"I should take care of these parasites first," Renata thought, her mind sharp and focused.
The bodies of Silver Knights were naturally resistant to most diseases and parasites. Even in Rhaegor's current weakened state, he should have been immune to typical infestations. Yet, here he was, riddled with them.
"These aren't ordinary parasites," she mused. "Fortunately, though they are far stronger and more resistant than the usual parasites, they aren't Silver Rank."
Determined, Renata cast her first spell. "Deep Sleep."
The air shimmered as the spell wrapped around Rhaegor, plunging him into a deep, unshakable slumber. She needed him out cold, especially with what was about to happen.
A green light flickered in the air, its glow pulsating as the magic took hold.
"Now, Cleanse."
Renata's next spell was crucial. The Cleanse spell, while powerful, required careful manipulation. It wouldn't simply eradicate the parasites by itself. She had to guide the magic with precision.
A brilliant green aura enveloped Rhaegor's body. Renata's brow furrowed, and her eyes closed in concentration. The magic swirled around him, working its way deep into his body, hunting for the parasites.
For fifteen long minutes, the only sound was the hum of magic. Sweat beaded on Renata's forehead as she maintained the delicate control.
Finally, she opened her eyes and allowed the magic to dissipate.
The room fell silent.
"To think he had so many parasites..." Renata muttered, wiping the sweat from her brow, her lips curling into a smile. "Fortunately, I managed to purge them all."
As a mage with legendary-level talent, her mana reserves were vast. The process had been draining, especially with the resistance of the parasites, but it was well within her abilities.
Without hesitation, Renata cast her next spell. "Absolute Regeneration!"
It was a standard procedure after Cleanse—just in case the process had caused any unintentional harm to the patient's body. But it was also more than that. The Absolute Regeneration spell would heal old wounds, smoothing over internal damage that had built up over time. Though it wouldn't be enough to heal everything, it would certainly take care of the most glaring injuries.
The green light flickered once more, and for a moment, the air seemed to hum with the power of the spell.
Rhaegor's body, now free of parasites, rested in peace.
"Now, I should take care of the cancer," Renata thought, her brow furrowing in concentration. This would be the most difficult part. Cancer was part of the body, making it far trickier to remove. Eradicating it completely from its roots without causing damage was no small feat.
She could remove the entire cancerous organ and regenerate it afterward, but that approach came with its own risks. The process could leave behind a few rogue cancerous cells, and that could mean the cancer would return after a while.
"He has heart cancer, brain cancer, bone cancer, and kidney cancer," Renata muttered, her voice laced with concern. "This is really bad..." She sighed deeply, wondering what could have caused such a massive accumulation of cancers in one person.
"Maybe he was ingesting mercury or something as a magical elixir?" she mused to herself. He couldn't be that careless... could he?
Turning to Kaelith, who had been watching from the side without interfering, Renata asked, "Kaelith, was there anything specific the doctors gave your father as medicine?"
Kaelith looked at her, his face unreadable. "I'll get a list," he replied, stepping out to fetch it from the doctors.
Renata leaned back for a moment, taking a small vial of mana elixir to replenish her energy. She had already expended a significant portion of her mana, and this next procedure would demand even more.
Her plan was to use concentrated rays to completely burn away the cancerous cells, while simultaneously regenerating the affected areas with Absolute Regeneration. It was an extremely mana-intensive process, and she needed to be at full strength to succeed.
...
Ten minutes later, Kaelith returned, holding a list in his hand.
Renata took the list, her eyes scanning it quickly.
"Lightstone?!" she exclaimed, her voice rising in disbelief. "You're telling me you fed him lightstone as medicine?" Her tone was incredulous.
"The doctors were desperate," Kaelith explained, his face unchanging. "His condition was worsening, so I allowed them to try experimental treatments."
Renata stared at him, stunned. "You guys... are crazy!" She set the list down, shaking her head. No wonder Rhaegor had so many cancers.
If Edric had been here, he would have immediately recognized what they called "lightstone" on Earth—uranium.
"Lightstone is dangerous just to be near! And you fed it to him?" Renata's voice trembled with frustration. "This makes things even harder. Now I'll have to completely cleanse his body of any remaining uranium!"
She sighed, her fingers brushing through her hair in exasperation. As a Silver Mage, lightstone posed no threat to her directly, but even she didn't want it anywhere near her body.
"Alright, let's get to work," Renata said, her expression hardening as she stood and centered herself.
She began casting the spells she had prepared. "Intense Ray!"
The air around her hummed with power as the spell took shape, but she didn't stop there. At the same time, she cast Medical Sight, followed by Gradual Absolute Regeneration.
Managing three powerful spells simultaneously was no small feat, even for someone of her caliber. It was a display of immense talent and concentration. Even Renata felt the strain as she focused on maintaining the delicate balance.
