I opened a clinic in the Abyss World

"Of course I remember." Charlotte stepped into the courtyard, and her gaze was immediately drawn to a huge ginkgo tree in the middle of the courtyard. The ginkgo leaves had all fallen, and a thick layer of golden leaves covered the ground, all gathered in a small area under the tree.

A swing hangs from a thick branch of a tree, swaying gently in the wind.

He often saw this ginkgo tree in his fragmented memories. When he was young, he would read books and practice magic under the tree, while Elizabeth would practice swordsmanship or swing on the swing.

Spring, summer, autumn, and winter—fragments of all four seasons are included.

"You used to like reading under that tree." Elizabeth smiled.

"You like to practice your sword under that tree. There are still marks on the side of that tree where you cut it. You almost killed the tree," Charlotte said with a laugh, walking towards the tree. Sure enough, she found an old cut mark on the side, which had grown into a black lump.

"Speaking of which, it was all because you provoked me that day. I got angry and accidentally chopped down the tree..."

The two stood under the tree, the wind swirling up golden leaves, and they couldn't help but smile.

For some reason, Charlotte suddenly remembered many things, as if he had really experienced them before, and his heart softened more and more towards the woman in front of him.

"Giggle! This swing is so much fun!"

A string of silvery laughter pulled the two back to reality. Turning their heads, they saw that Louise and Evelyn had climbed onto the swings and were swinging happily.

"It really hasn't changed at all. Three years have passed, and it's as if nothing has happened." Charlotte walked towards the house next door, pushed open the door, and saw that the floor and furniture were spotless.

There is a small tea room on the first floor, obviously for entertaining close friends, with only four seats, and a large study with bookshelves filled with all kinds of books, many of which are medical books. The bookshelves on both walls are full, showing that Charlotte really loved reading back then.

The second floor has a bedroom and a small study, which is also filled with books.

  

This villa is located in the center of the entire estate, and it is indeed quite quiet, making it an extremely comfortable place to live.

Charlotte couldn't help but feel grateful to her ancestors for being able to own such a large estate in Calva.

Who would have thought that Charlotte would one day live the life of a rich kid without lifting a finger?

"Are you really not planning to move back in?" Elizabeth asked softly, looking at Charlotte who was standing by the window, lost in thought.

Fiona, who was tidying up her desk, stopped what she was doing and looked at Charlotte.

"The Abyss Medical Center has just moved to a new location and is currently developing rapidly. I want to stay in the Abyss, continue to be a doctor, treat more patients, and teach more students." Charlotte smiled and said, "Kalva is good, but there may not be a place for me. Too many people want me dead. I don't want to repeat what happened three years ago."

Upon hearing this, Fiona clenched her fists. She had almost forgotten how desperate she had felt three years ago, and she respected Charlotte's choice.

"But things are different now. Whoever wants to kill you, I will kill them." Elizabeth looked at him.

Charlotte looked at her and shook her head slightly: "They kill without ever using their own hands. I don't want you to fight against the world for me. If that's the case, what's the point of returning to Calva?"

"Just because of them, are you afraid to even go home?" Elizabeth frowned.

"I'm home now, aren't I? I'm just putting my career in the Abyss." Charlotte shook her head with a smile: "The Abyss is only five kilometers from Calva, but the environment is much simpler."

Elizabeth fell silent upon hearing this, remaining so for a long time before finally saying, "Then I will continue to grow stronger until they dare not show any hostility towards you, nor dare they make any underhanded moves behind your back."

Charlotte looked at Elizabeth, who was speaking to him with a serious expression, as if she were talking to herself. Suddenly, she felt that this girl was both cute and a little sorry for her.

Over the years, she has made breakthroughs one after another, fighting her way in and out of the wilderness, earning a great reputation and becoming the number one among the younger generation. She seems to be enjoying endless glory.

But she carried too much on her shoulders, and it all seemed to be because of him.

In order to keep him alive and return him to Calva, so that his enemies would not dare to seek revenge against him.

