[17] "treatment"
[Pov Kayden]
Amidst a vast expanse of woodland, a figure runs and leaps agilely between the trees with great speed and skill.
The labored breath and sweat on their forehead indicate the effort they are exerting. Suddenly, a look of frustration appears on their face as they realize they are still quite far from their destination.
With a sigh, they remember that they have been flying for many hours, and their energy is starting to wane. The goal seems increasingly distant, but the determination in their gaze indicates that they won't give up easily.
'Come on, Ares, hold on a little longer,' they think to themselves as they continue running towards their safe house.
....
[30 minutes later]
Kayden descended from the sky and quickly opened the door, nervously looking around for Ares.
"Ares, where are you?" Kayden asked anxiously, but there was no response. Just complete silence.
"Ares, answer," Kayden insisted, growing increasingly worried. That's when they noticed the shadow of a person on the ground, covered in blood and serious injuries all over their body.
"Ares, kid, wake up, damn it!" exclaimed Kayden desperately, pointing their hand towards Ares' body and generating a blue light in an attempt to heal their wounds.
But the injuries were too severe for Kayden to heal on their own.
Fortunately, Ares had an abnormal healing factor that allowed him to survive despite the injuries.
Kayden did everything they could to help Ares, using their healing abilities to stabilize him.
"I don't know what to do," Kayden said, concerned, as they continued examining Ares' wounds. They knew Ares needed urgent medical attention, but they couldn't take him to a hospital without exposing his supernatural abilities.
"Hang in there, kid," Kayden said, quickly pulling out their phone and dialing a number. "Let me ask someone who can save you for help."
Kayden anxiously waited as the phone rang. "Please answer," they murmured to themselves, praying for a quick response.
....
[Elsewhere in the world]
The sound of a phone interrupts the concentration of a young man with platinum hair and blue eyes as he works in his art studio. He checks the number displayed on the screen and realizes it's unknown, wondering who could be calling him. After a few seconds, he decides to answer the call.
"Hello? Who's speaking?" Kartein asked calmly.
"Kartein, I need your help," responds the person on the other end of the phone.
"It's me," Kayden replied from the other side of the line.
"Kayden, why are you calling me?" Kartein asked, surprised.
"I need your help, and in return, you'll owe me nothing in the future," Kayden said urgently.
"Oh, interesting," Kartein responded with a smirk. "Tell me what you need."
"There's no time, I need you here in less than two hours to heal someone," Kayden said impatiently.
Kartein furrowed his brow and asked Kayden about the person's injuries who needed help. Kayden gave a brief description of the person's condition, and Kartein decided he needed more information.
"Call me in an hour, try to have a secure location for their treatment," Kartein said as he hung up and quickly left the building.
Kayden sighed in relief, knowing they had secured the necessary help for Ares.
They began searching for a safe location for Ares' treatment, hoping that Kartein would arrive on time.
....
[A couple of hours later]
[In Norway, Berserker Organization]
A young man with golden hair and black eyes cautiously opens the office door and respectfully calls out to the elderly man inside. "Mr. Bjørn Sørensen."
The man inside the office, Bjørn Sørensen, scolds him for entering so abruptly and emits a dark aura that makes it clear he is not pleased. "How many times have I told you not to enter my office like that, Tobias?"
Tobias quickly explains the reason for his interruption and announces, "Sir, Kartein has been seen at the country's airport."
Bjørn is surprised by the news, as he knows Kartein is considered the world's best healer and doesn't usually stay in one place for long. "Why is he here?"
Tobias suggests, "Kartein's presence in Norway must not be for a simple reason, and there are always Awakened individuals seeking him out for his healing abilities."
Bjørn smiles at the news that rumors are spreading about Kartein being in Norway. "Hahaha, I wonder why he has come to my country."
Tobias leaves the office after his conversation with Bjørn.
....
[At the same time, in the safe house]
Kayden appeared very worried as he explained Ares' situation to Kartein, "Kartein, Ares has severe injuries all over his body, and I don't know how much longer he can hold on. He has been in a coma for three hours."
Kartein was surprised by the severity of Ares' wounds and expressed his doubts, "Kayden, are you out of your mind? I'm not sure if I can treat these injuries; his body is severely damaged. How has he managed to stay alive until now?"
Then, Kartein asked Kayden if Ares was his disciple. "Yes, he is. Try to heal him as soon as possible. We'll talk calmly afterward and analyze what could have happened in that place," said Kayden.
Kartein asked Kayden to cover him while he healed Ares and not allow anyone to interrupt.
"Don't worry," Kayden responded seriously.
Once inside the room, Kartein carefully examined Ares' wounds and prepared to begin the treatment.
