"Her mind has been scrambled. Normally, the brain sorts memories, but all of her memories have been mixed together, with the timeline frequently jumping around. Sometimes she is a little girl, and sometimes she is a princess." Doctor Richard delivered his diagnosis without any politeness. Even Black Bolt could only listen quietly. "Fortunately, that stage has passed. Her brain's self-regulation has alleviated those symptoms. We can determine that they were the result of external interference by powerful Mental Power. We do not know what other effects Maximus has had on her. Perhaps those symptoms are merely byproducts of some psychological suggestion. We cannot make an accurate judgment until she undergoes detailed psychotherapy and mental intervention."
The royal secretary, serving as the channel of communication, held a data tablet.
"When will Princess Crystal's consciousness return to normal?"
"No more than two days, provided we do not carry out a strict mind-reading examination procedure." Richard adjusted his glasses. He had already foreseen what would happen next. "We have all witnessed Maximus's abilities. He caused the most serious riot in the history of Attilan Star Fortress. Who knows whether he might use Crystal's hands to do something? You must understand, he has always believed the throne belonged to him. He even... We all know what he did, Your Majesty. Though I am only a doctor, anyone of sound mind understands that he should be taken back to prison now."
Or simply killed.
Richard did not say the latter half aloud, but Black Bolt understood what he meant.
He shook his head, rejecting that final suggestion. He ordered Richard to continue treating Crystal, but her soft restraints had to be removed. At the same time, he ordered the security department personnel who had not gone to the battlefield to draw manpower from the armed