Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 979

either.

The poison worms hadn't been taken away. They remained in the incense burner, drawn to the bloodied scent of the medicine. They would stay there and feed off the aroma until they died. However, the poisonous worms that had been expelled wouldn't live much longer "They're in the incense burner," Sebastian replied. "You can take it to Her Highness."

Though small, the poisonous worms were disturbing. Javier hesitated before reaching out, his hand hovering in the air.

He finally asked, "Can these worms... enter the human body again?"

Seeing his reluctance, Winona stepped forward. She lifted the incense burner, carefully removed the lid, and presented it to Lisandra.

At the sight of the worms, Lisandra's stomach turned. She fought the urge to vomit as a wave of nausea surged through her. The sight alone was enough to make her feel faint. Her body flushed with heat and her blood surged with anger. She closed her eyes, forcing herself to regain composure. The effort took much longer than she would like to admit.

Sebastian made no move to offer further assistance. He simply said, "Within an hour, the poisonous worms will die. Once they've been expelled, they won't be able to re-enter the body."

"Thank you," Lisandra said quietly.

Carissa gave a subtle nod, then left with the others.

flared as he demanded, "So, who's

the room, each person under his scrutiny.

placed a hand on her chest, her breath shallow. With a resigned sigh, she motioned for him to leave. "Uncle Leroy, please go

be foolish," Leroy protested. "We'll find out who did this. Whoever dared to harm

with them privately," Lisandra said, raising her hand. "Aria,

room. Leroy's gaze lingered on Aria's face, then shifted to Penny. His suspicion of her was palpable. She was, after all, the closest to Lisandra. Her proximity made her the most likely suspect. "Ask what you need. If you don't get

alone, Lisandra instructed Aria to light two more lanterns. The flickering flames cast a dim glow on her increasingly pale face. The color that had returned earlier now faded, replaced by a weariness that deepened the

to keep

sat up

a pillow behind

the dizziness and headache that threatened to overwhelm her, forcing herself not

as a blade as she fixed it on Penny's face. "Penny, why

they had considered the possibility of Penny's involvement, it still seemed impossible. After

temper, and she was furious

Highness has treated you so

ashen and she fell to her knees. Tears streamed down her face as she

am