Chapter 285: Pure White (1)
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Chapter 285: Pure White (1)
Its pure white.
Every part my eyes touch is pure white.
But its not cozy.
Quite the opposite, in fact.
Its extremely cold and icy.
The howling gale seems intent on carving up my skin, and the hammer-like chill taps at my bones.
Its an extreme environment.
lt's quite fascinating.
Of course, Im fine. As Ive said time and again, the outside of my body is quite sturdy.
Looks like theyve really got money to burn.
This place is a massive magic space created by Edsilla National University just to assess their students. Its an excessive use of funds, but anyway.
I'm traversing the snowfield as a member of the rescue team.
My equipment consists only of a detector, compass, radio, telescope, rope, climbing gear, and three days worth of rations.
The landscape is hardly distinguishable from the Antarctic or Arctic.
The survival and rescue teams face different situations, but they share the same environment. Somewhere here, knights waiting for survival are trapped.
I turned on the [SZX-9500J in my eyes. I looked far into the distance, but there were no significant signals.
If the goal was survival, they would be desperately sending out signals.
Is it that vast?
It seems highly likely. Considering the size of the entrance we came through, it could be as large as a city.
Crunch Crunch-
I moved forward on the surface mixed with ice and snow, setting my direction with the compass and mapping it out in my mind.
Then, suddenly, I stopped.
Swoosh
The snowbank shifted following my footsteps. Right in front of me was a mysterious slope. I examined the area closely.
It was a crevasse in the glacier's surface.
This is suspicious.
I tightly packed the snow into a hard ball, like a stone.
Whoosh I threw it down below.
I listened intently.
No matter how long I waited, no sound came back up.
Definitely suspicious.
There must be someone down there. Trusting my intuition, I attached a rope to my waist. I hammered a piton into a nearby solid glacier and tied the rope to it.
And then, I descended straight down.
Ssssshhhh-
I jumped down into the crevasse.
Crack. Johanna clenched the tablet in her hands without realizing it. Her heart churned at the sight of him falling. Her mood soured instantly.
lsnt he injured?
This guy recklessly throws himself around. He could have easily half-assed this kind of evaluation test and no one would have said anything.
And theres no footage from underground. The drones cant follow down there.
After pocketing the money
Johanna was furious. If they took money under the pretense of broadcasting the test process, they should have anticipated this kind of situation. They should have planted cameras underground.
She aimlessly tapped on the tablet.
We've arrived.
Meanwhile, they had reached the hospital. Johanna clicked her tongue and got out of the car.
[Spring Water Hospital], where Doctor Yu Hains serves as the director.
IS this the place?
It looked extremely shabby, situated on a rural plot of land.
Yes. This is it.
Johanna entered regardless. There were quite a few patients waiting, but she pushed her way straight to the directors office.
Oh, urn, maam! The director is still with a patient
lm not a ma'am.
She didnt exchange pleasantries and just pushed open the door to the directors office. Director Yu Hains was in the middle of examining another patient.
Johanna glared at him in silence.
You've arrived.
Yu Hains responded calmly, as if he had been expecting her.
For Johanna, his expression was incredibly irritating.
The crevasse below was like a cave.
Hmm.
I walked, craning my neck to look around. The interior was pitch-black, and not a sound could be heard.
It seemed like the magical energy pooled at the bottom was causing a barrier-like phenomenon.
Ah.
No matter how much I moved my mouth, no voice came out.
Fortunately, my eyes adjusted quickly. The night vision mode of the [SZX-9500J was in operation.
There should be someone around here.
I muttered to myself as I moved forward.
Thud, thud, thud, thud.
I imagined the sounds I couldnt hear for what must have been dozens of minutes.
Suddenly, I found someone.
In the darkness, a woman with her arms and legs bound.
Ah!
I rushed over to her. I shook her shoulder to wake her up first, then cut the ropes on her arms and legs.
Are you okay
I started to say but stopped abruptly. It was because of her face.
I muttered dumbly.
Tei?
It would surely be a difficult path. She was the eldest daughter of a great house, while Shion was a man with nothing.
That fact alone would be torment enough for both of them. Perhaps they would marry, perhaps they would divorce.
Johanna looked inside the envelope. There were pills inside.
Her brow furrowed.
Pills, huh? This kind of medicine won't work.
Her feelings for Shion Ascal had grown to the point where they could not be suppressed by some tranquilizer. They had grown beyond her awareness.
This is a completely different medication from the previous ones. Its a drug I've synthesized with my [SpectrumJ .
A different drug?
