Volume V - Chapter 24: A Knot of Trouble

"In short... he told you nothing more than that he was a half wiera and that's how he was able to maintain his own consciousness."

I nodded my head in agreement, trying to hide my nervousness, but I wasn't sure how successful I was. Still... I was also telling the truth.

Aiden didn't continue after telling me briefly about his condition. I also didn't ask... So that's really all I know.

"Yes..."

Professor Calvin leaned back in his chair again. When he turned his head slightly to where Melany was, she simply nodded her head up and down. Then the Professor sighed slightly.

"I understand. What you said was really important, Adrian, at least if Aiden didn't lie to you. Besides... for the moment no one sees him as an enemy, the dwarves won't let anyone even get close to him anyway. It's just a case of not being sure what to do about him."

"And his recovery? Are you trying to heal him?"