These all seem to have become the driving force behind her hard work in cultivation and her continuous breakthroughs.

What did Charlotte do to deserve such devotion?

"Actually, the reason I'm not going back to Calva to open a clinic isn't because I'm afraid, but because I want to punish them and prove myself," Charlotte said with a smile.

"punish?"

"Yes." Charlotte nodded. "Actually, your father came to see me yesterday and mentioned that I should go back to Calva to open a clinic. He promised to build a clinic for me and provide assistance, but I refused."

Why?

"I want to open a clinic in a small, chaotic place like the Abyss, a clinic that will attract patients from all over Kalva. It doesn't need a prime location, nor does it need anyone's endorsement. I'll just use my medical skills and surgical methods to see what the Abyss Clinic can achieve and whether it can attract enough patients." Charlotte's smile radiated confidence. "I want to overturn the medical system of Kalva and even the entire continent of Aesop. I want to make those who plotted to expel me from Kalva tremble with fear."

Elizabeth looked at him; his gaze remained bright and clear, filled with confidence.

Suddenly, she realized that Charlotte no longer seemed to need her protection. He was now a Sky Knight and had become friends with big shots like Benjamin and Constantine. Even her father had to personally ask him for help.

"Let's draw our swords," Elizabeth suddenly said.

Charlotte: "?"

"We've known each other for so many years, yet we've never sparred. Now that you've broken through to the Sky Knight realm, I want to test your sword." Elizabeth looked at him. "Right here in the courtyard."

Charlotte glanced at the beautiful courtyard and immediately shook her head: "You're no longer the rookie knight you used to be. This ginkgo tree can't withstand a single blow from your sword now. I don't want to renovate the courtyard yet."

"You're right. I'm no longer the novice knight I once was, so I certainly won't make the mistake of accidentally damaging the ginkgo tree again." Elizabeth leaped into the courtyard, stood under the ginkgo tree, gripped her greatsword, and looked at Charlotte with a smile: "What, afraid to draw your sword?"

"It's not that I'm afraid, it's just that I'm worried about scaring you." Charlotte felt a little helpless, but seeing Elizabeth's expectant face, she couldn't bear to disappoint her, so she said, "I'll only use one sword. I just broke through last night, I'm a rookie Sky Knight, I'm afraid of making a mistake."

"Alright, one sword it is." Elizabeth nodded, slowly tightening her grip on the hilt of her sword, her aura already locked onto Charlotte.

Charlotte's gaze also turned serious as she fixed her eyes on Elizabeth.

She was very strong, like a flawless sword. Standing there, her sharpness was fully exposed, making it impossible for anyone to attack her.

Her sword was a full twenty centimeters wide. It was quite rare for a female knight to wield a greatsword, yet none of her rank could wield it better than her.

Charlotte had seen her wield the sword; a greatsword did not equate to clumsiness. On the contrary, her swordsmanship was extremely agile and precise.

The swing's amplitude gradually decreased. Louise, holding Evelyn, stared wide-eyed at Elizabeth standing under the tree and Charlotte standing at the window.

These are probably the two most talented people of the younger generation, but unfortunately, this duel only lasted one sword strike.

Charlotte moved, and her figure standing at the window slowly disappeared.

Then a figure appeared in front of Evelyn, drew his sword and slashed!

This sword strike contained nothing fancy, only extreme speed and ultimate sword intent!

The black longsword was drawn from its sheath, and black and gold sword runes condensed on it, releasing a chilling sword intent.

"Such powerful sword intent!" Louise exclaimed in surprise, a recording stone already in her hand. Charlotte had just entered the Sky Knight realm, and this sword intent was truly amazing. Her understanding of the laws of swordsmanship was simply too astonishing.

Elizabeth's eyes also revealed a look of amazement. Such sword intent, as well as the solid sword dao laws on the sword, are among the best in the first rank of Sky Knights!

However, she was taken aback when her gaze fell on Charlotte's sword.

"The Sword of Judgment!"

