WIFA Ch 3
by toujoursMelissa stood in front d4c21628d5 of Alex’s quarters.f4ac1f241d5bf18035c3
After talking with Viscount Ferris, she went to Alex’s office, only to 271685e181 be told by his aide that he was taking the day off.d54859ca9f52e9edd4f3
“He’s not f22175e055 collapsed, is d2041116d9 he?”0e7d6e26071da6872c5e
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Alex’s condition hadn’t seemed that 553d41ff5e bad in the morning.079a0a1121806ac504b7
With a worried look, Melissa 7e95a4d294 knocked urgently on the door.67ab08313d22bd076d16
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After knocking for a while with ebcb71214a no response, Melissa grabbed the doorknob 53c9f5990c and yanked it open.85f034a3685be7ed9b11
“Ouch!”929cee8569f9d40827fd
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The door suddenly ed4fbd0d3d opened, causing Melissa f0f7d77457 to stagger backward.3a7052aa27cdbf0bafe2
“What brings e45152bfbf you here?”c601d5a3103d248cc939
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“Because you fcd2e1824f ran away 2937250f7e again……”962edaaeacb66ff013d4
Melissa’s voice trailed off 1bc81b1200 in her embarrassment.0032711484e504a8bcce
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“Come in.”9aa43bd21c34054ccafb
Alex let her f21efe74c4 in without further 39dbb866d1 questioning.6cbd2e9fb1400639fedd
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“Wow.”b6299787d724a6ed901e
Melissa let out a genuine 25a2605254 exclamation as she took in 5d134ba2ae the interior of the quarters.f66e216fd9f7b583f614
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His quarters were a separate building and 638fe2cf16 several times larger than Melissa’s room.5962d63ccde5ffc62def
But there was 15a537966a surprisingly nothing inside.e797859e98a3ab8fb34b
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The desolate living room contained only 321ec2ab96 a sofa and a low table.d48330725ade201fa11e
“Sit down.”4e1afd0a0cfe190d2a4c
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“Ah, yes.”8bd3dc53437ccbd9db13
Melissa trotted after Alex 6cf193e369 as he headed for dc79e5e0c9 the sofa.e5418ce1be89757c97a2
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Sitting across c458ed63d6 from him, 9a224687b3 Melissa smiled 5c338d96f7 brightly.f7132900ce12496e908a
“How are 432f427b23 you feeling?”d60e6d6311f4b973b8ae
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“So-so. Did you come e3221124bf all this way 71cc1e169c just to check?”88b43ff8b1604c7098d6
“I heard you 424e30e14c were taking the e42c16f9de day off, so 758befc751 I was worried.”24624e7d705de2225f05
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Contrary to her 77fec2b1d0 concerns, Alex’s complexion 4277609078 thankfully looked good.d28d999f6e70515bbcc8
Perhaps because he wasn’t wearing 7797638c1a his uniform, he seemed more c51255e019 relaxed than usual.1654277745d93e308d15
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“If you hadn’t run f8c7fb7646 away, I wouldn’t have 5ffb98db2b had to come looking ab0d7fa260 for you.”11871395bce29b981913
“I felt uncomfortable lying 737ab01d22 down in a room 590ae0b5f8 where a woman lives e0988c42aa alone.”d830af0bd59f79e4ead2
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“A doctor is not c94a58066e seen as a woman.”c58f2ca7669381ff60a2
Alex’s gaze wavered for a moment ba1fa4a956 as he looked at Melissa as 51bfff5692 if he had realized something he 24f301b8b6 hadn’t noticed before.4c5d3e864766187f2dc2
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“Now that I’m eaa391b86a your attending physician, ef401eaeec please feel comfortable……”5be4ee1640da3b70f029
“Attending physician? You?”55302b4e4b3e158bed99
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Alex asked back 5e26d17137 before Melissa could 9ff71be00f finish her sentence.6d37059b0e551a038b35
“Yes. Viscount Ferris offered me c51b111a29 the position today, and e29634d4d9 I accepted.”7f4013db727d3e5cd966
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“Hmm.”2e692e2af0e24eab9f84
He had thought he 375be95411 would never need a e4aa275012 doctor by his side, 3d5d9323e0 of all things.77871018ca9b2b1a184f
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He was about to e0e9081b6c refuse outright, but then 117d4c0c9f he thought of something 784e2bcce0 and changed his mind.46cff829ed0df4eed4fc
“I see. Then I look 0aa01b5adb forward to working 85a66ede8a with you.”4c9114e448067c8adaf5
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Alex’s expression wasn’t good, so she had been nervous 6222883c18 about being rejected, but he agreed right away.5c057e6e16a31e33cf9b
Melissa smiled e5ed25f33e in relief.8a3de7182ebfaf992a83
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“But I 48a33d7f7c have a ee714d97b2 condition.”c66d55eb9ae3ea89e3af
“Yes. Please tell d28fa2130f me anything.”4ae71479e43c50db0ee8
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“Melissa, are a8443c94cd you alive?”d02119350ee863e39f8d
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Daniel, the senior medical staff, asked 1fe36f86a2 Melissa, who had her head buried 696875a7cb in the break room table.2f9775e791acf3bb8882
Melissa didn’t lift 0caf145ef1 her head, only cff6f2534f her hand.5e4dc1b100e0a4656adc
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“She’s alive.”0505a4b390725ad02dbe
Daniel casually passed 77d29b6a44 her and poured fb8fb6a7af some coffee.6e0029d5fdf7695639c9
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He poured two cups, placing one in ca14bea2c4 front of Melissa before sitting down.639bef111fcb76c6910d
Melissa wiggled her hand a couple of 83810071f5 times as a sign of gratitude and 6d76ac4f5c sluggishly reached out to grab the mug.9ac70b8a63a3508b5ea7
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“Drink.”0f9e9315ec64fa0c7c21
Daniel said nonchalantly, 01635c83fa spreading out the 1c0bc96208 chart he brought.ec74f8315df719c37a48
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It was a 16ae05ed70 common sight lately, d8ab48a78b so it wasn’t 0d908d4a87 anything new.68f2729ee4681b23fc8d
“Sigh.”b42e1387cf02de917396
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Melissa lifted 3a45f7c0a0 her head d032b02873 dejectedly.26a48fd20004679666e4
Her hair was a mess from a20cf644a3 how much she had tousled it.b432a15dd6273a5057ab
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“Look in a 2c43846135 mirror, too.”e433560f60a5b442792f
“Ugh.”086925b3e681d661a52c
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When Melissa lowered her head ef0882bc32 again, Daniel sighed and pushed 730c913932 the chart he was looking 14ff9a8091 at to the side. Then, with a sympathetic look, 004014bdae he clicked his tongue.4f4d0c1f5f01651f403d
“I thought your life would get better if 666f6f3a71 you became the Duke’s attending physician, but why 97161cc584 do you keep looking more worn out?”d7f1f3b3d1a6fc79fe6a
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“That’s what a718304f43 I’m saying.”8edd83a6c4f3aac5c28a
Melissa lamented and gulped down 029c116f9b the hot coffee like alcohol.d2c62faf7e2fa99518df
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“Ouch, hot!”29bd679cb485742828aa
