Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1288

However, Sebastian was clearly still worked up and grumbled, "I'm not helping you two idiots. You're both fools."

Carissa flashed a charming smile, trying to lighten the mood.

"Someone has to be the fool, right?" she said playfully. "I promise, just this once. After this, I won't be foolish again."

Clearly not impressed, Sebastian continued to grumble, "I'm afraid you won't have a chance to be foolish again. Who knows what'll happen when you get back? Whether your heads stay on your shoulders is another matter."

"If it comes to that, I have my ways. You don't have to worry," Carissa assured him confidently. Sebastian knew that her promises didn't guarantee much, but he couldn't help but agree with her

someone always had to be the fool. The common people needed fools like them. Still, a part of Sebastian wished the fools weren't Rafael and Carissa, but someone else.

He walked over to a dusty shelf and pulled down a small wooden box. Blowing off the dust, he wiped it with a cloth before carefully opening it. Inside was a small, dark pill, about the size of a peanut.

"Remember this. It's poison. When taken, it'll cause a disruption in the pulse, making it seem like an acute illness has struck, with an immediate effect on the heart. This isn't a false symptom-it will really happen. It will last for three days, and after that, he must take Snowdrop Pills. If he doesn't, his heart will suffer permanent damage," Sebastian explained.

the pill in the box. "Is

it is.

the Snowdrop Pills, will

not immediately. He'll need to rest for several days. After

idea of causing such harm to Rafael's body made Carissa

else? After deceiving the king, he'll want to head to the Southern Frontier immediately. He can't afford

to take Snowdrop Pills right away." Sebastian rummaged through the medicine cabinet, pulling out several porcelain bottles. "These are for restoring strength, replenishing

"One type a day,

day. With his temperament, once he's

"I understand," Carissa replied.

"The half dose

reduced by half. With two Snowdrop Pills, his heart will be protected, and the rest can be dealt with through gradual recovery. There shouldn't be any major issues.

Carissa answered

knew Snowdrop Pills were in short supply. She had enough on hand, so she didn't need

more.