Plot Thickens (2)

Once Ben had been admitted to the medical wing, the healers immediately set to work, doing everything in their power to save his life.

One healer administered an anticoagulant potion, while another gave him an aphrodisiac, a substance typically used to enhance bedroom performance but also effective in keeping blood flow high.

Thankfully, Ben had not gone into epileptic shock and was holding on strong, giving the healers the precious time they needed to flush the poison from his system.

'This is it... The old man might actually survive,' thought Thalion, feeling frustrated and helpless, when suddenly Alaric entered the room, his expression filled with worry.