NOVEL NEXT Chapter 100 - Erotic Game-Style Treatment (2)
Chapter 100 Erotic Game-Style Treatment (2)
After arriving at the academy, Yu-jin bowed deeply, expressing his gratitude to Ryu Soo-yeon, who had accompanied him and Winterer.
“Thank you for today. Thanks to you, Winterer didn’t cause any trouble.”
“Huh? What’s this rice cake talking about? I just wanted a change of pace after a long time.”
“Haha. As Winterer said, I didn’t do much. There’s no need to thank me.”
In front of the sincere young man, Soo-yeon waved her hand dismissively.
The official reason she participated in the raid was to protect the non-awakened and provide emergency rescue if necessary. She hadn’t done any of that. Honestly, her impression was that she had taken a day off.
“Oh, come on. Your presence alone is invaluable.”
However, Yu-jin remained bowing. Soo-yeon, known as the Angel in White, was the best healer who could save any severely injured patient. Her abilities kept her busy every moment, earning astronomical amounts of money.
Yu-jin understood the value of a day in the life of such a precious woman. He knew why she had come to a mere C-rank gate.
‘She must have come out of concern. If any civilians got hurt, I’d be in big trouble.’
-Bow.
“Thank you for keeping the Winterer incident a secret and everything else. I appreciate it all, Soo-yeon noona.”
There was another reason he had to thank her. Soo-yeon had found out that he liked Alice. Yu-jin had no choice but to express his gratitude sincerely, meaning ‘Please keep the secret.’ He was grateful to her in many ways.
However, there was one thing he didn’t know.
“Pfft. I haven’t done anything yet… Should I take my reward in advance?”
“Pardon?”
“It’s nothing. You’ve both worked hard today, so go inside and rest. You’ve done well.”
In front of the bowing Yu-jin, there was a fire in Soo-yeon’s eyes.
-Sparkle.
‘If Yu-jin’s stage is the gate, my stage is the medical room. My battle starts now.’
The name of the emotion burning brightly was the noble mission of a doctor.
* * *
A while later, Soo-yeon walked slowly inside the academy as if taking a stroll, reminiscing about her old dreams as a healer and recalling the conversation she just had.
[Ryu Soo-yeon, thank you for responding to the sudden request. Thanks to you…]
[It’s fine. Give and take, I’ll get what I deserve.]
[Ho. That child has grown a lot.]
[Awakened ones shouldn’t act without compensation. That’s what you, President, have always said since my student days, right?]
‘If an awakened like me volunteered, the existing medical system would collapse.’
A conversation with her former teacher, now the President of the Association.
And,
[Compensation, right. From now on, you will be an invited professor at Pentagon Academy. I will entrust you with all authority over health. Take it easy. I’ll handle the chores.]
[Thank you.]
What she gained in return for her service was the position of a health teacher at the academy.
…It might not seem like much, but it was an enormous reward.
Why had Soo-yeon been so busy until now? She was a living regional trauma center. She had to be prepared for severe injuries at any time. Taking a half-day off was difficult. The thought of a patient dying because of her absence was horrifying.
However, if she were assigned a special “mission” as a health teacher at the academy?
She would come under Seol Ha-yeon’s protection. No, more than protection, she would receive support. Through that monster-like “sixth sense.”
As a result, Soo-yeon’s burden would undoubtedly decrease significantly. If a patient appeared, the Chairman would use her sixth sense to judge. If nearby hospitals could handle it, they would be declined.
Without the rule of ‘If unsure, send them to Ryu Soo-yeon!’ her workload would be halved.
[Are you asking me to slack off?]
[Yes. I’m sorry, Mia, but I need to be a health teacher… Instead, I’ll find you a good job. Please.]
[If it’s a request from our senior, of course~.]
‘I’m sorry for taking the job you recommended.’
This plan had been in motion for two weeks.
You’re sending Yu-jin to the academy without supervision? The kid who self-harms every day? No way. As a doctor, I must watch over him.
However, the academy strictly prohibits external access. How can I treat Yu-jin…
Oh. My medical school junior is the health teacher at the academy?
I’ll contact her and tell her to stop working. I’ll apply for the vacant position.
This was the origin of the health teacher replacement plan. The answer to why Yu-jin often found the health room empty.
[Oh, President. Could you give me Alice Littlewood’s contact information?]
In addition, Soo-yeon requested Alice’s phone number.
She was the one Yu-jin loved fervently. She had to cooperate for his treatment.
[Hmm? The cadets’ personal information is confidential, though?]
[I can’t explain in detail, but it’s for Yu-jin’s sake.]
[Hmm. This is a bit suspicious. You’re not planning anything weird, right?]
[It’s for Yu-jin’s sake. I’ll even write an oath and stake my medical license.]
[Hmm… I have my doubts, but I’ll trust you.]
Seol Ha-yeon sensed something fishy at this point, but nonetheless. Thanks to her, Soo-yeon obtained Alice’s contact information.
Everything was going according to her plan.
[Alice Littlewood, please come to the health room at 7 PM without telling anyone. It’s for Yu-jin’s sake.]
‘Fortunately, the message seems to have worked. The health room lights are on.’
Everything was going as planned until she was about to enter the health room.
* * *
Rewind the time a bit, inside the health room. Alice was staring nervously at the door.
———With hostility.
[Don’t tell anyone… for Yu-jin’s sake….]
‘This is clearly that!! Blackmail and NTR!!’
The reason for her behavior was the message Soo-yeon sent.
It was a meaningful and ambiguous message… but for Alice, the master of ‘eye,’
This was it. The classic scenario where you blackmail someone you love and lure them to a secluded place to threaten them!
