How To Use Regressors

35 – Episode 35 – Time Priestess (4)

“Sigh…”

It was so boring to lie in bed all the time. It would have been okay if my body was fine, but it was uncomfortable to separate my body because one arm was missing.

I noticed that Seo Yujoo had sensed my desire to move and she opened her mouth to speak to me.

“Yoo, Yoon Sung-ssi. Even if you want to move, please bear with it a little longer. It’s still…”

“Haha… No, it’s not that. I just… It’s frustrating to just stay still.”

It’s already been three days since I regained consciousness. Yesterday, Gang Sungjoon suddenly came to us and delivered astonishing news.

One was the result of the disciplinary action against Ju Seunghwan. And the other was…

The fact that the priest of time has accepted my arm’s treatment.

Everyone’s reaction upon hearing the news was disbelief mixed with joy. In fact, asking the priest of time for a favor was a desperate move that everyone knew would be impossible.

In my case, it was a mixture of surprise and doubt.

“I still don’t understand. Why is someone in such a high position just for getting injured as a student?”

From my perspective, it’s right to be happy, but it’s only natural for a person to have doubts when unexpected great fortune comes to them.

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Even Gang Sungjoon, who came to deliver the news, seemed dumbfounded. He couldn’t comprehend it from his point of view either.

“Damn it…”

No matter how much I think about it, I just can’t understand it. It was even strange that he asked Gang Sungjoon for a favor and left the next day.

“…Does Gang Sungjoon owe something to the priest of time…?”

It’s a reasonable hypothesis to speculate, but the problem is that when I looked at Gang Sungjoon’s expression at that time, it didn’t seem like it at all.

The party members were simply pleased with the fact that they could heal my arm, but I couldn’t possibly think it was that simple.

“This… it’s not just a suspicion. It’s quite peculiar.”

I’m even a dark sorcerer. I had no idea how someone with the title of Time Priest would react when they saw me. As far as I know, the Empire rejects dark sorcerers.

As I continued to ponder these complexities, Seo Yooju spoke to me.

“Are you okay…?”

“Ah… yes. It’s nothing.”

“Don’t worry. Today is the day the Time Priest is coming. Your arm will be back.”

“… It’s just strange, that’s all.”

“What do you mean?”

“Honestly… I thought they would reject me. It’s so strange that the Time Priest would accept… I’m just a trainee, after all.”

In response to my words, Song Haeun spoke up.

“Oh, Oppa. Just relax. They said they would heal your arm for now…”

“… It’s just a minor doubt. Don’t worry, I’m not taking it too seriously.”

“Well, that’s a relief…”

“More importantly, Miss Yooju, I’m sorry for saying this, but what about our clan? Because of me, won’t I be unable to join the Hwachin Clan?”

“… Why is it because of Mr. Yoonseong? You should speak straight, it’s because of the Hwasin Clan.”

“… Ah, I see. Anyway, with the graduation ceremony approaching, I was wondering about joining the clan…”

“I’ve been looking into it in various ways. Perhaps… rather than joining a clan, you might start activities with a party or join another of the three major clans.”

‘Is it another of the three major clans this time… Party activities… Does it mean not joining a clan?’

“I understand about the three major clans. But being able to start activities with a party…?”

“Exactly as it sounds. Instead of joining a clan, you start activities with a party. It might be a bit challenging because you won’t receive support compared to joining a clan, but… it’s that much more free.”

I had a strong feeling that the influence of this incident played a significant role in her decision.

I didn’t know the details, but her trauma from the first season of the country’s existence seemed apparent.

After witnessing me getting hurt this time, she might have reconsidered joining the clan.

“There won’t be any need for Mr. Yoonseong to get hurt like this.”

“Do others… agree with this decision?”

“Yes, everyone understands. However…”

“…”

“Mr. Ahn Taewoo… I’m not sure about him.”

“Is that so?”

If you were to choose the most awkward relationship among our party members, it would undoubtedly be An Tae-woo.

We’ve never had personal conversations, and I’ve never been able to figure out what An Tae-woo is thinking even on ordinary days.

In fact, I’ve rarely seen anyone else engage in personal conversations with An Tae-woo either. Thinking back to the tutorial, he didn’t seem lacking in sociability, but I can’t fathom the reason for this.

“It seems like you’re considering going your own way in some manner. I heard that you received an offer from a mid-sized clan after the demonstration.”

Well, if our party doesn’t join any clan, he would probably want to secure a separate path for himself.

