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30.43% Strange use of Magic (Black Clover AU) / Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Strange Medical Test (2)

Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Strange Medical Test (2)

[Third Person's PoV] 

"Excuse me?" Stephen was completely taken aback by the sudden question. His eyes widened slightly, unsure how to respond to such an unexpected proposal.

Aurelia's smile deepened as she leaned forward, resting her chin on the back of her hand, her gaze fixed on Stephen. "So?"

"I—uh..." Stephen fumbled for words, clearly rattled. "Noelle is doing fine, I suppose? She's a hard worker, always pushing herself to get stronger." He gave a hesitant nod, still unsure of where this conversation was headed.

Aurelia nodded with a knowing look. "As I expected. That little girl can be too hard on herself sometimes. It's nice to hear she's doing well."

"Yeah..." Stephen responded awkwardly, feeling the weight of the silence between them. He glanced towards the Wizard King and the others, silently pleading for help, but they only gave him an encouraging thumbs-up in return.

Before he could figure out what to say next, Aurelia's smile turned mischievous, her eyes glinting with a playful edge. "Now, about my daughter," she began. "There's no doubt in my mind she'll become an exceptional healing mage, and I believe you two would get along splendidly."

Stephen blinked, taken aback by the bold statement. "Uh, aren't I a commoner? Why are you offering your daughter's hand in marriage... to me?" His confusion was clear as he tilted his head.

Aurelia waved away his concern, dismissing it as if it were a trivial matter. "Don't worry about such little details. Once you pass this exam, you'll be granted a noble title. Besides, you're both talented—exceptionally strong and smart. And although you may try to hide it, we can sense the vast amount of mana within you. You have far more than any commoner should, even more than most nobles. That's why I want to secure this opportunity for my daughter while I can."

Stephen felt his face flush slightly but quickly composed himself, bowing politely. "I am deeply flattered by your proposal and the confidence you place in me. But I must decline. First, I don't even know your daughter, and second, she doesn't know anything about this arrangement. It would be unfair to her if such an important decision were made without her knowledge or input. This is a decision she deserves to have a say in."

Stephen carefully chose his words, wanting to remain respectful despite his refusal. However, it had the opposite effect of what he intended.

Aurelia's eyes sparkled as she clasped his hands tightly in her own, stars practically twinkling in her gaze. "You're already thinking about what's best for my daughter and respecting her wishes. I couldn't ask for a better son-in-law! Please, reconsider!"

Stephen turned desperately to the Wizard King, his eyes pleading for rescue. 'Help me, please!' his expression screamed.

But the Wizard King casually put his hands behind his back, whistling while looking away, as if he hadn't noticed the tension.

'You traitor!' Stephen inwardly fumed. 'I helped you out, didn't I!?'

Just when Stephen thought there was no escape, Owen, the healer, stepped in. "Uh, Lady Aurelia, I believe it would be best to allow Stephen to continue with the rest of his test. After all, that's why he's here." Owen's weary smile was Stephen's lifeline.

'Owen, you're a lifesaver!' Stephen thought with relief.

Owen, however, added with a nod, "You can revisit your proposal once the testing is complete, if you still wish."

Stephen's heart sank. 'I was wrong! Why would you throw me back to the wolves like that!?'

Meanwhile, Nero, who had been watching quietly, narrowed her eyes at Aurelia's proposal. 'Why is this bothering me so much?' She mused, though he couldn't pinpoint the reason.

Aurelia smiled and nodded, seemingly satisfied. "You're right, of course. Let's move on to the second test, then. As you can see, with my approval, he's passed the first test. His medical knowledge is more than sufficient, truly impressive. He has my seal of approval."

Stephen handed her a booklet, which caused a flicker of confusion to cross Aurelia's face. She opened it, finding that all the questions had been answered. "What? When did you... how?"

Stephen smirked and waved his hand in front of himself, creating a dazzling rainbow illusion. "Magic," he said with a playful tone.

The Wizard King's eyes lit up with excitement. "What kind of magic is that!? What even is your magic? I've seen you use fire, space, time, and healing! Your magic must be incredible!"

Stephen chuckled lightly, keeping his explanation simple. "My magic allows me to use various attributes. What you saw just now was an illusion spell."

"That's amazing!" the Wizard King exclaimed, practically bouncing with enthusiasm.

Stephen turned to Aurelia, continuing, "I changed the trick questions into real ones and answered them. Now, you have proof that I passed the first stage of the exam."

Aurelia nodded in approval as she placed the booklet atop a stack of papers. "Impressive. Now, shall we proceed?"

With mutual agreement, the group motioned for Stephen to follow as they led him to his next testing site. They descended a long, winding staircase that opened into the main hall of the Healing Tower.

