Brian’s face displayed confusion and embarrassment as Alicia stirred awake. Although her regaining consciousness surprised him, the bruise on his ego stung him even more.

The way Dustin and Grace eyed him only made him feel more like a fool. Now that Alicia was awake, everything he had done before seemed like a farce, and he had never felt so humiliated.

At that moment, his hatred toward Dustin and Grace reached its peak.

“Alicia, how are you feeling? Do you feel any discomfort?” Aurora asked, leaning in with concern.

“My head’s throbbing…” Alicia grimaced and massaged her temples. Then, she asked, “Why am I here? What happened?”

She felt disoriented. Her mind was shrouded in fog, and she had no memory of what had happened, which left her utterly bewildered.

“You were poisoned and in critical condition. Faith and Dr. Rhys came to your aid just in time, or you might not have made it,” Aurora recounted the harrowing experience.

Upon hearing that, Alicia’s gaze shifted to Grace, and she was surprised to see her. “Faith, what brings you here?”

“I heard about your illness and brought a skilled doctor with me. Luckily, we arrived just in time. Otherwise, who knows what might have happened.” Grace smiled faintly.

“So, you’re Dr. Rhys? Thank you for saving my life. If you ever

need to thank me. I acted at Faith’s behest,” Dustin

more going on between Dr.

you’re cracking jokes? Just lie down and get some rest,” Grace responded

If I don’t move, I’ll fall apart. I need to get up and move around,” Alicia

her whole body

said as she

her eyes briefly

the dizziness passed, she opened her eyes with a smile. “Just stood up

Marshall, I need to be honest with you. The poison affecting you isn’t ordinary. It’s a potent

highly skilled mystic artist. While I might be able to save you once, doing it again could be dangerous. To protect yourself, we must locate this

Or perhaps had any

anyone?” Alicia frowned and pondered before shaking her

added, “I don’t usually go out much. But I heard about the Combat Tournament at Sacred Wrym Summit, so I decided to join in for fun. I’ve been sightseeing along the

remarked. She turned

exchanged, they both understood each other’s thoughts. If it wasn’t revenge, it was likely a scheme from the

to incite a war between the Mystic Arts Order and the Celestial Alliance. Thereby, the Hall

Alicia suddenly exclaimed as if

ago, a strangely dressed person approached me and asked

at the time. But shortly after, I passed out. Could it be that

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255