Chapter 240
The courses at the National Hunter Academy were generally split into theoretical lessons and practical training. As students advanced to higher years, the emphasis shifted from theory to practice. Especially in the second year, the percentage of practical lessons increased from ten to thirty, making both minor and major injuries more common for students.
It looked like it was Yoon-Hee’s turn to be injured. Her hand was visibly swollen.
Today’s practical lesson involved infusing mana into weapons. Not feeling her best, she ended up injuring her hand when a troll’s club struck her. Thanks to the Academy’s on-site medical staff, the pain had subsided somewhat, but the injury remained, and her hand still throbbed.
“It should heal in three days,” the doctor reassured her as they wrapped a special bandage with a healing effect around her swollen hand.
Just a few years ago, a bruise like Yoon-Hee’s would never have healed in such a short time, but with the advent of Healers and advanced healing skills, medical technology had made significant progress.
“Thank you, Doctor.”
“Looks like this is your first injury,” the doctor remarked while examining her medical chart. “Your record is clean.”
For students at the Academy, getting injured during training was almost an expectation, especially on days with practical lessons against monsters. It wasn’t unusual for dozens of students to visit the on-campus clinic in a single day, which was why the doctor found it remarkable that this was Yoon-Hee’s first visit.
“Be more careful next time,” the doctor advised. “I know the suit offers good protection, but it doesn’t make you invincible.”
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“I’m back,” Do-Jun said, entering the apartment.
Just like any other weekday evening, Yoon-Hee paused her dinner preparations and hurried to greet him.