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I Kidnapped the Hero’s Women Chapter 177

Ability

“Huh? Why is the wound…?”

 

Slowly, with a faint glow, the dark bruise started to disappear as Yuri’s mouth slowly opened.
What on earth is going on?

It happened so suddenly and unexpectedly that her brain couldn’t keep up with the situation.

 

‘All I wanted was… for that wound to disappear…?’

 

Yuri entered Aslan Vermont’s office purely on impulse.

She had no plan and no purpose.

She had just seen Julia leaving the office with a joyful expression and, in a fit of anger, entered without thinking.

 

She didn’t even understand why she came in.

But looking at the neatly wrapped bandages on Aslan’s arms and neck, an inexplicable anger welled up inside her.

 

It’s because of that thing that Charlotte keeps hanging out with Aslan Vermont.

It’s because of that thing that Julia is paying more attention to Aslan Vermont.

Her anger was now directed at Aslan’s injury.

 

If only that wound were gone, things would be much better.

If that minor scrape were gone, she wouldn’t have to see Charlotte or Julia spending so much time with Aslan Vermont.

 

As those thoughts crossed her mind, Yuri’s hand moved on its own.
Before she knew it, she was gently caressing Aslan’s neck.

 

She wasn’t thinking of anything else.
She simply wished that the wound would urgently disappear.

 

For a very brief moment, just a fleeting second, Yuri’s rationality melted away, and her mind was filled with nothing but that desire.

In that unconscious state, her wish seemed to reach somewhere.

 

The thought of repaying Aslan Vermont with power.

Training magic.
Burning with a desire for revenge.

And then, for the first time, she gained a completely opposite desire—
The desire to heal Aslan.

 

That wish filled the last gap in her talents.

And finally, it began to shine.
The moment when the talent Yuri had been struggling to polish finally came to fruition.

In terms of another world, it was the moment when her “First Job Advancement” was completed.

 

“Ah!?”

 

Thud, Thud, Thud!

 

Yuri, who had taken a step back, tripped and fell over a chair.

Aslan, who had been fiddling with a hand mirror, briefly showed a wry smile, then bent over to extend his hand to Yuri.

 

“Looks like I have a good staff after all.”
“…”

 

Yuri’s face was unreadable.

Her hand trembled as she grasped Aslan’s hand and almost immediately, she was on the verge of tears.

No matter how she thought about it, that man only seemed to be thinking about using her abilities for his benefit!?

 

***

 

[The protagonist, Yuri, has awakened.]

 

[The skill ‘Emotion’ has activated.]

 

[Yuri]
[Age: 15]
[Affinity: ???]
[Occupation: Healer (lvl.1)]
[Has complex feelings towards you.]

 

A system window popped up at an entirely unexpected time.

I never thought Yuri would awaken here.

I had originally thought that Yuri had already completed her awakening some time ago.

 

That was reasonable, considering her swordsmanship was already on par with Sylvia’s.

Her magic had grown to a level far surpassing the average at the Imperial Magic Academy.

Because of this, I thought her rapid growth was some sort of ability, but I was completely mistaken.

 

Up until now, Yuri’s growth was just a performance shown before her true awakening.
This is the real awakening.

It’s nothing but shocking.

 

Looking into a hand mirror once again, the bruises on his neck, which had been so dark and prominent, were completely gone.

Just a moment ago, I could still see the marks from Irene’s fingers.

Anyone who saw this would never believe I’ve been living under my sister’s abuse.

 

‘A healer…’

 

Why did it have to be healing abilities?

Of course, it’s not completely out of the blue, as it was possible to class change into a healer in the original story.

However, considering Yuri’s actions up to this point, I never imagined she’d be the one healing rather than destroying things.

 

In fact, it’s almost a welcome development.
In terms of large-scale combat, Charlotte is overwhelming.

For close combat, Sylvia alone is more than enough.
For pushing through with sheer numbers, Julia’s undead army is perfect.

 

Now, with a healer joining, things are looking good.

Since Yuri has now class-changed into a healer, the usual troublemaker is looking more precious than ever.

The Vermont family is now complete.

 

“Wh-what happened…”
“Yuri. Calm down for now.”
“Is… is your neck okay? I saw the light coming from my hand earlier. Is it painful or anything?”
“No problem. Don’t you see? The bruise is completely gone. It seems like you have a healing ability, but to be sure, would you try it on my arm like you did earlier?”
“….”

 

Gulp.

 

Yuri swallowed hard and nodded.

I unwound the bandage, revealing the long scratch marks on my arm.
Yuri carefully placed her hand on the wound, closing her eyes slightly.

 

“Ugh…”

 

After some time, Yuri groaned, her hands trembling as she tried again, but it didn’t seem to work.

 

However, the earlier action was a type of skill.

Just like I can use the “Touch of Death” or “Black Magic” freely, Yuri will also be able to use her skill easily once she understands how to cast it.

But right now, the concept might be unfamiliar to her.
I held Yuri’s wrist gently and muttered quietly.

 

“Close your eyes and breathe calmly.”
“Yes.”
“Then focus on your inner self. Visualize the ability you just used. You can chant the appropriate incantation in your mind or speak it out loud. Are you ready?”

