A moment of confusion washed over me. The only person I felt comfortable asking was Secretary Jeong Sungwoo.
"Secretary Jeong, do you know... where I should go after the examination?"
"Pardon? After the examination... are you perhaps referring to the schedule after the hospital appointment?"
"No. After the examination. Where... am I supposed to go?"
I asked as if posing a quiz, trying to appear less suspicious. Jeong Sungwoo pondered for a moment, then his eyes widened as if he'd figured out the answer, and he replied. He was such a gentle person.
"You should go to see Doctor Kim. Even if nothing else, the blood test results come back quickly, almost immediately."
Who is Doctor Kim? It would be strange to ask who even Doctor Kim is at this point. I should be satisfied with what I've learned so far.
The HANQ Seoul Hospital I arrived at was crowded with cars and people, like any other major hospital. Just imagining the process of checking in and waiting already made me feel suffocated and exhausted, but Secretary Jeong Sungwoo offered me sweet words.
Since I had a reservation, there was no need to check in separately.
"Please follow me. We can go directly to the Trait Center."
He led me to a place called the Trait Center, where all the examinations would take place.
The Trait Center was an annex right next to the main building, smaller in comparison. However, it had recently been remodeled, and everything was bright and clean, without a single flaw. The equipment was state-of-the-art, making it one of the best Trait Centers in the country.
Secretary Jeong Sungwoo wasn't even a medical professional, but he was boasting about it as if he were. I just smiled. I had been to a general check-up center for a regular health examination, but this was my first visit to a Trait Center, so I was nervous.
I knew very well that it was just a matter of getting a health check-up and having blood drawn, so there was nothing to be afraid of, but the feeling was strange and peculiar. The fact that I was in a Trait Center. The fact that the people with me were manifested.
But I wanted to raise one question. I wasn't manifested yet. I was still a Beta, so why did I have to get examined at the Trait Center?
I was about to ask Secretary Jeong, but we immediately arrived at the blood collection room. There seemed to be quite a few people waiting, but I was able to get my blood drawn right away, presumably because I had a reservation, or rather, because I was a member of the HANQ family.
Perhaps it was because this person was Han Sol. Even though he was supposedly in a period of self-reflection for his wrongdoings, Han Sol was still Han Sol. I could tell just by looking at the medical staff's eyes.
Han Sol has arrived. Let's cater to his every whim.
It was embarrassing to watch because I wasn't going to act rude and savage as they expected. Several clinical pathologists were replaced right before my eyes. They would leave, saying, "Please wait a moment," and then leave again, saying, "Please wait a moment." This time, someone who didn't seem easy to talk to came in.
They're avoiding me because they're afraid of Han Sol's nasty temper, aren't they? They're passing the buck because they're afraid of what I might say, aren't they? This is really...
"Please press down firmly for three minutes."
I tried to appear as docile as possible to show them that I had no intention of bothering them, so I didn't even have time to be afraid of the sharp needle. When I came to my senses, it was already over, so all I could do was nod obediently, saying, "Okay."
After that, I had the health check-up that I was familiar with. They measured my body and examined my eyes and ears. I had an X-ray to check my chest and an ultrasound of my thyroid and abdomen. The only unusual thing was the obstetrics examination.
It felt strange to be examined when I didn't even have a gestational sac yet, but I learned that they were checking the environment to see if a gestational sac could form properly. So, that's why I came to the Trait Center.
An endoscopy is usually the highlight of a health check-up, but I decided not to do it today. I was afraid of waking up from the anesthesia during the endoscopy, and I was also worried that I might say nonsense about being a transmigrator. Actually, I was just a coward.
Usually, when getting examinations, I had to wait my turn, but since I was Han Sol, everything was fast. No one protested, and there was no waiting. I felt sorry for the others, but my body felt so comfortable.
After completing all the examinations, I was guided to Doctor Kim in the Trait Department. Secretary Jeong Sungwoo escorted me all the way here without any worries.
The Trait Department was a bit isolated from the other examination rooms. And outside Doctor Kim's office, which had a sign saying "Closed Today," Secretary Song, with his intellectual aura, was waiting as usual.
Secretary Jeong greeted me and him before leaving. He seemed to be wondering if he should greet Han Jinheon as well, but Secretary Song told him it was okay and to go in first, so he hesitated and then retreated.
I could really relate to Secretary Jeong at that moment. He's a newbie. I would have been conflicted about whether or not to greet the executive director.
"It's been a few days, Secretary Song. Is hyung inside?"
"Yes, it's been a while. The executive director is inside with Doctor Kim."
Who on earth is Doctor Kim? I looked at the name next to the schedule.
