Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1474 Salvador remained silent for a moment before giving his orders, commanding that the side hall be prepared for Sebastian. Physicians from the Royal Medical Department were assigned to serve him, while Kevin and Galen were tasked with protecting him and accompanying him wherever he went.

Salvador knew that Kevin was Violet's apprentice, so by putting him in charge of Sebastian's protection, the king was offering a layer of reassurance to the physician. But Salvador himself also needed reassurance, which was why he sent Galen as well.

He also issued a royal edict: the entire Royal Medical Department was to follow Sebastian's orders as law. It was an extraordinary amount of authority to grant, but in truth, Salvador's intent was clear-he wanted all medicines to come from the department's stock.

Sebastian didn't concern himself with such matters. So long as his instructions were carried out, he was satisfied.

Yet, Salvador's selection of Kevin and Galen spoke volumes. He did not even trust his own harem.

Their fates were now bound together. If Sebastian died, Salvador would die. If Sebastian lived, Salvador would at least have three more years.

Three years.

It was not much time, but it was enough to set many things in order.

Once Sebastian's living arrangements were settled, they gathered in the royal bedchamber to discuss the treatment plan. Every physician from the Royal Medical Department was present, standing like eager students around Sebastian, listening intently.

"The first priority is pain relief. If the pain is not controlled, then living is nothing but suffering," he stated.

unchecked pain would make it impossible for the king to govern. In such a state, survival would

tightened.

reached his

we must use both in tandem-one through medicine, the other through needle treatment to numb the pain. That is why I must stay in the palace. Needle treatment alone cannot suppress the

chest and retrieved a small vial, passing it to Desmond. "This is a pain-relieving pill infused with Lunarthorn Root, Starflower Essence, and Nightshade Amber. The Royal Medical Department likely has a similar medicine, but I have enhanced it with additional ingredients. I call it the Tranquil Pill. Verify

knowing the value of Sebastian's medicines, he merely lifted it to his nose for a cautious sniff. Before he could

for a moment. "You know I suffer

entered, you've pressed your temple several times. Your complexion

Diagnosing through sight alone

swallowed a pill, using the opportunity to test the medicine himself. The Royal Medical Department had

But within 15 minutes of taking the Tranquil Pill, the pain in his temples eased significantly. Stunned, he quickly acknowledged its remarkable

in severity. For you, this medicine works wonders. But

will only dull the pain, not eliminate it entirely. Needle treatment

truly relieve the suffering," Sebastian replied, reaching into his

other physicians turned

the medical