The tags ‘blackmail’ and ‘netorare(NTR)’ were the only things that came to mind!
-Crack.
‘Do you think I’ll be a victim like those bitches? Manga is manga, reality is reality! I’ll teach you a lesson!’
…For someone who said manga and reality were different, she was too sure about the ‘eye’ cliché. Anyway.
So, Alice waited. No matter who the suspicious person was, or what leverage they had.
She was prepared to subdue them and hand them over to the police at any moment.
Alice despised NTR.
-Creak.
‘…They’re here!!’
As time passed, the door to the health room creaked open. Alice’s eyes sharpened.
Who could it be?
A blonde, tanned delinquent? A muscular black guy? A pot-bellied bald man?
Whoever it was, I wouldn’t be a victim.
‘The moment they tried anything funny, I’d…’
– Grin.
“Hello, Alice Littlewood.”
“…!!!?”
‘A woman?!’
Contrary to her expectations, it was Ryu Soo-yeon who entered, smiling gently at Alice.
‘I purposely sent a vague message, but she came… Does Alice have feelings for Yu-jin too?’
– Clench.
‘Could Yu-jin be the target of NTR?! Am I about to receive a videotape!?’
Although Soo-yeon might not have been able to smile if she knew Alice’s thoughts, she calmly explained the situation to Alice, revealing her identity.
‘…So it wasn’t NTR! That makes sense, Ryu Soo-yeon is known for her kindness!’
Thanks to this, Alice’s tension eased. There was no way a Korean culture enthusiast like her wouldn’t know the name Ryu Soo-yeon.
Assuming it wasn’t NTR, she sighed in relief…
“Alice, please cooperate in treating Yu-jin.”
“Is Yu-jin sick!? I’ll do anything to help!! Anything I can do!!”
But it was too soon to relax.
Soo-yeon had merely introduced herself. There was much more to discuss about Yu-jin’s treatment.
“Could you possibly hold Yu-jin? So that his face is buried between your breasts.”
“…?”
The conversation was strange, no, very strange. Soo-yeon barely managed to suppress a sigh.
‘How should I explain AAD (Adult Attachment Disorder)?’
In Soo-yeon’s view, Yu-jin’s condition was ‘Adult Attachment Disorder.’ It was a disorder resulting from neglect in infancy, known as ‘Reactive Attachment Disorder,’ which persisted into adulthood.
In simple terms, it was the illness of someone who grew up without receiving love.
[Does it seem like a joke? Of course. Would someone like you…]
[If it weren’t for Alice, I would’ve run away long ago. Crushed by expectations, I would’ve disappeared…]
‘That misplaced affection, self-harm, and extremely low self-esteem… It must be because he grew up as an orphan.’
Symptoms of Adult Attachment Disorder include excessive dependence on others and low self-esteem. Yu-jin’s behavior matched these symptoms.
Considering his clean family background, it made sense. He didn’t receive love from his parents during childhood, and now he was desperately seeking the love he lacked.
‘Yu-jin is severe, so even if it means becoming overly dependent, Alice needs to embrace him.’
Soo-yeon’s treatment method was simple.
Have Alice fill his void. Give him the love he missed in his childhood now.
Although there were concerns about his overdependence on Alice…
‘In that case, I’ll ask Alice to recommend psychiatric treatment to Yu-jin. To get treatment from a real specialist, not someone like me.’
This was all groundwork to entrust Yu-jin’s treatment to a professional. Her true aim was to persuade Yu-jin to seek psychiatric counseling.
No matter how much she studied, she couldn’t compare to a specialist who had gone through a professional course. The real treatment should be handled by a specialist.
‘This is the plan, but I’m not sure if it’ll work.’
It wasn’t easy. If Yu-jin were someone who could be persuaded with words, she would’ve already convinced him in the first two weeks.
And,
‘Due to confidentiality, I can’t explain his diagnosis or family history…’
To explain this to Alice, she had to start with Yu-jin’s condition and his orphaned background. As a doctor, she couldn’t do that.
This was the reason for her prolonged hesitation.
“……”
“Ryu Soo-yeon, um, will that really help with the treatment?”
“Yes, it will definitely help. But the reason is…”
“I understand! I’ll do anything for Yu-jin!!”
“……?”
Despite Soo-yeon’s worries, there was no need to hesitate.
Alice’s eyes sparkled.
‘Come to think of it, I’ve seen this in “Eyes”! A weak boy suddenly becomes lively with a hug!’
She didn’t know what was wrong with Yu-jin, but hugging him wouldn’t make it worse, right?
No, it would definitely help. Ryu Soo-yeon was certain of it.
‘That’s right. For the sake of treatment, I’ll do anything for Yu-jin…!!’
– Abruptly.
“Please leave it to me!!”
Without even hearing the reason, Alice readily agreed, much to Soo-yeon’s bewilderment.
‘Her attire seemed open-minded, but I didn’t expect her to agree without knowing the reason. Is this a Western thing…?’
“Is there anything else I can help with?”
“Huh? Oh, um, praise him often, pat him, and have frequent physical contact. Treat him like a baby.”
“Yes!!”
‘Treat him like a baby? The tag infantilism… I don’t usually read it, but I’ll study it all night from “Eyes” if I have to!’
If Soo-yeon knew Alice’s inner thoughts, she might reconsider, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.
* * *
The day after the practical training with Winterer.
– Hug. Pat pat.
“Yu-jin, you did great~.”
“Daddy, you did great. Hug.”
“……”
Two soft slimes covered me.
“If the rice cake wants it, ugh… I’ll give you the honor of hugging me!!”
“Hoho. Are you hungry for milk? Come here. I’ll personally…”
“Why are you two like this?”
Two more washboards added to the mix.