Doctor Player - Chapter 137

Chapter 137

Raymond was looking forward to it, but there was nothing much to say.

“Huh, I don’t know how to repay the grace of the light from the foreign land, but thank you very much.”

“No, it is okay. I am just happy to be able to treat my patients successfully.”

“As expected, you are truly amazing. Your disciples say that you are a light-hearted person who has no material desires and only cares for others. It seems to be true.”

Raymond’s heart pounded.

‘No, I’m not like that at all. Don’t you know humility out of courtesy? You old man, if you make a promise, you have to keep it. Give me the treasure!’

Not knowing Raymond’s true intentions, Tang Khan only praised Raymond with a nice smile.

When Raymond’s stomach was about to burst with anxiety, the captain finally brought up the topic Raymond had been wanting to hear.

“I am glad to offer the treasure of my clan to the great light! Please follow me.”

Finally!

Raymond’s heart was pounding.

‘How great a treasure is it? It must be an immensely splendid and expensive treasure, to the point that Grand Duke Berard is aiming for it.’ 

Who is Grand Duke Berard?

He is the one who has seized all the wealth of the Kingdom of Droughton.

If he wanted it, it must be a treasure of immense value.

‘Maybe this treasure alone will make me a super rich.’

“It’s here.”

Tang Khan led Raymond into the antique tent.

Hid heart is swelling with anticipation!

An old dagger caught his eye.

“This dagger is the treasure of our clan.”

“…What?”

Raymond put on a deflated face.

The treasure that Grand Duke Berard was aiming for? This old antique dagger?

‘No way! What kind of treasure is this?’

Raymond looked closely to see if there was a valuable side to it he didn’t know, but it was just an antique. Even the blades were blunt.

But Tang Khan spoke with an infinitely proud face.

“This is the dagger used by Ramen, the saint of our tribe in the past. He was a healer, and he risked his life to prevent the enemy’s invasion with this dagger.”

“Oh, no…… This dagger…….”

“Ha ha. You don’t have to say no. Since you are also a healer, I think it will suit you well.” 

‘No, I don’t need such an antique!’

Raymond shouted inwardly, but Tang Khan held out his dagger with a very pleased face.

‘This isn’t the antique I wanted. I wouldn’t even get 100 pennies for selling this.’

Because Raymond’s expectations were high, his disappointment was also great.

It was the moment when he held the dagger in his hand while fighting back tears.

[You have acquired a ‘special weapon’!]

[Ramen’s Dagger]

Type: Attack Item (One-time)

Rating: Unique

This is the dagger used by Ramen, the saint of the Lan tribe! When you become the owner of the dagger, you can inherit some of his powers as a saint who sacrificed himself to protect the tribe!

‘The owner?’

It was a moment of wonder.

[After a fair acquisition process, you have became the owner of the dagger!]

[You inherit some of the power of Saint Ramen!]

[You have acquired the skill, ‘Healer’s Salvation’!]

• • ……What?’

Raymond’s face hardened.

“What is this skill?’

[Healer’s Salvation]

Classification: Self-defense skills

Rating: Unique

Proficiency: D

-The skill that inherited the courage of Ramen, the saint of the Lan people. When stepping forward to protect a patient, a fatal attack can be made on the enemy.

-When the skill is activated, the stamina stat increases by 1.3 times and the sense stat increases by 1.5 times.

That wasn’t the only thing.

[A healer who protects his patient is strong! When a skill is activated, the ‘fighter instinct’ is activated!]

[Caution: You can only use it once a week]

Raymond was silent.

What is this?

‘I had this similar effect when I held Count Maybo’s winter sword.’

The winter sword.

It was a treasured sword obtained after a bet with Count Maybo at the Biotin Castle. 

Whenever he holds the sword, his stamina stat increases by 5 points.

‘Is it possible to achieve these effects by holding a special sword or weapon?’ 

‘I think so.’

Raymond looked again at the old dagger.

Upon closer inspection, he was emitting an eerie energy as if he was haunted by a ghost

‘A saint huh?’

Raymond had a grim face.

“I don’t want to take such a risk. What are these life-saving measures about?’

 He is a safety-first person after all.

‘Taking a risk for others? I hated the very thought of it.’

I will definitely suck honey in the safest place.

‘Of course, it would be effective if it was triggered. It would be triggered along with the survival instinct skill.’ 

For reference, the survival instinct skill increases stats by 1.5 times.

When used together, Raymond’s stats will increase by almost two times. Although, it is limited to one attack.

‘If that was the case, I couldn’t even guess what level of physical ability I would be able to demonstrate.’

‘Well, I still don’t like it. I am scared of dangerous things. And on top of that, it is a manifestation of the instinct to fight.’

Raymond vowed.

‘I’ll never use this skill!’

It was sealed forever.

‘Don’t give me a dagger with such useless skills. Give me some valuable treasure. Ugh.’

Meanwhile, Tang Khan smiled happily, unaware of Raymond’s feelings.

“I am glad that the treasure has found a good owner.”

But it was then.

Suddenly they heard an urgent voice.

“Master! This is a big trouble!”

It was Hanson.

“What’s going on?”