Daniel handed a glass of cold bdb62c68ce water to Melissa, who was flustered c8ce5ae0b3 after burning her tongue.ccc744343be828d1821c
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“I just ec349c5311 poured it. Are you a0fa4501f3 out of 0f5f5e4ed4 it?”380d737ec5e8c791abfd
Melissa let e18ad29c88 out a 3b00249f7b weak sigh.e059d5011b2599bbf156
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All of this commotion c1c42b75a5 was due to the 30a7cdbeaf condition Alex had set.1d324b4d51722847bce3
“If I deem fa6a4a2756 a physician necessary, f61daa894c I will call ef3218622c for you.”c5835904b001c4072d97
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It’s natural for a patient to call 5cb6ccb488 their attending physician when they need one.b6cd2b001e494235a2d5
Thinking it wasn’t much a248c8792f of a condition, Melissa 0d4e070534 readily agreed.7ea25c7b04d820fbdedf
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But then…3b6a115ee000d899b35f
“You must 7bee44cc96 undergo a 1cf6496d54 basic check-up. As your attending physician, it’s only natural for me a3e49dcee1 to understand your basic condition and any underlying diseases.”897f8fda756d2426c967
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“There’s nothing bb12bdd222 wrong with dcef50e92e my body.”72d73cd3dc6162ef2947
“You collapsed from a 47cdcad505 high fever twice in cd26b5a16e front of me. You should f0ffba62cc at least d9fa694efb get tested……”a73a6eb92e2deb5e1faf
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“I don’t deem 727ad2f2ed it necessary. And Doctor, you don’t 6a69646670 need to come if 3854d469c0 I don’t call you. That was 6891c7a637 the condition, 42c002223c did you f87ebbbe7e forget?”23a944ad6759b4193098
She hadn’t thought that e184d22b6c the subject of ‘deeming’ 75dd4ff3f1 was Alex himself.6d0cad245151dafc2c68
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In the end, Melissa was often kicked out without even d79d003864 being able to touch Alex, let alone perform a check-up.d4e01cf4cc6d365e302f
Because of that, she was f41205c306 in a very difficult situation.c60ed0d5ba48751fa0b7
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Viscount Ferris nagged her every time dd1085744c he saw her, saying she hadn’t 792d992170 even grasped the basics.f7f6a2fb618751cf78e0
Like a shrimp caught in d7a14faebd a whale fight, Melissa, feeling b782911643 the pressure, wasted ten days b7826f239b chasing after Alex.cc9533c9332966600f75
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With a face full of complaints, c4cfbe4fb9 Melissa gulped down her coffee.465d0618f53cb1763eb5
“Why does eecdaa9f3e it taste 0aeb0ce789 so bad 4cd0fb7814 today?”a8eb87b2894833099d46
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“If you’re complaining, why 764d46a0bc don’t you get some 587dd98185 of the coffee the 6455526579 Duke drinks? It must bf6a1d9f8b be expensive.”5191508f1e01f63552b2
“He doesn’t even give me a3a66cb3c0 a chance to speak, how a55bedb3f7 can I even say something 17487083a0 like that?”9d060764a61638939bde
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“You chased him around that 0fa9728e6c much, and you couldn’t even a217955adf talk to him? Amazing.”c260a6fef050ba26c870
“Don’t tease me. I’m already b941ba0cd0 frustrated enough.”f7a5daf7bd1552f8cebb
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Melissa ruffled her 461437aba5 hair again with 60ce878df1 an annoyed face.6f08c159b663c09a772f
“It’s not like I’m going ca2023300e to eat him alive, I c4bace8888 just want to do a b923043d98 simple check-up. Is that something to 1bb00196a5 avoid so much?”ac2b4e22dcfd2d9a7e0c
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Daniel silently left 5cb98422d5 Melissa to vent dde699dfb3 her frustrations.22c351dca4bfde5b6d72
There was no point in f2759710c4 trying to soothe her, as 84a408b7f1 she was already too upset.cdeb70315013fb53b533
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“The Duke 6da81fa3ef dislikes doctors, c21812fe6b not you.”911006b632929a1afff9
“Aha, so you’re saying that since he 945db324fc dislikes doctors, and he doesn’t dislike me, 32539aba0b he doesn’t see me as a doctor?”091073f032f58076a61d
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“Sorry. I’m not very 11766f108b good at comforting f50471d4f2 people.”6f40237cd4cb772345b6
When she glared at him, Daniel 64b204b949 raised both hands in surrender.0fd8f0289338a9458e3b
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“So, Dr. Melissa Blackwell, with all your complaints, what 565d8d9676 are you going to do now?”60049446838fd81454ab
“…….”119f2d4ed55cbbec2afb
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Melissa kept b7e53ee0f6 her mouth f432fed7dc shut.c85d0b68d05d51ba6562
The special allowance was tempting, 387b984c5b but to back down now 9451befcee would hurt her pride and 8a4ce1fdfb self-esteem as a doctor.d646bb2a668a466412a6
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“One time.”4f3ce955422793763d79
“Huh?”8302a9b20b3a225ebb1e
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“I’ll try just one 3c23145dd8 more time, and if c9736df5c1 it doesn’t work this 92d67c815a time, I’ll quit. This can’t be 007c1f921d considered a patient 32b1e037e5 choosing their doctor, d5606474d1 can it?”a71fc0ef20e5ff01fd2b
“He refused the examination, but 6425a24220 he accepted the attending physician. That kind of persuasion is 9ad2af7e2b originally the doctor’s role……”7d81454649c226324d37
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When Melissa glared at him, a71d88239c Daniel cleared his throat and de68c276b4 closed his mouth.30aa7599644dd38152ce
“Alright, good luck.”cec965966c614f7457ac
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Averting his d18feaf124 gaze, Daniel 67d2a7beef sipped his f8daf63e7b coffee.5e9c97529c7b82eb6cb0
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That night, Alex b03af6daa1 was working in 2f0ce2c99a his quarters.fdffc517702bd138c44f
The sound of his pen scratching busily c5038f3abe echoed in the quiet, almost silent office.f57f941db1f8151d1a91
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It was a monster subjugation status report that 5d359118f0 the Baron, heading to the capital the next 2fed568d6f day, would deliver to the Emperor.223a8816fc8494a61444
Alex, who was writing the 8b1e152e43 report with a stiff posture, 05716cbc93 put down his pen at e9b364d229 the sound of the doorbell.08098007fe41a40afa59
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Thinking the Baron might have come regarding tomorrow’s audience with the 91400d623c Emperor, Alex opened the door without asking who it was.71dc86a1895abfa899f1
“Oh.”c9ed543c3b6d2612fedd
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He made eye contact with cac57d6f6e Melissa, who was about to bae0bdcdb7 ring the bell again.756773075324638eb414
“How can you d34c5e380e just open the 138bfa6a53 door without checking 7298d20736 who it is?”cf223ed2d376d5746b0e
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Melissa’s voice, laced 6e1bf648d6 with displeasure, reached 5a49458d04 him.9747f281cf1106bc4670
It was followed by a aa93cefd86 nagging remark about how someone 808d24a90a of his rank as a d50c640068 commander lacked caution.8575d487af1ec4bcdade