Using the Medical Sight, she pinpointed the cancerous organs within Rhaegor's body. With a flick of her wrist, she directed the Intense Ray to burn away the cancerous tissues, then allowed the Gradual Absolute Regeneration to begin healing and regenerating the affected areas.
Every thirty minutes, she had to pause and take a short rest to recover her mana. The process was exhausting, but she pushed forward.
...
After five hours of focused work, Renata had successfully removed the kidney and bone cancers.
But the heart and brain cancers were proving to be much more difficult. Using the Intense Ray on those areas was risky, as it could damage the delicate tissues beyond the cancerous growth.
Thinking quickly, she decided to use a more precise spell: Magic Ray.
While Magic Ray was weaker than Intense Ray, it allowed for a far more targeted approach. With it, Renata could eliminate cancerous cells without harming the surrounding healthy tissue. However, the process would take much longer, and her patience would be tested.
To properly identify the cancerous cells, Renata cast Boosted Medical Sight. The boosted spell drained more mana, but it offered a much more detailed view of the body.
With the Magic Ray in hand, Renata carefully began removing the cancerous cells from Rhaegor's heart. She worked slowly and deliberately, taking her time to remove the infected tissue piece by piece. After each removal, she allowed Gradual Absolute Regeneration to heal the affected area, restoring it with the precision that only a master mage could wield.
She was meticulous, patient—there was no room for haste. The process was exhausting, and she had to take breaks every fifteen minutes. Both the Magic Ray and the Boosted Medical Sight spells consumed far more mana than usual, forcing her to rest often to recover her strength.
...
Six hours passed, and after a monumental effort, Renata finally eradicated all the cancerous cells from Rhaegor's heart.
By then, Kaelith had long since left the room, leaving Renata alone with her work. The reckless doctors who had fed Rhaegor Lightstone weren't allowed to return. Renata had made sure of that, recommending their immediate termination to Kaelith. They were not to be trusted.
"Alright," she muttered to herself. "Now for the brain cancer."
The brain was by far the most delicate organ. Any damage, even if healed, could have long-lasting effects. Memory, after all, was stored both in the soul and the brain. Once a memory was lost from the brain, recovering it would take immense effort and time.
She could wait years for the soul to begin leaking memories back into the brain, or she could use more advanced spells to copy the lost memories and implant them into the brain. But Renata wasn't skilled in those particular arts, and she didn't want to risk any unnecessary complications.
Her plan was simple: remove the cancerous cells without damaging the brain itself.
With this in mind, Renata cast Double-Boosted Medical Sight, Nerfed Magic Ray, and Boosted Gradual Regeneration. These combined spells would allow her to minimize the risk of damaging healthy brain tissue while still targeting the cancerous cells.
Carefully, with the utmost precision, she focused on the tumors, erasing them one by one. The healthy brain cells were preserved, and with each step, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, the brain was not as badly damaged as she had feared. It was under pressure from the tumors, but the tissue itself remained intact.
No further complications arose from the procedure.
After another eight hours of grueling work, Renata finally eradicated the brain cancer entirely.
Wiping the sweat from her forehead, Renata slumped slightly, her exhaustion palpable. But she didn't falter; the hardest part was over. She had done it.
Taking a deep breath, she focused on recovering her mana.
Once she felt the familiar surge of power coursing through her, she cast Triple-Boosted Auto Cleanse. This spell was the perfect solution to cleanse the Lightstone fragments still lingering in his body. It was automatic, meaning it could remove harmful substances without the need for direct manipulation from the caster.
Renata cast the spell ten times, making sure every last trace of Lightstone was purged from his system.
Next, she recovered his mana and prepared for the final step. She cast Triple-Boosted – Deep Regeneration. This spell was designed to heal deep, hidden internal injuries, and she used it ten times to ensure all of Rhaegor's internal wounds were addressed.
Renata considered herself a medical mage, and she was highly skilled in this field. Over the years, she had acquired a vast collection of medical spellbooks, and this knowledge was invaluable in her work.
Once the internal injuries were healed, she cast Triple-Boosted – Absolute Regeneration, the final touch to fully restore Rhaegor's body.
...
Turning to Kaelith, who had returned to the room, she gave a tired but satisfied smile. "It's over. He's fine now and can live the rest of his life happily."
Kaelith, who had watched Renata work tirelessly for tens of hours, his father's life hanging in the balance, was beyond impressed. His voice was full of gratitude as he bowed deeply. "Master Renata. I can never thank you enough."
Renata smiled warmly and shook her head. "No need for thanks. If it wasn't for your father that year, I may have never become what I am today," she replied. That year, those books Rhaegor sold me were the first medical magical texts I ever owned, she thought. They were the beginning of my path as a mage, and a time when I was most vulnerable.
Turning back to Rhaegor, she nodded to Kaelith. "I'm going to dispel Deep Sleep now."
Kaelith gave a subtle nod, his heart heavy with hope that everything would go smoothly.
"Dispel – Deep Sleep!" Renata cast, her voice steady but tinged with anticipation.