Chapter 69

No matter how hard Elias tried, he couldn't determine the cause of her condition. So in the end, Zevius had no choice but to take Emily to the hospital. They could only go to Hildi Beastkin Hospital. Since Zevius was Edric's adjutant and most trusted subordinate, he had come in secret this time. If he recklessly requested permission from the Emperor to bring Emily to Royal Hospital, it would definitely raise the Emperor's suspicion. Everyone in the manor was busy dealing with Emily's situation. The secret chamber was left with only two soldiers guarding it—one outside the room, and one inside, watching Daphne's every move. Neither of them noticed a white snake dangling from a tree outside, silently biting into the neck of the soldier at the door. The venom spread through the soldier's body instantly, and he died on the spot. While Daphne continued pretending to be weak, she caught sight of a white snake slithering into the chamber. Terrified of snakes, she instinctively flinched