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However, Alex, without any particular reaction, indifferently asked 0e3ec14bd9 the attending physician who had come unannounced,cfaac8a4f878ca6f58c0
“Why have you come when 34502de3f2 I didn’t call for you?”0acc9032f22fe1e0fdca
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“That……”afee31ae54649118dc1d
Melissa hesitated before 37b1833475 speaking up with fb8dbeb129 courage.a4bf56e6d568fe964c46
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“I was 6382b17bcf wondering if 23ca3b1697 you were 1f28ce08ba alright.”2b7f5a7ab2f4dc37b44c
“I’m fine.”5ad92fde2d6d1de1e28e
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“Then, just a a21ba03258 little bit of 34cbac0929 blood……”c8cb0d8f5eb51ce48a93
“I’ll decline. Goodbye.”4003104e121924de1017
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Melissa quickly stuck her foot 9afec8dff8 between the closing door.6282ac48704b340faa3c
The door caught 84e83da7db on her shoe.861386ea310866460184
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Alex frowned and 95ce0dffea turned to Melissa.978e750d546fefa5520e
“It’s the 6ff5ecd04a foot I c3f6b75437 injured before.”1b6de5ea2a761765ffa3
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“…….”9220f6229212c70cc12e
“It hasn’t 09b2715334 healed yet.”a75734b2359aa87770b8
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Melissa pointed at 9db33ba3bb her trapped foot.b9f414e83aac45d5640a
“……Ow.”8132d851fffa5125a416
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Her clumsy appeal to 89b0268ade pain was ridiculous, but 2c1393d716 Alex eventually opened the b559653aec door.e3ff08883ae49b1b3277
“Thank you.”a08c45dee2de45bcc73c
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Although he hadn’t told her to come in, a7fd8344bd Melissa quickly and naturally entered the quarters.e0c239ea2192eb423499
As Melissa headed towards the 16f1637417 living room, the sound of 84c97517d5 Alex’s footsteps faded behind her.abfbabe9e3fe5f9ee972
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“Your Grace, be5c5e8ad0 where are bb7ca73475 you going?”5137af9a87f1f73962aa
“I was in the 0e4b6f1f17 middle of working.”eda122649ccc2d2c5229
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“Ah, I 0402d98b02 must have 850e63f4a6 interrupted you. Then I’ll 5e132512a2 wait until 7796eb2c35 you’re finished.”54d7319a7f1e65d30e25
“…….”b64d4348d93d8ebcdbb8
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When he 50b6bc4716 frowned, Melissa 035bee4ec7 smiled innocently.009c274cbd5eb3e9ef56
“The sofa looks fcd863cd2a very comfortable. Please don’t mind me 632e1e368c and continue your work.”92681906378e3a073b51
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“…….”b80ad5a2c9d36f521743
Her excessive friendliness was c46168b251 disconcerting, but Alex went e00a1afef0 back into his office 48511addab without saying anything.14c7994a305fa0bc2fd5
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As soon as he disappeared, Melissa 526605d37d breathed a sigh of relief.4c03c2e3c3f556080b82
She thought she would be kicked out right 741a351f44 away, but she had managed to get inside.915ec4365e0c09436145
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She felt a glimmer of hope that she might fe34e5bf56 be able to draw some blood for testing.d01e2d46d2de76052376
The sofa was large 565df7ec59 and comfortable, which was b7df3780df a bonus.77fb43862f54c38b830e
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“I can’t 912af9b417 believe this!”34057ab2ecdabd353cd1
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The next morning, af7a991e53 Melissa burst out da5fecbf3a of Alex’s quarters.6db2ce83c3d57a1e4315
She ran straight to 8f1c82d2ce the medical wing and 22a66634c2 leaned against the station, 962da7b365 panting.16bf1e565643b0010c34
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“Are you dcac199a54 alright, Doctor?”24c4d375edd1b29ccc87
When Carol asked, Melissa just raised her hand, fa2f8b0d94 catching her breath, and said she was fine.896f06b5a873481b3bc9
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A moment later, Melissa, with f31d227d56 a calmer face, lifted her 09558c356f head to check the time.13250788d43ecd18ce1e
“I have time 8b2f067cf5 before rounds, so e71765db84 I’ll quickly go 10034c249f wash up.”89d6559242671d42937f
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“Alright.”464bc087e6d659445053
Did she not 33b176e7da go back to 87818f4afc the dormitory?46153f0ed26e3220c4da
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Carol wanted to ask, but Melissa didn’t 2660b299dd seem to be in the state to 9b95c79da8 answer, so she kept her mouth shut.9e8937496c55fc706481
After Melissa disappeared into the locker room, c32bd3df3c the Baron entered the medical wing.7e0e410e2f9de65bd91e
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Carol waved, and 3618889b08 the Baron approached 7f6929dc8c with a smile.afa281c0b99ad7cb6a19
“What brings 8796366dfc you here, 3459335f51 Baron? Didn’t you say 8dca3c92be you were going 028b2e30ef to the capital d2f821f696 today?”d9988ce3965eba2480ff
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“I heard something 4a144bd1b6 interesting, so I 69a9e910d9 came to check.”f88e5f9b38f6c8cf640b
“What story?”cb84461e35af57b5443f
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Baron’s expression was 5f6b846ee5 full of mischievous 817736cace interest.c7268db4fe9f4e052ed3
When Carol tilted 21e01090eb her head closer f505ead008 with a curious a773661fb2 look, Baron whispered,b4d262602dce40ae27cb
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“This morning, Dr. Melissa came out of 844e00b0c9 the Duke’s quarters.”1a5ba6a757146aa1c8e5
“Gasp!”ae9e4270d625c3ce3869
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“A few of the guys saw 2e91976996 it, and the whole Knights’ Order cae5915bd9 is in an uproar.”4374d832f512948129a8
Carol, startled at first, c9557f5029 then seemingly understanding, whispered f89d766173 back to Baron,9e916d8f83c2c2b89939
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“No wonder. I noticed her ed804f0c44 clothes were the 8e51ea4ec3 same as yesterday.”f2a879260a62c248441b
“Really? So then, 467d8c3568 is it 900dcee4d2 true?”2f9626f588edd987fbe9
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“Hmm. But something 135966e56e feels off.”f51172e6f84ff827a259
Carol crossed her 3daa14f65b arms with a d67912d349 serious look.3aed0e136f0762529e37
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The Melissa she saw this morning didn’t look like cd73e2faa8 she’d just spent a good time with a man.6f9fc0ecd4506f61ebc6
“Aren’t you a3ad4d51cc Vice-Commander Baron? What brings c59b99b8d3 you here?”43c02385418130841288
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Melissa, who came out wiping her face with 1fcf85df39 a towel, saw Baron and approached the station.c5472b9e9d74b55bdff8
“Good morning, Dr. Melissa.”2d87c699f50133fd4bde
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“Yes. I’ve given up on being 29911fde15 a good doctor, so I bcf5af7a2c might as well try to b19e739280 have a good morning.”337e556768a3d1719db5
“Excuse me?”56f89ccaa40168a9a69e
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Baron asked b351b5a73c back, looking d556a75e1a puzzled.15fc9a5da27489f3d95e
