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The sheer curtain was pulled down, and they could see Lisandra lying with her eyes tightly closed through it. It was impossible to tell her complexion.
Aria gently placed Lisandra’s hand out for Sebastian, allowing him to check her heart rate. He removed a red cloth from his chest and draped it over Lisandra’s wrist before, beginning to feel her heart rate.
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Everyone held their breath in silence, waiting for his assessment.
After a moment, Sebastian released his hand and looked up at the female official. “Could you lift the curtain a little more so I can see her face and eyes?”
The female official was Yuna, who understood the urgency of the situation and the importance of Lisandra’s health. She quickly puffed back the curtain and fastened it on the golden hooks on either side.
Lisandra’s face wasn’t pale, as expected. Instead, it had a strange, unusual flush to it; a deep redness that didn’t look quite right.
At that moment, the noise of an argument outside grew louder. The crowd pushing and shoving had reached the door.
“Since everyone’s here,” Violet called out, “we might as well all go in and have a look.”
Penny yanked her hand away from Violet’s grip, glaring furiously at the latter. Without wasting another moment, she rushed inside.
The others followed closely behind. Leroy remained outside, shouting angrily that they were blatantly disregarding Westhaven’s authority.
Penny stormed in and saw that Lisandra’s curtain had been lifted. Her face darkened, and she immediately snapped at Yuna, “How dare you?! How could you let a man from outside see Her Highness’ sleeping form?” She moved to step forward and pull the curtain down, intending to have Sebastian thrown out.
However, Yuna blocked her path. “Since she’s already been seen, it’s better to let the physician diagnose her properly.”
Though Yuna was of lower rank and status than Penny, she hesitated only briefly before responding firmly, “Nothing is more important than Her Highness’ health. She’s been unconscious for more than four hours. If we don’t find the cause soon, it may do serious harm to her.”
Penny’s eyes widened in fury. “Yuna Rutherford! How dare you?!”
The other female official, Yasmine, stepped forward to support Yuna. “Since they’re already here, let them take a look. What’s the harm? Why are you so against it? You’ve been opposing everything seems to me you don’t care much about Her Highness.” Penny glared at her. “Stop spouting nonsense! When have I ever not cared for Her Highness? The people of Starhaven are deceitful and malicious. Have you forgotten about the massacre of the villagers? How can we trust them?”
Winona was listening to the exchange, and she quickly fired back in Westic, “It was Freya Ernst who did the massacre. You can’t blame all of Starhaven for it. Your Westhaven spies slaughtered the entire Devin family. Does that mean all of you are bad people too?” Garrick stepped in and said, “Enough, all of you! This is not the time for fighting. Her Highness’ health is what matters most. Even Mr. Glover couldn’t determine what caused Her Highness to fall into a frenzy and lose consciousness. Let Mr. Dalton do his diagnosis.” Klaus nodded in agreement. “Right. They’ve already come in, and Mr. Dalton has already checked Her Highness’ heart rate. First, we need to rule out poisoning.”
“Her Highness has not been poisoned,” Javier spoke up.
Penny stared at Sebastian, her brows furrowed. She knew she couldn’t stop them now. If Javier had said there was no poison, then there was no poison. Sophie and Violet, unable to understand the language, exchanged a look. Since they were already inside, they might as well see what happened next. After diagnosing and observing Lisandra’s condition, Sebastian called Winona over to translate. He had questions for Javier.
“Were there any symptoms before she lost consciousness?” Sebastian asked.
Winona translated the question, and Javier quickly explained the general situation. Winona then relayed the information to Sebastian.
“Grand Princess Lisandra has always suffered from headaches, which have been more frequent over the past year. She had a few episodes on the way to Starhaven as well the symptoms usually consist of severe headaches and vomiting.
“But this time, after returning from the Diplomatic Affairs Department, she went into a frenzy and bit people. I seemed as if she lost control and she was extraordinarily strong. After biting someone she was subdued and then passed out. She hasn’t woken up since.”
Javier showed Lisandra’s medical records for the past two months to Sebastian. There hadn’t been much change-she was dealing with chronic stress, heightened irritability, and an overall imbalance in her health.
Winona translated this part to
Sebastian, saying, “Grand Princess Lisandra has always had a weak constitution, with an overall imbalance in her health. In the last few years, she’s been burdened by her duties at court and has suffered a great emotional blow, which has caused both her physicaland mental state to deteriorate, worsening her pain.”
When Winona relayed this, both Sophie and Violet understood that the “great emotional blow” referred to Arthur’s death.
