Chapter 215

This is a miraculous experience that happened to a certain family.

One of the mansions in the noble district of the royal capital. A gloomy atmosphere filled one of its rooms.

"Phew......"

"He still hasn't woken up, Tom."

"Yeah... It's already been a year since he fell ill."

A man and woman sat in chairs, exchanging sighs.

They were husband and wife. Beside them was a bed, where a pale-skinned boy lay.

The boy's eyes were tightly shut, showing no signs of waking.

The couple's son had fallen into a mysterious illness, leaving him bedridden and unresponsive.

They had consulted many doctors, but there was no improvement. Not even the cause was known.

"Dear... What if we asked the Saint to examine him?"

"Hmm... But there's also the matter of the Marquis..."

At his wife's words, the husband shook his head with a sigh.

Although they were members of a noble family... they belonged to a faction in the court led by a certain marquis.

That faction was in opposition to the Duke Laurel family, who were the Saint's guardians. It's not that they were explicitly denied treatment... but among nobles, even if the Saint said nothing, people would act overly cautious on their own.

If a noble from one faction sought help from the daughter of an opposing house, it would be seen as showing weakness.

Thus, they couldn't bring themselves to ask the Saint for treatment.

"If we do something that seems like betrayal to the Marquis, our house will be ruined..."

"Dear, this isn't the time to be saying that. Tom's life should come first, right?"

"Yes, that's true, but..."

At his wife's plea, the husband showed a pained expression.

It wasn't that he feared losing power or wealth.

The Marquis they followed was generous to allies, but merciless to enemies or traitors... the husband knew this well.

(If our house is ruined and we fall to commoner status, that would still be tolerable. But... it might not end there...)

If traitors were treated leniently, others might follow suit.

Rather than just being demoted, they could be falsely accused and sent to the mines.

"Master, pardon the intrusion."

There was a knock at the door, and an elderly butler entered the room.

"The carriage is ready. Also, the young lady is dressed and prepared."

"Ah... It's about time we headed out..."

"I'm sorry, Tom. That just the two of us..."

The couple looked apologetic.

Today, the two of them and their other child... their daughter, were planning to dine at a restaurant.

In celebration of their daughter's birthday, they had reserved a particularly popular restaurant in the royal capital.

"We will watch over the young master. Please, just for today, prioritize the young lady..."

"Ah... you're right."

At the butler's words, the husband gave a solemn nod.

The couple had both a son and a daughter... but ever since their son fell ill, their attention had been consumed by him.

It wasn't that they saw their son as more important than their daughter.

However, they were aware they had been neglecting her.

"Today is her birthday... We can't go with such gloomy faces."

"Yes, let's go. Please take care of Tom."

"Understood."

Leaving the bowing butler behind, the couple descended to the mansion's entrance.

At the entrance, their daughter was already waiting, dressed in her gown.

"Ah, Father. Mother."

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Marie."

"That dress suits you very well."

Hiding the gloom from earlier, the couple smiled at their daughter.

"How was Tom? Still not awake?"

"Yeah... that's right."

"It's okay. I'm sure Tom is just being a sleepyhead and will wake up soon."

The daughter smiled sweetly at her parents.

She was only twelve years old, but her expression was slightly more mature than her age.

"Every day, I pray to the angels. I'm sure Tom will wake up soon."

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