LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 99
Thud thud thud thud…!
The sound of hooves racing. No, it’s mana rushing forward. It dashes across the earth, no, it’s as if it’s about to shatter the gallstone. It rushes and collides.
Bang, and then,
Clang-!
“…Damn it!”
Raciel clenched his teeth hard.
And he thought to himself.
The mana released by Adeline, the mana that struck the gallstone, and the resulting shockwave. Every time he absorbed these shockwaves, it felt as though his esophagus and stomach were high-fiving, as if they were switching out in a game.
‘Is it still far?’
Raciel raised his eyes, shaking his head slightly. In the floating display in front of him, a rugged brown bead was reflected. It was the last gallstone inside Adeline’s gallbladder.
It’s almost shattered. Just a little more. A sense of overwhelming relief bubbled up.
‘Sigh. It was a long journey.’
Exactly 16 days. How many times had he endured the shockwaves of mana released by Adeline during that time? 100 times? 200 times? No, probably around 500 times.
‘I passed out 6 times in total. And felt nauseous… countless times.’
Had he ever experienced such intense days of hardship before? Absolutely not. It was the hardest time ever. But now, the end was in sight.
“Well, it’s almost over. Maybe just one more hit.”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
“That’s a shame.”
“…Excuse me?”
“No, let’s go.”
Thud-!
“Ugh!”
As soon as Adeline finished speaking, the most intense shockwave yet came crashing in. There was no time to prepare or resist. It felt like a vital point had been pierced. In the past, he would have definitely passed out from such a blow.
But not now.
‘Ugh!’
He endured it. He raised his head and first checked the appearance of the gallstone in the display.
‘…Done!’
The gallstone was completely shattered. At that moment, a pleasant notification sound rang in his ears.
Ding dong!
[You have firmly withstood 501 mana shockwaves from outside.]
[During this process, you used the Asrahan Core Technique to its limit, trying to absorb and neutralize the shockwaves. This unique history has enriched your mana circle, providing valuable experience for its growth.]
[A new option is opened in the Asrahan Core Technique.]
[Exclusive Skill Option ②: Immunity to Stun – When activated, the sturdy endurance of the mana circle protects the nervous system. During the time this option is activated, you can withstand any shock without fainting or losing consciousness. (Limit: once a day / activation possible for 5 minutes)]
“….”
What is this?
It was an unexpected message.
‘Immunity to Stun? So, for 5 minutes a day, I won’t faint at all?’
Saliva automatically flowed.
Ding dong!
[Your organs cheer for the new skill option.]
[Heart: We’ve withstood over 500 shockwaves. We’ve become strong. Trahahaha!]
[Lungs: If we had been hit even 500 times just for fun, we would have had to look for a spot in the market. LOL]
[Large Intestine: It was the path our master chose, so we endured it with all our might. LOL]
[Your organs have donated 2,200 HP to you.]
[Current HP: 4,700]
‘Great!’
Raciel clenched his fist. On top of that, he received an HP donation. And the ‘Immunity to Stun’ smelled like a sweet option.
‘Of course. For 5 minutes a day, I’m immune to fainting. There will be situations where I feel like I might pass out, but I can’t.’
In emergencies, or when he has to run away after being hit by someone like a princess, it can be useful. Or, even when he wants to eat just one more bite of a late-night snack but feels so sleepy that he might collapse, it can be helpful(?).
‘Anyway, it worked out well.’
Raciel neatly folded away his satisfaction. It wasn’t time to be content just yet. He spoke to the princess.
“Whew, it’s all over now.”
“…Really?”
“Yes. Can you see here?”
He pointed to the shattered gallstone inside the fin-like display. The princess clicked her tongue in response.
“I see. Then the treatment is over. But…”
She turned to him.
“I’ve always been curious, what happens to those broken gallstones? Do they get absorbed into the body and disappear?”
“No.”
Raciel shook his head.
“They will naturally be expelled from the body.”
“How?”
“Along with what you’ve eaten.”
“…”
“Erm, well.”
“…”
“Ahem, anyway. Congratulations. But it’s still too early to be relieved. The treatment isn’t completely over.”
“There’s more treatment left?”
“Yes. From now on, regular care is necessary.”
Raciel stated. It was obvious. The treatment of gallstones doesn’t end just by removing them. Rather, what follows is more critical.
“Usually, if too many gallstones form, the best approach is to surgically remove the gallbladder itself. But I’m not skilled enough to perform such a surgery. So, I only removed the gallstones. If you don’t take care, gallstones will form again.”
“… They’ll form again?”
“Yes. The fact that you’ve developed such gallstones at such a young age means that you’re prone to them.”
“…”
“But don’t worry. I’ll prescribe medicine that helps the flow of bile, so it won’t get stuck.”
“So if I take it, I won’t get gallstones?”
“If the bile flows well, it won’t stagnate, and there will be fewer chances of it clumping together like stones. Even if small particles form, they’ll easily be swept away by the flow of bile before they grow large enough to cause problems.”
It was true. This would be the foundation of her care. Raciel said this with emphasis.
“So, I will prepare Yinchenhao Tang for you. First, you need to take it consistently for a fortnight to see if it suits your constitution and ensures the smooth circulation and excretion of bile.”
“And if it suits my constitution?”
“You’ll have to take it for the rest of your life.”
