10 - I Healed the Male Lead's Trauma
Episode 10
2. Even Extras Need Obsession (5)
The First Manifestation is significantly less dangerous than the Second Manifestation. In most cases, it's just a mild case of the flu.
The problem was that the S-class was not included in the majority of those grades.
Only 10 S-class Transcendent Beings on this continent.
In the original story, Akteon and Hiakin are added, increasing the number to 12.
'Could it be that the point of Akteon's First Manifestation was today?'
The basic setting of Akteon that I remember was that he had already completed his First Manifestation and entered the academy, so I didn't know much about his previous actions except for the traumatic events.
That's why I didn't know when he would go through the First Manifestation.
'That's now…!'
I became anxious because I didn't know what variables there might be.
My actions preceded my thoughts.
Akteon, staggering from dizziness, gripped something nearby for support. Unfortunately, it was that hand.
His left hand, where the burn hadn't healed due to the Control Stone Bracelet.
"Ugh!"
I swallowed a groan without realizing it, and Akteon, startled, let go of my wrist.
Then he stepped back and moved away from me.
"...I'm fine, call Blair."
The magic power inside his body sensed the magic power, and the surrounding magic power rushed in.
As the rushing magic power was quickly absorbed into Akteon's body, he began to catch his breath.
Usually, they would give him painkillers first and then watch him until his manifested body got used to feeling the magic power.
'This might be a little dangerous.'
Why?
It seems a little different from a typical First Manifestation?
'Did something go wrong? Or was Akteon's First Manifestation originally like this?'
It was my first time experiencing a high-level Transcendent Being's First Manifestation, so I was also embarrassed.
'If I leave him like that, the magic power that has infiltrated his body could mess with his heart.'
If that happens, Akteon will.
'He could die.'
The reason why a Guiding stabilizes the magic power of a Transcendent Being was similar.
If magic power beyond the limit affects the body, the body cannot withstand it and releases the magic power, breaking down.
That's the magic power runaway symptom.
'Akteon… is just going through his First Manifestation, so it won't be that bad. He just won't be able to withstand the magic power absorbed into his body and will just die alone.'
Suddenly, I had a bad feeling.
"Is there a Guiding in this mansion who can stabilize you right now?"
I asked, as if demanding an answer to the sudden thought.
Akteon tried to answer reflexively, but stopped.
"You don't have one, do you?"
"That's not…"
"If you had one, you wouldn't hesitate like that."
I was convinced by Akteon's reaction.
There is no one here to Guide this guy right now.
Except for one person.
'The problem is that it's me.'
Is this a variable that occurred after I came to Brondearne?
There was no way to know if Akteon originally experienced this kind of First Manifestation, so the thought that something might have changed because of me crept up.
'But it's too similar. To the Second Manifestation in the original story….'
What if something really went wrong?
If I stabilize Akteon here and die, what happens?
Akteon's body, clutching his heart, slowly collapsed.
The sound of him panting and enduring the pain seemed very difficult.
I was caught up in a lot of conflict for a moment while looking down at Akteon. For a moment, fear even crept in.
'Should I…'
Should I help?
My head is completely blank.
It was the first time I had been so shaken.
It was none other than the pain in my wrist that brought me back to my senses.
The traces of my impulsive actions, which I had willingly taken to change the future, once again told me the choice that was as good as decided.
At the same time, the words that the professor had asked me when I submitted my leave of absence application flashed through my mind.
"Unauthorized Guiding will be immediately reported to me and the supervisors due to your Control Stone Bracelet. Don't cause any trouble and rest quietly before returning."
Professor, I'm sorry.
If I do this after even operating magic power without permission, I think I'll really be detained this time.
But I can't leave Akteon, who is undergoing his First Manifestation, like this.
'Maybe I can leave it as a debt.'
Maybe later, when the time comes for me to stabilize Akteon's power as in the original story.
I might be able to create a variable to survive by reminding him of what happened today. After rationalizing it that way, I was finally able to approach Akteon.
'If I say I helped because he looked like he was in a critical condition, even if I'm dragged to the Management Office, I'll just write a letter of apology or receive a minor punishment and be released, right?'
It's not like I caused any casualties or destroyed public property like the high-level Transcendent Beings who cause accidents.
After reassuring myself about the aftermath, I reached out and grabbed Akteon's shoulders.
"What are you trying to do… don't tell me."
"Akteon."
Just in case, I told this guy firmly.
"You, don't forget what happened today."
I will definitely get paid for the help.
I slowly concentrated.
Then I found the points where the magic power absorbed into Akteon's body was tangled because it couldn't circulate properly.
'This is more serious than I thought.'
Centered on the hand that touched Akteon's shoulder, I was connected to his mind. I was just going to leave a small debt to this guy.
'What is this?'
Suddenly, I was overwhelmed with emotions that I couldn't even dare to guess, emotions that I couldn't even imagine.
'...Why is this?'
Loneliness. Solitude. Chill.
Lack. Fear.
For a very brief moment, I felt someone's affectionate gaze and voice, but it disappeared before I could properly understand its meaning.
Akteon must have realized that I was feeling his emotions, because his voice suddenly rose.
"Wait, what are you doing…!"
"I'm Guiding you, so wait."
