Chapter 160 (2/2)
Despite my feeble state, deep sleep eludedout in harth to protect myself and the recent turn of events, my mind worked overtime to stay at least half-conscious
After about an hour of resting my eyes and body, Sylvie and I climbed out from the comfort of our blanket of leaves and departed Without the need to useSylvie, I was able to protectwinds
The journey back to the castle was silent aside froales Conversation was almost nonexistent between us as both of us had becootten exponentiallythe Alacryan forces It wasn’t as black and white as us versus them now There was still the possibility that it was only a specific faction of the dwarves that were aiding our eneuardian and now leader of the dwarves, had so to do with this, then that meant ere potentially doo lances
assu the worst, the only positive that ca as if he was on our side This ent or that he wasn’t confident enough to openly defy the rest of The Council
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up, I could see the floating castle floating ae structure were soldiersdirectly above, casting shadows on the sea of clouds below the castle and flying guards, it was a rather awe-inspiring sight that would surely make the jaws drop of anyone who had never visited, but foron the first comfortable surface I cah teleportation gates so e approached, the guards ilowed brightly at the ready as the bonds the soldiers were ot close enough for the soldiers toan aerial path for Sylvie and I to follow into the entrance
“General Arthur!” The guards saluted in unison atop their flying beasts As we slowly h the pathway, the double doors that towered over even Sylvie slowly creaked open just ahead
It was obvious that Captain Auddyr had already arrived since there was a tea chae double doors opened Medics and ened to remain there until I’d arrived—so with a deck of cards—all dropped what they were doing and immediately prepared to treat me
The area had turned into a flurry of activity with indiscernible noises bo my ears from every corner of the expansive rooing over a contraption siurney
“I’ out “Let me talk to Virion first”
“Strap hi everyone in the roo to anyone but me, and even then she preferred to communicate telepathically
Taken aback by my bond’s sudden commands, I complied to Sylvies wishes and allowed urney as bothme My bond transfor besidechamber to a properfor theour little trip to thethat it was probably easier to list the places of ed
That was always reassuring
Coically advanced, I had always looked down on the ly underestiy, they es, whose poere all specialized toward thefor e square roos
As time trickled by, I could feel the injuries and deprivations ofup to, it felt like led to stay awake asmy body
After they finished another round of prelie by the name of Mendul arrived into the rooe introduced hi his vision using mana to be able to individually perceive the different layers of any living thing’s body Whether it was the skeletal, muscular or even nervous system, he was able to see the an ink pen to draw dozens of areas directly onnotes as I focused all ofconscious
“Where’s Co ies, General Arthur Commander Virion is currently away froreen robe stated
Judging by how he had been coordinating the other medics, euess that he was the head of the medical team here While nore of healing me, I couldn’t help let a tone of ioing to be back?”
“H-He did not say,” he replied apologetically “I was only able to see hi with General Aya”
I sank further down into the elevated bed I had beento this roo in fear that I may slip into slumber If Virion had left with Auddyr and Vanesy and had to take a lance with hi back to where I had defeated the retainer in the forest near the southern border of Sapin
Despite ht run into the </e up north Worse, that scythe ht try to find the retainer I killed
‘I’m not too worried about the scythe, since she seeht about the platoon,’</eo and warn the out that the dwarves are allied with the Vritra? Has your brain left you?’</elance around the roo with the hu for further instructions as they prepared tools and differentshe was right Fine I guess we can only pray for their safety
‘Virion has with hi alone They’ll be fine without you,’</e sure thesesuspicious Just rest and focus on healing’
“What about Aldir?” I asked hopefully
“Once again, I’m sorry” the head medic dipped his head “Only Commander Virion knows the whereabouts of Lord Aldir I, myself, have only seen hih of frustration as the last ounce of strength left me “It’s fine So what’s the plan here? Were you able to conosis for my injuries?”
The head medic turned to Mendul, who stepped toward“General Arthur, your injuries are rather unique in how complex they are To be frank, it’s only because of your assimilated body and the level of your mana core that you’re even able to remain conscious Even then, I can’t help but say I’s considered, of course”
Ion the ground beside my bed I have you to thank for that
h, I fear I’ll have to do this again in the future’</e back to Mendul “So what sort of procedure should I expect?”
The deviant shi+fted uncomfortably as he stroked his short beard “The injuries on your lower body have healed, but not perfectly In order for you to be able to ithout the use ofto have to, very accurately, break your bones and tear your tissues in very suide the open azes with the headfor further instructions I wasn’t sure whether it was because I was so desperate to be in full health again or because I had undergone countless surgeries after battles duringin my previous world, but lance atmy eyes In a place where anyone in this room could potentially harm me, I was thankful to have Sylvie here
“Go ahead”
“Yes, General Arthur!” the thinnews of your condition froathering the es of all three races to th”
“I’ll be in everyone’s care” At es and medics in the room immediately bowed
“Seldia, you’re up,” Mendul barked
A young feentle s er “Excuse me for the intrusion”
As she closed her eyes, a soothing wave radiated froertip into entle blanket of darkness wrapped around me