Troublesome Ghost

Unlike the somewhat relieved squad leader outside the door, the Mute Girl was feeling a bit irritable at the moment.

'Why can't the Magic Power be infused?'

She casually waved her hand, casting a Healing Skill on the unconscious patient on the operating table.

The emerald green Radiance spread across the almost charred skin, covering the body like a mist.

But the gentle healing magic couldn't linger on the skin for long before being dispersed by the residual elements surging from the depths of the wounds.

This process had been repeated several times.

Although the external wounds seemed to improve, even starting to scab, internally the flesh hadn't shown much improvement, still ravaged by the rampant magic elements, far from being out of danger.

This is the tricky part of magical injuries.

Unlike pure physical trauma, many magical wounds that initially seem not too serious can deteriorate over time into stubborn maladies far worse than when first inflicted.

The residual Magic Power from magical injuries not only disrupts Healing Skills, but some high-tier Magic Techniques even actively absorb the patient's own Magic Power, spreading like toxins.

This was exactly the case with the wounds on this frontliner.

Without targeted Healing Magic, ordinary Healing Skills are almost meaningless unless overwhelmed by superior Magic Power.

But achieving that would at least require a Bishop-level Priest.

The Mute Girl's gaze darkened, and she clicked her tongue softly.

Should she go out and ask what magic creature caused the injury?

Having just driven out the accompanying people without giving them a chance to speak, the Mute Girl's expression twisted slightly.

Would going to ask now mean admitting her lack of skill, unable to even identify the creature that injured this guy?

So, she furrowed her brows, raised her right hand high, intending to slap the patient's face.

It's not that she planned to vent violently—though that was part of the intention.

But since the healing Magic Power couldn't penetrate, she decided to use intense physical shock to directly infuse her own Magic Power into the other's body for greater efficiency.

This was her personal exclusive technique, also the main reason for her poor reputation in the past.

Because everyone receiving her treatment invariably got beaten up before it began.

However, looking at the barely breathing man in front of her, she paused her action and ultimately lowered her hand.

What if she accidentally killed him?

'So annoying…'

An accidental death was a minor issue, as he was already near death, but disguising it would mean it didn't fall on her.

But failing the very first commission as an Adventurer—that was a big deal.

Though she didn't really care about the job, failing to handle wounds caused by unknown beasts would prove she was less capable than beasts, wouldn't it?

What if they claimed the wounds were caused by a Goblin Shaman? Couldn't she even handle goblins?

Thinking of this, the Mute Girl's eyebrows instantly perked up.

'What bad luck for you!'

Without hesitation now, she slashed her wrist with her nail, swiftly cutting the skin open.

Magic Power-laden, near-black red blood flowed out but didn't drip to the ground, instead hovering in mid-air, sketching out a simple Magic Array.

In reality, this Array was more for visual and spiritual direction than practical use.

But the healing effects were immediate.

As the crimson light projected onto the patient, the residual elements in the wounds were swiftly neutralized, and the charred flesh scabbed and fell off, new granulation emerged, filling and stitching together, reverting to flesh-colored skin.

The patient's breathing quickly stabilized, gaining strength, while the Mute Girl's complexion turned a shade paler.

Directly converting her own Magic Power and Life Force into Ether, she filled his wounds, banishing foreign residues.

This was indeed her Talent Ability.

As long as the price was enough, even with a dead body, if the soul hadn't entered Reincarnation yet, she could forcibly drag someone back.

The guild president who introduced her to the profession praised it as a Talent comparable to the Saintess and akin to a Forbidden Curse.

But that was also a secondary reason for her poor reputation in the past.

Humankind's Magic Power is repulsive; infusing one's own Magic Power and Life Force into others means delving into the Abyss of their being, the effects unpredictable, causing mental and physical distortion at the slightest mishap.

Blessings and curses often differ just in form.

Thus, any magic involving the conversion of Magic Power within a human body usually consumes and transfers disproportionally.

Ten units of Magic Power, five are used for self-purification, and five more shrink after purification, leaving only two or even less for others to absorb.

Hence, merely possessing this Talent is far from enough.

To be used for healing, one must harbor selfless, unconditional love for others.

Only when magic contains this purest emotion can the side effects of healing be minimized.

Unfortunately, what the Mute Girl possessed was merely swamp-like malice.

Indifferent of object, reason, or morality, she equally scorned everyone.

Taking self-centered behavior for granted, yet too lazy to even demand anything in return.

This "equality and inclusiveness" allowed her healing to work, yet it also carried strong side effects.

That was the soul-devouring and haunting "love" she radiated.

Either endure physical beatings before treatment or face mental torment afterwards…

Or go through both.

The black-hearted healer who contradicted benevolent healer ethos, whose previously furrowed brows finally relaxed.

'Done.'

Though the patient on the bed had emerged from life-threatening danger with stable breathing, a heavy Fear and dread lingered between his brows, as if trapped in a deep Nightmare, continuously struggling.

But the girl ignored this scene, merely clapped her hands lightly with a relaxed demeanor.

In fact, announcing the success of the rescue as it was would be fine, but considering the patient's expression, more pained than before, the Mute Girl decided to observe a bit more.

Should she use Magic Power to numb his facial muscles? That might make the treatment appear better.

Though unexpectedly for her, the observation had barely begun when new changes appeared on the patient's constantly shifting, contorting face.

Initially showing Fear, dread, and pain, it now gradually showed expressions of resolve, seriousness, and valor.

[Mute Girl's Attitude (Will +57-52=5, Cap 70, 50+ Teaming)]

D65+5=(57)=62

The Mute Girl squinted her eyes.

Observing the gruesome wounds still present despite treatment, and considering his relatively uninjured companions, she quickly understood the situation.

Presumably, he acted as a shield during the Raid, absorbing all magical Attacks to buy Space and Time for his companions, leading to this state.

'Still such a rash youth.' She showed a disdainful expression.

But after disdaining him, her eyes twinkled as if she had thought of a good idea.

'But… this guy might make a good shield, after all?'

Dungeon danger looms, far from civilization.

It's a perfect environment and condition for humanity to unleash their deepest malice.

Being a malicious person herself, the Mute Girl understood to what depths human limits could sink.

If not for seeing the rash youth's expression transform, saying those companions who seemingly cared about him actually used him as bait wouldn't cause her any surprise.

No matter how many rules and laws the Adventurer Guild might set, once out of supervision, without Law Enforcers' violence, those things are merely meaningless paper.

Not even Contract Magic can ensure binding effects in the Dungeon.

Therefore, for adventurers, mutual trust is the most precious thing of all.

And a companion of noble character… is undoubtedly harder to find than any treasure.

After all, who wouldn't like someone willing to die for them at a crucial moment?

The Mute Girl licked her lips as a mischievous smile floated in her yellow eyes.

[So what method should be used for teaming up?]

1.5. Cure him, then issue an exorbitant medical bill.

2.6. Implant Magic Power, for continuous follow-up treatment.

3.7. Issue a regular commission.

4.8. Conduct background checks first.

9. The frontliner is a Church Holy Paladin.

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure.

D10=4

♛: Conduct background checks first.

[Frontliner's Personality/Background/Ability (Higher is better, Total value 150+, or two items 60+, or 1 item 95+ without a great failure)]

3D100= (8+30+63) = 101