Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 252

Carissa knew all too well the excruciating pain of broken bones, having experienced it in her youth. Even with pain-relieving decoctions or acupuncture treatment, the agony remained sharp and penetrating. Carissa felt her heart break as she asked, "What about the addictive drugs he was using before? Is that still a serious issue?"

Sebastian replied, "The drug he was taking is called Peony Bliss. It is indeed addictive, but considering his current condition, he seems to be managing well. Did he experience any discomfort during the journey back to the capital?"

Carissa recalled that Ryan seemed to have had a few episodes along the way, but he endured them. After that, there were no signs of any episodes.

She said, "It didn't happen much. The last time it happened, he was able to endure it. Also, His Highness mentioned that Ryan had severe episodes while in Eldoria-he was hitting walls and hurting himself. I didn't see such extreme behavior when I arrived."

Sebastian sighed deeply. "Having to go through withdrawal at the beginning is very difficult, but the symptoms will gradually lessen until he is completely free of the addiction. The drug is harmful to the body, and he will need time to recover fully. His stunted growth is partly due to a lack of proper nutrition and also the impact of the drug on his young body."

He looked at Ryan with profound sympathy.

"Usually, withdrawal from Peony Bliss requires additional medicinal support. The child has endured it all on his own, showing remarkable willpower. Once he has fully recovered and is well-nourished, he has the potential to achieve great things."

haggard appearance, it was clear that the situation had been severe. Though Ryan was still quite thin, he was in better shape compared to when Carissa first saw him. His once -pale face now had a hint of color, and he no longer looked like a mere stick. There was a bit of flesh on his cheeks, signifying a slow

say that Ryan had not grown

be denied that he was shorter than an average seven-year-old child. Sebastian's treatment plan was to focus first on restoring Ryan's health and then address the broken bone. For now, detoxification and general nourishment were the priorities. Once the poison was fully expelled, there was hope

some tonic

Ryan with pills to boost his energy and blood and prescribed a detoxifying formula. This

be administered daily. Additionally, every other day, Sebastian would send an apprentice to perform acupuncture on the swollen area of Ryan's throat, which had been affected by the poison, "How long before he can speak?"

can produce some murmuring sounds, which

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