Johanna took out a pill.
But, there was no way to discern anything just by its appearance.
She looked up at Doctor Yu Hains again.
What kind of drug is this?
It wouldnt be poison not from this doctor. Theres no doctor more conscientious of his profession.
lts an emotional suppressant.
How does it work?
lt precisely blocks the parts of the brain that become active and the neurohormones that are secreted when Lady Johanna sees Shion Ascal. Its a drug I've patented and validated.
In other words, it would return the current Johanna to the original Johanna.
It was quite a remarkable drug.
Johanna flicked the drug envelope with her finger.
Why did you create such a drug?
As Ive said. Acknowledging love is difficult and painful.
True to his words, Yu Hains was a man who had experienced loss. He must have tried to forget through medication.
Johanna asked bluntly.
S0, block the emotions with drugs?
Yes. However, its not a drug that works all the time; you must take it whenever you feel distressed.
Then, a question suddenly arose.
But why did you stop taking it? Wasnt it a drug you made for yourself?
Johanna looked into Yu Hainss eyes.
Yu Hains answered with an impassive expression.
Because I acknowledged love.
What a crazy thing to say. This guy, at times, seems the most rational, yet hes ridiculously emotional in the strangest ways.
As Johanna pocketed the medicine, she asked.
Whats the second prescription?
Here it is.
It was another envelope.
This prescription is for later, when the time comes
Yu Hains seemed about to say something, but Johanna immediately opened the envelope.
Inside was just a single note.
Haah.
Yu Hains let out a faint sigh. Johanna saw the two characters written on it.
Snapher temples throbbed with a pulse.
Are you joking?
Johanna showed the note to Yu Hains.
[Confess]
Her gaze turned harsh, but Yu Hains faced her calmly.
Yes. This is more of an advice. I cannot disclose a patients personal information, after all.
Then theres no reason for me to be here. You asshole.
No, there is. You have two options left.
Yu Hains pointed to Johannas envelope of medicine.
lf you dislike confessing, then take the medicine. It will be the easier path.
However, if you wish to hear the truth from Shion Ascal.
He pointed to the note that read [Confess].
Confess your love to Shion Ascal.
Are you insane?
lt cant be helped. I assure you, Shion Ascal will never tell Lady Johanna that he loves her.
In an instant, Johannas eyes narrowed sharply. A small wave surged in her heart.
She asked in a low, sunken voice.
Are you saying he doesnt like me?
lts the opposite.
Yu Hains said something cryptic. But that cryptic statement was probably the best for now.
Damn the 1 cannot disclose a patient's personal information rule.
However, if Lady Johanna confesses your true feelings first, then Shion Ascal will surely tell you the truth as well.
Johanna listened quietly.
She couldnt know how much this man knew, or to what extent. It was a truly frustrating asymmetry of information.
The prescription has been given. Now the choice is Lady Johanna's to make.
Fi n e.
Johanna put both prescriptions into her coat pocket. As she turned to leave, she pulled out her tablet.
Right now, she was curious to know if Shion Ascal had escaped from the crevasse.
But then.
What is this.
He was with some woman.
Who is this crazy bitch?
Suddenly, a fierce flame ignited in Johannas grip.
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Chapter 285: Pure White (1)
Its pure white.
Every part my eyes touch is pure white.
But its not cozy.
Quite the opposite, in fact.
Its extremely cold and icy.
The howling gale seems intent on carving up my skin, and the hammer-like chill taps at my bones.
Its an extreme environment.
lt's quite fascinating.
Of course, Im fine. As Ive said time and again, the outside of my body is quite sturdy.
Looks like theyve really got money to burn.
This place is a massive magic space created by Edsilla National University just to assess their students. Its an excessive use of funds, but anyway.
I'm traversing the snowfield as a member of the rescue team.
My equipment consists only of a detector, compass, radio, telescope, rope, climbing gear, and three days worth of rations.
The landscape is hardly distinguishable from the Antarctic or Arctic.
The survival and rescue teams face different situations, but they share the same environment. Somewhere here, knights waiting for survival are trapped.
I turned on the [SZX-9500J in my eyes. I looked far into the distance, but there were no significant signals.
If the goal was survival, they would be desperately sending out signals.
Is it that vast?
It seems highly likely. Considering the size of the entrance we came through, it could be as large as a city.
Crunch Crunch-
I moved forward on the surface mixed with ice and snow, setting my direction with the compass and mapping it out in my mind.
Then, suddenly, I stopped.
Swoosh
The snowbank shifted following my footsteps. Right in front of me was a mysterious slope. I examined the area closely.