“It’s me, so I know that Seo Yoo-joo is a returnee, and I can trust her choices, but…”

For An Tae-woo, who doesn’t know that Seo Yoo-joo is a returnee, her decision might seem foolish.

No matter how much An Tae-woo reveres Seo Yoo-joo as if she were a deity, people’s attitudes can change quickly when their lives are at stake.

Now that his plan to join the Hwachin Clan has fallen apart, An Tae-woo probably has various thoughts.

“If it’s her choice, I should respect it, even if it seems to jeopardize my own well-being.”

While I was pondering about An Tae-woo, Seo Yoo-joo spoke up.

“Anyway… don’t worry too much about the rest. I might change my mind and decide to join a clan again, even after saying all this. It’s not confirmed yet…”

“Understood.”

In reality, there are probably plenty of options. Thanks to the Hwachin Clan making a mess of their own situation this time, other large clans are most likely eyeing us with envy.

“When I saw Yoo Hyun’s protective shield at the demonstration, our party’s value undoubtedly soared,” said Seo Yoo-joo.

After Seo Yoo-joo’s words, a knock sounded, followed by a voice.

“… Instructor Kang Sung-jun. I’ll go in.”

As Kang Sung-jun entered, we all bowed our heads and greeted him.

Even though he was the clan master of the person who had done me wrong, it was thanks to Kang Sung-jun that I could receive treatment for my arm.

“… The time priestess has arrived at the educational center. She should be here within 10 minutes.”

“… I see.”

It seemed she had already arrived. I heard she had departed from the Holy Kingdom, but judging by her rapid arrival, she must have used the warp point facility we heard about during our training.

“… When she arrives in the sickroom, please be as respectful as possible. And she won’t be coming alone. She’s accompanied by the Order of Paladins for her safety, so probably two paladins will come with her to the sickroom.”

“Yes, understood.”

Not long after Kang Sung-jun spoke, the time priestess finally entered the sickroom.

“That woman…”

The woman’s appearance was quite unique. She had long, blonde hair and was wearing a modest nun’s habit that was neither too flashy nor too plain. The most remarkable thing about her was…

“This woman… is blind.”

She wore a blindfold. Perhaps she was born blind or had lost her sight for some reason.

I couldn’t help but worry that a situation like what happened to Yun Yeon might occur, but I couldn’t resist and opened her status window.

[ Name: Ramanta Ministra ]

[ Age: 25 ]

[ Occupation: Time Priest (Legendary Grade) ]

[ Titles: Time Priest, Time Maiden, The Chosen One of Aitas, Time Lady ]

[ Unique Traits ]

Partial Time Reversal (Legendary Grade) – Can rewind someone’s body up to a month in the past. Can choose to only reverse specific parts or the entire body. Can only be used once a year.

Waves of Emotions (Legendary Grade) – Constantly senses the emotions of those around you.

Vessel of the Gods (Legendary Grade) – Your physical body is suitable as a vessel for the gods. Increases Stamina stat permanently by 4. Increases Mana stat permanently by 4.

[ Traits ]

Benedictio (Legendary Grade) – Greatly heals all allies regardless of distance. The amount healed is influenced by the user’s Mana stat.

[ Stats ]

Strength – 34 Agility – 40

Stamina – 43 Luck – 90

Mana – 95 Resistance – 31

‘Ah…’

All skills and attributes were of legendary grade.

‘… Unbelievable.’

What stood out was the characteristic marked by emotional waves.

‘Could this be… Can they sense my emotions?’

If that were the case, it would be a rather challenging adversary. I despised the thought of someone reading my emotions.

‘Damn…’

Even though she was approaching us, she gazed at my face, even though my sight was blocked.

“What is it? Could she sense that I was looking at her status window?”

Just in case, I hurriedly closed her status window.

As she approached us, she opened her mouth.

“Hello, everyone. I’m Ramanta Ministrara. You can just call me Ramanta.”

As our group greeted her, I also nodded and greeted her.

“I’m Lee Yoon-sung. Nice to meet you.”

“I know.”

“…Yes?”

“…….”

‘What…’

Perhaps due to the woman’s mysterious aura, it was not easy to adapt. I dislike dealing with people of this kind. It’s because they’re hard to read.

“You seem deep in thought.”

“Yes…?”

‘Damn, could it be… Is the ebb and flow of emotions at play right now?’

I know I shouldn’t be thinking along these lines, given her nature, but my mind was not under my control.

