Chapter 42: S-Class Healer-class
Silence!
A deathly silence filled the room!
Everyone present couldn’t believe their eyes. A tidal wave of shock crashed through them, leaving them utterly stunned.
His eyes were glued to the string of numbers, terrified he was seeing things. Felix York checked it repeatedly. "S. It’s really S!"
His voice trembled with boundless excitement!
The numbers on the instrument said it all. When her level had first reached A, everyone in the room held their breath, looking at Sophie Wexler as if she were a priceless treasure.
They had all assumed A was the peak, never imagining the value would then slowly begin to climb again. The moment it surpassed S, the shock they felt was simply indescribable.
After all, the Empire had only ever produced one S-Level Healer-class to date: His Majesty’s wife, the Queen.
She had quelled many spiritual power outbursts for individuals with S-Level, High-Rank Spiritual Power. But due to excessive exertion, her Spiritual Sea was damaged, and she had rarely performed healings since.
In all these years, not a single other S-Level Healer-class had ever appeared.
They never would have imagined that today, right here on a subordinate planet of the Empire where the average Spiritual Power Level was a mere D, an S-Level Healer-class would actually emerge.
After a long silence, Sophie Wexler finally broke the stillness. "Is it really S-Level?"
It wasn’t just them; even she was a little shocked. She remembered clearly that the original owner of this body had a spiritual power of only F-Level.
The leap from F to S was just too massive.
Although Cillian Forrest had said her secondary growth spiritual power wouldn’t be low, she had never dreamed it would be S-Level.
"According to this data, yes," Cillian Forrest said, giving her a definitive answer.
In truth, he was also rather astonished. He hadn’t expected Sophie Wexler to reach this level.
He had thought A-Level was already excellent; he never imagined she would give him such a pleasant surprise.
"Quick! Send a message to the Capital Planet now! Tell them the Empire has another S-Level Healer-class!" Felix York commanded his men, moving swiftly. He wanted to share such wonderful news immediately.
"General York," Cillian Forrest cut in just then. "Wait."
Felix York froze, turning his head in confusion. "What is it, Mar—" He cut himself off, the subconscious address dying on his lips. As his eyes met Cillian Forrest’s, he coughed to cover his slip-up.
Sophie Wexler was a bit confused by this, but when she looked at Cillian Forrest, his expression was perfectly natural.
"Is there a problem?" Felix York asked at the right moment, drawing Sophie Wexler’s attention back to him.
Cillian Forrest’s eyes flickered for a moment. Noticing this, Ethan Cross spoke up promptly. "General York, Miss Wexler is still in her secondary growth period. Her level isn’t stable yet, so for now, it’s best not to report this to the Capital Planet."
’That’s right. I was so caught up in my excitement I almost forgot—Sophie Wexler is still in her secondary growth period.’
’What did that mean? It meant her level might go far beyond S!’
At this realization, everyone was once again profoundly shocked.
That would mean Sophie Wexler could very well surpass the current Queen’s level, becoming the only existence in the Empire’s history to ever go beyond S-Level.
But was that even possible?
A level that had never appeared before... was it possible?
This was the question in everyone’s mind. But they knew, deep down, that Sophie Wexler truly had a chance to become that person who surpassed S-Level.
And even taking a huge step back, if she didn’t end up surpassing S-Level, she would still be at the very pinnacle of it.
’But Cillian Forrest’s reason for not reporting it definitely isn’t just that.’
Who was Felix York? He was the General of the Seventh Legion. Anyone who could climb to his position was by no means simple.
As he recovered from the excitement of Sophie Wexler’s S-Level result, he glanced at Cillian Forrest’s expression and recalled what Ethan Cross had just said.
’His words weren’t just about her unstable level; the more important point was not to report it.’
Combining that with their previous conversation, Felix York quickly understood his meaning.
The situation on the Capital Planet was tense right now. If *they* found out that an S-Level Healer-class had emerged—one who could even clear Starbug toxins—it would not be a good thing for Sophie Wexler.
Once he understood, Felix York immediately turned and ordered the men beside him, "No one is to leak a word about Miss Wexler’s level test today!"
"Yes, General." Hearing the order, the Medical Master immediately wiped the astonished look from his face and decisively obeyed his general’s command.
The test was over, so the Medical Masters knew they didn’t need to stay. They quickly packed up their things and left.
Once again, only Felix York, Cillian Forrest’s group, and Sophie Wexler, who was standing to the side, remained in the room.
This time, Felix York’s gaze toward Sophie Wexler held clear respect. An S-Level Healer-class was an incredibly precious existence, no matter where they were.
"Miss Wexler, on behalf of all the soldiers, I thank you for your willingness to come to the Seventh Legion and perform healings for them." His tone was filled with sincerity.
"There’s no need," Sophie Wexler said at once. "You fight the Starbugs and protect our planet. This is my duty as a citizen of the Empire."
She felt that anyone would be willing to help in such a situation.
And she was grateful that she had such an ability.
"Alright then, Miss Wexler. Why don’t you rest for now? We can begin the healings this afternoon. Is that acceptable?"
There were still some matters to arrange regarding the healings. The Seventh Legion had so many soldiers; it was impossible for everyone to attend.
They needed to identify those who were currently in their Disorder Period, had high power levels, and couldn’t be soothed with medication.
They would set up a location, finalize the list of personnel, and then have Sophie Wexler come over.
"Okay," Sophie Wexler agreed without hesitation.
"There’s one more thing," Felix York said. "The fee for the healings."
Hmm? Sophie Wexler looked up in confusion.
Seeing this, Cillian Forrest explained to Sophie Wexler, "The fees for a Healer-class’s services are very high."
The fees for Healer-class services were not low, to begin with, let alone for an S-Level Healer-class like Sophie Wexler. Calling it an exorbitant price would be no exaggeration.
Seeing Sophie Wexler’s expression, Felix York knew she hadn’t considered this issue before coming.
"It’s really not that much trouble. About the fee..."
Before Sophie Wexler could finish, Felix York cut her off. "Miss Wexler, the fee must be paid."
Otherwise, if others found out, it would make the Seventh Legion look like a band of robbers, forcing someone to perform healings without compensation.
Besides, the Marshal was standing right next to her.
Even if she agreed to waive the fee, the Marshal would never allow it.
"There’s no market rate for an S-Level Healer-class’s services," Felix York continued. "And that’s not even mentioning the Queen. Every time she performs a healing, the recipient gives her something of immense value."
"I’ll pay you one hundred million Star Coins as an initial fee. If that’s not enough later on, we can adjust based on the situation. Is that acceptable?"
One hundred million Star Coins?!
Hearing those words, Sophie Wexler’s eyes widened, and she instinctively turned to look at Cillian Forrest.