Chapter 14. Pancakes Berry

Sterile fluid was poured over the wound. Smoke billowed out. The bleeding stopped, but Zee grimaced in frustration. Guard Lim’s flesh was blackened as if it had been grilled.

“Eum… I don’t think my stomach’s in the mood for berries right now,” Justin chuckled, twisting his boxy stomach against the nausea.

Zee spread her fingers over Guard Lim’s wound. She concentrated on channeling the silver powder. But the powder soaked in quickly, and there was no change. Her energy was drained.

Chief Baker slipped his cell phone into the front pocket of his apron. He joined Azeeva and Justin after stopping in the corner of the room.

“My doctor friend is coming in fifteen minutes,” Chief Baker explained, “he’s sewing up a fairy with a broken wing.”

“Will he live?” Justin ruffled his loins as he looked worriedly at Guardsman Lim.

“Judging by the wound…” Chief Baker looked down at Guardsman Lim’s wound for a long time.

Azeeva and Justin exchanged glances, b