After hearing this, Sebastian remained silent. He put down the medical records and started checking on Lisandra again.
Watching him check the grand princess again, Penny couldn’t contain herself and said, “You’re still checking her heart rate? Are you trying to live up to your reputation as a renowned physician?”
Penny spoke in Stellish, so Sebastian understood every word.
He looked up at her, his gaze steady and calm. “I’ve already diagnosed her. I’m just verifying the results to be thorough.”
Penny glared at him. “Mr. Glover already told you everything you need to know, so of course you’ve got a diagnosis.”
Sebastian huffed. “What he said is mostly correct, but not entirely. Grand Princess Lisandra can be considered as having been poisoned.”
“That’s nonsense!” Penny yelled.
Her face turned pale, and she rushed forward as if to shove Sebastian aside. Violet quickly stepped in to block her. Having heard enough of Penny’s interference, she realized that Penny was the one Travis had warned them about. She grabbed Penny firmly and barked, “Shut up and let Sebastian finish!”
Before Sebastian could speak, Javier interjected, “That’s impossible! There are no signs of poisoning at all. What do you mean that Her Highness can be considered as having been poisoned?”
The Westhaven envoys first looked at Javier, then at Sebastian. In their hearts, they were inclined to trust Javier as he had treated Lisandra for many years and was undeniably loyal. His long-standing dedication earned him their trust. However, Sebastian’s medical skills were also exceptional, and his reputation was highly regarded even in Westhaven.
Winona translated Javier’s words, and Sebastian withdrew his hand from Lisandra’s wrist.
He turned to Winona and said, “Tell them-it’s poison.”
“We can understand you just fine. There’s no need to translate,” Garrick quickly interjected.
Most of the envoys present were fluent in Stellish, with only one or two having limited proficiency.
“So, tell us, what kind of poison is it?” asked Garrick.
Sebastian glanced at Sophie. At that moment, she recalled the case from Brightmoor District-the woman who had been infected by Soulgrip Threadworms. That frail woman had grown immensely strong, even going into a violent frenzy. However, that was different. That woman had been controlled, whereas Lisandra had slipped into a deep unconsciousness. So, Sophie didn’t dare to make a conclusion from that.
On the other hand, Javier stuck firmly to his opinion, explaining, “Her Highness has always been weak, and she has been suffering from persistent headaches for years. Now, with her blood circulation blocked and the pressure in her head building, it’s likely that there’s swelling or a tumor in her brain. My diagnosis can’t be wrong.”
Winona relayed this to Sebastian, who shook his head.
“There’s no swelling in her brain,” he said. “The blood flow is indeed obstructed, but that’s because there’s a poisonous worm in her brain. The reason I call it poison is because it is, in fact, poison. But unlike traditional poison, it doesn’t show typical signs. It doesn’t manifest in the heart rate, but it disrupts the mind and intensifies headaches. If this poisonous worm stays in her head for too long, it could be fatal.”
“Impossible!” Penny clutched her handkerchief, her eyes filled with disbelief.
She switched to Stellish and spat angrily at Sebastian, “What poisonous worm? Ridiculous! And to claim it could endanger Her Highness’ life-you’re a quack, not a renowned physician. Preposterous!” Sebastian had seen countless people in his time, so he immediately noticed Penny’s fear of being exposed.
He said nothing; instead, he calmly opened his medicine box and retrieved a small wooden case. Once he opened it, the others saw a small, black object about the size of a finger inside. It emitted a faint, mysterious fragrance. Sebastian handed the small object to Javier, then turned to Winona. “Have him light this in front of Grand Princess Lisandra. That should prove whether I’m telling the truth or not.”
Winona translated, and Javier took the object, sniffing it. Though he had seen many things in his time, he couldn’t recognize the item in his hand. He merely thought that the scent was refreshing and soothing. “What kind of incense is this?” he asked.
There was no need for translation. Sebastian understood the question and replied, This is a medicinal herb soaked in a special solution. It’s designed specifically to combat the Soulgrip Threadworms. What Grand Princess Lisandra has been afflicted with is Threadworm Toxin. Those infected by it can be controlled by the person who inflicted it.
“The reason Her Highness fell unconscious is that her body is fighting against the control, unwilling to submit. The chance of successfully resisting is slim. In my lifetime, I’ve only seen one person manage it, and it was someone with an exceptionally strong will. Alas, the result was death. Falling wn unconscious is only the first step. If the threadworms aren’t drawn out within 12 hours of the onset of unconsciousness, it will begin to corrode the brain, leading to death.”