With lingering curiosity, Melanie posed another question to the relaxed youth, standing nearby as she remained on duty.
Intrigued, she asked, "What was that healing magic you used on Zoe?"
"Healing magic?" Zoe asked, raising an eyebrow.
She felt that her body was more stable than it had been for years. It was also rejuvenated and her surging mana much more manageable, as if Ryan had breathed new life into her very being.
But she had assumed it was merely a coincidence that her body was in such a good state, which in hindsight, was a silly thought.
"Well, it's something I learned from a friend," Ryan replied. "Considering the condition Zoe was in after my accidental appearance in her bathhouse, it was only right that I helped."
Zoe looked over at Ryan with a mix of curiosity and gratitude as her guard continued attempting to interrogate him.
"Is this the same friend you mentioned from Aria?" Melanie pressed, trying to discern more.