Elizabeth drew her sword, and the greatsword seemed to erect a wall of laws before her.

clang!

With a muffled thud, the golden ginkgo leaves on the ground scattered in all directions, fluttering and dancing throughout the courtyard.

The Judgment Sword struck the Justice Sword, trembled slightly, and then returned to calm.

Charlotte took a step back, switched her grip on the sword to the other hand, and gently shook the hand that had been holding the sword, which was now numb and tingling from the shock.

Elizabeth is too strong!

She simply drew her sword, and it was as if an impassable barrier had been erected before her.

That previous sword strike represented Charlotte's current highest level of understanding of the laws and swordsmanship, yet it still couldn't break through the barrier even slightly.

Even though she had only just broken through to the Star Knight level, the gap between them was like an insurmountable chasm.

If she were to make a move, Charlotte would be utterly powerless to resist.

Moreover, Charlotte guessed that Elizabeth's claim of being invincible among her peers once she broke through was probably not just a rumor.

This demonstrates his exceptional talent in comprehending the laws, which is why he was able to slay the two snakes immediately after breaking through.

"The Sword of Judgment, with its myriad lights and shadows, and the Sword of Judgment—you've inherited the legacy of the Judge?" Elizabeth put down her longsword and looked at Charlotte, her face full of surprise.

"You know him?" Charlotte looked at her, equally surprised.

“He instructed me two years ago; he taught me how to fight.” Elizabeth looked at the sword in Charlotte’s hand. “He used this Judgment Sword back then.”

"This sword was indeed given to me by him," Charlotte nodded.

"He..." Elizabeth's expression darkened.

"He's dead. He came to see me one last time before he died and gave me the Judgment Sword." Charlotte's eyes also dimmed slightly. "I first met him three years ago. He said his name was Joseph Kane and that he was a friend of my parents."

Louise, who was standing to the side, had already put away the recording stone, but she was listening quietly at the moment.

The Judge, who was once a member of the Red Moon organization, passed on his Black Stone to Charlotte.

It seems that he made a choice between Charlotte and Elizabeth, and did not choose Elizabeth, who had greater talent and strength.

However, in retrospect, his choice may have been the most correct one.

Elizabeth may be more powerful, but since Charlotte joined the Red Moon organization, she has brought about many changes, even altering the course and direction of the fight against the Red Moon.

He was deeply involved in everything from nettles and nettle extract to the "all-member demonization plan."

Moreover, Charlotte and Elizabeth have a deep bond, which she has clearly seen today; Elizabeth has obviously never let go of Charlotte.

If the two of them could renew their engagement, Elizabeth, though not a member of the Red Moon Organization, could be considered half a member.

I wonder if the judges had considered this possibility.

Elizabeth nodded, a hint of sadness in her voice, but a smile quickly spread across her face: "If he saw that you had mastered the Sword of Judgment and the Three Thousand Lights and Shadows to such a level, he would surely be very pleased. You wielded the Sword of Judgment, and you did not disgrace his reputation."

Charlotte looked at the greatsword in her hand: "Why didn't he teach you the Sword of Judgment?"

"He said everyone has their own path, and his is better." Elizabeth sheathed her greatsword and slightly raised her chin. "But I don't think his is necessarily right, so I refused."

This guy is as proud as ever.

Two years ago, when she met the Judge, she had not yet broken through to the Elite Knight level. However, when faced with the Judge, who was already a god-level powerhouse, she firmly believed that her path was the right one and refused the martial arts techniques taught by the Judge.

However, it is this pride belonging to the strong that allows her to stay true to herself and achieve an undefeated legend among those of the same level.

Charlotte's transformation from a helpless weakling to a Sky Knight in just a few months is truly astonishing, seemingly even more impressive than Elizabeth's.

Charlotte knew that this had little to do with talent; it was all about sheer brute force.

Speaking of talent, he might have a knack for making money, and in this life he's finally managed to save some.

"Wouldn't it seem a bit unwise of me to choose to follow his old path?" Charlotte said with a smile.

