A Terminal Healer Needs an Obsessive Maniac-Chapter 144
The White Wing faction, with their power completely contrasting the Black Wing forces, initially hesitated in their assault. Yet, despite their efforts to protect their realm, they could not even lay a finger on Choi Kang-Hu and Ryu Seo-Ha.
At first, each member of the White Wing fought independently, true to their nature. However, as the threat escalated, they transformed into a unified force, coordinating their attacks like an army that had practiced together for millennia. Even so, none could stop Choi Kang-Hu, who had consumed a significant number of cores.
Despite the strength of their newfound bonds, formed through a shared belief in what they considered “justice,” the White Wing forces fought together far longer than the Black Wing. Still, after three continuous days and nights of battle, they too realized they could not win and scattered across various dimensions, just as the Black Wing had done.
“Are you okay?”
Choi Kang-Hu glanced down at Ryu Seo-Ha, who was applying buffs to himself, his expression laced with concern.
“…Yes.”
“You don’t look okay at all.”
Even if buffs and potions could keep a body functioning, fighting for three days without rest took a tremendous mental toll. Though Ryu Seo-Ha was used to staying up all night and overworking, unlike Choi Kang-Hu, who had survived the Abyss, he had never experienced a situation where he couldn’t afford to relax, even for a moment.
“Let’s head back to Earth for now.”
“…We should chase them down and finish them.”
“I’m more worried about chasing down my lover first.”
If they were still grouped in one place, that would be different, but the higher beings had scattered across millions, possibly billions, of dimensions. Hunting them all down would take considerable time.
“We’re so close to finishing this, and I don’t want to ruin it because of me…”
“What did I say my top priority is?”
After a brief but intense exchange, the two finally agreed to return home and regroup. With the main core now in their possession, there was no immediate urgency to wipe out the remnants.
However, even after returning to Earth, they didn’t have much time to rest before diving into a busy schedule. Upon their return, Choi Kang-Hu’s first task was to restore the Polynesian islands.
He considered it paramount to ensure a safe space for Ryu Seo-Ha whenever he needed to act independently. Afterward, Kang-Hu extended some of his lifespan to Ryu Seo-Ha’s mother, Ryu Jung-Ah, who had been waiting for death.
But that wasn’t all he handled on his own. He took the initiative to aid in the global recovery efforts, rebuilding areas devastated by the battles. This, too, was done with Ryu Seo-Ha’s feelings in mind.
[Buff ‘Healing Regeneration’ applied to target (Non-awakened individuals: 100,000).]
The person who first suggested Ryu Seo-Ha step outside the island and perform miraculous healing at places like Olympic stadiums and other large venues was, of course, Choi Kang-Hu. Though the meaning of his actions differed from the church’s prophecy, which had labeled him a “savior of this world,” his actions did indeed mirror that title.
With the Apostles having disappeared after losing their benefactors, the world was able to gradually regain a peaceful routine without further obstruction.
Several months later, on a rare and leisurely weekend, Ryu Seo-Ha, having just finished a delightful dinner of grilled ribs prepared by a famous chef, found himself contemplating how to spend the rest of the evening.
Should he take a relaxing dip in the infinity pool that stretched out to meet the horizon, or head over to the nearby amusement park?
As he strolled down a flower-lined path, thinking about how to unwind after his meal, he suddenly chuckled to himself. Who would have thought that he would one day be able to indulge in such luxurious decisions?
“Ryu Seo-Ha.”
Just as he decided to head to the beach and feel the waves under his feet, a familiar voice and presence enveloped him. He smiled as he felt a pair of strong arms wrap around his waist and turned his head to meet his lover’s gaze. He greeted Choi Kang-Hu with a light kiss on the cheek, happy to see him return.
“Welcome back.”
Unlike the past when he had voluntarily confined himself to this island, his greeting now was filled with genuine warmth and joy.
“Is now a good time?”
Choi Kang-Hu responded to Ryu Seo-Ha’s affectionate greeting by brushing his lips against his soft cheek and earlobe. His actions were playful, causing Ryu Seo-Ha to shiver slightly from the ticklish sensation, but he still nodded with a smile.
“Of course, if my man wants time with me, I’ll make time.”
Choi Kang-Hu couldn’t help but find his lover’s bold and cheeky response endearing. Smiling lovingly, he kissed Ryu Seo-Ha’s wrist and made an unexpected suggestion.
