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.

he demanded, "So, who's

under his scrutiny.

a resigned sigh, she motioned for him to leave. "Uncle Leroy, please go

out who did this. Whoever dared to harm your life must

to speak with them

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 answers, I'll handle the questioning myself," Leroy said before exiting the room

instructed Aria to light two more lanterns. The flickering flames cast a dim glow on her increasingly

to

she sat up in

slipped a pillow behind her

exhaled slowly, trying to steady her breath. She suppressed the dizziness and headache that threatened to overwhelm her, forcing herself

blade as she fixed it

look. While they had considered the possibility of Penny's involvement, it still seemed impossible. After all, Penny's loyalty to Lisandra had never been in

was furious to discover that Penny

are you up to? Her Highness has treated you

face went ashen and she fell to her knees.

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