Chapter 99
Lylah’s POV
“Very much so, Professor,” I said calmly. “And since I’m in charge right now, I’ll handle this p>
My voice left no room for argument.
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I turned back to the old woman and offered her a gentle smile. “You said all you wanted was to live the rest of your days in peace, didn’t you p>
“Yes!” she said quickly, nodding. “Every time I go to the Lunaris Treatment Center, they tell me the same thing–that I have six months left. Six months, young lady.” The fragile light in her eyes dimmed, smothered by exhaustion. “I’ve forgotten what it feels like to live normally. This past year… It’s been nothing but pain and treatments. I don’t care anymore about when I’ll die. I just want whatever time I have left to be quiet. Gentle p>
The hope in her eyes was brighter than any flame, and it made my chest ache.
“I can help you with that,” I said softly. “I’ll prepare a Silverdream serum for you. It’s a traditional potion. Tell me, does the pain keep you from sleeping p>
She nodded. “Every night p>
“After you drink it, you’ll be able to sleep soundly,” I assured her. “You’ll wake feeling lighter. I’ll also prepare restorative tonics to help you eat and drink without pain. They’ll strengthen your body and help maintain what health remains p>
Her lips trembled.
“To be able to sleep and eat normally again…” she whispered, tears filling her eyes. “That is more than enough. I owe you more than I can ever repay p>
“Don’t say that. I’m happy to help. Make sure to rest well once you return home, you deserve comfort now p>
Professor Clark released a long, heavy breath.
I turned to my desk and wrote down the formula for the potion maker. He snatched the paper from my hand the moment my pen lifted.
The old woman’s smile faltered–but when he thrust the paper toward her, relief finally loosened my
chest.
“Thank you,” she said softly.
“I’m her mentor,” Professor Clark said stiffly. “If anything goes wrong, come back here and see me. I’ll take responsibility p>
The patient bowed deeply, murmuring her gratitude. When she looked at me, her smile was warm, her eyes brighter than before. Then she turned and left.
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“You are very stubborn.” Professor Clark snapped the moment the door closed. “That woman cannot be saved. I told you we can’t treat her, yet you refused to listen p>
“You didn’t put me in charge just so I would follow your orders, did you?” I asked lightly, a small smile on my lips.
His glare hardened.
“Perhaps,” I continued, “what she wants isn’t to be saved. Not physically p>
He frowned, clearly displeased.
“Is healing only about preserving the body,” I asked quietly, “when the illness is devouring her soul just as surely? What about her wish to sleep peacefully? To eat without pain? To live her final days free, instead of trapped in a ward that treats her like a dying specimen p>
“At least if we send her to the treatment center, she could survive another six months,” he said, dragging his hands down his face in frustration.
“Yes. But she would live like the undead.” My voice softened. “And that isn’t living at all p>
I drew in a slow breath. “When I was young, I used to accompany my grandmother during her treatments.
I saw many patients in their final days. None of them was happy. None of them felt alive. They were breathing–but they were already gone p>
His expression shifted slightly, but he said nothing.
“And that woman knows,” I continued. “She knows the Goddess will call her soon. She has already accepted it. No healer can change that. Not even us.” I met his eyes, holding his gaze.
“So the only thing we can do now is give her what she truly wants. One month of peace is worth more than six months of misery p>
“You child…” Professor Clark murmured, his eyes studying me intently. “There’s far too much inside that head of yours. You always have an answer for everything p>
“I learned from the best,” I replied lightly,
He scoffed. “You should consider yourself lucky I’m the one mentoring you. If it were someone like Vale, you would’ve been expelled already p>
I blinked. “So… you’re not going to expel me p>
“Hmph. You just stood there and lectured me. If I threw you out now, how would I ever get my revenge? ” His tone was biting–but there was something else in his eyes.
Almost… pride.
I smiled.
That evening, we remained on duty until the sun dipped below the horizon. Before leaving, Professor Clark Grimwood handed me my test results.
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