It was unclear how long it had been when Dustin slowly regained consciousness. His upper body was wrapped in thick bandages. His limbs were feeble and weak, and his breath was visibly frail.

“Didn’t I die?”

Dustin glanced at his palm, then around the room. The place seemed somewhat familiar. It was as though he had been there before.

“You’re awake?”

Grace entered the room carrying a bowl of soup.

“You were severely injured. Fortunately, you’re resilient. It wasn’t easy to save you.”

“Did you save me?”

Dustin was astonished.

Grace

your body when it mattered most.

brink. Do you have any more of those treasures? Maybe

I have them lying

my life. If it gets destroyed, I feel the pain too. I’ve only given

life? That’s incredibly valuable,” Dustin

they were equally risky

joking

stake, I wouldn’t

Highness, I am deeply grateful,”

for saving

Grace teased.

faces any trouble, I’ll give my

“That’s more like it.”

Grace chuckled.

how long have I been unconscious?”

“Three days,” Grace replied.

“What? That long?”

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