Elizabeth shook her head: "His choice to hand over the Judgment Sword to you shows that he believes you can inherit his mantle. The legacy of a god-level knight is not something anyone can accept. And that previous sword strike was completely different from the Judgment's sword intent. After level seven, the upper limit is determined by yourself. You have already begun to walk your own path."

Charlotte seemed thoughtful; Elizabeth's words had given him something to consider.

The different sword intents should be related to the understanding of the laws.

After level seven, breakthroughs place greater emphasis on understanding the laws.

The stronger one's understanding of the laws, the stronger one's power.

When he thrust his sword at Elizabeth earlier, Elizabeth raised her sword to block, as if an invisible sword and shield had been erected in front of her.

That wasn't some fancy sword technique, but rather a flexible application of the laws.

With the sword standing before you, it is indestructible.

Compared to Basil's previous broad but impractical Law Domain, this method is far more advanced; it's Elizabeth's subtle approach to the application of Law.

*Smack! Smack!*

Louise clapped her hands, looking at Elizabeth with admiration: "You're so strong. I heard them say you were the strongest of the younger generation, and I was a little unconvinced. I came here to meet you, but your sword strike earlier has won me over."

"If we were in the sea, I might not be a match for you," Elizabeth said calmly, looking at her.

"That's why we blue whales rarely come ashore," Louise grinned. "If I can't beat you in the sea, I can run away. You definitely can't catch me."

Charlotte sheathed her Judgment Sword. Just as Elizabeth had said, everything was under her control. Apart from the ginkgo leaves that filled the yard, no other flowers, plants, or trees were damaged.

Elizabeth walked to the long stone bench under the tree and sat down, looking up at the bare branches.

Charlotte walked over and sat down at the other end of the stone bench, also looking up at the sky.

In my memory, he seemed to really enjoy sitting on this bench reading, sometimes for an entire day without even eating.

The surgical treatment method was not something Charlotte came up with on a whim; rather, it was the result of consulting countless books and gradually trying to put it into practice.

Looking back now, Charlotte has to call him a genius for his actions.

"Let's go look around somewhere else." Louis pulled Evelyn up and left the courtyard.

Charlotte and Elizabeth simply sat quietly in the courtyard, as if time had slowed down and all the complicated matters had faded away.

Some time later, Fiona came to call them for lunch.

"Let's go, let's see if Angus's cooking has gotten worse." Charlotte got up and walked out of the courtyard.

Elizabeth walked alongside him.

Fiona trailed a few steps behind them, watching their backs with a smile on her face.

Looking at it this way, the master and Miss Elizabeth are really a perfect match!

Charlotte and her companions arrived at the restaurant, where Louise and Evelyn were already seated, waiting for dinner to be served.

"Oh? I've arrived at just the right time, right around lunchtime!"

Charlotte and the others had just sat down when a familiar voice rang out from the doorway; it was Jenny.

"Fiona, bring me another set of cutlery," Charlotte ordered, then looked at Jenny with a hint of doubt and asked, "Boss, it's the first day of business, why aren't you in the store? What are you doing here?"

"With Linda overseeing the trading center, I can relax and be a hands-off manager," Jenny said, sitting down and smiling at Charlotte and Elizabeth sitting opposite her. "What, you're home, and you don't welcome me to dinner?"

"You're welcome to have dinner, but it's a bit of a surprise, considering you made such a big fuss this morning, and now you're just washing your hands of things after only half a day." Charlotte shrugged.

"Actually, I didn't come out to play. I came to order some goods from you." Jenny looked at him. "Business was so good this morning. Several kinds of potions sold out immediately. Antidote potion, golden stamina potion, deep blue magic potion, all sold out."

"There were 1750 bottles of antidote, and they're all sold out?" Charlotte exclaimed in surprise.

"That's right. The scene where you saved people before the store opened this morning was so memorable that everyone wanted to buy a bottle of antidote to carry with them for self-defense. So, the antidote sold out in less than three hours after the store opened," Jenny nodded.