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But Lawrence’s condition was critical, and no one present had medical expertise. The only option was to continue crushing and administering the medicinal pills.
Everett was at a loss. Although he was skilled in bloodletting and purging, Lawrence’s problem wasn’t internal injuries. His condition was due to pus-filled wounds causing a high fever, which was very dangerous. Suddenly, a roar from below echoed in the air-“Get up there!”
Victor had arrived with his men. But given the steep cliff, it was uncertain how many of them could manage to climb up.
“This is Sandoria territory! Those who trespass shall die!”
“Let’s go!” Rafael struggled to his feet. Casting a final glance at the enraged Victor below, he calmly commanded, “Let’s retreat quickly.”
Let Victor and his men come up. They wouldn’t be able to bring up many people, anyway. After all, Rafael and his group had already uprooted most of the small trees.
“Hell Monarch!” Victor roared at him, “You Starhavens are cunning. Instead of negotiating, you resort to dirty tricks?”
Rafael responded in Sandorian, “When you and your people invaded the Southern Frontier, you didn’t negotiate with us either.”
He raised his hand. “Victor, may we never meet again!”
Then, Rafael straightened up and slowly started walking away. Soon, Victor’s and his men’s figures vanish from view.
Rafael’s shoulders sagged, utterly exhausted. His arms felt like they were no longer his own, and he couldn’t coordinate his legs.
Louis carried Lawrence on his back, while Timothy insisted on carrying Thomas. The latter’s severe back injury had likely reopened. Thomas had truly struggled to the end before Timothy and the others arrived. They ascended the mountain, descended it, and divided into teams to cross the grassland. The strong winds on the grassland blew away the heat and refreshed their spirits somewhat.
After crossing the grassland, they had to continue up the mountain. As they approached, they heard the soldiers’ cheers. Many people surged forward, surrounding them as they cried out joyfully.
The Septimus Tetra reconnaissance team members laughed through their tears, finding the scene before them almost dreamlike. The cheering seemed to come from far away, even though it was right beside them.
Upon returning to Simonton City, tears streamed down their faces as soon as they entered the city. Except for the semi-conscious Lawrence, all ten of them fell to their knees on the city’s ground and silently wept.
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They were finally back in the homeland they often dreamed of. They had returned, and Southern Frontier had been reclaimed as well.
It was a profound significance for them!
Even if they had to die or their bodies couldn’t be returned to their families, it was worth it.
Everything they had done was worth it.
Upon hearing of Rafael’s successful rescue and the return of the eleven men, Oliver immediately came to greet them.
Rafael collapsed into a chair, and his first words upon seeing Oliver were, “Send for the best military physician.”
Oliver appeared particularly excited. “He’ll be here soon.”
He didn’t know any of the eleven men present, but he approached each one and patted them on the shoulder. “Well done!”
The eleven men had once been part of the Devin Army, and had served under Hector. They didn’t know Oliver, and they were so exhausted that they couldn’t speak a word. They could barely stand after they had sat down, and their legs trembling uncontrollably
“No need for formalities. Sit down,” Oliver said with a smile. “I am proud of you all.”
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After saying that, Oliver instructed Louis to take good care of the men and went back to write a report. He needed to send the report to the court. It was to inform the king that under his strategic command, the Hell Monarch had been successfully retrieved, and all the hostages had been saved.
No one cared about what Oliver’s report contained. Everyone’s concern was focused on Lawrence’s condition.
The military physician stated that Lawrence’s situation was dire, and it was uncertain if he could pull through. Even if he did survive, he might never walk again due to severe fractures in his leg.
Rafael told the military physician, “Spare no expense in saving him. If you can’t save him, at least alleviate his suffering and extend his life as long as possible. I’ll take him back to the capital to Sebastian.”
Thomas watched Oliver’s retreating figure, unsure if the man genuinely didn’t recognize him or hadn’t heard the others calling his name. Or perhaps Oliver was deliberately pretending not to know him. it.
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Jacob was right. It was best to let go of such matters. The most pressing issue now was Lawrence’s condition.
After the military physician’s examination, his expression turned grave. He asked Rafael to show him the medicine pills they had given Lawrence.
Then, the military physician said, “Thanks to this medicine pill, he’s still alive right now.”
The military had excellent medicine for wounds. But after the military physician finished his examination, he shook his head and asked Rafael to step outside for a word.
“Marsh… I mean, Your Highness, I’ve done everything possible. I can keep stable for a week or more at best, but I can’t promise anything. His body is in terrible shape. There isn’t a single patch of healthy skin, and the infection is spreading. If you hadn’t given him those top-tier pills, he wouldn’t have made it this far.”
“I still have some of the pills. If he continues taking it, could it extend his life by a month?”
The military physician shook his head. “No. This medicine protects the heart and vessels. It’s fortunate it has lasted this long, but extending his life for a month is impossible.”
Rafael frowned. “You will accompany him back to the capital. I will inform Marshal Prince.”
The military physician wiped away his tears, and said, “Alright. It’s truly difficult for him, and I admire his willpower. His determination is strong. He must be thinking of his family and is unwilling to give up. Most people would not have endured the suffering he has.” Hearing this, Rafael felt a sharp pang in his heart.
He had spent the past few years entrenched in battles on the Southern Frontier. He had faced death repeatedly, especially in the earlier years when the skirmishes were exceptionally brutal. But back then, he had something to fight for-Melanie had promised to betroth Sophie to him. No matter what, he would return alive to marry the woman he had loved for a long time.
That belief sustained him through each challenge.
After asking the military physician to do his best, Rafael sought out Tobias and the others and asked, “Over these years, who has Lawrence mentioned the most? Who does he miss the most?”
Tobias replied, “He definitely misses his parents. He also often talks about his wife with a smile. He once told me they made a list together of all the things they wanted to do this lifetime. He was always going a thousand gold coins que on about how a man’s word is worth the sake of reclaiming the Southern Frontier, he might become someone who will break that promise. He’s doing right by his kingdom, but he’ll probably let his wife down.”
Tobias crouched down, and covered his face with his hands. After the military physician assessed the situation, everyone felt as if a heavy stone was pressing down on them. They had hoped Lawrence would recover once they returned to
Simonton City and had access to a military physician, but the situation was far more dire than anticipated.
Rafael looked at the men, his eyes reddening. He quickly wrote a brief letter to Sophie, and sent it via carrier pigeon. In the letter, he instructed her to set aside any pressing matters and to bring net
Lawrence’s wife and Sebastian to the Southern Frontier without delay. They were to meet in Westglade, and speed was of the essence!
Rafael had brought the carrier pigeon from the capital for convenience, and it was their only means of urgent communication. Everett also had pigeons, but it was clear that only Sebastian and Lawrence’s wife could be of immediate help. Sebastian would handle the medical treatment, and having Lawrence’s wife by his side might bolster his will to survive. Sometimes, sheer willpower could overcome everything.
If things didn’t work out, Lawrence and his wife would at least get to see each other one last time.