"Damn, his injuries are much more severe than I thought," said Kartein as he examined Ares' body. "I can see his internal organs in his chest and a deep cut on the back of his stomach. I don't understand how he has managed to stay alive."
....
[World Awakening Academy, a few days later]
"Three dead and the others incurable..." Lucy Bourdon said angrily.
"How is that possible?" asked Frank Mude, visibly nervous and incredulous.
"They underestimated him too much. Do you realize the problem we would cause if he manages to survive?. Can't you do anything right?" Garis Luteroine said with great fury. Everyone remained silent, avoiding eye contact with Garis.
"It was a grave mistake. Now everyone is afraid of him. He has earned the nickname 'Angel of Death'," said the vice-director with a displeasing expression on his face.
Matthew Long intervened, "He survived a confrontation against six awakened individuals ranked high in the world rankings."
Lucy Bourdon added, "Although we don't know his exact age, his rate of growth is terrifying."
Terry Miller commented, "There's a rumor that he's 17 years old, although it must be false. If we calculate his age, he should be between 20 and 23 at most, or maybe even a little younger, perhaps 19."
Frank Mude said, "At least they left him gravely injured and possibly incurable. Even with his healing abilities, he cannot heal himself."
"Kartein has been seen in Norway. I suppose you all know what that means," Garis Luteroine said calmly, looking at the people in front of him.
"What?" asked Terry Miller, surprised.
"Near where the battle took place," Lucy Bourdon said hesitantly.
"Could it be because of Ares?" Frank Mude asked.
Matthew Long suggested, "Is it possible that he's there to treat Ares?"
"Send people to search for them throughout Norway and the neighboring countries. We cannot let him recover," said the vice-director impatiently.
Lucy Bourdon affirmed, "We will. Although it might be a great loss for the World Awakening Academy, we must find him as soon as possible and eliminate him."
The vice-director added, "Even though he's injured, he may still retain the strength of a top-ranked individual. If he recovers over time, it will be a gigantic problem for us."
An uncomfortable silence filled the room as everyone pondered the unfortunate turn of events and the significant future challenge they were facing.
....
[Many days later]
Kartein emerged from the room, looking exhausted and staggering from the accumulated fatigue after several days of treatment. Kayden greeted him with concern and asked, "How did it go?"
"Of course, I saved him. Do you know who you're talking to? I am the great Kartein, HAHAHAHAHAHAHA," Kartein replied with a wicked smile.
Kayden wondered what was happening with Kartein and breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing his response. "Kayden, your disciple is a monster," Kartein said with a serious tone.
Surprised, Kayden asked, "Why?"
"Because of everything he endured with those injuries," Kartein responded. "His healing factor is incredible, I've never seen anything like it. I suppose that's why he survived. His strong will to live and his healing factor kept the wounds at bay without impairing basic bodily functions."
"Hmm... When will he wake up?" Kayden asked.
"It could be around 1 to 3 months. Do you know what happened to him?" Kartein inquired.
"To be honest, I don't know," Kayden replied, his voice filled with evident doubt. "There are rumors that he fought against 6 world-ranked tops simultaneously. He killed 3 of them, and the other 3 are severely injured."
"Six? Is he crazy?" Kartein exclaimed in astonishment. "This kid is crazier than you."
"Ares enjoys fighting, but he won't challenge 6 world-ranked awakened individuals all at once. He is very intelligent and carefully chooses his opponents to continue growing stronger. He is an incredible genius in every aspect, and his intelligence is unimaginable. With time, you will understand what I mean. He is not foolish enough to confront them just for the sake of it."
"I heard that it was a trap. Someone must have revealed his location, and those six were hired," Kayden said.
"A trap?" Kartein asked as he sat down on a chair to rest.
"Kayden, you need to stay here. He still requires daily treatment for at least 4 months," Kartein said.
"Of course, will you stay here? How will you continue his treatment?" Kayden asked.
"Obviously, I will stay here, but we have to keep a low profile," Kartein replied.
"Kartein, rumors are already circulating about your presence in Norway. It's better if you don't show up for a few months, maybe until Ares is fully healed," Kayden said with a serious tone.
"Do rumors spread about me so quickly? How is that possible?" Kartein asked.
"Somebody leaked the rumors, obviously. It is said that you were spotted at the airport in Norway," Kayden explained.
"Some top in Norway must have leaked the information upon knowing that I am here," Kartein said, releasing a powerful killing intent.
"Yes, I think it was Bjørn," Kayden replied nonchalantly.
"We need to keep a low profile and take care of that Bjørn," Kartein said with determination in his voice.
"Don't worry, I will take care of it and take the opportunity to exterminate everyone who crossed paths with Ares," Kayden replied with a strong murderous intent evident in his gaze.
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1800 words.
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