Owen gestured to a row of doors lining the hall. "Behind these doors are patients currently recuperating. They have all given their consent to participate in your test. The second stage will evaluate multiple factors: your ability to diagnose a patient, the range and potency of your healing spells, and how you interact with the patients themselves."

His expression grew more serious as he looked at Stephen. "We can begin whenever you're ready."

Stephen squared his shoulders and met Owen's gaze with newfound determination. "I'm ready."

"Then you can begin by heading towards that door," Owen said, motioning to a nearby wooden door with a soft gesture.

Stephen took a deep breath and nodded, pushing the door open. Inside, he found a small, dimly lit room where a little boy sat on a bed, clutching his stomach. His mother was seated beside him, her face creased with worry. Before seeing the Wizard King enter, the Wizard King discreetly transformed his appearance, ensuring they wouldn't recognize him.

The mother stood up immediately and bowed to Stephen and the others. "Thank you so much for looking after my boy," she said, her voice thick with concern. "He's been complaining about a terrible stomachache, but we haven't been able to figure out what's wrong."

Stephen offered her a reassuring nod, his voice calm and confident. "Don't worry. You can leave his care to me."

He approached the boy, kneeling to his level, and offered a warm smile. "Hey there, little man. Ready to find out what's going on so we can get you back home feeling better?"

The boy nodded slowly, still hunched over in discomfort. "My tummy really hurts…" he groaned, his face scrunched in pain.

Stephen nodded, his expression softening. He raised his hand, forming an intricate symbol with his fingers. The air around him shimmered for a moment as he invoked a diagnostic spell, the arcane energy flowing out in a gentle wave that enveloped the boy. The magical scan was subtle, yet thorough, tracing over the boy's body to pinpoint the source of the pain. The room grew quiet as everyone watched, a few eyebrows raised at the unusual technique Stephen was using.

Suddenly, Stephen froze, his expression shifting to one of awkwardness. He hesitated for a second, unsure of how to phrase what he had just discovered.

The boy's mother noticed the change in his demeanor and stepped forward, her worry intensifying. "Is something wrong?" she asked, her voice trembling as she looked anxiously between Stephen and her son.

Stephen straightened up, turning to face her while trying to maintain a professional expression, though the situation made it difficult. "Ma'am, I've discovered the reason your son's stomach is hurting."

Her eyes widened. "What is it?" she asked, bracing herself for the worst.

Stephen cleared his throat and, with as much composure as he could muster, said, "Your son... has swallowed a rock."

For a moment, silence hung heavy in the air, and then both the mother and the boy, along with everyone else in the room, blinked in disbelief.

"Eh?" they all exclaimed in unison, their voices overlapping in sheer confusion.

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Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Strange... Doctor Stephen Strange

[Third Person's PoV] 

"Gag Spit" The little boy's mouth opened wide, and a small rock shot out, bouncing along the ground with a wet trail behind it.

The boy gasped, taking deep breaths as Stephen lightly patted his back. His mother stood nearby, looking embarrassed as her eyes landed on the rock, the awkward silence hanging in the air.

Stephen broke the tension with a chuckle. "Feeling better?" he asked, clearly amused.

The boy nodded vigorously. "Much better! Thank you, Sir Magic Knight!"

Stephen ruffled the boy's hair with a warm smile. "Next time, just be careful about what you decide to eat."

The boy gave another nod and stood up, his mother pulling him gently by the hand. After exchanging farewells, the two turned to leave. The mother, still holding her son's hand, looked down at him curiously and asked, "George, what in the world made you eat a rock?"

"I saw a bird do it, so I thought it was safe to eat," George replied innocently.

As they left, Stephen glanced at the group around him, shaking his head with a small smile. "Well, that was eventful... Who's next?"

...

Stephen entered the next room, where a man lay on the bed, his body covered in severe burn wounds.

Stephen's expression became serious as he stepped closer, studying the damage. "I take it this is the result of fire magic?" he asked, already suspecting the answer.

Without waiting for confirmation, Stephen brought his fingers to his eyes, forming the opening-eye hand sign. A flash of Arcane energy rippled through the air as he examined the man for any hidden injuries.

Then, placing his hand on the patient's chest, Stephen lifted his hand upwards, using his illusion magic to break the man's body down layer by layer, visually displaying the damage for all to see.

Julius, still in disguise, leaned in with intrigue. "And what is this?" he asked, captivated by the detailed illusion.

Owen, Marx, and Aurelia were equally fascinated as they observed Stephen's technique.

"I'm using an illusion spell to physically display what I see within the body," Stephen explained calmly. "It helps me detect hidden injuries and gives me a clearer picture of the damage."

