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Chapter 68
The Terminally Ill Baby Doctor Isn’t Hiding Their Genius
The tone was soft and gentle, but there was something sly, almost sinister, hidden in the voice.
It gave off the aura of someone who craves healing abilities so desperately, they might even give up their eyesight for it.
Near the stairs, I spotted my uncle and great-uncle. My brother, Kyewon, was also there.
Did he come along because he was worried?
Next to my uncle was a man I had never seen before, looking like he was keeping an eye on my great-uncle.
Ah, he’s wearing a Heukgakdae uniform.
Both my great-uncle and my little uncle, as well as the people standing nearby, seemed to be carrying scars, as if they were watching over them.
They all said it was fine to come today, but they couldn’t resist and ended up beating someone on the way here.
I gave them a reassuring smile in their direction.
“My children attending the meeting, I thank you for taking the time to be here,” said the family head as he looked around the room.
“Some familiar faces have joined today’s gathering, haven’t they?”
It was, truly, a familiar scene.
This is the same setup I saw the third time I was dragged here after Heukbiwon set up a clinic in Heukrim.
Outside the building were countless people, either branch members or retainers of the Heuk family.
Inside, there were countless doctors, pharmacists, and warriors affiliated with the Heuk family.
When the family head calls the people together, this place turns into… a massive courtroom.
“Who has committed a crime today?”
I smiled faintly in my heart.
We’re the criminals here, huh.
The family head’s gentle voice spread throughout the room. Even though it was quiet, it reverberated like it was being amplified by a microphone.
Naturally.
The family head was a wind user.
A rare ability-user who could even heal using air.
“I am old and weary, so I will leave the proceedings to my eldest daughter. Haran.”
“Yes, Mother.”
Simply being able to call the family head ‘Mother’ in an official setting granted Heuk Haran immense authority. Striding in with confidence, she opened her mouth.
“Today, we will pass judgment on the serious matters reported to the family head.”
Heuk Haran lifted the corners of her lips.
In her eyes shone unmistakable contempt and mockery.
“First: the unauthorized escape of the direct descendant, Heukbiwon, from confinement in the Eastern District, Heukbi Rang.”
People murmured for a moment.
“Quiet. Quiet!”
When everyone fell silent, Heuk Haran continued.
“The crimes of these individuals are not limited to that. They include property damage in the city, unauthorized combat, and even causing harm to others.”
Because of the chaos, the name ‘Heukbiwon’ was repeatedly mentioned.
“Second: the unlicensed and unauthorized doctor who… dared to set up a clinic under the Heuk family’s name. The person in question is the daughter of Heuk Bihoo, Heukbiyu.”
This time, there was less murmuring.
“You all know the weight that comes with using the family name. Even a young, barely adult child can commit a reckless act.”
This caused puzzled murmurs.
Ah, they’re really going to get us on this one, huh?
I chuckled quietly to myself.
Seems like this is my aunts’ collaboration.
“Let’s start with the first matter.”
From somewhere, warriors appeared in perfect formation, surrounding us.
“Heukbiwon, you start. Do you admit to endangering your territory by leaving without permission despite being in charge of a patient with a dangerous illness?”
“Oh, sister. That seat suits you well.”
My great-uncle chuckled lazily as he stood.
“How badly did you want that seat? Even going as far as killing someone?”
“Criminals should be careful with their words.”
Despite the warning, my uncle bared his fangs with a smirk.
“More like a fox in a tiger’s skin than a tiger, aren’t you?”
“Answer the question, Heukbiwon.”
The siblings’ eyes locked in tension.
“Wait, shouldn’t you present witnesses or evidence before listing accusations? This isn’t some prank with people…”
My great-uncle immediately surrendered in posture.
“During the violent era in Western Continent, didn’t our family decide to follow the principle of presumed innocence so we wouldn’t act like the barbarians outside?”
“…….”
Heuk Haran didn’t reply, but she raised one hand.
“Let’s see how brazen you can be. Bring forth the witness!”
The warriors surrounding us split in two, and someone appeared under guard.
He was a trembling man, pitifully scared.
“This is the administrator in charge of tracking incense. He has testified that Heukbiwon and Heukbi Rang’s tracking incense was detected outside the family estate.”
“Ah, a witness!”
My great-uncle clapped exaggeratedly as if it were amusing, making the man flinch with every clap.
“So, this person is the only witness?”
Uh… I felt uneasy watching.
I don’t need to step in yet… but is this really safe?
I know my great-uncle’s face.
Bang!
The situation changed in an instant. The moment my great-uncle stomped the floor, he appeared in front of the witness.
Boom!
The witness collapsed smoothly.
And standing in front of him was my great-uncle with his fists raised.
“Oh, what a world!”
He covered his mouth with his fist and acted overly dramatic.
“The witness has disappeared!”
“Heukbiwon!!”
Wow. It’s hard to imagine anyone being this audaciously crazy in this setting.
I genuinely admired it.
Great-uncle, you are officially the craziest person I’ve ever acknowledged…!
“Next witness?”
My great-uncle’s smiling face looked like a villain ready to declare, “I’ll erase anyone who comes in this world!”
Even the formidable Heuk Haran, as well as my third aunt Heuk Gyera and uncle, were stunned.
And the family head remains calm through all this.
“What is the meaning of this? Do you not understand the sanctity of this place, swinging your fists like a mad dog because you cannot break old habits?!”
Even with Heuk Haran’s fierce admonition, my great-uncle just fiddled with his ear.
“Oh, sorry. But the mad dog is actually your younger brother, Bihoo. Heukbiwon was too scared, so he just threw a few punches?”
“Do you think this nonsense can slide?”
“Well then.”
Suddenly, my great-uncle’s voice changed.
Rumble.
A dry thunder sounded from the sky, loud enough to make someone bow down.
“Either present a new witness or evidence.”
I was simply admiring my great-uncle’s brazen audacity.
“Cool, right? Father just used lightning. A lightning practitioner can wrap themselves in lightning to move at incredible speed.”
And next to me, Kyewon’s nervous explanation made me marvel at genetics.
Previously, even a small exertion would trigger mania, so he could barely act without sealing his power.
Ha, I gave him medicine, and now he’s flying. Flying around.
Despite appearances, my great-uncle was no reckless fool.
In fact, he probably calculated everything thoroughly before acting.
But this won’t do.
Our opponents are Heuk Haran and Heuk Gyera. They surely didn’t present a witness carelessly.
Unless they prepared meticulously.
The commotion is only temporary, and we don’t know what comes next.
But…
Why step into someone else’s trap and fight on their terms?
You have to change the stage.
I smiled at Dad.
“Dad, make my voice resonate loudly too.”
“…What are you planning?”
I patted him gently, signaling not to worry.
“After two weeks of making medicine to the death, it’s time to feel the fruits of my labor.”
Aunts, you don’t like the siblings and want to get rid of them now? Or did you want to exploit their abilities by turning them into criminals?
It’s all useless.
I can see right through you.
