Chapter 2013

Frank calmly explained, "I've never encountered the pill that the elder gave me, but I have a feeling if I recklessly attempt to counteract it, it would get worse rather than help matters." The members of Mystic Sky Guild were left silent in turn, while Winter walked up and crouched by Frank's bed. Taking his hand and pressing it against her cheek, tears welled up in her eyes as she cried, "Please, you have to survive this! H-How could I live if anything were to happen to you?" Frank, however, chuckled at her words. "What are you saying, silly? You should do your best and live even if I die. Have you forgotten about your mother?" "I…" Winter was stumped. Unable to come up with a response, she threw herself at Frank and bawled. "Okay, okay…" Frank flashed a pained smile, patting her head while looking at everyone in the room. "What's with all the long faces? I'm still alive, and that geezer can't do anything to me if I find the evidence I need in three days." Despite his optimis