"I've never heard of being synchronized with someone else's emotions during Guiding!"
However, Akteon couldn't bring himself to take my hand away, even though he knew that someone else was reading his thoughts and feelings.
It was because he realized that the tangled magic power in his body was starting to flow stably due to external intervention.
Furthermore, Akteon's irregular breathing was gradually becoming smoother.
I looked down at his silver-gray irises, which were filled with confusion, and concentrated even more.
The variable occurred at that moment.
I was guiding the magic power to flow normally through my power.
When my power, which moved along the flow of magic power, reached Akteon's heart.
"...What was that just now?"
Suddenly, my vision spun and my eyes went white like I was anemic.
Then, Akteon's heart began to crave my ability at a terrifying speed. The stamina of my whole body was being sucked out like crazy.
'Let go… or…!'
The sound of Akteon shouting was fading away.
Then soon I can't hear anything.
'Is Guiding an S-class Transcendent Being… originally like this? How do you do this?'
I can't see anything and I can't hear anything.
I could easily tell that I was about to pass out.
Just as I swallowed the rising curse, I could only feel the Control Stone Bracelet, which was heating up again.
It means that an alert has been sent to the Management Office again.
But the difference from Lorraine is that my consciousness is already fading before they even rush in.
'If I'm going to fall, I hope I fall in a way that looks as painful as possible.'
I muttered without realizing it, I hope Akteon didn't hear it?
I don't know when I took my hand off him, but I felt a firm embrace catching my body. After a while, the warmth that had been enveloping my body disappeared.
When I looked up, the last thing I saw was Akteon blocking the supervisors.
There was no way to confirm whether it was true.
Because I lost consciousness due to the aftereffects of Guiding an S-class Transcendent Being for the first time.
And the scene that appeared in front of me when I opened my eyes again was.
* * *
'...No, what happened?'
The two guys of the same age were guarding either side of my bed in a state of cold war.
* * *
Surprisingly, I didn't wake up in the Management Office.
'Why? How?'
When I opened my eyes, I thought I would hear this King's annoying nagging about how I could cause accidents and faint twice in one day.
But no, this room is strongly asserting that it is a guest room in the Brondearne mansion.
The room where I have to stay with an unkind maid.
But it was too early to be surprised by the unfamiliar ceiling and wallpaper.
"Liphy? Are you awake? Are you okay?"
"I feel like I'm going to die…"
As soon as I opened my eyes, a throbbing headache came over me.
It feels like a sharp awl is stabbing my head.
Hiakin, hearing my groans, handed me the water he had brought next to me in advance.
"Ah, thank you."
I was quenching my thirst first.
I was about to wonder about the strange atmosphere, which seemed like something was going on between just the two of us, but I was horrified by the voice that soon came from the other side, as if responding to this chilly feeling.
"Are you awake?"
"Cough… cough, cough!"
I almost choked.
I turned my head while holding the half-finished glass of water. Akteon, sitting with his legs crossed and arms folded, stared at me intently.
Don't tell me he's been here until I woke up?
"Do you always live impulsively like a mayfly?"
"What…"
"What were you trying to do?"
Akteon began to question me about Guiding him without permission.
I helped him, but he's scolding me.
"I clearly told you to call Blair. You should know that Guiding me with your abilities is a big risk, so why did you do that?"
"If someone is collapsing in front of you, how can you go looking for someone else while you're away?"
"I could have endured that much…"
"No, if I hadn't been in front of you, you might have already been gone."
"So you don't care what happens to yourself?"
Akteon didn't give in and argued, so I tried to refute him.
"Hey."
Hiakin cut off Akteon's words, who was nagging as if he had been waiting for me to wake up.
"I know that Noona took the initiative, but I don't want to quietly accept other people's scolding."
"……."
"Shouldn't I be the one to get angry?"
A strange silence hung between the two.
Why are you guys like that again? What happened while I was passed out?
I don't know what happened, but I know that they don't have good feelings for each other.
Hiakin must think that I collapsed because of Akteon, and Akteon must think that I was reckless.
When I raised my arm to mediate between the two, both of them focused on me at the same time.
"I want to know what happened while I was passed out."
I thought I would definitely wake up in a solitary cell in the Evolved Being Management Office.
"It's nothing. It means that the things you're worried about didn't happen."
"I mean, I want to know how it was resolved."
However, Hiakin never gave me a chance. He naturally diverted my attention.
"It's not too late to hear it later. More than that, shouldn't you eat something? You've been passed out for two days."
Two days?
I was speechless and shocked.
Hiakin called the servant as if he knew it would be like this, and the door opened right away as if he had been waiting.
The way he calls people to bring him something simple to eat is so skillful that I almost mistake us for being nobles.
Even Akteon didn't stop Hiakin.
Even the servant's attitude was strange. It was completely different from the maid who treated me badly on the first day.
'What the hell is going on?'
I was trying to adapt to too many changes.
"You… Senior."
Akteon asked me, repeatedly correcting his honorifics.
His attitude was clearly more relaxed than right before I fainted.
"How do you think it feels when the person who helped you suddenly collapses in front of you?"
I saved him, but he's blaming me.
I was dumbfounded, but Akteon, with his pale face, didn't seem to know what he was saying. He definitely said it incoherently.