“Shall we go on a date?”
There was a seriousness in his voice that wasn’t typical.
“Yes, I’d love to.”
Though Ryu Seo-Ha found the tone a bit odd, he didn’t hesitate to accept the offer. Choi Kang-Hu, clearly relieved, gave a soft smile before drawing the Yeoui Sword.
Before Ryu Seo-Ha could ask what he was planning, the SSS-grade weapon silently sliced through the air, creating a dimensional rift. Without any fuss, Choi Kang-Hu took Ryu Seo-Ha’s hand and stepped through the tear.
“Where…?”
Ryu Seo-Ha’s already large eyes widened further as they took in the mesmerizing view before them. The dreamy landscape immediately stripped away any sense of reality. Even the air felt refreshingly different.
‘White mana?’
Ryu Seo-Ha could sense it — the energy of the air around him was entirely different from the world they had just left. This dimension was clearly sustained by white mana, not dark energy.
“Is this a world of the White Wing?”
“Yes, it is.”
Choi Kang-Hu’s straightforward confirmation didn’t surprise Ryu Seo-Ha. Recently, Kang-Hu had been far more focused on hunting down the remnants of the White Wing than the Black Wing, and it seemed that he had managed to not only claim their Dimension Core but also seize one of their entire "worlds."
“What do you think?”
As his lover’s voice, carrying a hint of tension, broke the silence, Ryu Seo-Ha took a moment to examine the surroundings more closely. The place where they stood was like something out of an old cartoon — a magnificent floating island in the sky.
The ground was made of clouds instead of earth, offering a soft, cottony texture beneath their feet, while a paradise unfolded below. There were vast blue seas, lush green fields, majestic mountain ranges, and deep gorges. What caught Ryu Seo-Ha’s eye most, though, was a verdant plateau nestled between the mountain peaks.
The city on the slope of the mountain was a wonder, with its tiered stone architecture and fertile terraces reminiscent of ancient Incan ruins. The sight stirred something mystical within him.
“…It’s beautiful.”
His pure admiration, free from elaborate words, made Choi Kang-Hu smile in relief. He then gestured toward the sky, which resembled the mystical nights of northern Europe, where the aurora borealis danced across the heavens.
“You can see the Milky Way that you love so much.”
When Ryu Seo-Ha followed his gaze, he felt as though the thick blanket of stars above was about to spill right down onto him. The sight was so breathtaking that he couldn’t help but let his mouth drop open slightly in awe. But with that awe came a question.
“How is this world still so intact?”
If Choi Kang-Hu had seized the White Wing faction’s world, it should have either been highly advanced or completely reset and reduced to ruins.
“I terraformed it to resemble Earth during its most beautiful historical period.”
Kang-Hu’s casual response was almost playful, as if he were talking about decorating a room in a video game, even though he had completely reconstructed an entire world from the ground up.
“Do you like it?”
“…Yes, I love it.”
“This is your first-anniversary gift.”
Ryu Seo-Ha was speechless. Choi Kang-Hu had always acted like he could give him the stars, but now he had literally given him a planet — no, a whole universe filled with countless stars.
It was difficult to comprehend, even with Ryu Seo-Ha’s vivid imagination. As Kang-Hu gently pulled him forward, his lover could only follow, still processing the grand scale of his gift. Choi Kang-Hu pointed below the clouds next.
When Ryu Seo-Ha looked, he saw clusters of multi-colored lights swirling beneath the clouds, with small trails of sparkling dust left behind in their wake. The sight was strangely familiar.
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“Is that…?”
Though the colors and movements varied, he had seen this phenomenon many times before. It was the same as when an Apostle’s soul was collected by the higher dimensions after death.
“Those are souls from the White Wing.”
“Souls…”
“It took a while to handpick them based on their records from past lives.”
Kang-Hu explained that the souls had been meticulously selected to ensure their pure and good nature. The intent behind his words was still unclear to Ryu Seo-Ha, and he tilted his head in confusion.
“I can’t be with you 24/7 while I’m hunting down the higher beings, can I?”
Then came the unexpected explanation.
“What…?”
“You need a hobby or something to keep you entertained.”
Choi Kang-Hu chuckled, adding that, despite the abundance of climate zones, activities, and sights on the Polynesian island, Ryu Seo-Ha might need intellectual beings to interact with, beings that were safe and peaceful.
