I opened a clinic in the Abyss World

As the influence of the Physicians Association continues to expand, medical professional education in the Nolan Continent is also on the right track, with professional medical schools becoming almost standard in megacities.

The Imperial Medical College is the most prestigious medical college in the Lance Empire, gathering not only the children of noble families but also the most outstanding medical students in the Lance Empire.

From the age of ten when she entered school, Vivian was a highly regarded prodigy, not only because of her father's illustrious status as the Minister of Finance, but more importantly because of her exceptional talent.

At that time, the most common praise she heard was that she might become the next 'Charlotte'!

Yes, Charlotte Clayton, that name is synonymous with genius.

He was a prodigy from the distant free city of Kalva Medical School, hailed as the most gifted doctor in a thousand years, and even used as a model genius by the Medical Association.

At that time, Vivian was not convinced by this analogy. She was who she was and did not want to become the next someone else.

But this doesn't stop her from taking this name as her goal and pushing herself to become stronger.

Until three years ago, the rumors about Charlotte suddenly changed.

He went from being a shining example of the Calva Medical School to a disgrace, reportedly imprisoned for performing surgeries on patients without authorization, resulting in the deaths of several patients.

Charlotte was thus branded with shame and became a negative example used by teachers to admonish students.

Vivian scoffed at this. It was utterly absurd that a highly talented high-level mage, born into a family of traditional doctors, would abandon his faith to undergo surgery!

But what she didn't expect was that three years later, when she was down on her luck and had to escape to the abyss, she accidentally entered this small private clinic, and the owner turned out to be "Charlotte"?

"Boss, are you Charlotte Clayton?" Vivian asked Charlotte softly.

"Huh? You know me?" Charlotte looked up in surprise.

"As a medical student, it's hard to say I don't know..." Vivian nodded with a complicated expression, puzzled, "But didn't you already become a high-level mage? Then why are you..."

Seeing Vivian hesitate, Charlotte laughed and said, "It seems the Physicians' Association hasn't publicized everything they've done, such as how they destroyed my magical essence and then kicked me out of Kalva."

Vivian's mouth gaped open, her face showing shock.

The punishment of stripping a high-ranking mage of his magical essence is almost the same as killing him.

Vivian could hardly imagine whether she would have the courage to continue living if her magical origins were stripped away and all the magic she had painstakingly cultivated over the past decade was suddenly lost.

"Why?" Vivian asked almost out of the mouth.

But she already knew the answer... or rather, the reason given by the Medical Association.

"As you've heard, it's because I performed surgery on patients who couldn't afford the high medical costs," Charlotte said with a smile.

Seeing Charlotte's mocking smile, Vivian was lost in confusion.

If she were still sitting in a classroom at the Imperial Medical College, she would wholeheartedly support the Medical Association's actions to bring heretics who deceive patients with so-called surgery to trial.

But she had just witnessed a fracture resetting surgery; she had watched Charlotte set the lizardman's broken bone without the aid of any magic.

As a medical student, she was certain that, given the lizard species' self-healing abilities, his severed arm would regain normal function within three days.

This is a surgery that Charlotte, whose magical abilities have been stripped away, skillfully performs.

So, should a doctor who uses "surgery" to save a patient be put on trial?

  

Who says you have to know magic to be a doctor?

Why would a medical association that prioritizes the interests of patients suppress him like this?

Vivian couldn't understand.

"There are many things in this world that you can't understand at your age. You'll understand when you grow up." Charlotte didn't explain further. She picked up a half-basin of cold water that had been prepared and poured it over the lizardman lying on the operating table.

Due to limited resources, physical anesthesia can only be used to physically awaken the patient.

Glug glug...

The lizardman woke up immediately, sat up abruptly from the hospital bed, looked around blankly, and then focused his gaze on Charlotte. His eyes widened, and his aura suddenly intensified.

Before the lizardman could react, Charlotte had already picked up the Judgment Sword placed by the bedside and calmly said, "The surgery was successful. The broken bones have been reattached, but he needs to rest for a few days. He cannot exert himself until the bones have fully healed."

Lizardman Jack glanced at the verdict, and his anger immediately subsided. Then he looked at his left arm, which was bound by a wooden frame. His arm was visibly straightened and the pain was greatly reduced. His eyes lit up immediately.

It really cured it!

Although he can't use it now, he knows his physical condition best. Once the bone is set, his hand will fully recover in just three to five days.

Although the so-called "surgery" process was somewhat terrifying, the final result completely exceeded his expectations.

This human doctor is pretty amazing!

Jack's gaze toward Charlotte had shifted from initial distrust to gratitude.

As a mercenary who makes a living through his physical abilities, Charlotte essentially extended his career, allowing him to continue to stand firm in the Abyss.

"The surgery will cost 500 copper coins." Charlotte looked calmly at Jack, toying with the sword in her hand. "You should have brought some money, right?"

500 copper coins is undoubtedly a very reasonable price.

If you were admitted to another hospital, you wouldn't be able to leave without spending at least ten thousand or eight thousand.

Jack only has 3 copper coins in his pocket, and he's still short 497 copper coins.

"Such a complicated surgery, only 500 copper coins?" Vivian's eyes also showed surprise; the low price was completely unexpected.

In her mind, doctors in the capital city belonged to the upper class, and their expensive consultation fees gave them a prestigious status and substantial wealth.

Although Charlotte can no longer use magic, she possesses the unique skill of "surgery" to treat patients. Why then does she charge such low fees?

Jack's legs trembled, and he forced a smile that looked more like a grimace. "Can...can I pay on credit? I don't have any money on me today."

"If you don't have money, then leave something of equal value as collateral," Charlotte said calmly.

"But I don't have anything valuable on me," Jack said, spreading his hands, his poverty seemingly justified.

"Then let's take a part of your body to settle the debt. You choose, or shall I?" Charlotte stepped forward, sword in hand, her voice turning colder.

He hates guys who are broke but act all high and mighty.

The chilling aura of the sword made Jack instinctively retreat; Charlotte, wielding the sword, appeared to him like a god of death.

"I...I have three copper coins..." Jack pulled out his only three copper coins from his pocket with trembling hands.

Charlotte took the copper coin. "I'm still 497 copper coins short. I think your tail is pretty good, why don't you choose the tail?"

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Three minutes later, the lizardman, clutching his stitched-up tail, ran out of the clinic in terror.

In the operating room, Vivian looked at the large tail still wriggling on the floor, her face filled with fear.

Charlotte's expression became much calmer.

[The lizardman's tail, weighing 25 kg, priced at 20 copper coins per piece, for a total value of 500 copper coins.]

What he saw was the writhing 500 copper coins.

If the sale goes smoothly, you can earn an extra 3 copper coins.