An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Ten minutes later, Dustin waved his hand. More than a dozen silver needles lifted from Callan’s body and returned to his pouch in an orderly manner.

His mystical pure energy instantly vaporized the contaminated blood on each needle, which essentially served as an alternative form of sterilization.

As the needles were withdrawn, a peculiar suction force drew the toxins rapidly from Callan’s body. Dark blood began flowing from where the needles had been applied. This thick, black liquid gave off a putrid stench, and the sight was deeply unsettling.

Grace and Sadie instinctively stepped backward. They were unwilling to risk even the slightest contact with the toxic discharge.

After all, this plague was unlike anything they had encountered before. Even with such a skilled doctor like Dustin present, neither woman dared take unnecessary chances.

The dark blood seeping from Callan’s body began to lighten and gradually turned deep red before finally returning to its usual color.

His fever-racked body cooled to normal temperature while his labored breathing settled into a steady, peaceful rhythm. All signs indicated that the plague had been successfully contained.

“He’s out of danger for now,” Dustin said. ” But the toxin really did a number on him. He’ll likely remain unconscious until tomorrow morning.”

“Just getting him back from the brink is a miracle. The other doctors I consulted all said it was hopeless,” Sadie said with a sigh.

“Mr. Rhys possesses unmatched medical skills. If he can’t cure this plague, then no one else can.” Grace was quick to sing his praises.

“I appreciate the compliments, but you still need to pay my consultation fee,” Dustin said with a faint smile.

me solve this plague outbreak, you’ll be compensated accordingly,”

one person is manageable, but treating a group of people is not easy,” he

and provide some preventive benefits, but it won’t cure the disease. To

spread to dozens or even a few hundred people, he could work through each case individually. It would take several days of intensive

spread to thousands of victims, even his abilities would prove insufficient. He wasn’t

do everything I can to contain the

to controlling this epidemic involves more than just prevention measures,” Dustin explained with a

the Skull Covenant, the one responsible for creating this plague. Otherwise, we’ll face

down, but our best lead right now is Callan,” Grace replied.

Just let me know if there’s anything else you need

Rhys, we have 22 other patients besides Callan. Why don’t you treat them all together?” Sadie asked

individuals would pose an ongoing source of infection. If left

I’ll get

you for your dedication, Mr.

he said with a

this way,

she guided Dustin toward the area where the patients

abandoned warehouse. Though it lacked many amenities, it was large enough to accommodate everyone. The 22 patients lay on makeshift bedding arranged in rows

care to the patients, like offering sips of water and spoonfuls of

been two days since we discovered the outbreak, and these people are already too weak to stand,” Sadie explained, referring to the