Owen nodded, clearly impressed. "Incredible… That's the entire human body broken down before us."

"As you can see," Stephen continued, gesturing toward the illusion, "besides the external burns, his muscles and nerves have suffered extensive damage."

With a devil-horn hand sign, Stephen's fingers began to glow with a soft green light.

[Arcane Magic: Terranotti Healing Spell]

The man's body was enveloped in a gentle, green glow, wisps of light dancing around his wounds. To everyone's amazement, the burns began to heal, starting with the nerves, then the muscles, and finally, the skin. The burnt skin flaked off, revealing fresh, unblemished skin beneath.

"What a powerful spell…" Marx muttered, feeling the strength of Stephen's magic as he watched the transformation.

The man stirred, slowly waking up with a content sigh. He examined his hands, now free of burns, before turning to Stephen with immense gratitude. "Thank you."

Stephen nodded with a reassuring smile. "Just make sure to stay hydrated. Your body lost a lot of moisture from the burns."

"Doctor's orders," the man said with a smile of his own.

Stephen chuckled at that, snapping his fingers to dispel the remaining illusions. "Operation successful!" he declared, pulling at his gloves with a smirk.

The others exchanged amused glances, shaking their heads as they moved to follow Stephen to the next patient.

….

Stephen moved on to the next patient, a young woman clutching her stomach, her face pale and twisted in pain. Her family surrounded her bed, their anxious expressions revealing the worry etched on their faces.

As Stephen approached, the young woman's father spoke up, his voice trembling with concern. "She's been in unbearable pain for days. We've tried everything, but nothing seems to help."

Stephen immediately performed his hand sign, causing the effects he had caused whenever he used it. He got a clear picture of what was causing her distress. The aura around his hand shifted, glowing brighter as he furrowed his brow in concentration. "There's a blockage... something lodged in her intestine. It's likely causing an infection."

The family exchanged panicked glances, but Stephen's voice remained calm and reassuring. "Don't worry. I'll handle this."

With precise control, Stephen activated a specialized healing spell. A swirling green energy formed at his fingertips, pulsating gently. He directed the energy toward the young woman, and slowly, the blockage dissolved under his magic. The infection was purged from her body, and the woman's breathing became steadier as the pain subsided.

"There," Stephen said softly, retracting his hand as the glow dimmed. "The worst is over. You'll feel better within a few hours."

The young woman opened her eyes slowly, blinking in surprise. A look of disbelief crossed her face as she realized the pain was gone. "I... I can't feel it anymore," she whispered, tears of relief brimming in her eyes.

Stephen continued moving from room to room, clearing them of patients with ease, showcasing just how powerful his magic truly was. He even discovered hidden injuries in some patients that could have led to serious complications later on.

Most of the patients had deep injuries, many due to magic being used against them—like poison magic and other forms of magic. Each time, Stephen approached with a calm confidence, using his skills to heal and provide comfort.

Once he finished with his last patient, Owen placed a hand on Stephen's shoulder. "Follow us…"

Curious, Stephen trailed after Owen and the others as they climbed the spiraling staircase leading to the top of the tower.

When they reached the summit, they found a single large door. As they entered, Stephen's eyes widened at the sight inside: shelves brimming with books and scrolls, a large desk in the center cluttered with various items.

Owen began sifting through the scrolls while Julius turned to Stephen, a broad smile on his face. "You've passed both tests with flying colors! You've proven to us all that you not only possess the knowledge but the skill and expertise of a healer… of a doctor."

Owen emerged from the stacks with a scroll in hand, which he handed to Julius. Julius opened it, and the scroll floated in front of him. With a flick of his wrist, a quill dipped in ink soared from the desk, hovering next to him.

Aurelia took the quill and began writing her name, followed by Owen's and then Julius's. As Julius finished signing, he said, "By the power vested in me as the Wizard King, and with the two healing mages as witnesses, I declare that you, Stephen, are to be acknowledged as a healer and doctor of the Clover Kingdom."

Julius then turned the scroll around, presenting it to Stephen. "One of the privileges of being recognized as a doctor of the Clover Kingdom is the honor of receiving a family name. You can either choose an appropriate one yourself or have one chosen for you. So, which will it be?"

Stephen looked down at Nero perched on his shoulder and smirked. "I will be choosing one for myself."

Julius nodded, a glint of curiosity in his eyes. "Then please sign it here."

With a smile on his face, Stephen took the quill and signed his name on the paper.

Julius turned the paper around, reading the name before looking up at Stephen with a raised brow. "Strange?"

Stephen smirked back at him, his eyes gleaming with mischief. "Doctor Stephen Strange."

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