Chapter 983

The next morning, as dawn broke, Yuna found Carissa and asked her to bring Sebastian to see Lisandra. Meanwhile, Garrick went to the Diplomatic Affairs Department to prepare for the afternoon's continuation of negotiations.

Sebastian, anticipating Lisandra's request, had risen early and awaited a summons. When Carissa arrived, his carriage was ready. Without a word from Carissa, Sebastian instructed Ivy to bring his medicine box.

"Concord Lodge, correct?" he asked.

Carissa smiled. "You knew?"

"Grand Princess Lisandra's headaches are severe. Without me, she'll be unable to manage the upcoming negotiations, let alone return home to address pressing matters." Sebastian's confidence in his medical skills remained unshaken.

As they rode, Carissa asked, "What's causing Grand Princess Lisandra's headaches? Is it just tension?"

"That's part of it. It's clear she's suffered from this for a long time, and it's very severe. Years of desk work have misaligned her neck, restricting blood flow to her head. Mr. Glover's diagnosis last night was accurate—there is blood stagnation. The incense provided temporary relief, but the headache returned with full force once the effect wore off," Sebastian explained.

"Couldn't Mr. Glover see the problem? After years of treatment, why no improvement?"

"Needle treatment helps, and Mr. Glover's efforts have been valuable, but the underlying issue remains. Her constant overwork means the condition will recur and likely worsen, potentially becoming life-threatening."

Sebastian patted his medicine box. "Ivy packed enough medicine for a year. If Grand Princess Lisandra trusts me, she can be saved."

Carissa nodded, considering the precarious situation between the two kingdoms. Lisandra's incapacity would be disastrous for Starhaven. Upon reaching Concord Lodge, Sebastian and Ivy entered while Carissa waited outside. She planned to accompany Sebastian's departure; Michael would replace her. What she expected to be a brief consultation stretched into an hour. Sebastian still hadn't emerged, and Michael, having arrived two hours earlier, was waiting.

Worried, Carissa inquired with the Westhaven guards.

Chapter 984? (There appears to be a typo in the original text, "Chapter 98%")

They led her inside, saying, "Grand Princess Lisandra has given orders. If you inquire, we are to bring you in."

This kindness suggested the upcoming negotiations might be more manageable. Entering Lisandra's room, Carissa found the Grand Princess lying down for needle treatment, with over a dozen silver needles inserted into her neck and head. Sebastian and Javier attended to her. While Javier knew needle treatment, head and neck insertions required extreme caution. His previous treatments had yielded fluctuating results.

Now, Sebastian demonstrated needle placement, ensuring Javier understood the correct pressure points and simultaneous insertions. Ivy, meanwhile, taught the maids massage techniques to alleviate Lisandra's headaches.

Carissa waited quietly. While trusting Sebastian, her presence provided reassurance. After about fifteen minutes, the needles were removed.

Aria helped Lisandra sit up and asked, "Your Highness, how do you feel?"

Lisandra slowly rotated her head. Relief spread across her face.

"The pain is greatly reduced, though I feel a little dizzy."

They spoke in Stellish, respecting Sebastian's presence. He understood and replied, "The dizziness is normal. It will pass. Besides needle treatment, you must take medicine to promote blood circulation and strengthen your constitution. I've prepared everything. If you trust me, take it with you; if hesitant, that's fine."

"I trust you," Lisandra replied. Her greatly reduced headache solidified her trust.

She gazed at Sebastian with gratitude. "Your skills are remarkable. Being treated by you during this trip to Starhaven has been one of the greatest rewards of my journey."

Sebastian's expression softened. "Your Highness, take better care of yourself. In addition to needle treatment and medicine, practice massage to promote circulation. And if possible, do exercises beneficial for muscles and joints."

He paused, opening his medicine box, then added, "To accomplish great things, one must have a healthy body. Otherwise, long-term stability will be out of reach."

Lisandra paused, then gave Sebastian and Carissa a meaningful glance.