If a person could control their thoughts as they wished, they wouldn’t be human but gods.

“…No, that’s not it. I meant to say I already knew your name. Don’t overthink it.”

“Yes… Would it be okay if I call you Sister Ramanta?”

“Call me whatever you’re comfortable with.”

Damn it. If it wasn’t for the treatment, I’d want to leave this place immediately. I dislike people whose minds I can’t grasp. They give off an unsettling vibe.

“I heard about the unjust violence you suffered when you arrived.”

“Haha… That’s right.”

“Indeed, I may not be able to see with my eyes, but I can perceive the shape of objects through my magical power. As I heard, you have lost one arm,” pleaded Seo Yoo-joo.

“Priestess, please… please heal Yoon Sung’s arm!” Starting with Seo Yoo-joo’s request, the other party members also began to make their own pleas to her.

“…Do not worry. I have come here to heal his arm, so I will fulfill my duty.”

As she placed her hand on the missing part of my arm, a light emanated from where my arm had disappeared, slowly rewinding the passage of time on my left arm, almost as if rewinding a videotape.

“This… this is human ability…?”

I could not comprehend how such a thing was possible. This was truly beyond the realm of gods.

Our party, including Kang Sung-jun and Yoon Yeon, all wide-eyed, witnessed this unbelievable miracle.

Yoon Yeon and Kang Sung-jun, too, began to utter words, as they had never witnessed such a sight in their lives.

“This… how… it’s truly…”

“…Unbelievable.”

In less than three minutes, my left arm was attached as if nothing had ever happened.

“…I can feel it. It’s no different from before.”

I clenched and unclenched my left fist, examining whether I could sense it properly.

While everyone was rendered speechless witnessing the miracle, I expressed my gratitude to her.

“…. Thank you so much. Honestly… I never thought it would heal like this until the treatment.”

Seo Yooju and her companions seemed to snap out of their daze, expressing their thanks.

“Sniff… Priestess. Thank you so much…!”

“Thank you. Thanks to you, my brother…”

“Really, thank you, Priestess…!”

Even Kang Isu, who was usually insolent, showed extreme respect while expressing his gratitude.

“No, it was just something I had to do. Please don’t feel obligated.”

“…. Still, thank you very much.”

“More importantly… Head of the Hwasin Clan?”

“…. Yes, yes?”

Kang Sungjun responded, clearly taken aback that she was addressing him.

“We would like to offer the goods we promised to our sect to this victim.”

Kang Sungjun opened his mouth, seemingly unable to comprehend her words.

“…. Are you serious?”

“Yes, I would like to give it to the victim.”

I hastily spoke to her. It was too overwhelming for me.

“Damn…! Why on earth is she doing this? It’s so damn overwhelming…!”

Even considering the peculiar nature of providing treatment, giving me wealth on top of that?

“There’s no such thing as a free favor in this world.”

“Haha… Reverend La Mentha. I’m already grateful just for the treatment you provided. Receiving wealth seems excessive.”

“No, please don’t worry about it and accept it. I don’t need it anyway.”

“But this is…”

“Your thoughts seem quite complicated.”

I hesitated at her words.

“I sense a lot of anguish from Mr. Lee Yoon.”

Everyone else, except Yoon Yeon, looked at me and her with expressions that seemed to say, “What nonsense is this?” But I couldn’t react that way.

“Sometimes, don’t overcomplicate things; you can keep it simple. Anyway… for the sake of my pride, please accept it.”

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“…Understood, Reverend. May I ask you one thing in return?”

She answered without looking at me, her body facing the door.

“Please speak.”

“… What is the real reason you treated me?”

After hearing my question, two knights beside me erupted in anger.

“How dare you question the honor of Lady the Saint?!”

“To doubt the subject of the dark sorcerer…!”

“Enough, everyone.”

“Lady the Saint…!”

After quieting the knights, she answered me.

“It’s a secret.”

“… What?”

I stupidly responded, forgetting that I should show respect towards her strange answer.

Without answering my response, she left the sickroom.

‘…. Sigh.’

“……”

“…. Mr. Yoonseong?”

“It’s nothing, Yujoo. Anyway, I’m really glad your arm has healed.”

At the moment when my companions were rejoicing and saying it’s fortunate, I had something to do, so I spoke to Kang Seongjun.

“Commander Kang Seongjun.”

“…. What is it, Yi Yoonseong trainee?”

“May I meet Mr. Joo Seunghwan?”