"I didn't know, cough cough, that you also used the Sun's power."
Seeing Lady Helena Carter grinding herbs at the table, Shade forced a smile and spoke to her. She immediately rose and brought over the prepared potion. After making Shade drink it, she worriedly helped him lie back down.
"Don't speak yet. You're badly injured, and the curse hasn't been driven out."
Only after Shade obediently lay down did she answer his question.
"You should know that once one reaches a high enough level, everyone wants to learn something different to broaden their thinking. My teacher once envisioned combining the powers of the Sun and Moon. Later, she realized that a single person's energy was always limited. Based on the legends of the two Ancient Gods, the Sun and Moon, she wanted to raise a pair of twins as students. Unfortunately, she never found suitable candidates."
She pressed a finger against Shade's brow. The Silver Moon Mark flashed across his forehead, and Shade felt his headache ease considerably.
"You were unconscious for two hours. What did you encounter? Even Holy Water No. 1 from the Academy's stores failed to drive out the curse on you. Still, although ordinary methods are ineffective, this curse does not have much resistance to the healing effects of natural herbs."
"Rest for a while longer. The herbs can temporarily suppress the curse and make the pain less intense. Then we'll think of another way."
She spoke very gently, but Shade refused to rest.
"Is it nighttime outside?"
The Black-Haired Lady nodded.
"Yes. The Moon is very full tonight."
"Can you help me outside? Cough cough, cough cough. I can sense this curse's power. Fire can't burn it away, and Life Force is useless against it. I need to go outside."
The woman carefully helped