Chapter 3

Susan could barely contain her excitement. Her trust score had finally gone positive. She almost jumped for joy.

Now that she was a Level 3 healer and had unlocked the surgical skill, she could finally help Leonard purge the toxin completely.

As soon as she returned to the palace, she saw Paul drop down from the rafters. The silver-haired, purple-eyed youth stood before her, his gaze conflicted, with a hint of unspoken dependence.

"Um..." Paul's voice was barely above a whisper. "I haven't been able to sleep lately, and my muscles ache all over. Can you help me?"

Susan smiled.…