“Yes… Then let’s try it…!”

 

With a slight flinch and a furrowed brow, Yuri seemed to focus.

Once again, a pure white light burst from her hands.

 

I thought she would speak the incantation aloud, but it seems she successfully cast the skill without saying a word.

Given Sylvia and Charlotte’s terrible naming sense for spells, I had no choice but to place my hope in Yuri.

 

The light that emanated from her hands seeped into my skin.
Soon, the split wound began to heal quickly, disappearing completely.

 

‘Is it just accelerating cell metabolism at the wound site? Or is it reversing time in some way?’

 

Since this was the first time seeing such a healing skill, I had some doubts about its principle.

However, since I couldn’t figure it out right now, I decided not to dwell on it.

 

“This confirms it. Yuri, you’ve awakened a healing ability.”
“Healing ability!?”

 

Yuri, startled, looked at me in surprise.

“Ability” is a very rare gift people are born with.

Magic is also considered an ability, but it’s one that a relatively high percentage of people awaken and is studied as a scientific field, so it isn’t treated as a rare ability.

 

However, healing abilities are so rare they are mentioned only in ancient legends.

They are overwhelmingly scarce compared to other abilities.

This means there are endless ways to use it.

 

“Eeek…!”

 

Yuri flinched, startled as I gave her a sharp glance.

When I approached, she seemed to tremble and took a small step back.

 

“When does your contract with Vermont Security end?”
“It’s a 6-month contract, so it will end next month…”
“Let’s extend it early.”
“How much is that?”
“Exactly 4 years. In exchange, I’ll raise your salary and promote you. How about it? If it’s you, you could rise through the ranks of Vermont Security, spreading your ability and making a lot of money…”
“Ah, let me think about it a bit more!!!”

 

At that moment, Yuri quickly turned and ran off.

 

[The Evil God ‘Kali’ is scolding you for scaring Yuri!]

 

When did I scare her…

I guess I got too excited about Yuri’s awakening and acted too hastily.

Hah. I need to calm down a bit..

.

.

.

HahHah…”

 

Panting heavily, Yuri collapsed in the middle of the garden.

The fact that I awakened an ability.

I’m not exactly sure what it is, but I could tell from Aslan’s gaze that it’s something extraordinary.

 

From the moment Aslan suggested extending the contract, Yuri realized the situation was serious.

Scared of making a decision on the spot, she ran away.

Ah, I’ve made a huge mistake in front of the Count…

 

‘What should I do?’

 

I don’t know what decision to make.
Should I tell Charlotte or Julia?

Should I ask Mr. Black for his opinion?
Ah, right. I’ve cut off correspondence with him already…

 

“Ugh…”

 

As Yuri buried her face in her knees, groaning,
She heard rustling behind her, followed by heavy footsteps approaching.

 

“That was quick. How did you catch up so fast?”
“Count!?”

 

Aslan Vermont’s voice?

How did he catch up to me this quickly?

Startled, I turned around and saw Aslan on Sylvia’s back.

 

How could a person look so ungraceful like that?
Yuri’s stiff expression softened a bit.

 

“I was caught off guard as well. There’s something I should have said earlier, but I forgot. First of all, congratulations. An ability like yours is no ordinary talent. You’re one of the few lucky ones chosen by the world.”
“Yes…”

 

Yuri shut her eyes tightly, guessing what Aslan was about to say next.

Right now, she’s under contract with Vermont Security.

And the company has the ability to place some restrictions on her actions.

 

For example, they could make the information about her ability confidential and forbid her from revealing it…

If she extends the contract, they could exclusively use her ability within Vermont Security without telling anyone about it for the entire period.

 

“I was in a hurry, so I started talking about the contract extension, but I won’t force you if you don’t want it. However, if you choose to stay with Vermont Security, we can develop your ability to its utmost potential. We’ve already nurtured Charlotte and Julia’s talents, so I trust you can make the right decision after seeing that.”
“I… Is that all?”
“Didn’t you need more time to make your decision?”

 

Aslan spoke unexpectedly, then suddenly turned away.

Yuri, bewildered, grabbed the sleeve of Aslan’s coat to stop him, but then pulled her hand away, flustered.

 

“Um… Is there no restriction on telling others about my ability?”
“You’re not my sl*ve, there’s no reason for that. Decide for yourself. My recommendation is to share it with close friends, but don’t broadcast it widely. The fame can come later when you start using that ability to make money.”
“…”

 

Aslan naturally reached out and patted her on the head, just like he did with Charlotte and Julia, before walking away.

Yuri sat motionlessly in the middle of the garden, where flowers were in full bloom, deep in thought.

 

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I Kidnapped the Hero’s Women

I Kidnapped the Hero’s Women

용사의 여자들을 납치했다, 저 빌런 아닙니다
Score 7.4
Status: Ongoing Type: , Author: Released: 2024 Native Language: Korean
I’ve possessed the mid-boss who tortures the protagonist and receives true education. Am I crazy? How dare I do such a thing to the person who is supposed to be the protagonist? I even planned to treat all the protagonist’s friends hospitably…   “Everyone, wait for me! I will definitely become stronger and come to save you!”   Oh. Running away.

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