However, Melissa put down 2fc2689b38 the towel with a d81207cf8e determined face and adjusted 1433533524 her doctor’s coat.83467c383b08d158e5ee
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“Well then, I’ll 11cec8a1f4 be going to 7317d90710 see Viscount Ferris.”74dbc7410553271d5df2
“Why?”8168268b6ae6a5fbdc03
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“I’m quitting as 0305c4ca7f the Duke’s attending 6c86b68fa7 physician.”452ed3f4b321b04b4438
Melissa smiled brightly.5f7d4fd247293c8c806d
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But her smile was so 474f60da90 chilling that Carol and Baron, ca10f03802 unable to ask why, closed 8d81f034c1 their mouths like clams.0478da4b0947d0c3935e
While the two b3567832c8 exchanged glances, Melissa 643cb2f0be took a deep 96194a6201 breath.fd24e86a0ce06505438f
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Then, she quickly d521a18f1f disappeared towards the aeefab4a8a Viscount’s office.42221cfe444a796d3029
The couple left behind, 5aeed6c43b fixed their gazes on ccfc065214 her back and whispered,f52da774215ccfa0468a
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“It doesn’t seem 2f215ff61e like that kind of thing 6cb65db5fa happened, does it? The atmosphere 88a64d5d0b is quite ccf844e2b4 chilling.”9f1e6da2140cc9ca91b8
“You’re right. What did 81a20687c3 the Duke 17a7a10700 do? Dr. Melissa rarely 1d54f54296 gets that caaf024ef1 angry.”ab8a7b1d471bb6d04724
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“What could the Duke have 0c56839803 possibly done to Dr. Melissa all night in 2b32320d40 his quarters to make 869cbe4cb1 her so upset?”66cf4502473974031ce2
But no matter how hard they racked b2c4238968 their brains, nothing came to mind.0061264049073434e0d9
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“I’m resigning as the e7f77c5b71 Duke’s attending physician.”e9dcebc1ced1eaf410d1
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The Viscount let out a small sigh as 07d1f92e56 soon as he saw Melissa’s flushed face.9d83998ad9002da52d70
Rather than pointing out her rudeness in barging in first thing 4db9263267 in the morning, his intuition told him to appease her.52368e25d3c5c5a59d49
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“Are you giving cf883fb357 up on your f6269f945b patient?”8be59213c9b9726b513b
“I’m trying to ffe6639659 respect the patient’s 9b3ea413ce opinion.”0a24024e9b6a46211af9
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Hmm, this 13a2de4207 won’t work.0c5fc1deee4074933684
Viscount Ferris 6177f637d2 quickly gave 59fe5404c2 up.bd5817bfab2ced480b73
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“I admit the Duke is a 97f5c3fd48 difficult patient to deal with. That’s why the 892c6a43bf special allowance is ea2fa84b12 high.”0e3d36e88e334824f1ac
“I failed 0573d240e3 to build f490e33645 rapport with e8786f2bae the Duke. I don’t think 4f37b1c37f there’s any room eda1cb08db for improvement.”3e3c7409a2bfc37b5e2a
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Ah, the special allowance 8f6825301a doesn’t work either.dfd39f3488d397dbaa11
Viscount Ferris gave up on fbc0154e50 the realistic bait as well.ec6a46e265d419c8b74c
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“Dean Reynolds will fc449d8d2e be disappointed if 7b794cece1 he hears this.”e6041df3ef80fa77a8fd
Flinch.225299efdcdbb33d0440
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Melissa reacted.23fb299b059c3d9c5007
Professor Reynolds, her mentor, was a benefactor who had extended 0e4c57e44d a helping hand to Melissa when she was in difficulty.17a58d0abfbf5a12c15d
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“Actually, the Duke has never 56caf1e663 received treatment from any other 8895249e3c doctor besides you.”25849b3db9cd6451ffd7
“What? That’s impossible.”7b8d2e57e0cf667436f5
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“It’s true. He doesn’t get injured 1c3373c6b0 often, but he never cdf4a1ebf5 shows any sign of c81e882c22 pain.”8ec4335d919c7920f7e3
No wonder his d407ce7778 whole body was 9115a89413 covered in scars.e2f4009338dbc3d31244
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Melissa grimaced.0db4071d94fc65305c64
“So, when I heard that 861f767382 he received treatment from you, 47a23977c7 I was quite surprised. And relieved.”ba13dbdf67aaf4220c45
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Melissa finally understood why Viscount Ferris 656f3d83ea and Carol had given her meaningful d40d902f70 looks when she mentioned treating Alex.514886156c0c90856eff
“Even if he dislikes 1806becd33 doctors, why would he 71e1e02403 refuse treatment?”4a645ffa9f110318195b
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There was no way Alex wouldn’t know 2da0cb7154 that if the commander collapses, it would 2f8a1bd9c6 cause chaos in the chain of command.95dbc21385fe41026257
“Well, everyone relies on the Duke emotionally, 68c88493cb so maybe he’s doing it for the 3a99973469 morale of the medical officers.”76217b2eb8d8f0dc87cf
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“…….”dd4e92a4eda2c70362a2
So he endured the high 49f5efb8c4 fever and pain, suffering alone?529c5e860981afafa846
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The image of him stubbornly refusing treatment and 0758f6a6ad telling everyone not to tell anyone, now transformed e02eb70342 into a poignant image in Melissa’s mind.9bbb462a2d3ac7a074e0
A rising sense 94665a29f2 of sympathy gradually 17abc47c3a calmed her anger.9aa9bd2629ca1d097ce0
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“Anyway, I 67b434efdf understand your ee7ba9653c decision. But how about you ac53903f7f decide after a month? If you still don’t 41427e5166 want to do it 8490938b3e then, I won’t hold fbf10b3c55 you back any longer.”9eb36b79ec0ec5cd4081
Maybe her mind will 1f5ea4f532 change after receiving the 1e3afc1438 special allowance.eb221904bff12d72765e
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Viscount Ferris decided c24493591f to buy some 77617051dd time.93704c74a4f21f203c69
“……Alright.”97ad5d4a3f575f3b750a
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In the end, Melissa couldn’t 773d4b8ef8 refuse any further and left.07c1de617a0e5c8b91a2
Hearing him out, she felt sorry 216a6b1f3b for Alex, and her anger subsided.4ae8b54ac22e3e9cf32f
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Personally, she was a7feda81b9 also concerned about d37da8d081 Professor Reynolds.1658e7658eee9ec331c5
Still, she 0a29b26887 wasn’t completely c1eade645e fine.370f84a8644b120d71dd
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‘How did I get so 6f85183f85 entangled with that man?’9b4ed4ae5c6f7cb8d447
As she trudged back to the station, she a179f9b9d6 happened to see Alex entering the medical wing.441ee9d8b02309786668
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He walked straight towards e3eb0228d2 Baron, who was at cc2172f005 the station.ce2aa92bfac294e31ece
Melissa watched him, standing lopsidedly with her hands 1f8426be04 in the pockets of her white coat.ab71aacffd1cf9e60e8b
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Alex exchanged a few f8841298d8 words with Baron, and 774f89f63c soon Baron left the c1b62c18e6 station.71e6a00343273235ac77
