Lord Protector Novel

Zeke started examining the child's body after laying him down and was shocked by what he had found.

The child's skin was crammed with worm-like, engorged veins.

His blood was flowing unusually fast, his pupil dilated, and he was huffing and puffing, gasping for air. It was evident that the child's life was hanging on a thread.

All these symptoms triggered a thought in Zeke's head as he finally found the answer to all his questions.

Cursed parasitic worms! This explains everything! All the kids here probably have these diabolical worms in them. Those wretched creatures in their body were sucking every bit of their nutrients, and that is why no matter how much they eat, they'll still be malnourished and weak. Someone is using them as incubators for these minuscule scroungers! D*mn it! Who on earth would have a mind so twisted and blood so cold?

Hatred took over Zeke and sank his fingers deep into his palms.

“Divine Doctor... Will you be able to save my child?” The old woman was very concerned, but she only dared ask timorously.

Mateo scoffed, “Hmph! Just look at his face. Obviously, he can't. He is nothing but a total sham, whose expertise is tricking kind people like you. What can actually save you now is this spiritual elixir of mine. It'd be wiser for you to beg me for it and get this quack out of my face. Failing which, you'll say goodbye to your kid forever.”

The old couple weren't sure about it.

While they were contemplating, Zeke continued working on the child.

Since the root of the malady is clear now, it'll be easier to heal him. All I have to do is get the worm out of his body.

Zeke examined further, and very soon, he could pinpoint where the harmful worm was—the child's stomach.

It took residence in the stomach and digested all the food before the young boy could.

Zeke directed a wave of energy into the child's body, which pushed the worm up to the esophagus and eventually the throat.

A fountain of vomitus and blood gushed out of the boy's mouth, and lying in the mushy ordure was a peculiar black dot.

It was like a maggot, but with a black sheen all over it. This creature had most probably reached its full maturity.

Zeke wasn't sure about the type of worm he was about to deal with, as he'd never come across anything like it.

After the messy episode, the child showed signs of recovery. His face was slowly turning rosy, and his pupils constricted back to their original sizes as he panted by the bed.

The old woman tucked the child into her embrace instantly. “My child, oh, my poor child. How are you feeling now?”

“I'm hungry, Mommy...”

“Of course you are! Here, have this.” The old lady drew the only bun she had from her pocket.

It was her ration for the day, but she kept it for him.

The young boy gobbled it down in seconds.

With the worm out of his system, he could finally digest the food he ate. Gradually, he regained energy and started moving about, just like any other child would, and then flashed a smile.

“Mommy, I'm feeling much better now. I've never felt like this before.”