“…”
“Isn’t that obvious?”
“…”
“Why the face…”
“I was just wondering if that Yinchenhao Tang or whatever has a taste like an elephant’s armpit.”
“Well, medicines that are good for the body often taste bitter.”
Raciel grinned. Whether Princess Adeline found the taste horrid or not, it didn’t matter to him since he wasn’t the one consuming it.
He immediately began preparing the Yinchenhao Tang. The formula was mentioned extensively in both the Shanghan Lun from the Han Dynasty in China and the Donguibogam in Joseon.
‘Especially, it was a favored prescription by the all-time legend in traditional medicine, Heo Jun(?). It’s an unparalleled remedy for symptoms of heat in the liver and gallbladder, jaundice, and signs of damp-heat.’
It was particularly effective in preventing the formation of gallstones. He took out the pre-processed ingredients. Making Yinchenhao Tang was relatively straightforward. He boiled the herb Yinchenhao vigorously. Timing was crucial. At the precise moment, he added Dahuang and Chija. He simmered it over a gentle flame for a while.
After some time, voila!
Amidst the rising steam, the Yinchenhao Tang was ready.
“…”
Princess Adeline looked skeptically at the decoction in the bowl. Honestly, she didn’t want to drink it. Just its aroma was already overpowering. But the Crown Prince just watched with a playful grin.
“Here, this is the decoction I made with all my heart. Take it slowly, sip by sip.”
“Do I really have to drink this?”
“Yes.”
“Is there no other medicine without such a terrible smell?”
“Yes.”
“What exactly gets better if I drink this?”
“Would you like to hear?”
“Yes.”
Adeline nodded. This strange decoction called Yinchenhao Tang, if it was just a one-time drink, she could handle it.
But the issue was that she had to take it for the rest of her life. The very thought was dreadful. If possible, she wanted to switch to some other medicine that tasted better. However, her desperate hope vanished amidst Raciel’s unending 16-bit mono-rhythmic explanation.
“Let me explain. According to a research paper that investigated the effects and mechanisms of action of Yinchenhao Tang on gallstone disease, the treatment with Yinchenhao Tang improved biochemical abnormalities in the serum and liver of experimental animals and regulated bile imbalance. Moreover, the increased expression of ATP binding cassette subfamily G member 5/8, scavenger receptor class B type I, and Niemann-Pick C1 Like 1 observed in the liver and small intestine was reversed by Yinchenhao Tang.”
“……”
“Based on these experimental results, it can be concluded that Yinchenhao Tang can improve the oversaturation of bile cholesterol and regulate cholesterol metabolism in experimental animals induced with gallstone disease by a stone-forming diet. This means it can very effectively inhibit the formation of gallstones.”
“……”
“Princess?”
“……Yes?”
“Is this explanation satisfactory?”
“I made a mistake.”
She felt she should apologize first, as she didn’t understand everything. All the explanations seemed to enter her left ear, smack her frontal lobe, and then fly out of her right ear.
‘I don’t even know what to argue against.’
In the end, she surrendered and downed the Yinchenhao Tang in one shot. As expected, it tasted bitter.
‘…This time, it tastes like the armpit of a sea turtle.’
Still, it was better than the taste of an elephant’s armpit. Adeline managed to suppress her nausea and eagerly took the candy that Raciel offered. Just as she started chewing the candy…
Ding Dong!
A welcome message appeared in front of Raciel.
[You have administered the Yinchenhao Tang you personally prepared to the patient: Adeline Boarne Anbouaz.]
[Due to the effect of the Skill: Herbal Decoction Preparation (Lv.1), the efficacy of the medicine has increased by 10%.]
[Patient: Adeline has removed all gallstones in her body through your active extracorporeal shockwave treatment. Also, by consistently taking the Yinchenhao Tang you prescribed, she can prevent future gallstones and various diseases caused by them.]
[Medical Billing (Lv.2) skill is activated.]
[Patient: Adeline has received a life expectancy extension benefit of 67 years and 10 months through your treatment. Therefore, you are credited with a bonus lifespan equivalent to 1/1950 of 67 years and 10 months.]
[A bonus lifespan of 12.52 days has been calculated.]
[The minimum unit for the credited lifespan is 1 day.]
[The bonus lifespan is rounded off.]
[A total of 13 days of bonus lifespan is credited.]
[Your estimated life expectancy: 176 days]
‘Nice. Good!’
A surge of energy flowed through his clenched fist.
He did it. Finally, the princess was cured. If she consistently takes Yinchenhao Tang from now on, she won’t die from gallstone disease. She will safely become the queen of Anbouaz.
Then, the great war in the “Devil Sword Emperor” that brought down the Magentano royal family won’t happen. It will be prevented.
‘Because the tyrant who caused the great war in the original work, Javillon, won’t be able to take the throne. As long as the princess is healthy, it will continue.’
So he succeeded. It was fulfilling and overwhelming. He sincerely wanted to congratulate Princess Adeline. But just then…
Thud thud thud!
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door of the consultation room urgently. Could it be an emergency patient? Just as he thought that…
“Princess! Are you in there? Urgent news, urgent news from the homeland!”
The distinct accent of Anbouaz echoed.
“A civil war has erupted due to a rebellion led by Javillon, the royal family of the western border of our homeland!”
(To be Continued)
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