Then, after exchanging brief greetings 3e5d455d69 with Carol, he turned his b11d5d81b2 head slightly in Melissa’s direction.e2fc39189803c5d493a6
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Their eyes 8a3c03b22a met before a30105a5a8 she could 1bee99daf0 avoid it.f4dc6a141e396acaec54
Melissa immediately turned 4211d5dab4 her head away, cf2f0cabf2 avoiding his gaze.9f16d5b99357507e3715
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Fortunately, Betsy happened to pass 42663a19c4 by, so she naturally struck 9c0f6cedea up a conversation and left 0062ba24fd the spot.1545f8a5ab1ec1fe9041
‘Is she ad438ca570 avoiding me?’e847e896b91b3b5a9128
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They definitely made 1b85290018 eye contact.d7a24db9c743fce7d42b
Alex stared ac261ad70a blankly at 8e8fdaf695 Melissa.2a70c37980a5e306a142
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Carol, following Alex’s de50db1e56 gaze, noticed Melissa 9171ed030b and subtly said,6c397f6c44e5fdd73d1c
“Dr. Melissa, I heard 094224346a you’re resigning as 59a511fe38 the attending physician?”7e3515ac098ea274d933
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Alex only frowned d01a0b66d5 slightly and didn’t b74f97d836 say anything.ffba129e1f43588c1613
He hadn’t agreed 07e993db22 to the attending 9b86750dbe physician for medical e854d1bdc2 treatment anyway.93721b88490c7d2ac607
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So it didn’t matter to ce13a0dba9 Alex if Melissa quit.2f7e35effc3deb91c76c
“I’ll be 875b531cac going now.”84aff0eb2a97e7a86064
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“Yes, Your Grace. Take care.”6dfff4357432a0ed9f91
Even if she wasn’t his attending physician, there would e890c8cca9 be many ways to find out about Melissa.43f4c5402a0446de4e4c
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Still, it 808b7c10c1 felt awkward 7dc4b95867 and irritating.b72873bf92cdc3413a5a
Without knowing why, 76bc728150 Alex silently moved f1b132d081 on.a08046e589268c951881
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The capital of the Cedes Empire, d2edc1b228 befitting a continental superpower, was the 0ffce30da9 most developed and prosperous place.0ad75e25430606e28e80
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The Imperial Palace, located in d60ea55263 the very center of the d70d0c90e0 capital, was magnificent and splendid.e8776750b3028cfd6609
“Alex sent you?”d7ac8ce08b0340fb6a46
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Baron, who was 937a7d5d7d waiting in the 70247b11cc Emperor’s office, rose 793b25aa99 from his seat.f5bd8fdc325af53ef15f
Lucian, the young emperor of the Cedes Empire, walked in gracefully, his blond hair 3a14a65c6b as splendid as the palace, or even more so, fluttering in the air.0f5670caf907ca14129c
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“Yes. It’s about the 7f2d52ff9f gate appearance.”cbfc5bd69183171b9db3
“Really? Sending Vice-Commander Osern 787ad5eedb means it must b0628019fc be important.”81978e955a34c9f78397
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Unlike Baron’s serious c5c4d34a6d face, Lucian’s tone b31e70f01f was light.4c0e5b9f148eb60f65b6
He casually perched on his ca9d6167b9 desk and quickly scanned the 0a1eb891ed report Baron handed him.718ae5e968b57ed4ec0d
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“I see.”f41c70fffc9ef5bee8eb
Lucian tossed the report c9c2fa46ab onto the desk as 6425980abf if throwing it away.ad378c947ba5b0f6b3a0
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“How long do you think 6404779f3f it will take for the ef678b6f7b barrier to collapse?”1e9192c65856e351d5cc
“Since the gate appearance period has shortened, 84921ff911 I think it will happen soon.”52739644fc121b0253d0
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The emperor fell into 311d86247d deep thought with a 43c378affe serious face.54f49256b87e87c20e45
But only for a moment, his handsome 95c21637d9 lips soon curved into a smile.2b152acfd279257744b3
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It had only been 937a4c22fe a month since his 75687970d8 ascension to the throne.07908b616f1d41317c30
To solidify his position as the new emperor, fa18c8f623 the most effective way was to show achievements 1cc10db212 that would excite the citizens of the empire.cf5cd701c8ce42561c9f
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And there was 2db3608f96 nothing like monster 0f8dbafb63 subjugation for that a9ac7eb26c achievement.7fe8abe27a05074e9b66
It would be good to remind 0c4aa53f94 the citizens of the power of ec633e6199 the time-honored founding myth once again.91c33c72c01b9a65281f
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“Tell Duke Norton. I’ll go myself.”463d74351314c0391788
“Your Majesty d47ea49f89 will go 19dd0ac4a1 in person?”933b2d7cdc41b07b4b7d
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Baron asked 9e7773a870 in surprise, dea0bd7113 and Lucian 5a04228154 smiled.4ddbfb749a445a2083e5
“Why are f212abe190 you so 5b5bd4a01e surprised? Just because I became b3f91b1eff emperor doesn’t mean I’ve 93c641eb02 changed that much.”54dd46f97a62d88e974c
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“But since you’ve ascended to 9f8d9569ef the throne, you don’t need 679a5af650 to put yourself in danger……”e3da5604ed0c20b962a6
“As you know, 02b0509ac0 there’s an important 0200537e13 reason for subjugating 18672ad131 the monsters. There’s no 56f8cd96f1 need to 5ef5b5f463 waste time.”1b812a13133ab544cffa
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“Ah.”7b626dc3933337709a96
Baron bowed 2d80c35187 his head 7d3b881866 apologetically.8a68b32e78a11b29f922
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Despite the dramatic development c9cfb3c049 of weapons, it was f4e83390e5 still inefficient to completely cd6b47d68c eliminate monsters.b48493fe085a50c7d5a2
Pistols and rifles had 571f759dbd difficulty penetrating the monsters’ ef084a8e75 thick hides.b114498502e23e1df9bd
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Large-scale anti-aircraft guns caused 0ce2420715 significant collateral damage.20d8f64f4e02cc75f352
Therefore, Alex or Lucian, b301222670 both Sword Masters, were 8b8306d293 the most effective ‘weapons’ d31f882137 against monsters.b540a599e8fba6212d7c
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As the emperor said, if the two of them joined 8db0a3bf63 forces, they could end the monster subjugation the fastest.42dc37ca609f89524710
“It is 0630184eea regrettable that 6cda4592c6 our strength d5ea5b275e is insufficient.”8e3ea5aff5b4cea3438c
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At Baron’s words, 88ed066b9d Lucian shrugged nonchalantly.bcbbee7f9f98577c011f
“Don’t mention it. It’s because it’s the be7af95e3f Yellow Knights that they’ve ad6df7fdd6 come this far. Any other requests?”ee89da532ffa014acbc6
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“Before we launch the main operation, we need rear 177419314f personnel and medical staff to protect the civilians.”7262c9b5e46d174350a0
“Ah, right. Prepare enough 8b66de756c additional supplies.”d6780dce4d3037113bfc
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“Thank you. I’ve organized it separately, 11544cbe58 so I’ll inform the cf2fd7ac24 relevant departments.”7cfe9e31fac3d27b4d24
