Morning dawned over the Silver Kingdom.
17 Days Until the Emerald Wildlands Expedition.
The countdown hovered above Base 101 like a constant reminder.
No one ignored it.
No one could.
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Unlike the Training Grounds...
Or the Mage Hall...
The Medical District never became quiet.
From sunrise until late into the night...
The sounds of hurried footsteps echoed through its halls.
Healers carried supplies.
Apprentices mixed herbs.
Patients filled every bed.
Although the battle against the Emerald Behemoth had ended...
Recovery had only begun.
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Inside the Grand Infirmary...
Mira moved from bed to bed without pause.
A soldier with a broken arm.
A scout suffering from mana exhaustion.
A goblin warrior with deep crystal wounds.
She treated every one of them the same.
Patiently.
Carefully.
Kindly.
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"Commander Mira..."
A young healer approached nervously.
"I... I don't have enough mana."
Mira smiled warmly.
"Then don't force it."
She placed a gentle hand on the girl's shoulder.
"A healer who collapses can't save anyone."
The young woman nodded.
"I understand."
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Nearby...
Kael sat on a wooden bench.
His shoulder was wrapped in fresh bandages.
He sighed.
"I told you I was fine."
Without even looking up...
Mira continued replacing the bandage.
"You've said that five times."
"I've counted."
Several nearby healers covered their smiles.
Kael scratched the back of his head.
"...Was it really five?"
"It was."
She tightened the bandage.
"There."
"Now stop pretending you aren't injured."
Kael laughed.
"...Yes, Commander."
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Outside the infirmary...
Ben happened to witness the exchange.
A grin spread across his face.
George walked up beside him carrying several blueprints.
"What are you smiling about?"
Ben chuckled.
"Nothing."
George looked inside.
Then slowly smiled as well.
"...Ah."
"I see."
Neither of them said another word.
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Hours passed.
Mira never stopped.
Not once.
Even after every soldier had been treated...
She began helping exhausted civilians.
Then elderly citizens.
Then children.
No one was turned away.
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Inside her mind...
Her System quietly spoke.
Medical efficiency increasing.
Leadership recognized.
Compassion confirmed.
She barely noticed.
There was still too much work to do.
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Late that evening...
A panicked voice echoed through the district.
"Healer!"
"Quick!"
A construction scaffold had collapsed.
Several workers were carried inside.
George rushed in behind them.
"They're alive!"
"But barely!"
Without hesitation...
Mira took command.
"Second team!"
"Stabilize the fractures!"
"Third team!"
"Mana restoration!"
"You two!"
"Stay with me!"
Every healer moved instantly.
No confusion.
No panic.
Only discipline.
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One worker suddenly stopped breathing.
The room froze.
The younger healers stared helplessly.
Mira stepped forward.
"No."
"Not today."
Golden mana erupted from her hands.
Far brighter than anyone had ever seen before.
The entire infirmary filled with warm light.
The man's heartbeat returned.
His breathing steadied.
His wounds began closing at an impossible speed.
Every healer stared in amazement.
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Then—
DING!
Time itself seemed to stop.
Golden windows unfolded before Mira's eyes.
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Class Evolution Conditions Fulfilled
Leadership... Confirmed.
Compassion... Confirmed.
Medical Corps Loyalty... Confirmed.
Lives Protected... Confirmed.
Evolution Beginning...
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A brilliant pillar of golden-white light burst through the roof of the infirmary.
WHOOOOOOOOOM!!
The entire kingdom turned toward the Medical District.
Sam immediately looked up from the Commander's Manor.
A smile crossed his face.
"...Mira."
Rex confirmed it.
Commander...
Another General has been born.
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Inside the infirmary...
Golden wings of mana unfolded behind Mira.
Her white robes transformed into elegant ceremonial armor trimmed with silver and gold.
A radiant healing staff appeared in her hands.
Its crystal glowed with gentle sunlight.
Every injured person in the building felt warmth spread through their bodies.
Pain disappeared.
Fatigue faded.
Even old scars began to heal.
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CLASS EVOLUTION COMPLETE
Mira
Commander of the Medical Corps
⬇
Saint General
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New Skills Acquired
Legendary Skill — Sanctuary of Life
Legendary Skill — Divine Restoration
Epic Skill — General's Blessing
Epic Skill — Purification Field
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The golden light slowly faded.
Mira opened her eyes.
They now shone with soft golden radiance.
She looked around the infirmary.
Every patient...
Every healer...
Every heartbeat...
She could sense them all.
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The Medical Corps slowly knelt.
One by one.
Until every healer bowed before her.
"Congratulations..."
"...General."
Tears filled the eyes of several apprentices.
Not from sadness.
From pride.
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Kael quietly stood.
His shoulder had completely healed.
He walked toward Mira.
A small smile appeared on his face.
"I guess..."
"...I really can't call you Commander anymore."
Mira laughed softly.
"I suppose not."
Kael struck his fist against his chest.
"Congratulations..."
"...General."
She smiled.
"Thank you."
For a brief moment...
Neither of them spoke.
Then George suddenly burst through the doorway.
"There you are!"
He stopped in his tracks.
His jaw slowly dropped.
"...You evolved too?"
The entire infirmary erupted into laughter.
Even Sam, who had just arrived with Ben, couldn't help smiling.
One more pillar of the Silver Kingdom had risen.
And somewhere...
Deep within the System itself...
The Silver Kingdom's name climbed even higher.