When Petals Meet The Blade (Priscilla and Waldo) novel Chapter 288

Chapter 288

Chapter 288

Garbisch finally managed to rescue Elsie, but Elsie was already in a deep coma when she was pulled out.

The royal physician was at his wits end, until Jessica performed acupuncture and bloodletting on Elsie, With her unique techniques, leselka misre restore Elsie’s breathing, barely keeping her alive.

Jessica said, “She was drugged and suffered prolonged smoke inhalation. She’s lucky to be alive. As for what complications may arise, we’ll only know when she wakes up.”

“Complications?” Malik jolted awake, his voice laced with anxiety. “Ms. Yates, why would you say that?”

The royal physician lowered his head, not daring to speak. Jessica sighed helplessly and said, “Princess Elsie must have been driven by her survival instinct to escape when she was in a semi–conscious state. Unfortunately, her head was hit hard by a falling horizontal beam.

The human brain is the most complex part of the human body. Even injuries that look similar can result in different complications.

So, until Elsie regains consciousness, everything remains uncertain.

Gail entered and announced, “Prince Malik, Ms. Yates, the King has arrived.”

With the Radiant Palace burned down, they were now staying in another palace.

The delegation had originally planned to depart the palace today, but after the catastrophe, they had no choice but to remain for the time being. Only when Malik and Elsie recovered from their injuries could they return to Askar.

The King had arrived.

Malik shot Jessica a meaningful look.

Jessica responded promptly, “I’ll watch over Princess Elsie.”

Malik gave a weary nod, then forced his exhausted body out the door.

The King was in the main hall, with Leon and Garbisch also present.

Garbisch, the commander of the Royal Guard, had been assigned to escort Malik from Capitalia today. But after Malik’s ordeal in the palace, the matter naturally fell under Garbisch’s jurisdiction.

However, the King’s face instantly darkened when Garbisch mentioned that Malik and Elsie had been drugged.

Sensing the King’s unease, Andrew immediately interjected on his behalf, “Prince Malik and Princess Elsie have been staying in the palace all this time. How could they possibly have been poisoned? General Garbisch, you mustn’t make such reckless accusations!”

Though Garbisch came from a military background, his prolonged association with Jessica had honed his ability to read between the lines.

Garbisch quickly responded, “Prince Malik was barely conscious at that time. The diagnosis might have been mistaken. As Jessica mentioned, it’s highly possible that prolonged exposure to thick smoke caused toxin buildup in his system.”

So it may not be poisoning after all.

Malik hadn’t fully recovered yet and was still feeling groggy.

Malik knew better than anyone whether he’d been drugged, but with the King of Novigrad refusing to call it an assassination attempt, and hir powerless and without influence in Novigrad, he had no choice but to swallow his grievances and keep silent.

With Elsie’s condition still uncertain, Malik had no choice but to leave the matter to Leon for now.

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Chapter 288

Leon shot Malik a subtle, knowing glance. There was something hidden in his eyes, and Malik Instantly got the message.