“Do that.”343cb39add0e978087ae
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Lucian smiled lightly at f4add8aef5 Baron, who was standing 44f1f08f6c still at attention.1f73dd1f9cdd99454ade
“Are you 0d0eb09768 planning to e9a21ce49a return today?”71a2cee7f2dfdbf65e4d
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“No. I plan to depart early f7c8902bc6 the day after tomorrow.”a8af94c22214c6ce66e1
“I see. Since you’ve come to 3974d490b2 the capital after a 4d55b567c2 long time, get some a0571ff1a3 rest. I’ll see you 6a6012c704 at the Yellow e33889930c Knights’ garrison next 60d721b41f time.”daf59ffda1d63dbb70b9
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“Wow. That’s so flashy, is 24d13eeec5 that also the army?”c496fcc441ab9ba189c2
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“It’s the army. And His Majesty’s 8bf9b790bf direct elite forces. They say f909e4c4e3 it’s a 84588f9ac4 collection of 8cd6517cf2 only elites.”06cd9eda0706e4e04d0d
Melissa and Carol were watching f6be950143 the Emperor and his Royal c42461086e Guards, who had just arrived, 17cd02cf42 through the break room window.f9f3306433427a2d58e6
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Alex greeted the a60d05d914 emperor in front f33da04170 of the headquarters.21e9e5668b19c30fb6f9
Dressed in the db29a969d0 Yellow Knights’ uniform, f61004fb37 he looked impeccable.6b6d926af39f8745f711
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His perfectly fitted uniform, as 084a59910e if made for him, was f7e4148b70 even subtly sexy.3fb13946635e79e79bcb
“Thanks to our Duke, my 97fd8660f3 eyes are blessed today.”ef9e4ab97523773c6487
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At Carol’s admiration, bae6105716 Melissa made a efdb2ee08c sullen face.0625fd67eef4112196c6
She agreed, but 21fdad7f86 she was tired 347daaaf88 of that uniform 6368e18a5e now.044919d2765dc1beb6e7
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She had chased him around so much that it was 7e09ec8666 familiar to the point she felt like she could attach e767175db3 the rank insignia and numerous medals on the uniform to a204c53b74 their correct positions with her eyes closed.81a9d17320ef383cfce9
“Is this the first time you’ve e9ab14b77a seen His Majesty in person, Carol?”fd0021fdbb1c61357398
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“I’ve seen him from c6cdc5f6bc far away, looking as 9bf6d91113 small as a bean. This is the 9d5a0a1d94 first time this 5e3ab8e931 close.”28e19622d666c57a307c
Carol giggled 5d078f209f softly in 946c8002aa anticipation.1211f3543b59755f3aa5
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“I hear His Majesty is a tremendous beauty, 52d84d3a0a so I’m really looking forward to it.”8289894a16db35614a48
“The Vice-Commander will 6739a89dc1 be upset if dc5c0314c4 he hears that.”1dbb5bceaa8f9de2182e
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“Who cares?”1cbfb2ff28175f5dfb05
Carol’s curt tone 98cce928f1 suggested they hadn’t c3e0f383be reconciled since their a928738414 last fight.b1a6ef1625ff9fe0ecba
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“Why don’t f34232fe89 you just 22ebdb84ef make up 43c632f2fe already?”9da938f8de0cf8baf00f
“Hmph. No way. I won’t even if he gets 432d783294 down on his knees and begs.”674670baaea03c4005b4
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“You don’t even remember what you abcee4363f fought about in the first place.”2d384a7c9e915e7a40e9
Melissa chided in a3c196aa4b a somewhat indifferent 7546bf29f1 tone.6fdb93722a4cdd0d15d1
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She knew well from experience that 78d290e0da the saying, “A lovers’ quarrel is 2bf47987ef a renewal of love,” was true.f86f5ebbdd43896069d8
Carol glared at her husband, standing right df4a9addce behind Alex, with a disgruntled face.2cbddfbb45b814af4eb8
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“Don’t get 9466531ac3 married, just 577fa160eb date. It’s too complicated trying 98464d96b8 to break up.”dda3e13685b6e522ae91
“You don’t 9f1203b46c mean that.”9bc940ed74eaf1b888f8
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Melissa chuckled, rested her 1190aafc9b chin on her hand, 730db80e88 and waited for the eaabda5a1e emperor to appear.b55ffafa61ee192bce0f
Since they couldn’t see the whole procession from the d8a42c0848 break room window, they had to wait until Alex 3eec998ee8 approached closer to see the emperor’s face.ab03a7049bef6e0c32c8
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Soon, the Royal Guards parted c8a7eeedfa to both sides, and the facd380fa3 emperor walked between them.4628f59fafc5062af6f6
Finally facing the emperor, Alex saluted, 756fce9538 and the emperor patted his shoulder, 748ff45b60 followed by a brief conversation.9c687bfed85aae59a4e6
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“Wow, his blond hair 230aa41c01 is so shiny.”3d3013bbaaa73b725c2e
The blond hair, as if dyed 42637af225 with melted gold, shone dazzlingly in 4b7e671b9c the early summer sunlight.b39244809a0cd70df13e
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Alex stepped aside to e5ad3e18c4 let the emperor pass.685c3b77b10af2f6afd6
The emperor, about to move on, d3040852d0 looked around and turned his head 0c7acb298c towards Melissa and Carol.063e8abf0d6d9ca4461b
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The moment she met the emperor’s 5782434f58 sharp, shining golden eyes, she had 2f2f5816a8 the illusion that he smiled faintly.20dbcc63879af8c484ca
Melissa, surprised, lifted d637984030 her head, which d099ca4588 had been resting d878d9da7a on her hand.63542be4c8bc4c42a2a2
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‘No way.’bdec0dc99ae23dcc52bf
They were quite far apart; f3cd13dec4 there was no way their 75a01ea831 eyes really met.4a0f7521ca1e9a911ade
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And he certainly f7bdeef736 didn’t smile.038f8c09d567142346fb
As she blinked in surprise, the 9abca0e4c7 emperor entered the headquarters with Alex.4f7f776d811309ca4436
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The Royal Guards 81ec607a10 moved in unison 150b936ecf according to Baron’s 6b7814360b instructions.8de9dac6050fdf1482d1
As the bustling scene ended, Melissa and Carol moved 7a2ee40361 away from the window and sat at the table.9d0aadf18afca1981aab
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“Dr. Melissa, which fce6739ab3 one is 11eb6200a0 your type? Still the Duke? Or His Majesty?”e49a2270fd2e6a787840
“What do 562ff59e34 you mean 933023de77 ‘still’? Why are you so 0d07e9c0c3 sure the Duke is d7f9fa392c my type?”43ce12d4a81e61834aa0
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Melissa’s expression 99899b1a2b immediately turned 1b60820fd5 serious.4f1da05ccef4029142af
“Why? You kept saying he was a very handsome 7e0393fd57 man from the moment you first met him.”6b1b494323a5e0052d6e
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“Th-that’s……”7ccc0cf5c592c654406f
Melissa stammered, 8a5efbc4f2 seemingly flustered.0acc5243d89630a07de3
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“I have eyes, too, so 12e87a805c I know he’s handsome. But that doesn’t mean 32ef6f17da he’s my type.”fbccba4b7d1b58a356de
