Even an Emperor Can Be Cut Open

"Father, are you having an episode again? Hurry and call Physician Eiad!"

Tinasha rushed to her father's side in a few steps, looking at him worriedly from beside his throne, then ordered someone nearby.

"A girl acting so boisterous, what kind of image is that? It's just an old ailment, I'm used to it."

A hint of gentleness flashed in Kaiske XIII's eyes. He had lectured Tinasha many times about minding her surroundings, that sometimes she should call him Imperial Father, but she never listened. No matter what, she always called him Father. She was quite an anomaly in the royal family.

His Majesty the Emperor's health was naturally the most important. Soon, a white-haired old man was brought into the great hall. He placed his hands on Kaiske XIII's abdomen and used Healing Magic on him. The pain was quickly suppressed, and his complexion returned to normal.

"Physician Eiad, can Father's illness truly not be cured? To be in pain like this every day..."

Tinasha's face was filled with heartache. This was her father. How many people could bear to see their father tormented by illness every day?

"Your Highness Princess, even the Sacred Empire's most outstanding Healer would tell you this illness cannot be eradicated. The human body is a wondrous thing. I can only do my best to alleviate His Majesty the Emperor's suffering."

Old Eiad didn't claim to be the most outstanding Healer, but he was close. If he weren't outstanding, how could he have become the Emperor's personal physician? His tone was naturally a bit arrogant.

"You said the same thing about Mayona, didn't you? Ruby, you healed Mayona, can you come and take a look at my father?"

Although Tinasha's words were not malicious, they made Old Eiad's old face flush. He certainly knew about the Archmage being saved. Following Tinasha's gaze, he looked at Ruby. He couldn't believe that such a young boy could be a Healer who surpassed him.

"...I can."

Ruby didn't blindly agree to Tinasha's request. Instead, he first glanced at Mayona. After receiving a nod from her, he spoke.

After receiving consent, Ruby walked forward and pressed hard on Kaiske XIII's painful area. The caught-off-guard Emperor's face turned a bit green, and he nearly cried out.

"You brat, what are you doing? I just managed to suppress His Majesty the Emperor's pain!"

Old Eiad was greatly alarmed. He quickly pushed Ruby aside and used magic to relieve the Emperor's pain, while also wondering if this brat was tired of living, daring to hurt the Emperor so casually.

"Based on preliminary examination, it might be appendicitis. If we need to confirm, a blood test would be best."

Ruby's vast experience told him what His Majesty the Emperor's illness was. This kind of condition was quite common. However, he still didn't make a rash confirmation and prepared to ask Dragon to help with a blood test.

"Ap, pen, di, ci? Is there a way to cure it?"

Tinasha curiously repeated the term Ruby had uttered. It was something she had never heard before. Since Ruby knew what it was, there was a good chance he could cure it.

"Yes, just cut it out."

"Cut, cut it out?"

Tinasha felt a chill run down her spine. With an unnatural expression, she stammered, "What do you mean, cut it out?"

"Just slice open the belly here, cut out the inflamed part, and it'll be fine. It's like chopping vegetables."

Ruby gestured to his own abdomen. Both Tinasha and the Nobles watching from below were terrified. Many were also shocked. This fearless youth actually wanted to cut open His Majesty the Emperor's belly. Was that any different from murder? And he said it so openly.

"Nonsense! Are you a spy sent by an enemy country? Do you know how complex the human body is? You think you can just cut it open?"

Hearing Ruby's words, Old Eiad, disregarding his status, pointed at Ruby's nose and berated him. Such a treatment method was completely unacceptable.

"Then I can't cure it. I was just talking nonsense."

Ruby nodded, preparing to leave. He wasn't particularly concerned about these matters. He was about to leave the Imperial Capital soon, so it didn't matter to him how the Emperor fared, as he wouldn't die anyway.

"You! Are you deceiving His Majesty the Emperor? Or do you think all these Nobles in the hall are fools? Your Majesty, I suggest we lock up this liar."

Old Eiad's finger trembled as he pointed at Ruby. He instantly elevated Ruby to the position of enemy for everyone present. The Nobles also felt Ruby was being unreasonable. If he couldn't cure it, he should have just said so. Why spout such nonsense to deceive people?

"You can try. There's no prison in this world I can't break."

The Archmage sister's faint voice reached everyone's ears, calming their anger at being toyed with.

"Everyone, please calm down. Just consider it a small joke he made."

Kaiske XIII recovered and mediated the atmosphere in the hall, not delving deeper into Ruby's words. Since Mayona had spoken, what could he do? Old Eiad, who had lost face due to the Archmage sister, also went along with the situation, standing beside the Emperor with a sullen face.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, I am late."

Just as His Majesty the Emperor was contemplating how to start a new topic, another person walked into the hall. He wore a golden mage robe, with a gem on each shoulder to secure the corners of his cape. A red cape flowed down from his shoulders onto his back, emblazoned with a fierce-looking lion. His golden hair, reaching his shoulders, slightly covered the top of the cape.

This handsome man radiated golden light as if he were a human sun. Ruby was the only stranger he saw in the hall and couldn't help but look at him a few more times. Noticing Ruby observing him, he offered Ruby a sunny smile.

"Ryan, I've been waiting for you for a long time. It's good you're back. Let's chat privately later."

Kaiske XIII's face lit up upon seeing his beloved general return. However, he didn't immediately catch up with him, instead shifting the focus back to how to announce Mayona's return.

"Curious about his identity?"

Out of politeness, Mayona didn't pull Ruby away. Instead, she stayed to listen to the Nobles' meaningless chatter. After setting up a soundproof barrier around them, she openly whispered.

"Yes, those eyes... they shouldn't be natural, should they?"

Ruby still remembered the eyes he had just seen. They didn't seem like human eyes at all, but a pair of golden linear pupils, filled with a wild aura.