Seoul Dragon - Chapter 47

Just to be sure, I contacted the doctor who had helped me.

Asking if I could visit, saying I had something to ask.

The doctor readily agreed.

Come anytime, he said.

So, I had now arrived at the hospital.

Skipping all sorts of complicated procedures, before long, I was able to meet with the doctor.

"Welcome. It's been a while."

"Haha... yes, it has."

"What brings you here?"

"Well, there's something I'd like to ask. Would it be possible for you to test my blood composition?"

"...Blood?"

"Yes."

"I understand for now. By the way, I see a lot has happened while you haven't been visiting the hospital."

"Haha... somehow, that's how it turned out."

The doctor laughed at my words.

"It's all good, isn't it? Anyway, understood. Since it's been a while since you visited, let's do a general check-up along with the blood test."

"Ah, yes."

The check-up didn't take much time. Since my body is inherently stable, everything came back normal.

"Well, there are no issues with your body, right?"

"No. These days... I just feel like I have constant energy? It seems like I don't even need sleep much."

"Haha, that's good. Anyway, the blood test results will be out soon, so I'll explain in detail after seeing them. But why do you suddenly need your blood composition tested?"

"Well, there's a vampire around me? Named Ha Yeonhwa..."

"Ah, Yeonhwa. I know her well. She's from here too."

"Really?"

"Yes. She was discharged around the same time as Sia."

"I see... Anyway, Yeonhwa said that my blood might have effects that boost people's vitality and heal diseases."

"...Oh? Is that so?"

The doctor seemed skeptical. That's natural. Who would believe someone suddenly saying "My blood is a panacea!" to someone who has devoted their life to medicine?

Isn't it a story that transcends medicine and science?

Perhaps even the doctor might not be able to notice the efficacy of my blood.

Still.

At the very least, I needed to confirm that it doesn't have any negative effects on the human body.

"But what do you intend to use the blood's efficacy for...?"

"Ah, there's a child I know personally who had her lower body paralyzed after getting caught in an explosion caused by a Demon-type mutant... So I was wondering if my blood could restore her damaged nerves."

"...Honestly, approaching this scientifically, it doesn't make sense."

I agreed with the doctor's words. It's true. Approached scientifically, it's an impossible story.

But the doctor added one more thing.

"However, the world has already moved too far from science. Are you certain about this efficacy?"

"Well... I think it probably does. It's one of my abilities that came to me intuitively."

"Then let's first check the blood test results. And if there's nothing unusual there, I'll try drinking it myself."

"Eh, wouldn't that be a bit dangerous?"

"Well, I'm just personally curious. Also, if there's no issue with the blood composition, there's a high probability there won't be a problem... I'll experiment myself, even if it means taking a chance."

"...Doctor. People around you probably say you're a bit reckless, don't they?"

"Haha! If I didn't have that temperament, I wouldn't be handling mutants like this. I've always been quite interested in myths and legends."

"Ah, is that so?"

"Yes. Well, I somehow became a doctor, but I'm doing this job because I enjoy it. Although it can be dangerous at times... there's a fun in discovering mysteries that others don't know."

"Ah, that is definitely fun. I also entered the Korean Literature department because I liked folktales, legends, and folk stories..."

"I'm similar. Anyway, this situation is in a similar context, so it should be quite interesting. There are many legends about dragon blood in Western cultures, so it'll be a good opportunity to confirm how similar they are to legends created by human imagination."

After a short while, the blood test results came out.

Result: No abnormalities.

It wasn't significantly different from ordinary human blood in terms of composition.

This was a bit surprising. I thought it would be dramatically different...

It seemed like I had no choice but to believe that there was truly a magical efficacy.

...Come to think of it, the fact that I breathe fire, summon lightning, and make it rain are all magical occurrences, aren't they?

There's no need to apply science to these anomalies.

Anyway, since the blood test confirmed that there were no particular issues, the next step was a taste test.

The doctor drank my blood without hesitation.

Nothing unusual happened after drinking.

However, the doctor spoke in a voice of disbelief.

"This... is amazing."

"What changes do you feel?"

"Yes. You said the child who needs this dragon blood has lower body paralysis? I think there's a good chance of recovery."

"How can you know that?"

"I didn't mention this separately, but I lost vision in one eye due to overwork. But... the lost vision has returned."

"...What?"

