Chapter 33: Unveiling Destiny
"Using holy power to heal a wound hurts more than you can imagine," I exclaimed, writhing in pain as Erios continued his healing process.
"When you apply medicines, they take time to affect the internal wounds, sometimes weeks, but holy power works differently," he continued.
"Holy power immediately starts to affect the internal injury. Sometimes, when people with broken bones seek the temple’s aid, the priests’ use of holy power can cause them to scream in pain, even creating the illusion of an earthquake. That’s how excruciating it can be."
I bit my lip to endure the pain, but it was almost unbearable. My fingertips clutched at my crumpled dress.
"Master, are you okay?" Erios asked, noticing my distress. He attempted to reduce the intensity of his power, but I stopped him.
"Y-yeah, I am. So, please don’t stop. Keep going," I requested, despite the increasing agony. I could sense the pieces of glass embedded in my skin slowly working their way out. Multiple small shards were pinching my skin as they emerged, but the pain was diminishing.
"Master, please bear with this. The real treatment is beginning now," he warned, making me apprehensive.
"Wha—"
Before I could complete my question, I felt a sharp, excruciating pain in my foot, as if something was tugging at my skin with sharp claws.
"Ahhhhhhhhhh!" I screamed in agony.
"Duchess," I heard Vix’s concerned voice, but I was too focused on the pain to see her face, only hearing her worried tone.
"Duchess, tell me what’s happening to you!"