Chapter 566

Rafael shook his head, his voice still charged with excitement. “No, Septimus isn’t just one person, and it wasn’t Thomas either. There are eleven of them… Wait, who’s that?”

He noticed a horse circling nearby, with someone slumped over its back. The person’s hair cascaded wildly, making it hard to identify them.

Carissa gasped and hurried over. “It’s Vivi! She’s been ill the whole journey, and I forgot about her!”

Carissa carefully helped Vivi down from the horse. As Vivi dismounted, she nearly fell to her knees, like Kayla had, cursing as she went. “You heartless wretch! I accompanied you the whole way, and you forgot about me! Once I’m better, you’ll regret it.”

Exhausted, Vivi leaned on Carissa’s shoulder.

Carissa apologized. “I’m sorry. Let’s get you inside to rest. I was just rushing to get Kayla inside to see her husband.”

Vivi, lacking the energy to scold Carissa further, asked urgently, “How is he? Is he alright? I wanted to see their reunion, but I can’t go in with General Ziegler injured and me being ill.”

“He’s not in the best condition, but I believe Sebastian will treat him successfully. I’ll help you inside to lie down. A good rest will make you feel better.”

Turning to Rafael, Carissa said, “Please call Vanda. We have a patient.”

Vivi was settled in an empty room. She was so tired she fell into a deep sleep before the medicine was even ready, even after Vanda examined her.

Throughout the journey, Vivi had been frustrated. Her health had always been robust, and she rarely suffered from even minor ailments. It was embarrassing that she had fallen ill at such a critical moment. She felt like an embarrassment to the Inferno Guild.

When the medicine was ready, Carissa woke Vivi to drink it. Vivi sat up and gulped it down, then asked, “How’s Lawrence?”

“I asked Sebastian, and there’s been some improvement. After Kayla arrived, his progress has been quite noticeable.”

Vivi sighed with relief. “Good. I’m relieved. I’m going to continue sleeping.”

“There’s also good news. Do you want to hear it?” Carissa supported Vivi’s head, preventing it from falling back onto the pillow.

“What else is there?” Vivi asked, her eyes still heavy with sleep.

“Septimus isn’t just Lawrence. It’s a group of eleven people—eleven people who were all rescued successfully and are back at the inn.”

Vivi’s sleepy eyes widened in surprise. “Eleven people?”

Chapter 566 (Continued)

“Yes. Septimus Tetra is the name of their team. The entire reconnaissance team consists of eleven people.”

Vivi sat up abruptly, her excitement making her head spin. “G-Give me a mask. I want to see them. I need to pay my respects and show the admiration that ordinary people have for them…”

She had gotten up so suddenly that she felt dizzy. Grasping Carissa’s hand, she hesitated. “Maybe I should rest a bit first. They aren’t going anywhere.”

“Go ahead and rest!” Carissa said with a smile.

Vivi closed her eyes, and exhaustion overwhelmed her. She fell asleep almost immediately.

Kayla was truly strong. Since her arrival, she had taken on the task of cleaning Lawrence’s wounds, applying medicine, and preparing herbal remedies. Mira had only shown her once, but Kayla remembered everything perfectly. Moreover, she was meticulous and cautious in her care. Under her attentive treatment and encouragement, Lawrence’s condition visibly improved.

Vivi slept for over ten hours. After a quick wash and freshen-up, she went to see the heroes. In her role as a member of the Spencer family, she greeted each with respect. She remembered every name and took a special look at Thomas, as she had previously believed Septimus was Thomas.

Several of them looked at Carissa and Vivi with hesitant questions. Given the circumstances surrounding Thomas’s wife’s remarriage, they were curious about whether their own wives had remarried.

Finally, Benson asked, “Lady Carissa, may I inquire if my wife has remarried or is still living with my family?”

Carissa was stunned. She didn’t know the answer.

But before she could speak, Vivi answered, “Your wife hasn’t remarried and is still living with your family. Your brother’s wife is also the same.” Vivi had learned some details about each family from Claire’s investigation.

The two men immediately breathed a sigh of relief, their faces reflecting both guilt and longing.