Reborn as an Extra Chapter 513: Miracle Creator. Part-1.

Observing the lingering doubt in Link and Anna, Riya placed a hand over her heart and spoke with unwavering conviction.

"I shall take full accountability for this strategy. Should things go south and the situation decline, I will renounce my path as a healer! I will abandon my calling and stake my very life on this endeavor!"

Rio was stunned, his jaw nearly hitting the floor at her declaration; Riya’s expression was etched with a resolve so deep she was willing to gamble her existence on the outcome.

He hadn't anticipated the situation escalating to such a degree; his intention was merely to offer the plan as a potential way out.

There was no obligation for them to agree, and he was prepared to honor whatever choice the patients' families made.

Nevertheless, the bravery Riya displayed was both admirable and deeply moving.

Link and Anna, previously paralyzed by indecision, were now rendered speechless by her words.

Interfering with a person’s soul and their sea of consciousness is a precarious undertaking; a single slip-up could lead to total ruin. Achieving success under such conditions was nothing short of a miracle.

The only reason such a miraculous feat was even being considered was that the two individuals performing it possessed legendary skills and unparalleled mastery over their crafts.

A heavy silence filled the room for a long time before Anna finally gritted her teeth and broke it.

"I cannot bear to see him remain in this vegetative state forever... For nearly half a year, I have lived between hope and terror... I fear that if we do nothing, he will never wake up..."

"I... I only wish for his happiness... He has endured so much suffering already, surviving wars and watching his brothers-in-arms perish before him... I won't let this hard-won peace slip away..."

Anna’s eyes burned with a sudden fire, signaling that her mind was made up.

"I have made my choice... I give your plan my approval. However, do not start with Link’s father, as there is still a chance he might recover on his own. Begin with Jin instead..."

"That way... even if the worst happens, he will have died performing one final service for mankind..."

The logic was cold but practical: if Rio and Riya performed the procedure on Ashtel first and failed, the nation’s 'absolute deterrent' would be lost. By operating on Jin—who was already on the brink of death—they could test the plan's viability.

Should the attempt fail, Ashtel’s life would be preserved, as Rio and Riya would be forbidden from touching him afterward.

Anna’s determination was so profound that those watching her felt a sense of shame at their own hesitation.

Link squeezed his fists so hard his nails drew blood, yet he remained silent.

Though he feared his father’s strict nature, Link held a deep, fundamental respect for him; he was terrified of placing him in harm's way.

While using Jin as a test subject was a better scenario for him, the thought filled him with self-loathing over his own lack of strength.

He felt utterly powerless; for the first time, Link could do nothing but stand there, staring at the floor in a haze of regret and shame.

Noticing Link's state, Raji let out a weary sigh and spoke in a voice heavy with exhaustion.

"You recognize this feeling of helplessness and shame, don't you?"

"Yes... this is the exact sensation of having your loved ones' lives on the line while you are too weak to act..."

"If you wish to never endure this pain again, then grow stronger. Become better so you can prevent such tragedies in the future..."

Raji kept her voice low, using her magic to create a private pocket of sound that only Link could hear.

Her words carried the weight of six months of accumulated stress and burden.

"Next time, it could be Riya lying there unconscious if you aren't strong enough to shield her... if you want to avoid this ever happening again..."

"Then gain power! Surpass even your father! Become someone who can protect him one day!"

Raji’s encouragement provided the catalyst Link needed. Something shifted within him; a subtle intuition told him that his moment of breakthrough was drawing near.

He looked at Rio, who was already pulling far ahead of him. He looked at Riya, once a timid girl, who now possessed the courage to gamble her life without a second thought.

He saw Anna, who had risked her entire future on this single choice, and Raji, who continued to push him forward. A solitary thought took root in his mind.

'I have to get stronger...'

Pushing aside his internal turmoil, Link tightened his grip and spoke with newfound resolve.

"I’ve decided... if you are successful with Professor Jin... I will permit you to perform the procedure on my father... I will take full responsibility for the consequences of this decision..."

With Link’s consent secured, the operation was set into motion.

Raji summoned every S-rank healer currently in the capital, utilizing her abilities to mask their movements.

She ensured that the sudden gathering of the nation's top healers at the Rex Mansion would remain undetected, even by the most prying eyes.

Jin and Ashtel were relocated to a hidden underground training hall within the mansion, where hundreds of premium mana and healing potions were stockpiled.

Multiple S-rank mages specializing in powerful buffs were brought in, and every soul-stabilizing artifact from both the Rex Mansion and the Association headquarters was delivered within minutes.

Since the safety of the entire kingdom was at stake, there was no margin for error or miscalculation.

Scores of potent buffs were cast upon Rio and Riya as Anna and Link watched them prepare for the task ahead.

The S-rank healers consumed massive quantities of high-grade mana potions and entered a meditative state, establishing a collective mental link with Riya.

A powerful support artifact was activated to merge the mental fortitude of all the healers, magnifying their power several times before funneling it directly into Riya’s consciousness.

Riya utilized her legendary skill to control the massive surge of mana and power flooding her system; with these enhancements, her capabilities were temporarily elevated to those of a peak S-rank healer.

The hall was lined with hundreds of artifacts designed to stabilize souls and space, all intended to speed up recovery and bolster the safety of the patients.

Finally, Raji produced an SS-rank artifact from the Association’s treasury.

This artifact, a formidable support item crafted as a bracelet, was lent to Riya to maximize their chances of achieving a successful outcome.