“A carriage has arrived”

Raymond tilted his head.

“Huh?”

‘The desert tribes, of course, interacted with the outsiders. It’s not unusual for a carriage, is it?’

“The carriage is transporting a body, and an acquaintance is in the coffin!” 

“Does anyone know who?”

“Yes, it is the Duke Raif!”

“…..!”

Hanson shouted heavily.

“The Duke Raif, who was the commander-in-chief, is on the casket!” 

Raymond’s face turned white.

***

Raymond immediately ran out and checked the coffin.

It was true.

The Duke Raif lay in the coffin with a bloodless face.

‘These are such horrible injuries.’

Raymond swallowed his saliva.

There was no place on his body that was clean. His entire body was soaked in blood and covered in wounds of all kinds.

The most serious place was in the middle of the chest.

There was a broken sword stuck in his chest.

‘……There’s no way he’s alive after such an injury.’

Raymond asked the merchant who brought the Duke’s body.

“What happened?”

“I came across the Peter River near the central part of the Droughton Kingdom on my way up. I thought he was already difficult to save, so I took his corpse with me to return the body to his family later. By the way, is he a very noble man?” said the merchant, looking at his face.

“·……Thank you for your hard work.”

Raymond’s face became heavy.

To be honest, he has never had a relationship with the Duke. Rather, it was a strained relationship because of Seytil.

But it was undeniable that he was a great commander.

Raymond was able to achieve great things because Duke Raif took Raymond’s opinions into consideration without prejudice.

Also, at the last moment of defeat, he alone stopped the Droughton Kingdom Army. And thanks to him, many Houston Kingdom soldiers were able to save their lives.

‘…I can’t believe he is going to die like this.’

Raymond sighed deeply.

He felt his pulse on his wrist just in case, but there was no pulse.

“I think we should keep the body safe and then hold a funeral.”

“Yes.”

Christine, Elmud, and Hanson also nodded heavily.

“Rest in peace.”

It was a moment to cover the coffin again like that when Raymond paused.

It was very weak.

But he heard a faint, barely audible sound!

‘No way?’

Raymond listened intently again.

Could it be because of his stamina/ physical stat being over 50? 

Raymond heard a faint sound again.

It was the sound of breathing!

‘No, he’s not dead yet! He’s alive!’

He checked the pulse in a hurry.

The wrist artery, carotid artery still has no pulse.

Feeling as focused as possible in the femoral artery of the leg, he felt a faint pulse!

“He is alive!”

“Are you sure, Master?”

‘Yes, my dear student, I need you to get me in line right away! Hanson, please check your electrocardiogram and get me ready for a transfusion!’ Raymond instructed urgently. 

‘Can we save him?’

Raymond examined the condition of the Duke of Raif with his heavy eyes.

Honestly, he wasn’t confident.

His condition was so bad.

It seemed like he was barely holding on to his life thanks to the Sword Maaster’s strong physical strength. But he was already on the verge of death.

In this condition, the likelihood of death was much higher regardless of treatment.

Sure enough, a message emerged in his mind.

[A quest occurs!]

[Do The Final Treatment With All Your Might!]

(Medical Quest)

Medical grade: Two-half scalpel

Difficulty level: High

Quest Description: There are patients with extremely low chances of survival. However, it is the doctor’s duty to do his best to treat patients with a slim chance of survival. Do your best to provide the final treatment!

Clear conditions: Your best efforts

Compensation: Bonus level up x2, additional 50 skill points

Perks: Get a powerful sponsor when the patient survives.

Raymond closed his eyes when he saw the contents of the quest details.

The conditions of the ulst were different from usual.

It’s not ‘Save’, it’s ‘Do your best’. In other words, it’s seen as having very little chance of saving the patient.

However.

“Become my student.”

Raymond bit his lip as he remembered what Duke RAif had said.

’Damn it. I won’t let go of the sucker I’ve got in my clutches. I’ll definitely save him. I’ll save him and make sure he continues to be my sucker.’

Just do your best?

Raymond shook his head strongly.

It’s not just about doing your best, but I’ll try to save him unconditionally.

Raymond made a firm commitment.

***

Quick infusion of fluids, blood transfusions, alkaline infusions, even using heals.

They took every possible emergency measure.

But there was no improvement.

He checked the electrocardiogram, and the condition was unusual.

“There’s a strange rhythm going by in the electrocardiogram, Master,” 

Raymond bit his lips.

‘It is ventricular tachycardia. It means he is on the verge of a heart attack.’

 At this rate, he is going to die.

Something had to be done.

“What should I do?”

Raymond examined Duke Raif’s condition from head to toe.

There were numerous wounds, but by far the most serious was the sword wound to his chest

The long sword blade was eerily stuck.

“His other wounds are not life-threatening. It’s obvious that the penetration wound in the chest caused this condition.” Raymond had already recalled his B-grade knowledge of trauma.

Sternotomy.

It means opening the center of the chest by surgery.

He has to open his chest to treat the problem inside. That was the only solution.

But Raymond still thought with a dark face.

‘A sternotomy is a surgery that puts a huge strain on the patient’s body. Given the patient’s current condition, the chances of table death (death during surgery) are very high.’