"This is unbelievable. Ha, haha... My goodness, how is this possible? If it can restore my completely damaged optic nerve, then that child definitely has a chance."

I was engulfed in worry after hearing those words.

It was because of the dragon blood's power that exceeded imagination.

If this fact were to be made public, there would likely be a commotion.

All sorts of people in the world might demand even a drop of my blood.

Isn't it when family is involved that human rationality is most paralyzed?

If so, this should be kept secret.

This is clearly something that could cause social chaos.

The moment this fact is revealed, I might gain power that transcends nations.

Literally, a being that brings about miracles.

I don't particularly desire for my existence itself to become a form of power.

If that happens, there would be quite a few things for the higher-ups to fear.

"...This needs to be kept secret."

The doctor also seemed to have clearly noticed my intention. He must have felt that this was no ordinary matter.

"I'll keep it confidential."

"By the way, Doctor."

"Yes?"

"If this blood is used, it could save many people, right?"

"Probably... yes. Those who lost their sight would regain it, those who couldn't move their legs would move them again. And those who are completely paralyzed... would be the same. Since the optic nerve can be restored, it means other nerves can be restored as well."

I pondered silently.

How should I use this?

It's not that I have some grand belief, but at the very least, I had a heart that sympathizes with those suffering from disease.

And a wish for them to be happy if possible.

I wanted people who had worked hard to have hope rather than despair due to sudden accidents and illnesses.

And now, I have a new means to give such people a new form of hope.

It felt a bit regrettable to just waste such power.

However, this was something to think about later.

For now... Yes. It was time to first confirm if my blood functions properly for Hayoon.

Time passed, and it was Friday.

The day to meet Hayoon.

I visited Hayoon's hospital room with a small bottle of dragon blood.

"...Sister?"

"Hello, Hayoon. Have you been well?"

"Yes! I've been waiting for you to come!"

Hayoon's expression when seeing me was a bit brighter. It seemed true that she had looked forward to our meeting.

"Where are the others?"

"Today, both mom and dad are busy..."

"Since the Director said he's busy too, you're alone today?"

"Yes."

This worked out well. There's no need for unnecessary exposure to others.

"That's perfect timing."

"Why?"

"Because I have something to give to Hayoon."

At my words, Hayoon's expression was filled with question.

"What is it?"

"A gift."

"A gift...?"

"Yes. A get-well gift."

Saying so, I took out the dragon blood I had brought in my bag.

"What is this?"

"Hayoon. You said you wanted to walk again last time, right? You said you wanted to run again, right?"

"...Yes, I did."

"If you drink this, you might be able to run again."

But at my words, Hayoon wore an indifferent expression.

"Sister. Do you think I would believe that? What exactly is that?"

"My blood."

"What? Blood?"

"My blood. Dragon's blood. Also called dragon blood."

Hayoon's expression became slightly bizarre. It's not a strange reaction. Even I would be disgusted if someone suddenly told me to drink blood.

"Why should I drink that...?"

"This has an effect."

"...What kind of effect?"

"I have a primary care physician, you know? The doctor who has been continuously checking my condition since I mutated. That doctor had one eye in a state of blindness... but after drinking my blood, he said his vision was restored."

At that moment, Hayoon's eyes widened. It was an unbelievable story.

"Is, is that true?"

"I don't have a hobby of torturing others with false hope. Maybe... if you drink it, you might not recover immediately, but there's a possibility of gradual improvement."

"I-I'll drink it."

Hayoon's attitude, which had felt resistance at the mention of my blood, changed dramatically.

Actually, it's not strange.

Who wouldn't drink a bit of blood, enduring the disgust, if there's a possibility that their legs could recover?

"But, in exchange for giving you this, there's a condition."

"What condition...?"

"Don't tell anyone about this. If it's going to be spoken about, I'll do it, so Hayoon, you need to keep quiet. Understand?"

"Why?"

"What would happen if rumors spread that my blood can heal people? There would probably be a commotion, right? Society would become chaotic. I don't particularly want that."

"...Ah."

"So, don't tell anyone. Understand?"

"Yes!"

I handed the dragon blood to Hayoon. Without hesitation, Hayoon opened the bottle's lid and drank the dragon blood.

She slightly frowned as if feeling the rawness of the blood, but Hayoon drank it all without spilling a single drop.

As if gulping down the water of life.