In Academy City, it's common for students with superpowers to work part-time.
"Thank you, teacher."
This frog mentor is such a good person, which makes Nangong Xuan feel embarrassed. After all, he had intended to take advantage of the other party from the very beginning.
The teacher and student exchanged a few pleasantries.
When the conversation turned to today's prisoners, Mingtu Zhuihun even remembered the patient's name.
The white-haired old man sighed, "If only I could have talked to him and comforted him more after he was discharged from the hospital... After all, it was a human life."
“Teacher, it’s not your fault,” Nangong comforted her.
The person with "cerebral palsy" wanted to cripple this kind doctor so that he would never be able to perform surgery again.
"Let's not talk about that anymore, Nangong Jun. Summer vacation is coming up, so come to the hospital to keep an eye on things when you have time. We're short-staffed, and your abilities will relieve the pressure on other outpatient departments. Your computer skills have also been a great help," Mingtu instructed. "Don't let your studies fall behind. You still need to prepare for your transfer exam, right? I've made an exception for you and arranged for you to take the medical licensing exam..."
Although he hasn't passed Japan's medical exam yet, Nangong Xuan is learning under the tutelage of a clinical physician as an intern. Anyway, treating patients with [replies] carries no risk and doesn't require prescriptions.
The Underworld Soul Chaser checked the electronic medical records that Nangong had written over the past few days and patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction.
"You've made significant progress, keep it up!"
"Yes, I will definitely live up to the teacher's expectations... I will do well on the exam."
Beneath the lenses, a strange glint flashed in Nangong Xuan's eyes.
The ability is activated the instant physical contact occurs. Now, I can skillfully use this technique without using my hands, even with only passive contact.
Heal!
"Ping—"
To avoid having his magic exposed, he didn't even dare to use his Emerald Eyes, let alone his Mind Control. After all, the person before him knew the darkness of the world inside and out.
Chasing souls in the underworld, his real name is unknown.
All the memories, techniques, and experiences of the doctors had flooded into Nangong Xuan's mind. Surgical accidents, the threat of death... the pain and fear of a certain moment in the past surged back like waves.
My brain is trembling.
This darkness far surpasses Queen Shokuhou's past experiences. But with the enhanced mental strength from [Mental Mastery], she can withstand it!
The black-haired youth gritted his teeth, remaining impassive. Even a single drop of sweat or a slight increase in heart rate would likely be detected by the perceptive "Guatai."
I lack talent and have lost interest in all human learning methods. There's an even easier shortcut to passing exams.
Copying, the god of medicine!
As I predicted, the method for humans to unlock the mysteries of the brain and rapidly improve computing power... has been found!
“By the way, Lord Nangong…” Mingtu Zhuihun slowly began.
Nangong Xuan was startled: Had they been discovered?
"I'd like to talk to you more about your illness."
Chapter 004 The Soft and Adorable Teacher
From birth, Nangong Xuan suffered from a terrible and strange disease.
Congenital insensitivity to pain (HSAN) is a hereditary sensory and autonomic nervous system disorder.
It is estimated that there are fewer than 40 patients with CIP worldwide. Because the nerve conduction of pain signals is blocked, they completely lose the ability to perceive pain.
Pain is an important alarm system in the human body.
Because of the fear of pain, humans avoid harming themselves and are aware that their bodies are being damaged, so they take timely precautions against various dangers.
This is the dual protection mechanism against pain.
A living system with complex regulatory functions will not easily descend into self-destructive "painlessness." Most patients experience severe self-harm in childhood and are unable to live normally into adulthood.
Nangong chuckled self-deprecatingly: I'm different from Asagami Fujino; my destiny was predetermined from birth.
In "Kara no Kyoukai", she suffers from painlessness due to the suppression of her senses, and is unaware that her appendicitis is worsening.
That was Nangong Xuan's gateway anime, the first time he truly empathized with anime characters.
When he saw "The Resurrector," he envied the protagonist, who was twisted and morbid by revenge, and longed to have the ability to experience the pain of others.
Finally, a miracle happened.
"Current research indicates that this disease is caused by incomplete ectoderm development during human embryonic development, and it is known to be divided into five types. Analysis of type II congenital insensitivity to pain has revealed mutations in the FAM134B gene on chromosome 5 in many family members..."
Before Dr. Guatai could finish speaking, Nangong Xuan had already completely read the knowledge in his brain.
Mutations in the FAM134B gene prevent its normal expression, leading to apoptosis of dorsal root ganglion neurons and hindering the perception of pain.
It turns out that the Underworld Soul Chaser already has a treatment plan.