Kim Yujin. Kim Yujin...? Why does that name sound familiar? Is it just because it's a common name?
Lost in thought, I stepped through the door that Secretary Song opened for me.
The examination room that came into view first had a very typical feel. Blinds covering the windows, an air conditioner installed on the ceiling, a bookshelf and a long desk against the wall, two monitors, a telephone, and even a small plant to purify the air. The Trait Center had a completely futuristic feel, but this...
The next thing I saw was the woman. I had unconsciously assumed she’d be a man in his forties or fifties, like the doctor at the hospital I’d been dragged to before, but I was completely wrong.
She had a youthful aura and a stylishly cut short haircut. Her thick eyebrows and light pink lips created a neutral appearance that was overall pretty but handsome, giving a strange impression.
As soon as I saw the woman, my eyes widened, and then my mouth dropped open.
"Oh...!"
I suddenly realized who she was. Kim Yujin was one of the characters in the novel, and she was the HANQ family's personal physician, as well as Han Jinheon's. She first appeared when she came to manage Han Jinheon's rut, which had suddenly erupted due to Han Sol, with medication.
Wow! My memory is amazing!
It was the first time I had seen a character from the novel other than Han Jinheon and Secretary Song, so I was overwhelmed with emotion. I wanted to cheer and jump around, but given the atmosphere, I had to suppress my excited feelings.
Let's think about it again. Kim Yujin was the only female Alpha who appeared in this novel. She was exceptionally talented for her age and worked as a Trait specialist at HANQ Seoul Hospital, which belonged to the HANQ Medical Foundation, and she also served as the HANQ family's personal physician due to her connection with Han Jinheon. So, she must have come out even though it was her day off to look at the results.
She was also one of Han Jinheon's few close acquaintances and a high school classmate. You could almost call them friends, but they drew a line, saying that they only moved out of necessity, not as friends. But when I read it, I just thought, "Okay," but seeing them in person, she give off a very friendly vibe.
"Long time no see, huh? I was just thinking I hadn't gotten any calls about you catching a cold lately.”
Kim Yujin greeted me with a bright smile. Judging from her tone and atmosphere, she seemed to be close to Han Sol. Is it because she's the personal physician? Speaking of personal physicians, I remember Lee Geumyoung complaining that my previous personal physician never showed her my results. It was possible because it was Kim Yujin. To put it simply, it's because she's on Han Jinheon's side.
So, Han Jinheon knows that I'm an unmanifested.
"I heard you're living with Jinheon? Have you decided to stay quietly by hyung's side now?"
Next to her was Han Jinheon, a giant Alpha as big as a mountain, exuding a reliable aura. He was already here.
Han Jinheon was sitting comfortably on the reception sofa, gazing at me. As soon as I saw him, I tightened the corners of my mouth, which were about to break into a silly grin. I had to be even more careful about my expression in front of others.
"Hyung was here..."
I mumbled awkwardly.
"Hyung is the best, right?"
I didn't know how to treat her because I didn't know Han Sol's attitude toward Kim Yujin. When in doubt, a smile is the best. I also wanted to agree. Han Jinheon is close to being the best as a hyung.
"What? Why are you smiling when you're supposed to say something disgusting?"
Kim Yujin couldn't believe my reaction of readily admitting that Han Jinheon was the best. Why did she even ask?
"Your brother has really matured. Did you educate him?"
"Education, my foot. Take a seat."
He cut off any useless words from the start, pointing to the round examination chair. I wanted to sit in a comfortable chair too. I smacked my lips and sat down on the chair he pointed to. Then, I slowly looked back and forth between Han Jinheon and Kim Yujin.
So, this is what Kim Yujin looks like. This is the kind of person she is. I knew that Alphas were strong regardless of gender, but it's my first time seeing a female Alpha in person, which is rarer than male Alphas, so it feels special. Her aura was overflowing.
While I was staring at her blankly, Han Jinheon urged her to hurry up with the test results, and Kim Yujin clicked her tongue, telling him to wait a bit. She also scolded him for being so impatient when he was the executive director of a company.
Kim Yujin, who was looking at the monitor and clicking the mouse, looked at me and asked.
"I heard from your brother beforehand. You want to manifest as an Omega... is that right?"
"Ah, that's..."
"It's a good decision. I've always said since I found out the reason why you couldn't manifest. It's better to choose one Trait for your life."
"......"
"I don't know what kind of change of heart it is, but I think you made a good decision. If you suddenly manifest without preparing, the side effects will be severe and more difficult, right? It's best to induce and manifest safely for your sake."
Side effects. The two word stuck out like a jagged stone, lingering in my ear.
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