There were four threadworms in total. Thest two were a different color-their first half was red while their second half was a faint pink, perhaps from having absorbed blood. "If all four threadworms had their fill of blood, Grand Princess Lisandra would have been beyond saving," Sebastian said calmly.


    He ced the incense burner aside, and everyone instinctively took a step back. They had never seen anything so horrifying, and couldn''t help but feel a chill run through them. Carissa and Violet exchanged a look, both feeling a wave of disgust, their skin crawling.


    Penny was so frightened, she could hardly stand. She braced herself against the table, her lips trembling and her eyes wide with disbelief.


    Sebastian remained calm. "Her Highness will wake soon. Mr. Glover, check on her and see if you can detect any stagnation in her blood now."


    Leroy nudged the stunned Javier. "Go."


    It took a moment for Javier to snap out of his daze. He moved to the bed, checking on Lisandra for a long while before shaking his head and taking a deep breath.


    "How is this possible? Her vital signs arepletely different!"


    "After expelling so many poisonous worms, of course they have changed."


    Yuna, who sat by the bed, began instructing Aria to prepare water so they could feed Lisandra once she woke.


    "Prepare some water with salt and sugar for her as well," Sebastian added.


    His medicine box contained many remedies, some of which would be ideal for Lisandra''s condition. However, he wouldn''t administer any of them until she was conscious. Only once she woke and allowed him to treat her would he begin prescribing the proper medicines. Aria hurried off to prepare the sugar-salt water. In her haste, her steps faltered and she nearly fell over. Carissa caught her just in time.


    "Thank you, Your Grace," Aria murmured, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.


    At first, Aria regretted telling the Hell Monarch''s wife about Lisandra''s condition. She feared they would use the information to stir up trouble. Now, seeing them burst in to help, she felt nothing but gratitude. She was relieved she had made the right choice.


    Under everyone''s watchful eyes,


    Lisandra stirred awake. As her gaze swept over the group gathered at her bedside, her expression was filled with confusion. She tried to speak, but was overwhelmed by the metallic taste of blood in her mouth.


    "Her Highness is awake!" Yuna eximed, her voice filled with excitement.


    A collective sigh of relief filled the room as everyone looked gratefully at Sebastian and Carissa.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    The group approached to offer their thanks.


    Even Leroy, who was usually arrogant and proud, bowed respectfully to Sebastian. "Thank you for saving the grand princess, Mr. Dalton."


    "It was nothing," Sebastian replied.


    Seeing how happy everyone was, he added, "But the danger isn''t over yet. Whoever was able to introduce the first threadworm could easily do it You need to find that person


    again


    as soon as possible. The


    threadworm was introduced through


    food."


    His words brought a moment of realization to the Westhaven envoys, who exchanged wary nces.


    Penny''s face was deathly pale, which raised immediate suspicion. Moreover, she was also close to Lisandra and sometimes served her meals, which made the suspicion even greater.


    "What happened?" Lisandra''s voice was hoarse as she spoke. "Why is everyone here?"


    She sounded weak, and the taste of blood still lingered in her mouth. Suddenly, her eyes widened as she she seemed to recall something. A sharp pain shot through her head, and she remembered—she had bitten someone. It had been especially vicious.


    Aria brought in a cup of water, and Yuna gently helped Lisandra sit up, urging her to drink. After Lisandra finished the water, Yuna quietly ryed everything that had happened. Once she finished, Lisandra''s expression remained unreadable. However, her eyes lingered on Penny''s face for a brief moment before she thanked Sebastian and Carissa. She attempted to rise, but was hit by a wave of dizziness. As she tried to push herself up, the room seemed to spin.


    Yuna quickly supported her, guiding her back down. "Your Highness, please don''t try to get up yet. The poison has only just been cleared from your body."


    Carissa also spoke up, "Your Highness, there is no need for thanks. Please have a good rest. We''ll take our leave now."


    Carissa could tell Lisandra had matters to attend to. From the look in her eyes, it was clear that she had figured out who had betrayed her.


    Lisandra simply pressed her hand to her temple, the dizziness mingling with a sharp headache.


    As Carissa and Sebastian made their way toward the door, Lisandra suddenly spoke, her voice quiet yet firm. "Mr. Dalton, Lady Carissa, may I see the poisonous worms?"