Chapter 2017


    More and more contestants were arriving in Bainbridge, and so were the medical experts. The crowd of


    onlookers increased at the two ces where the contestants were staying, especially at Bainbridge


    Hotel. Most contestants stayed there since they came from big families.


    They picked the hotel, not for its decadence, but because they were used to the more modern lifestyle.


    Being able to have a good rest meant that they would be in a better ce to face thepetition.


    Renew Pharmaceuticals was a lot quieter than the hotel. Contestants who picked this ce were used


    to living in quiet ces.


    A purple silhouette came in, and Matthew stood up. "Hi. Matthew Larson, representative of the South.


    Pleasure to meet you."


    The woman in purple smiled sweetly and introduced herself. "Hello, Mr. Larson. L Crichton of


    Meteora. Pleasure to meet you." She had a clean, silvery voice. Just listening to her cheered Matthew


    up.


    Matthew was surprised to hear her name. "It''s an honor meeting you, Goddess of Meteora. Your


    reputation precedes you."


    The Goddess of Meteora was called a genius doctor, one that only showed up once in a century. She


    seldom showed her face in public, but her reputation was known to all.


    "Oh, you''re too kind, Mr. Larson." She extended her hand.


    The moment they shook hands, Matthew felt Bloodreaper shiver, and a pure, kind thought shot up into


    his head. This was the first time Matthew felt Bloodreaper resonate with someone else other than him.


    This woman has a pure, clean heart. I can see why she''s called the Goddess of Meteora.


    Just when they were about to take their seats, another contestant came in.


    "May peace be with you. I am Paintaker from Southcloud Temple. Pleasure to meet you."


    Matthew and L both looked surprised. All the contestants were either talented doctors from powerful


    families or medical experts, but one thing they had inmon was that they were rich or powerful.


    Yet this monk looked… worse for wear. If they didn''t know he was a contestant, Matthew and L


    would have thought he was a monk in training.


    After the introductions, Matthew couldn''t help but ask, "Did you walk all the way here, sir?"


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    The monk panicked a little. "Sir? Oh, no. Please, call me Paintaker, Mr. Larson. I''m not worthy of the


    title ''sir''." He then exined, "Three years ago, my master told me that despite my decent medical


    skills, I still needed to train my heart. Thus, I was ordered to walk the earth and experience the


    hardships of the people who dwell in thisnd. A few days ago, my master sent me a letter, telling me


    to take part in thispetition. He said if I were topete with fellow doctors, I can improve my


    medical skills even more. Since I was near Bainbridge anyway, I came." He put his hands in prayer and


    bowed.


    Matthew had nothing but respect for him. He walked thisnd for three years, foraged for herbs himself,


    and treated people who needed to be treated. Thend is his bed. I can imagine how hard it must have


    been, and yet he seems so calm like his hardship is nothing. Matthew wasn''t sure about anyone else,


    but he knew he couldn''t do it.


    The monk saved all the people that needed him on his pilgrimage and asked for nothing in return. That


    was the spirit of a true doctor. Matthew straightened his clothes out and put his hands in prayer. "Thank


    you for the lesson, Dr. Paintaker."


    Equally in awe, L bowed at Paintaker as well.


    "Prithee, what are you doing?" Paintaker looked like he was at a loss, and his face turned red. He


    looked adorable when he was embarrassed.