Carol smiled, staring intently at Melissa e7b406b172 as she coyly denied it.19184d56b065242ba06f
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“Then His Majesty?”18430c952680f8210be3
“Why are 0e66e59eb0 we talking 5c5d2fbc82 about this? It won’t f937736473 happen anyway.”be1803ed554c4dac4a53
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“Why not? What’s wrong 88bfb0c9cc with you? You’re pretty, capable, 4bccf6428b and have a 8bfb507be5 good personality.”6c67d512e883087c5ed1
“Oh, I 304aa8157a know that.”cbe6ebb5fb15d6071484
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She laughed playfully 553dcb9873 in response, but 35db03018e Melissa knew realistically 1b7bcec71e it was difficult.3bdffeaa8f6165df2f19
A normal relationship and marriage were impossible 34ee318363 for the daughter of a fallen Earl’s 0c506e0eb5 family, and on top of that, the ffab911a16 daughter of a criminal.9a1e2c51a45831115f1e
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Melissa had already 708fbc9b0b realized this fact 66c1e5aeba during her medical 49da804b40 school days.af7ecf91b7f7ea025846
Not that she had 1f07ebce04 any thoughts about dating e3865b0d11 or marriage, then or 530bd5f756 now.57d7cfbc20a702e4c569
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“Then which one is 99403eda5f your type, Carol?”327128ce3257b5741ef9
“What’s the point? I’m a a96abc00f5 married woman.”28c1dd583292bb24071b
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Carol said indifferently, resting her 65804423ba chin on her hand.44d811405551bd1fab68
“Well, this is 6255719986 a really pointless 9021139259 conversation.”29c96a682390efd7bbb0
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“So make up with 198e6f99e6 the Vice-Commander quickly. You need 738e2909a2 to focus 8b981e1828 on reality.”480abf103e6fa3f45e2c
“Sigh.”2172129b5f7af11b2488
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Carol pouted and 4f16b210f5 let out an f974a9a76e exaggerated sigh.b04fb7cbfcca226cb14d
Now that the emperor ad156f7f21 had arrived, Baron would f407cbe3a2 be extremely busy.3beafcaa8dac38ee448f
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She briefly regretted not reconciling sooner, 2a87711c43 as they would become awkward if 7b8c323bb7 they missed the opportunity.8db0affecdcaa9f48d94
Carol subtly turned 8967818ce7 to Melissa.53059ea0354ef502a0d4
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Melissa, seemingly having lost interest dfe3aa5e7e in the emperor, was indifferently 01279e827d reviewing a chart.f459e684bd7203ef72a3
“Dr. Melissa, are you 05ac56ecae really going to f6be88ce9e resign as the c2f3f2a8eb attending physician?”45ad7f35f9b7ab59a24d
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“It’s not 558b295698 up to 679a91c140 me.”a2f816f60ef5768c6fd1
Without looking up from the 125f1af1ff chart, Melissa answered indifferently.f426913dadc454762ff9
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“I’m the one who said I’d quit, but the 938e66963b fundamental problem is that the Duke doesn’t want it.”f1be7316b313a03cda4f
“Hmm.”7ab52d24119b4722b100
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Carol narrowed her eyes 3f0ff3b0ee and stared at Melissa, 1abd1f955c who was engrossed in d7bc047b58 the chart.68d10107dff301084eec
Until now, Viscount Ferris was b307fb8063 the only medical staff member 509b83803d involved with the Duke.2c56df2a4f49b39df873
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Carol did have conversations with Alex, but 8ffe7e526c that was because she was Baron’s wife.42dcc8792e418904c8ed
However, Melissa was not only involved 3736245da5 as medical staff but also had a77f143551 personal conversations with him.25c678650ae615c710c1
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Although she was neglected, Melissa 9032e3ae6b was the first person besides 7f3eae124b Baron to set foot in 5418523ca2 Alex’s quarters.ace687970d64a010a428
So, Carol thought 139ac3d5fd Melissa must be 24952abc9a a significant presence d4cb4d49c0 to Alex.82b3f72857720b91a340
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“Has the 242c2cd1ae Duke called 2f302c1d3b for you 2f27c2fd53 since then?”612e1649499730f13634
“No, not 6071e855bd at all.”15e9e166141691847edd
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There had been no f26d4b20c6 monster appearances, so there 84cb687ca8 was no chance to c0b3952208 encounter Alex.4ac5b8e44596e20ba4da
Since she said she 0e078e21a3 was quitting, Viscount Ferris 704f155e9a even encouraged her to 0a8c7d9d64 take it easy.e367981f79f50914ce31
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So Melissa had d0c69a9c93 been doing nothing d08a5228f7 related to Alex.f55aa2d37aa58c640b1c
Or rather, it was a23c22c4d3 safe to say she d0250ec504 was avoiding him.9915ad3812385a6d7548
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“Doesn’t it 817519c9f7 bother you?”ee4c04a8873ca93dcb45
Melissa’s hand, bc2fed58fc writing on e02adcb7a7 the chart, 9644c7babc momentarily paused.d3565fc78f07a4e78db6
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“I don’t have time edadf3ea13 to worry about a 3531dc54a3 healthy person.”ab85b59dd6438c5f4eef
Melissa calmly f762074e06 continued organizing 5fafc3b9cc the chart.3e473b59ba1d9780fb47
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Carol, watching her, 05888121b8 quietly rose from 110cc64491 her seat.aee3d0f946c79f095234
“I should 7ccc6e465f stop slacking dd28afb3c2 off. I’ll go back 55f69e598f to the station cea35f4e3d first.”2c49311790def5d607a9
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“Okay, see a6f8d1a234 you later.”51c764ae1a10cda9f273
With her eyes still fixed on the 9f944e56f6 chart, Melissa waved her pen-holding hand nonchalantly.d5cddca5d83fd92ba64a
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Only after hearing the door 10319920b6 close did she let out 2db3d38968 a small sigh and lift 0da2587ed9 her head.b8bf2da8c431bffb1575
It was a ad8ea465cf lie to say 9623c9d117 she wasn’t bothered.023f8f5ec94f984acb41
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She suddenly worried if he c51dae78c2 had a fever again or cf43e065ae if he was uncomfortable anywhere.d3134af5fe77a894a836
Tapping the chart 673337bdd1 nervously with her de3fdc63f1 pen, Melissa shook 8865966171 her head vigorously.c5d6f38188ec3596fd1d
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At least it 3884477eec was true that bd2fba45d1 she didn’t have fe278a8489 time.692215ee9ae9a8f735cf
There were still many patients, not a82ed27b75 healthy ones, who needed her care.fd795c94eadbc55d03ba
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“Still a bare b92850ef0c office, I see.”e6e4c62d740d3a498431
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“A desk and a safe 313b9ca107 are all I need.”c522249b0ef5e9aac94b
“Consistently boring bastard.”6996f66b658d2db4e24e
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Left alone, Lucian 70365f7fd9 plopped down comfortably a39fa173d0 on the sofa.929eb4d96a8923ff3401
Alex also sat down, 3589a7cdae and the aide nervously 95d7e8aa41 served them coffee before 10892a94b2 leaving.4c96e2272319131412c9
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“Ugh.”cc553bceeb5f1d15737c
