In The Brilliant Healer’s New Life In The Shadows Episode 9, the aftermath of the Zombie King’s defeat will stir complications within the Royal Hospital. Although Zenos was the true exorcist, Cresson receives credit, backed by a manipulated report sent to Goldran’s office. However, Zenos’ refusal to retaliate or claim recognition for himself unnerves Cresson. Struggling with guilt and admiration, Cresson eventually confesses the truth, acknowledging that Zenos was the one who actually saved him and destroyed the undead threat. This admission will likely unsettle Goldran’s control over the hospital and shake the power structure he carefully built.
As Cresson’s confession spreads, the cracks in the Deputy Director’s faction will deepen. Tensions may rise as other staff members begin to question Goldran’s leadership and his manipulation of merit for political gain. Meanwhile, Zenos’ quiet infiltration continues, as he earns the trust of more hospital personnel through his kindness and skill, all while keeping his identity as an unlicensed healer under wraps. The episode is expected to explore the internal dynamics of the hospital, showing how Zenos’ integrity slowly shifts the balance of power.
Alongside these developments, Zenos may reconnect with Veritra or discover more about Afread’s mysterious disappearance. This subplot, along with Umin’s suspicions of Goldran, will contribute to the growing intrigue surrounding the hospital’s inner corruption. With the factions on edge and the truth beginning to surface, Episode 9 promises a blend of character revelation and political drama as Zenos continues to unravel the institution’s darkest secrets.