It was a crevasse in the glacier's surface.
This is suspicious.
I tightly packed the snow into a hard ball, like a stone.
Whoosh I threw it down below.
I listened intently.
No matter how long I waited, no sound came back up.
Definitely suspicious.
There must be someone down there. Trusting my intuition, I attached a rope to my waist. I hammered a piton into a nearby solid glacier and tied the rope to it.
And then, I descended straight down.
Ssssshhhh-
I jumped down into the crevasse.
Crack. Johanna clenched the tablet in her hands without realizing it. Her heart churned at the sight of him falling. Her mood soured instantly.
lsnt he injured?
This guy recklessly throws himself around. He could have easily half-assed this kind of evaluation test and no one would have said anything.
And theres no footage from underground. The drones cant follow down there.
After pocketing the money
Johanna was furious. If they took money under the pretense of broadcasting the test process, they should have anticipated this kind of situation. They should have planted cameras underground.
She aimlessly tapped on the tablet.
We've arrived.
Meanwhile, they had reached the hospital. Johanna clicked her tongue and got out of the car.
[Spring Water Hospital], where Doctor Yu Hains serves as the director.
IS this the place?
It looked extremely shabby, situated on a rural plot of land.
Yes. This is it.
Johanna entered regardless. There were quite a few patients waiting, but she pushed her way straight to the directors office.
Oh, urn, maam! The director is still with a patient
lm not a ma'am.
She didnt exchange pleasantries and just pushed open the door to the directors office. Director Yu Hains was in the middle of examining another patient.
Johanna glared at him in silence.
You've arrived.
Yu Hains responded calmly, as if he had been expecting her.
For Johanna, his expression was incredibly irritating.
The crevasse below was like a cave.
Hmm.
I walked, craning my neck to look around. The interior was pitch-black, and not a sound could be heard.
It seemed like the magical energy pooled at the bottom was causing a barrier-like phenomenon.
Ah.
No matter how much I moved my mouth, no voice came out.
Fortunately, my eyes adjusted quickly. The night vision mode of the [SZX-9500J was in operation.
There should be someone around here.
I muttered to myself as I moved forward.
Thud, thud, thud, thud.
I imagined the sounds I couldnt hear for what must have been dozens of minutes.
Suddenly, I found someone.
In the darkness, a woman with her arms and legs bound.
Ah!
I rushed over to her. I shook her shoulder to wake her up first, then cut the ropes on her arms and legs.
Are you okay
I started to say but stopped abruptly. It was because of her face.
I muttered dumbly.
Tei?
It would surely be a difficult path. She was the eldest daughter of a great house, while Shion was a man with nothing.
That fact alone would be torment enough for both of them. Perhaps they would marry, perhaps they would divorce.
Johanna looked inside the envelope. There were pills inside.
Her brow furrowed.
Pills, huh? This kind of medicine won't work.
Her feelings for Shion Ascal had grown to the point where they could not be suppressed by some tranquilizer. They had grown beyond her awareness.
This is a completely different medication from the previous ones. Its a drug I've synthesized with my [SpectrumJ .
A different drug?
Johanna took out a pill.
But, there was no way to discern anything just by its appearance.
She looked up at Doctor Yu Hains again.
What kind of drug is this?
It wouldnt be poison not from this doctor. Theres no doctor more conscientious of his profession.
lts an emotional suppressant.
How does it work?
lt precisely blocks the parts of the brain that become active and the neurohormones that are secreted when Lady Johanna sees Shion Ascal. Its a drug I've patented and validated.
In other words, it would return the current Johanna to the original Johanna.
It was quite a remarkable drug.
Johanna flicked the drug envelope with her finger.
Why did you create such a drug?
As Ive said. Acknowledging love is difficult and painful.
True to his words, Yu Hains was a man who had experienced loss. He must have tried to forget through medication.
Johanna asked bluntly.
S0, block the emotions with drugs?
Yes. However, its not a drug that works all the time; you must take it whenever you feel distressed.
Then, a question suddenly arose.
But why did you stop taking it? Wasnt it a drug you made for yourself?
Johanna looked into Yu Hainss eyes.
Yu Hains answered with an impassive expression.
Because I acknowledged love.
What a crazy thing to say. This guy, at times, seems the most rational, yet hes ridiculously emotional in the strangest ways.
As Johanna pocketed the medicine, she asked.
Whats the second prescription?
Here it is.
It was another envelope.
This prescription is for later, when the time comes
Yu Hains seemed about to say something, but Johanna immediately opened the envelope.
