Chapter 401

The courtyard erupted into battle. 

The clash of powers raged outside the infirmary — thunder cracking, fire roaring, steel clashing — but inside, behind the screen, all that existed for Ron was pain. It consumed everything. His fingers clutched the hands of the Ice Fairies so tightly his knuckles turned white, his body trembling as waves of agony tore through him.

The Ice Fairy Queen held one of his hands, her skin glowing faintly as she absorbed what she could, sweat dripping from her temple. The others surrounded them, weaving a net of cooling energy to soothe him, but it was barely enough.

Prince Ron’s breaths came out in ragged gasps as he just kept begging the royal physician to hurry up. 

The royal physician was already working as fast as he could, his brow damp with sweat. It wouldn't have been so painful for Prince Ron had the anesthesia worked but for some reason, it didn't despite the high dose. It was like something in his body completel