Chapter 89

"There are bones, blood, organs, muscles, and fat, and when using healing magic, I believe it is important to understand the structure and mechanisms of the human body."

As he said this, Auard crossed his arms and looked down at the skeleton's abdomen.

"Many who lack knowledge only heal the surface while internal bleeding continues. This is most likely to happen in the abdomen. Why do you think that is?"

"The abdomen is densely packed with organs. Besides the stomach and intestines, there are also the liver, kidneys, gallbladder, and pancreas. Healing the flesh, skin, and blood vessels won't lead to a full recovery if the internal organs are not healed."

Upon answering, the other researchers exchanged puzzled looks.

"Tan'nou?"

"Is that the name of the organs? The gray ones, right?"

"Maybe the dark brown ones?"

The names of the organs were different, and the message didn't get across well. However, Auard pulled his chin slightly and grunted as if he had come to some understanding.

"Hmm... It seems that even when it looks like a wound has been healed, it can still fail. Those who can use advanced healing magic have also studied the human body. However, even among those who have become saints or saintesses, there are some who do not know much about the human body."

"Not much? Then how do they use magic?"

When I asked, Auard crossed his arms and pondered.

"…It's difficult to say. As you know, the first saintess of healing magic, who was only ten years old, instantly healed a dying person the first time she used magic."

"Does that mean… she intuitively understood the location and depth of the wounds?"

"Hmm. I studied the human body and honed my healing magic until I was recognized as a saint. The intuition of such geniuses is hard to understand."

Auard said this and looked into the depths of the laboratory.

"…I thought you were a genius type of magician. However, from what I've heard about your knowledge and approach to healing magic, it seems different. It's mysterious."

Muttering these words, Auard walked to the back and opened a single door.

"Time is limited. Let's see Aoi's magic."

In the large hall, three examination tables were placed, and bookshelves and mysterious instruments lined the walls. Boxes containing herbs or something else were also placed there.

On the examination tables, people who appeared to be severely injured were lying, and about ten men and women in white coats stood around them.

Compared to hospitals in Japan, this place was clearly different, but it was undoubtedly the best treatment room in Mapleleaf.

"The one in the center is the most severely injured. The injuries include the loss of the right arm, deep lacerations in the abdomen and right leg."

As he said this, Auard went to the side of the examination table and verbally described the injured person's condition.

The men and women around him noticed Auard and stepped back a bit. I followed Auard and stood next to the examination table.

Up close, I could see that the person lying there was a man in his thirties. His hair and beard were quite long and not well-groomed. The bleeding had been stopped, but the fresh wounds were so raw that I wanted to look away.

"…The lacerations are quite deep, reaching the bone. However, they are not cuts from a blade. Were they caused by a monster?"

"That's correct. This person is a criminal sentenced to hanging. When there are no urgent patients, we make injured people by having such criminals fight monsters."

At these words, Strass and the others were visibly shocked. For healing magicians, it might be normal, but Auard's matter-of-fact statement drew no reaction.

Indeed, compared to other types of magic, there are fewer opportunities to practice. It must be that they use criminals for efficient magic experiments and practice.

However, one thing is concerning. If a criminal is fully healed, will they be injured again? If so, there is no greater punishment.

"…What did this person do to be sentenced to hanging?"

When I asked, Auard narrowed his eyes expressionlessly.

"This person deceived dozens of ordinary citizens and engaged in human trafficking. The places he sold them to were illegal brothels, where the women he sold met cruel deaths. There are other crimes as well."

"I understand."

I interrupted Auard and replied.

Although he is clearly an enemy of women, it is uncomfortable to see him suffering.

"First, I will use healing magic."

After this preface, I performed the healing magic. It is the highest-level magic for treating a single individual.

To repair the injuries, I had to imagine the uninjured opposite arm. The abdominal wound was deep, so I needed to visualize the normal internal organs and bones.

In this way, the severely injured man was fully healed in about a minute and a half. With my remaining magic power, I could probably heal about twenty more people.

"He is fully healed. If there are old injuries on an otherwise healthy body, they will remain."

As I said this and turned around, most of the people were still standing with their eyes open, unmoving. However, Auard alone looked down at the healed man with a serious expression.

"…You healed him instantly. The healing speed is on par with or better than that of saints and saintesses, but the process is different. It seems to be a different type of healing magic from ours."