Inside was just a single note.
Haah.
Yu Hains let out a faint sigh. Johanna saw the two characters written on it.
Snapher temples throbbed with a pulse.
Are you joking?
Johanna showed the note to Yu Hains.
[Confess]
Her gaze turned harsh, but Yu Hains faced her calmly.
Yes. This is more of an advice. I cannot disclose a patients personal information, after all.
Then theres no reason for me to be here. You asshole.
No, there is. You have two options left.
Yu Hains pointed to Johannas envelope of medicine.
lf you dislike confessing, then take the medicine. It will be the easier path.
However, if you wish to hear the truth from Shion Ascal.
He pointed to the note that read [Confess].
Confess your love to Shion Ascal.
Are you insane?
lt cant be helped. I assure you, Shion Ascal will never tell Lady Johanna that he loves her.
In an instant, Johannas eyes narrowed sharply. A small wave surged in her heart.
She asked in a low, sunken voice.
Are you saying he doesnt like me?
lts the opposite.
Yu Hains said something cryptic. But that cryptic statement was probably the best for now.
Damn the 1 cannot disclose a patient's personal information rule.
However, if Lady Johanna confesses your true feelings first, then Shion Ascal will surely tell you the truth as well.
Johanna listened quietly.
She couldnt know how much this man knew, or to what extent. It was a truly frustrating asymmetry of information.
The prescription has been given. Now the choice is Lady Johanna's to make.
Fi n e.
Johanna put both prescriptions into her coat pocket. As she turned to leave, she pulled out her tablet.
Right now, she was curious to know if Shion Ascal had escaped from the crevasse.
But then.
What is this.
He was with some woman.
Who is this crazy bitch?
Suddenly, a fierce flame ignited in Johannas grip.
Chapter 285: Pure White 1Its pure white.Every part my eyes touch is pure white.But its not cozy.Quite the opposite, in fact.Its extremely cold and icy.The howling gale seems intent on carving up my skin, and the hammer-like chill taps at my bones.Its an extreme environment.lt's quite fascinating.Of course, Im fine. As Ive said time and again, the outside of my body is quite sturdy.Looks like theyve really got money to burn.This place is a massive magic space created by Edsilla National University just to assess their students. Its an excessive use of funds, but anyway.I'm traversing the snowfield as a member of the rescue team.My equipment consists only of a detector, compass, radio, telescope, rope, climbing gear, and three days worth of rations.The landscape is hardly distinguishable from the Antarctic or Arctic.The survival and rescue teams face different situations, but they share the same environment. Somewhere here, knights waiting for survival are trapped.I turned on the SZX-9500J in my eyes. I looked far into the distance, but there were no significant signals.If the goal was survival, they would be desperately sending out signals.Is it that vast?It seems highly likely. Considering the size of the entrance we came through, it could be as large as a city.Crunch Crunch-I moved forward on the surface mixed with ice and snow, setting my direction with the compass and mapping it out in my mind.Then, suddenly, I stopped.SwooshThe snowbank shifted following my footsteps. Right in front of me was a mysterious slope. I examined the area closely.It was a crevasse in the glacier's surface.This is suspicious.I tightly packed the snow into a hard ball, like a stone.Whoosh I threw it down below.I listened intently.No matter how long I waited, no sound came back up.Definitely suspicious.There must be someone down there. Trusting my intuition, I attached a rope to my waist. I hammered a piton into a nearby solid glacier and tied the rope to it.And then, I descended straight down.Ssssshhhh-I jumped down into the crevasse.Crack. Johanna clenched the tablet in her hands without realizing it. Her heart churned at the sight of him falling. Her mood soured instantly.lsnt he injured?This guy recklessly throws himself around. He could have easily half-assed this kind of evaluation test and no one would have said anything.And theres no footage from underground. The drones cant follow down there.After pocketing the moneyJohanna was furious. If they took money under the pretense of broadcasting the test process, they should have anticipated this kind of situation. They should have planted cameras underground.She aimlessly tapped on the tablet.We've arrived.Meanwhile, they had reached the hospital. Johanna clicked her tongue and got out of the car.Spring Water Hospital, where Doctor Yu Hains serves as the director.IS this the place?It looked extremely shabby, situated on a rural plot of land.Yes. This is it.Johanna entered regardless. There were quite a few patients waiting, but she pushed her way straight to the directors office.Oh, urn, maam! The director is still with a patientlm not a ma'am.She didnt exchange pleasantries and just pushed open the door to the directors office. Director