Mana Heart

Through Iris's dimensional magic, they swiftly arrived in the room where Marquis Adrain was resting. To their surprise, the room was filled with people attending to him. His family, including his children and wife, were present. Anna and Damian were also there. Everyone seemed taken aback by Iris's sudden magical entrance.

Adrain's expression revealed his immense pain and struggle. His family members were visibly concerned and worried for him.

"Why is she here?" Marquis Adrian's wife, Mariana, inquired as Seraphine entered the room. She seemed skeptical about how Seraphine could be of assistance in a situation where even highly skilled healers were unable to make a difference.

"Don't be rude, Marchioness. She's our only hope now," Iris interjected, putting an end to any potential insult from Mariana. Her gaze was stern, quelling any further remarks from Mariana. Though Mariana appeared hesitant, she held her tongue.

Approaching Adrain's bedside, Seraphine was stopped by a hand tugging at her shirt. She turned to find Adelaide, the same child who had spoken rudely to her during their initial meeting at the dinner.

However, the haughty expression she wore in the past had already transformed. She is humbled, abandoning her pride and relying on Seraphine as she is the only hope left to treat her father.

"I apologize for my previous rudeness, but please, save our father," Adelaide lowered her head slightly, expressing remorse. While Seraphine held onto her dissatisfaction about their earlier interaction, the urgency of the situation pushed those feelings aside.

"We can discuss that later. Right now, we need to assess the Marquis's condition," Seraphine replied, gently removing Adelaide's hand from her shirt.

Seraphine continued, moving to stand beside Marquis's nearby bed. Adrian slowly opened his eyes and saw Seraphine. He managed a faint smile at her, though it was evident to her that Adrian's condition was becoming increasingly unsustainable.

"Could I check your wound?" Seraphine gently inquired, directing her question towards Adrian.

Adrian didn't respond, lacking the strength to do so. Instead, he nodded slowly, indicating his consent.

With Adrian's approval, Seraphine carefully unfastened his clothing and examined his wound. However, his stomach, which was tightly muscled, didn't exhibit any visible injuries, and the purple bruise she had seen after the battle had already disappeared.

"There's no external injury that can be seen," Seraphine thought to herself. Based on what Alice had said, there had to be something causing internal injury within Adrian's body.

Now, Seraphine placed her hand gently on the healed wound, attempting to sense any anomalies within him. To her surprise, the energy inside Marquis's body was in a state of intense conflict, with different energies clashing and interfering with each other.

The demonic energy that had surged from the count's gabel attack had permeated Adrian's body. This demonic energy was conflicting with his mana, resulting in internal injuries that were causing his suffering. His mana heart, where mana was stored, had been severely damaged, and if left untreated, it would prove fatal.

"Alice... Do you have any suggestions for a cure? This seems much more complex than when we purified the demonic heart," Seraphine asked, seeking guidance from Alice.

Alice suggested that Seraphine needed to concentrate and draw out the demonic energy from Adrian's body. However, this process would be intricate and multifaceted.

In this critical moment, Seraphine realized she required Damian's assistance to successfully absorb the demonic energy. Her own body wasn't equipped to contain such demonic energy.

Therefore, Seraphine's role would be that of a guide, pinpointing the precise locations within Adrian where Damian needed to draw out the demonic energy.

This task demanded an immense amount of mental energy from Seraphine; she had to meticulously navigate the labyrinth of energies within Adrian's body. The responsibility weighed heavily on her, but she knew it was essential.

Gathering her focus, Seraphine embarked on the challenging task. It was as if her consciousness delved into the depths of Adrian's essence, discerning the intricacies of the clashing energies.

Damian, standing beside Adrian's bedside, mirrored Seraphine's concentration. As guided by Seraphine, he carefully initiated the process of siphoning the demonic energy from Adrian. The room seemed to hum with an otherworldly resonance as the energies shifted and mingled.

After what felt like an eternity, the first procedure was completed. Adrian appeared to breathe a bit easier, his features relaxed. Yet, Seraphine knew that their task was far from finished.

Turning her attention to Anna, Seraphine explained her next approach. Anna possessed an exceptionally potent mana intensity within her. This made her a suitable candidate to aid in the restoration of Adrian's mana heart, which had suffered severe injury due to the conflict between the demonic energy and his own mana.

Guiding Anna with a composed determination, Seraphine navigated her through the intricate pathways of Adrian's mana system. With each careful touch of Anna's mana, Seraphine directed her to mend the damaged parts of Adrian's mana heart. It was a meticulous process, demanding both precision and power.

As the moments stretched on, the room became a cocoon of intense concentration. The air seemed to shimmer with the interplay of energies. Seraphine felt drained but resolute, knowing that every effort was vital to save Adrian.

While the procedure continued, Alice interjected with another important detail for Seraphine to consider. She explained that this treatment wouldn't just mend Adrian's mana heart injury; it had the potential to enhance the efficiency of his mana heart as well.

Alice pointed out that Anna's exceptionally high mana capacity could be utilized to infuse Adrian's mana heart with her own pure mana, resulting in improvements beyond mere recovery.

Grasping this newfound insight, Seraphine conveyed the information to Anna. Although Anna appeared somewhat apprehensive, she nodded her head in agreement, recognizing the importance of the task. The two of them pressed forward with the treatment, driven by determination.

Injecting pure mana into Adrian's mana heart was an intricate process, demanding precision and control. Both Seraphine and Anna focused intently, their expressions reflecting the effort required to delicately channel Anna's mana into Adrian's heart.

The strain was evident on Adrian's face as he visibly struggled through the process, prompting concerned looks from Mariana and Adelaide, who seemed ready to intervene.

However, Damian stepped in, preventing any interference. He urged Mariana and Adelaide to place their trust in Seraphine and Anna's expertise.

As the procedure neared its conclusion, Seraphine and Anna stepped back, their task finally accomplished. The energy within the room began to settle, and the atmosphere gradually returned to normal. Adrian's breathing became steady, and his complexion exhibited a healthier glow.

Now, not only was his internal injury completely healed, but there was an evident enhancement in his mana heart's condition. It had reached a new level of strength and efficiency. The impact of this improvement would undoubtedly be far-reaching, significantly elevating his power in all aspects.