"Based on my assessment, Nangong Jun is more likely to be a type II patient, but the specifics will depend on the results of genetic testing. Even if the chromosomes are repaired using gene editing technology, the apoptotic neurons cannot regenerate. We could consider using cloning technology to create autologous neurons that bypass immune rejection and then perform a cell-level transplantation surgery..."
"Thank you for your concern, teacher. I had long since given up hope for the treatment." Nangong smiled with relief. "For me, the cost and consequences are also a bit too high."
This disease is like a predetermined curse.
From birth, this body has faced the threat of death every day, just like this fading surname.
I don't know whether tomorrow or an accident will come first. Therefore, I cherish my life very much.
Even during my most immature and rebellious phase, I never thought of hurting myself.
Nangong Xuan still doesn't know how he time-traveled that day. Perhaps he suddenly died while watching anime, collapsing onto his keyboard.
I once wanted to study medicine and cure my own strange illness. What I had painstakingly pursued in the real world was now readily available in this one. Yet, at the moment I was about to obtain it, I felt a sense of relief.
It doesn't matter anymore.
Now, I have a [response]. I can heal myself as soon as the body experiences any abnormalities, thus avoiding death.
Perhaps it was divine mercy.
The debuff for "painlessness" has inadvertently made the user immune to the side effects of "recovery," which would be bad if it cured the condition.
"Human understanding of painlessness is still very limited, but there are always ways to solve it," Mingtu said regretfully. "Nangong Jun, you understand, right? If you can't feel pain, you won't even feel a slight cut on your hand on the operating table..."
This is a serious accident for the surgeon, as it can easily lead to wound infection.
"Therefore, I will cherish my abilities." Nangong looked at his hands.
Even though "replying" can't solve genetic defects. After all, it's just the ability to restore things to a certain state; you can't exactly turn yourself back into a fertilized egg and "reboot your life," can you?
"As long as you can think about it."
Seeing that the student remained so optimistic, Mingtu Zhuihun felt much relieved. It was for this reason that he developed a fondness for this intern from the Celestial Empire after meeting her and kept Nangong by his side.
"It's time to get off work, let's go eat."
"Okay, goodbye, teacher."
The moment Guatai's mentor turned around, Nangong Xuan pushed up his glasses and silently said "sorry" in his heart.
In order to survive, I accept the knowledge of the god of medicine!
Interestingly, there are secrets about the Hanged Man in the memories of the underworld.
Decades ago, "I" rescued Aleister Crowley, who was being hunted by British Puritan magicians, in a remote part of the English countryside. I provided him with life support devices and introduced him to the auspicious land of Japan, which eventually led to the establishment of Academy City.
The Underworld Soul Chaser can even remotely stop Aleister's life support system!
The only regret is that Dr. Frog doesn't understand magic. [Reply] He still hasn't been able to access the magic system of this world.
Nangong knew very well that he wasn't one of the three main male characters in A Certain Magical Index. If he thought he could negotiate with the big boss based on this information, he'd be torn to shreds by a silver-haired girl or an angel named "Aiwass" in the next second.
It can only be used as a trump card, to be kept hidden for now.
If the Hanged Man finds out he's been spying on Gekota's brain, he's dead meat.
Currently, the [Reply] ability only reveals its copying effect when hovering below the line. Because of this "disguise" of [Mental Mastery], the intentional or unintentional reading of memories can be explained.
Wealth and wealth are found in danger.
The time traveler's ambitions are not as simple as just cheating to pass an exam.
Transcending the boundaries of life and death, the culmination of all modern and near-future medicine is called "Netherworld Soul Chaser".
Now, I am a doctor standing at the pinnacle of humanity!
The moment the [Memory Manipulation] was unlocked, countless human skills and memories that Nangong had healed and seized so far surged forth. They came from all walks of life, from social elites to ordinary people at the very bottom of society.
People call this "talent".
The "genius" who will not be forgotten within a month—Nangong Xuan's brain encompasses a vast amount of knowledge about human civilization.
We need to do something during this time.
If the "Reply" ability has the flaw of passive forgetting, what happens after copying memory-enhancing abilities? After all, the "heroine" of "A Certain Magical Index" possesses perfect memory—Index.
Nangong Xuan removed the non-prescription glasses he was using as a disguise. He didn't actually need glasses; he just wanted to appear more mature and gain the trust of his patients.
"Teacher Huang Quanchuan, Teacher Tiezhuang, thank you for waiting. Let's go."
After getting off work, Nangong Xuan and two beautiful female security guards left the hospital and saw a pink-haired little girl politely talking to someone in the distance.
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