Without another word, Francesca limped over and examined Danrique's wound. “You've been poisoned,” she said without a hint of doubt.

“Duh,” George scoffed. “That's what I said.”

Francesca's slender hand brushed against Danrique's back before landing on his waist injury. Upon taking a closer look, she then came to a conclusion.

“Your wound's already inflamed, but I can still see that it was caused by a snake bite. It's not just any ordinary snake either; it's one that's been biochemically refined by having its venom merged with other microbes, which makes its venom different from usual.”

Sean's expression turned grave. “How can you tell?”

Danrique's eyes narrowed. No one except for Sean and a few other confidants was supposed to know this.

“Can you tell, Dr. Henderson?”

Instead of answering Sean, Francesca turned to George with a raised brow.

“I...” There was evidently a look of panic in George's eyes.

“In modern medicine, attempting to treat this will cause just as much damage to the body. You'll have to rely on traditional medicine instead,” Francesca deduced. “Whether you believe me or not, that's up to you.”

that, she started

nurse was dumbfounded but quickly

remarked in exasperation.

learn about a Chanaean doctor specializing in

asked anxiously. “I've met his mentor once, but the old man is so mysterious that no one ever really knows where he is or if he's even

had just arrived at the door, rolled her eyes as

cure you,” George assured. “It's just that modern medicine does require the use of some equipment, so we'll have to go

Suddenly, Danrique spoke. “You.”

stopped in her tracks, turned around, and gazed at

confident are you?” Danrique asked,

firmly. “But I'll require your

long will it

issues. If you want to keep that

“Uhh...”

of one's body was required for treatment. On top of that, he couldn't believe how calm

nurse broke out in

nonsense!” George took this opportunity to object. “This

death if you dare lie to me,” Danrique

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