Yu Hains was in the middle of examining another patient.Johanna glared at him in silence.You've arrived.Yu Hains responded calmly, as if he had been expecting her.For Johanna, his expression was incredibly irritating.The crevasse below was like a cave.Hmm.I walked, craning my neck to look around. The interior was pitch-black, and not a sound could be heard.It seemed like the magical energy pooled at the bottom was causing a barrier-like phenomenon.Ah.No matter how much I moved my mouth, no voice came out.Fortunately, my eyes adjusted quickly. The night vision mode of the SZX-9500J was in operation.There should be someone around here.I muttered to myself as I moved forward.Thud, thud, thud, thud.I imagined the sounds I couldnt hear for what must have been dozens of minutes.Suddenly, I found someone.In the darkness, a woman with her arms and legs bound.Ah!I rushed over to her. I shook her shoulder to wake her up first, then cut the ropes on her arms and legs.Are you okayI started to say but stopped abruptly. It was because of her face.I muttered dumbly.Tei?It would surely be a difficult path. She was the eldest daughter of a great house, while Shion was a man with nothing.That fact alone would be torment enough for both of them. Perhaps they would marry, perhaps they would divorce.Johanna looked inside the envelope. There were pills inside.Her brow furrowed.Pills, huh? This kind of medicine won't work.Her feelings for Shion Ascal had grown to the point where they could not be suppressed by some tranquilizer. They had grown beyond her awareness.This is a completely different medication from the previous ones. Its a drug I've synthesized with my SpectrumJ .A different drug?Johanna took out a pill.But, there was no way to discern anything just by its appearance.She looked up at Doctor Yu Hains again.What kind of drug is this?It wouldnt be poison not from this doctor. Theres no doctor more conscientious of his profession.lts an emotional suppressant.How does it work?lt precisely blocks the parts of the brain that become active and the neurohormones that are secreted when Lady Johanna sees Shion Ascal. Its a drug I've patented and validated.In other words, it would return the current Johanna to the original Johanna.It was quite a remarkable drug.Johanna flicked the drug envelope with her finger.Why did you create such a drug?As Ive said. Acknowledging love is difficult and painful.True to his words, Yu Hains was a man who had experienced loss. He must have tried to forget through medication.Johanna asked bluntly.S0, block the emotions with drugs?Yes. However, its not a drug that works all the time; you must take it whenever you feel distressed.Then, a question suddenly arose.But why did you stop taking it? Wasnt it a drug you made for yourself?Johanna looked into Yu Hainss eyes.Yu Hains answered with an impassive expression.Because I acknowledged love.What a crazy thing to say. This guy, at times, seems the most rational, yet hes ridiculously emotional in the strangest ways.As Johanna pocketed the medicine, she asked.Whats the second prescription?Here it is.It was another envelope.This prescription is for later, when the time comesYu Hains seemed about to say something, but Johanna immediately opened the envelope.Inside was just a single note.Haah.Yu Hains let out a faint sigh. Johanna saw the two characters written on it.Snapher temples throbbed with a pulse.Are you joking?Johanna showed the note to Yu Hains.ConfessHer gaze turned harsh, but Yu Hains faced her calmly.Yes. This is more of an advice. I cannot disclose a patients personal information, after all.Then theres no reason for me to be here. You asshole.No, there is. You have two options left.Yu Hains pointed to Johannas envelope of medicine.lf you dislike confessing, then take the medicine. It will be the easier path.However, if you wish to hear the truth from Shion Ascal.He pointed to the note that read Confess.Confess your love to Shion Ascal.Are you insane?lt cant be helped. I assure you, Shion Ascal will never tell Lady Johanna that he loves her.In an instant, Johannas eyes narrowed sharply. A small wave surged in her heart.She asked in a low, sunken voice.Are you saying he doesnt like me?lts the opposite.Yu Hains said something cryptic. But that cryptic statement was probably the best for now.Damn the 1 cannot disclose a patient's personal information rule.However, if Lady Johanna confesses your true feelings first, then Shion Ascal will surely tell you the truth as well.Johanna listened quietly.She couldnt know how much this man knew, or to what extent. It was a truly frustrating asymmetry of information.The prescription has been given. Now the choice is Lady Johanna's to make.Fi n e.Johanna put both prescriptions into her coat pocket. As she turned to leave, she pulled out her tablet.Right now, she was curious to know if Shion Ascal had escaped from the crevasse.But then.What is this.He was with some woman.Who is this crazy bitch?Suddenly, a fierce flame ignited in Johannas grip.
