Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1243

And so, Sebastian, the renowned physician sought after by many, was called to the Capital Guard headquarters.

After examining Gerald, he retrieved a vial of medicine and administered it to him before performing needle treatment. Within 15 minutes, Gerald stirred and began to sweat, his fever finally breaking somewhat.

Sebastian stepped outside to speak with Carissa for a moment.

"His condition isn't great to begin with. His health is already weak, and he looks like he's gone without food or water for two days. His heart, lungs, and stomach are all in poor shape. But the biggest issue is the mental toll. That's the hardest to treat.

"Every minute he stays here is another minute of suffering. He has no will to live. It's better to send him back for treatment as soon as possible, or he might die here at the Capital Guard headquarters."

"The problem is, how do we get him out of here?" Carissa asked, frustrated. "It's already morning. And with his condition so bad, it's risky for him to go out and be exposed to the cold. He might even refuse to leave on his own."

Sebastian thought for a moment before suggesting, "Prepare a few hand warmers and wrap him up warmly. He can ride in my carriage with me, and we'll head to Arcane Sanctum first.

"Then, when I'm about to see patients, have someone from the Quinton family come to Arcane Sanctum and loudly say that Lord Gerald has collapsed and needs immediate treatment. That way, I can take the carriage and accompany him back to the house to avoid attention."

"That's a clever plan! I'll inform Lord Malcolm right away," Carissa said, then hurried off.

plan, he exhaled in relief. It was the best

felt deeply grateful and thanked him over and over

already removed his coat and hat so that Gerald could change into

crucial that no one recognize him. They also needed to find someone to escort

man could stand, but his legs were weak. Though he could walk with

the only

Malcolm almost collapsed in frustration, saying, "You keep saying everything is impossible. Do

away, but his complexion remained ghostly pale, tinged with a sickly yellow. His cheeks were hollow, and the skin beneath his eyes sagged terribly. His

what people said-stress or grief from a

look up. With

just wrap me in white cloth and say I went to the countryside to recover. Announce my

Malcolm heard his father's words, he felt immense

you mustn't think that way," he chided,

up. There was a haunting emptiness in

is the best way for the Quinton

watch you die. This... this isn't so dire. No one knows about you. Even Lord Fabian wouldn't dare say

eyes once more, whispering with finality, "My mind is made