Magic Research Institute.
After an expansion using the Undetectable Extension Charm, Auditorium One had become a vast hall capable of holding two or three thousand attendees.
At that moment, every employee of the Magic Research Institute was present, including researchers from every research group, Muggle administrators, and even House-elves. On the screen formed by a hundred display panels above the auditorium stage were several large words: "First Magic Science Awards Ceremony."
"Director," Laura said backstage, glancing at her watch. "It's about time."
"Alright, cough cough..." Murphy suddenly coughed twice. "I'll go right—"
Yet once the coughing started, it did not stop for over ten seconds.
At the same time, a weakness as though his body had been drained dry washed over him, making him feel faint.
Ever since his last great display of power, his physical condition had grown increasingly abnormal. The dull pains throughout his body had become more frequent, while symptoms such as chest tightness, coughing, and dizziness emerged one after another.
"Are you alright?" Laura hurried forward and supported him.
She then took a pill from her pocket, handed it to him, and offered him a glass of water.
Because of the Multi-Magus Transformation, Murphy's body was now entirely different from that of an ordinary human. For the time being, even medical experts could not determine the mechanism behind his symptoms and could only treat the symptoms as they appeared.
As Murphy's assistant, Laura had practically learned how to be a nurse lately.
Murphy swallowed the pill directly and pushed away the water. "Give me a shot of morphine."
"You've already exceeded today's dosage," Laura reminded him.
"It's fine. My body can metabolize it."
Laura hesitated for a moment before finally gesturing for someone to bring over a syringe. "Let me help you."
Murphy said nothing. He