I Am Sought After by Everyone in a Different World Where the Power and Chastity of Men and Women Are Reversed - 8

Chapter 8: The Status of Healers in This World

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“Well then… The situation is quite troubling indeed…”

I returned to the Guild Master’s office together with the three members of Blue Eternity. After the big commotion, Thalia-san firmly told the other adventurers to stop making a fuss and to keep the fact that I was a healer a secret. She also strictly declared that anyone who tried to mess with me would have their adventurer’s license revoked immediately. 

“I’m sorry… Even though I was told to keep the fact that I’m a healer a secret… We haven’t even decided on the treatment fee yet, but I already went ahead and decided everything on my own…”

“No, Souma, there’s nothing for you to apologize for. The only troublesome thing is the fact that your job as a healer is going to spread like wildfire. This will definitely increase the potential of you getting targeted. But that being said, I’m truly grateful that you helped Menace. With that big of an injury, he would’ve been a goner if you weren’t there. That idiot is really lucky.”

“That’s right! Souma is truly amazing to be able to heal such a serious injury without leaving a single scar!!”

“Yeah! With that kind of injury… There’s no way we can heal it with just a potion! Your healing power is truly remarkable!”

“Everyone…”

Being praised like this made me feel a little embarrassed. After all, I was able to accomplish that thanks to my job, rather than because of my actual talent.

“….Yes… Your figure when healing that boy… You truly look like the embodiment of a black-haired angel!”

“Flora! Stop calling me that!”

Calling a guy like me an ‘angel’ is seriously chipping my SAN points away. Please, stop calling me that!

“By the way… Souma, are you feeling okay? Usually, treating a serious injury like that will consume quite a bit of magic power.”

“Yes. I’m completely fine.”

Certainly, I could feel that I used more magic power compared to when I healed Thalia-san’s thumb. But, I still felt fine. In fact, I felt like I could use the healing magic many times more. 

“Hmm… I suppose this must be due to your job as a male miko.”

….Actually, my real job is a male saint, the highest class for a healer type. Darn it, I completely missed the timing to say it. 

“By the way, could you tell me more about the currency of this country? And what’s the general rate for a healer’s fee?”

“Ah, right. I haven’t told you yet, huh? In this country, we use platinum coins, gold coins, silver coins and copper coins as currency. A small loaf of bread costs 1 copper coin, a decent meal will cost you 1 silver coin and a decent inn will cost you 1 gold coin. 10 copper coins equals 1 silver coin. 10 silver coins equals 1 gold coin but for platinum coins, you need 100 gold coins to get 1 platinum coin. Souma, be sure to check the price first when buying clothes at the market.”

Hm, hm. I see. Roughly speaking, it’s like 1 copper coin is 100 yen. 1000 yen is 1 silver coin, 10.000 yen is 1 gold coin and 1 platinum coin is 1.000.000 yen. 

“…As for the healer’s fee… The fee varies from healer to healer. Each healer is free to set their own prices. Coincidentally, the only healer around here charges 2 platinum coins per treatment.”

“2 PLATINUM COINS?!”

Based on previous exchange rates, that means 2.000.000 yen?! No wonder the person I treated earlier begged for my forgiveness.

“But isn’t that too expensive? Are there any people willing to pay that much money?”

“Yeah, there are plenty. Mostly the nobles, famous merchants and some high-ranking adventurers. The only people that can afford the medical treatment are the people who have earned a lot of money.”

I see. Basically only the rich could get treated. Still, given how dangerous this world was and the fact that there was only one healer around, that healer must be in extremely high demand. 

“And for those without money… If they’re attractive enough and he takes a liking to them, those women can receive medical treatment by offering their chastity.”

Ho-How envi—no, how outrageous! Darn, my true feelings slipped out for a moment.

“…….He’s allowed to do something like that…?”

“Yes. Like I said, each healer is free to set their own treatment fees after all. As long as there’s consent from both sides, it’s not considered as coercion. Besides, a woman’s chastity is worth nothing. It’s not that valuable, especially compared to 2 platinum coins.”

Ah, right. In this world, they value a man’s chastity more. But trading one’s body for a grave injury… It’s basically coercion, right?

“He’s a rotten man, both in looks and in personality.. Oops-! Forget what I just said. Anyway, even though he asks for a lot of money, his skill is real. He can heal wounds that potions can’t. So I guess it’s acceptable for him to set the price that high….”

Thalia-san paused for a moment before she continued. 

“Souma. I have a favor to ask. I know it’s a lot to ask from you but… Most healers in other towns only charge 1 platinum coin. Please, can you set your treatment fees to 1 platinum coin like other healers in other towns? Or at least, can you please let people pay in installment like earlier? If you do, you’ll be able to save many more lives! Of course, the Adventurers’ Guild will take responsibility. We will help you collect the installments and provide any support you need! So please, I beg you! Please consider my request!”

“Yes! Souma, we beg you too!”

Together with Thalia-san, the members of Blue Eternity also bowed their heads at me. 

“…Alright. But allow me to add a few conditions from my side. First, if any of you hears any information about Japan, please share it with me.”

Although the chances of me returning were slim, but in a world with magic, the possibility wasn’t necessarily zero. I wanted to gather any information I could get. 

“And second, if I get in any trouble, please come to help me in any way you can.”

Although money was crucial in life, but in a world like this, surely there were many problems that couldn’t be solved with money alone. Simply put, I needed them to have my back when I was in a pinch. 

“And lastly… For my treatment fee…”

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