Chapter 168 The Changes In Their Lives 2 (2/2)

Chuckling mentally to himself, Shin explained to Abigail's mother that it would be wise for the little girl to stay home. Taken aback by the young healer's voice, Abigail turned towards Shin as if he was the consecrated saint of her faith and stared at him with eyes of worship.

”Is that so? Well, if Healer Shin says so...” Although she really wanted her child to return to school, if her doctor said that it was inappropriate, it would be best to let her stay home for a few days.

”Okay, I think we're done here! Abigail, stay healthy okay?” Giving the little girl a mischievous wink, Shin smiled from ear to ear.

”Thank you, Healer Shin!!!” Drunk in happiness, Abigail and her mother left the clinic with light footsteps as the headed straight for the pharmacy.

All in all, meeting patients such as Abigail were a large part of Shin's life. Every morning, he would wake up early and do one to two hours of physical training. Perhaps due to his desire to meet Junius, his drive would be newly refreshed, and as much as he disliked waking up, Shin would always do his best to complete his physical training before he started his day. Once he was all freshened up, depending on the time of his shift, he would either study in the extensive library that Mayor Nadeo had built in Yakkyoku Clinic or treat the patients that came to see him.

Since he was still considered a novice, Shin was prohibited from treating the more severe cases, and the majority of his patients were those with minor colds or a light bruise. Nonetheless, he always treated each patient to the best of his ability. Perhaps it was due to his failure to save Ronlen back in Aldrich's Keep, Shin was meticulous in treating every patient, even if it meant that he had to go the extra mile.

Therefore, whenever he has a patient such as Abigail, it was always heartwarming to observe how desperate a parent would get when it came to the well-being of their children.

”Hah… Family, huh...” Unknowingly, Shin deeply sighed as he reclined back into his chair.

From young, he was told that he was an orphan and that he was picked up by the Frie Clan. However, it didn't change the fact that he was curious about his biological parents. What happened to them? Have they passed on? What would they do if they saw him now? Numerous questions flowed through Shin's mind everytime he thought about this issue.

”Whatever… Treating the next patient is more important…” Pushing aside the random thought that he had, Shin was about to call out for the next patient.

”*Thud!* *Thud!* *Thud!* *Thud!*.” However, before he got a chance to do so, heavy footsteps could be heard from the opposite side of the door and as it got louder with every passing second.

”HEALER SHIN!!! There has been an emergency!!!” One of the physicians that had been hired by Mayor Nadeo stormed into the black-haired youth's room, bringing dire news with him.

”What happened?!”

”There was a beast attack on a caravan four kilometres east from the waypoint! Over thirty people are injured! The Constable Headquarters has requested our assistance!”

Now that Yakkyoku Clinic had become the leading healing hub for the town's medical needs, the Constable Headquarters had formed a relationship with the clinic so that in times of emergency, the city could call upon the wealth of healing talent that the medical centre boasted. However, since Chilyoja Waypoint was a rather peaceful place, there had been less than three emergencies that required the assistance of Shin and the others.

”Oh god!!! Are there any fatalities?!”

”Unclear, but since it is an emergency, I assume that they all require immediate attention!”

”Does Master know about this?” Taking off his inside coat, Shin concernedly asked. After the Black Masks' attack, Lady Seph had instructed Shin to never leave the town without her authorisation, lest another attack happened.

”She does! And she sent...”

”Yip! Yip!” Bolting straight towards Shin's bosom, an adorable snowy white gerbil lovingly licked the boy's salty face. Being a Tier 8 Spirit Beast, Bingbing was the best bodyguard that Shin could have. Whenever he left Chilyoja Waypoint in search for Junius, Lady Seph always ordered Bingbing to follow Shin around, and this time was no different.

”Oh, great! Alright then, Master has given her approval! Is there a carriage waiting for us outside?”

”Yes! The rest of the healers are gathering as we speak.”

”Okay, I'll be right there!!!” Clearing up his belongings at the fastest speed his hands could take him, Shin cradled Bingbing deeper into his chest as he rushed out of Yakkyoku Clinic.