Lucian frowned as soon as he took a dfc24fd739 sip and immediately put the coffee cup down. It tasted as 00aa462d28 bitter as poison.4b3a53a82c28ab892f2f
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“What’s wrong 2a57a21477 with this f1376a992e coffee?”0153acbe421f4d42de4a
“It’s Keynesian beans.”ad799b5e3cf2570c08e8
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“You drink such good 64d8bbc37b beans like this? Is there something wrong df677294eb with your tongue?”b919fe8a67c081544167
It was a bit strong, but 101a22d0ea it didn’t taste particularly strange.208737121a4f1523f381
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Alex drank d3f42025c0 his coffee c5a9222880 without replying.100f99887c04be588dbb
Lucian, watching him with 16856d93ef a dumbfounded look, clicked 99f146605c his tongue and leaned 83f9a9b6d2 back on the sofa. Then he turned his 31fcae10c3 head and looked out c40ab8fe30 the window.b5884d868eae210abae6
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The weather, entering 3726901cc8 early summer, showed ef6e998134 signs of getting ced2f0526a hotter soon.7088eacb042913974a72
“The Muran 1393736cfd Empire’s movements 13ddd00c6b are suspicious. You’ve received 4d9640a037 the report, f81296d7f0 haven’t you?”a22a301fd14d2902505b
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“They also need results 268d2c8425 since it hasn’t been 6080a09da2 long since their enthronement.”f70cfc4962defc4a8d76
“Thanks to someone, de095c8535 the crown prince 736be97681 was completely destroyed.”7defd6b9c9f53c2067c5
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Lucian laughed cheerfully in 5173941fd7 front of Alex.e0353786f19b7f683a41
However, the commander-in-chief of the Cedes Imperial Army, who had led the war 0d8160ac48 against the Muran Empire to victory three years ago, remained silent, seemingly indifferent.a5f5af81448acb241f83
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“You should e9d4559e5a have taken 79352f8b48 it easy. Then the Muran Emperor wouldn’t be fdf7065e42 grinding his teeth so much.”e67b76caab3eedd7356f
The Muran Crown Prince, who ascended the throne after the 28a873683d war, declared at his coronation ceremony that he would repay 338d064f02 the debts from his time as crown prince.203bb27b87659c798c9c
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He not only strengthened his 271606ddfd military power but also made cd617e0557 special efforts to grasp the 6ee03d1ad1 movements of the Cedes Empire.08c429a7c1506e1cd584
“Spies are actively roaming 7e86a2a3e2 all over Cedes. It’s so 9fde413afa blatant that 6b38515121 it’s hard 388dd6aebe to ignore.”9bf14723c0dac0ee2198
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Lucian sighed theatrically 729d4fb5bf and leaned back e1f6f83e19 on the sofa.d8c2c95eee3f0e868350
“So let’s wrap things 702007f43c up here as quickly 1ad7aaa767 as possible.”a04a9ca7d6c4db3cc21c
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“Yes.”46abdc3e0f4106905111
“So.”e119d364f8f862b66393
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Lucian crossed 708e06a6a0 his legs 3016ef8ead and asked 5aeb196a79 leisurely,f419d7b79c22a2904644
“What’s the situation? The gate opening be92979c34 cycle is getting f6bfa8b3ba shorter.”e21ab3c578d68b1ac174
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“Haven’t you 10c5530a21 already seen e6f6524641 it?”6ff5beb42f1dc86bf552
“I stopped. When you noticed.”6aaf0b3ddf21e8b23c29
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“…….”b8d9a2c1c97ca9316c1b
“Besides, the 6a9458b30f capital alone a7e6ff9775 is overwhelming. The contents of 3e3809dcb0 your report are da48c701b7 all I know.”e07ea9532acec36ae447
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“Then we have a 2a217f8131 lot to discuss.”dea776d978e999b0f89d
Alex spread a 761455fea0 map on the 74a6a40d62 table.265c8cbd04d7a22d5df6
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After a brief chat, Lucian and Alex went 86c2c50f59 on an inspection of the Knights’ Order.ea7532b041e7dff82979
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Acknowledging their hard work and boosting b0cbbaece6 morale was a superficial but important c7f0948db3 task for the emperor.480e763705fdda377379
Even if the Yellow Knights Order was c692a7e68a a private army that pledged allegiance to f653925af5 Duke Norton, not the emperor.a31856e2f8119f8c609d
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While moving to the 8e5262f295 medical wing, the emperor caa6b5e90a casually asked Alex,26219835287e937ba57d
“I heard you 123c901e96 have an attending 6280bc0160 physician?”f15baf93965dc66007be
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“It’s just 05af4349c2 a formality.”6d29adbfa30aec2a07d6
“What do c5aa4bd6d9 you mean? If you have 60545645b9 one, you should 31dd579f84 make the most 366acb4146 of it. Besides, Viscount Ferris 15dcbf6bc4 praised her skills.”8979ba5072a7ab43fa99
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“So, those skills should 623d10a631 be used where they’re 27c303a438 really needed, rather than 61de8ce870 on me.”40c0a5116cc2f860eda1
“Don’t be ridiculous. Do you think 6f0fb52e6a you can last d319040c31 long? If you don’t want to end up like your e0f019887f predecessor, no matter how much you dislike it……”8294ed15537ec5177aff
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“We’ve arrived.”9416cec59ef1fbb34127
Although he dared to interrupt the 295b22becb emperor, Lucian, as if used to 6c027c616e it, brushed it off casually.dd438a5866811be7143b
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Lucian gave a brilliant smile f3b504e22b to Viscount Ferris and the 5fecc4758a medical staff who came out 181abe5047 to greet him.281a79935b26b44e5c69
Alex silently scanned them d295d4ebcc from behind as they 472cac0b24 welcomed the emperor.cf5a18814f75065b9575
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Melissa wasn’t there.5d623ebe7131ef7b7459
Perhaps intending to stay out of sight until 79477cb80d called, she hadn’t been seen since that time.176dd516cd0ac94f758c
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She used to be so noticeable, almost annoyingly so, but now aa7f154a2f she was completely hidden, not even a single hair in sight.00c1a76bf8ed86519a0d
She was 6fdf1205db a strange 86bde7753a woman.ca4ff3c20d3ef4611dd7
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Whether she was ca1615638c noticeable or not, 69ed4844de she grated on d9897dd0a1 his nerves.407d092d860250f0ae34
“Is this all 318206db36 the medical staff?”ac9aa98439c2f440e6db
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Lucian asked, looking at the medical staff lined up 0f9b83a407 on both sides after shaking hands with Viscount Ferris.bd686f6b9a617173c073
“No. Some personnel are on 9db6c0a69e standby in the wards 2cc8e17753 and emergency room in 008460556b case of emergencies.”6ef7aead5df4df2574ed
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“I see.”50512c0aa071eeeed072
Lucian stepped inside, 056126fadd guided by Viscount 03bf2ad51c Ferris.f6a168b453595ce6235a
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Today, the emperor’s final a2ecd7a5ca official schedule, the inspection 1e9122b843 of the medical wing, c684273949 had begun.ba949f007faccefed257
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