Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

After Sebastian left, Carissa first spoke with Ryan about his situation, allowing him to give his own input. Naturally, he wasn't expected to make the final decision, but having his opinion would make it easier for her to discuss things with the Klein family.

Ryan nestled against Carissa as he listened and smiled. Then he began to write in her palm, one word at a

time.

[Actually, Rowan has already told me that the pain will be unbearable. When my leg was first broken, I felt like I might die from the pain.]

Carissa asked him to rewrite it, since some words were unclear. After he completed the revision, she understood and asked, "So, you would prefer acupoint sealing for pain relief, correct?"

Ryan shook his head, and continued writing. [But if there's a significant risk of ending up with a permanent limp, how can that be acceptable? When I grow up, I will need to be the patriarch of the family. How can someone with a limp lead the Duke of Northwatch's household?]

He looked up at her, his once sharp little face now rounder, and continued writing. [Dad always got injured on the battlefield. He experienced both flesh wounds and bone injuries. I think he must not fear pain.] Carissa gently responded, "Everyone fears pain. Even your father feared it. But as an adult, he had to endure it."

A true man must endure what

Carissa smiled. "That's right."

himself, but Carissa still needed to discuss it with the Klein family as well. So, she personally went to their residence in

and convened a meeting with everyone involved, including informing Ingrid. They were reluctant to make a rash decision,

endure the pain brought both relief and concern to the family. Despite their relief, they felt that such pain was beyond what a seven-year-old child should endure. How

deliberation, they still couldn't make a definitive decision and decided to leave it up

inform and consult with them. She hadn't expected them to make the decision. With

day of the treatment, Anthony arrived with Ryan's grandparents, bringing with them the best medicinal herbs they could find. They knew that Sebastian was highly skilled in medicine and that his own prepared remedies were top-notch, and their herbs

glanced at the herbs they had brought, and offered some

treatment. They are

added, "If they can be used, that's good. Even if they are just

nodded slightly, and then turned to Carissa. Have you made a decision?