Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Sebastian was summoned immediately. After examining Ryan, he praised Rowan's diligent efforts in helping the boy recover.

He then tapped Ryan's little nose and said, "Well done, kid. You've really got some talent. This old man thought it would take at least a year and a half for you to recover."

*But didn't you mention he needed to expel the poison before he could speak?" Carissa asked quickly.

"That's not anabsolute requirement," Sebastian replied,

"Looking at Ryan now, the toxins in his body are nearly cleared. It's just that after two years of silence, speaking might be a bit challenging. Additionally, his throat has been subjected to acupuncture, which has caused some damage and pain. With time, everything will improve."

Everyone nodded and exchanged smiles. Previously, everyone was anxiously waiting to see if Ryan would need to expel the black blood, but it turned out that it wasn't necessary. Sebastian's medical skills were indeed somewhat unpredictable.

Carissa bowed deeply to Sebastian. "Ryan should be the one bowing to you, but his legs are not yet strong. Once he's fully recovered, he will definitely bow to you properly."

Sebastian accepted the gesture. "Alright, get up. Since you've bowed, you don't need to pay the medical fees.”

paying the medical fees, and

her and

wouldn't dare!" Carissa quickly replied and smiled. "Alright then, no medical fees. I owe you a favor instead,

you." Sebastian rolled his eyes and began writing a new prescription. The

this time. They didn't charge

prescription to Frederick

medicine from the physician's office. The Duke of Northwatch's family is currently in a precarious situation and has offended Grand Princess Eleanor. If you go elsewhere for the medicine, you might be setting yourself up

in the capital, clearly understood Eleanor's darker dealings. She was capable of committing truly ruthless

realizing he had forgotten that crucial point. Moreover, they had to be extremely cautious with Ryan's situation-some people might harbor malicious intentions and cause further

cry once more.

a prayer, Carissa ásked Frederick to take Ryan outside, leaving her alone in the sanctuary hall. Before the plaques of her parents and siblings, she had a

mere shell of a person. But

lay ahead, and she would

that she would protect Ryan with all her might and watch him inherit the duke's title, get married, have children, and