"How.. How is this possible? Even the Sunpetal Draught could not help..."
Alaric and Doctor Emma could only watch with their mouths open.
Baron Charles turned to Riku, tears streaming down his face, his earlier composure completely gone. He got to his feet, though his legs still trembled. "Master Riku! I… I don't know how to thank you! You've performed a miracle! My father… he hasn't spoken so clearly in weeks!"
"Whatever you say, Mister Riku, my family will definitely not let you down."
"Just the agreed sum is sufficient, Baron Charles," Riku said gently, helping the still emotional Baron to a chair. "The gold will be used to bring relief to many others who cannot afford such a donation."
"Charles. This cannot be, right!" Lord Alaric suddenly interjected, his face still contorted with hostility.
