{"id":1406,"date":"2026-05-14T22:14:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T22:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=1406"},"modified":"2026-05-14T22:14:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T22:14:40","slug":"the-beggar-princes-remedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=1406","title":{"rendered":"THE BEGGAR PRINCE\u2019S REMEDY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silver light spread through King Alaric\u2019s veins like wildfire beneath frozen skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King convulsed violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His body arched against the throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several nobles screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the physicians dropped to his knees in terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe poison is consuming him!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guards rushed forward instantly, blades drawn toward the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But before anyone could touch him\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the torches exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue fire burst across the iron sconces lining the Great Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A shockwave of heat rolled through the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy finally stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And for the first time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">fear appeared in his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHold him down,\u201d he whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not like a man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like something being torn apart from the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black smoke poured from his mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The marble beneath the throne cracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Head Physician staggered backward in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo disease does this\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-99-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-99-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-99-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-99-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-99-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-99.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy\u2019s hands trembled as he reached into the apothecary bag again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he pulled out a small silver knife covered in ancient runes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guards immediately raised their halberds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Queen stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStop!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her voice cut through the chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Queen Selene had remained silent the entire night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But now her pale face had gone completely still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because she recognized the symbols carved into the blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Northern Healer markings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forbidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erased from history decades ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Queen looked directly at the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhere did you get that knife?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then quietly answered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt belonged to my mother.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Queen froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something changed in her expression instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King suddenly slammed his fists against the throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood exploded from his mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And something moved beneath his skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire hall recoiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A long shape slithered beneath the King\u2019s veins like a living serpent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physicians began shouting prayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One noble fainted where he stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy turned toward the guards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you do not chain him now\u2014everyone in this hall dies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For half a second\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">nobody moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then King Alaric opened his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pure black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The throne exploded apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King lunged forward with impossible strength, throwing armored guards across the chamber like children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screams erupted everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disease was alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy grabbed the silver knife tightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then charged directly toward the King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Head Physician shouted in disbelief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe\u2019s trying to kill him!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the Queen suddenly screamed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNO\u2014LET HIM FINISH!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy leapt onto the shattered throne platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King roared like a beast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black veins burst across his face as claw-like fingers reached for the child\u2019s throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the boy drove the silver blade into the King\u2019s chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolute silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The black smoke stopped instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King froze motionless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the glowing silver veins spread outward from the wound like cracks of moonlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the impossible happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dark shape crawled from the King\u2019s mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twisted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Covered in writhing black tendrils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature hit the marble floor hissing violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Half the room screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physicians stumbled backward in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy collapsed beside the throne, breathing heavily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Fever\u2026\u201d he whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026was never a sickness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creature suddenly lunged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One guard hacked it in half instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black blood splattered across the marble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where the blood touched stone\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-100-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-100-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-100-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-100-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-100-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-100.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the marble began rotting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now everyone understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Black Fever had not spread through plague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It spread through parasites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Living ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King\u2019s body finally went still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one horrifying moment\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">nobody knew if he was alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Alaric inhaled sharply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Color slowly returned to his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The black veins vanished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Great Hall fell silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impossible had happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King was breathing again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Queen covered her mouth as tears filled her eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physicians stared like men witnessing a miracle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the boy looked only exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like someone carrying a burden far older than himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King slowly lifted his gaze toward the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat\u2026 is your name?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The storm outside rumbled softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he answered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCaelan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King\u2019s expression changed instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Queen stepped backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her face had gone pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because both of them remembered that name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child prince who supposedly died twenty years ago during the Northern Purge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last heir of the Healers of the North.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy reached into his bag again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he removed an old iron medallion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wolf surrounded by silver branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The royal symbol of the Northern Healers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gasps spread across the hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Queen whispered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s impossible\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But King Alaric stared at the boy with trembling eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because he remembered the night the North burned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The screams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The executions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The order he gave himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every healer slaughtered after accusations of treason against the crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every bloodline erased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or so he believed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King looked shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou survived\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan said nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And somehow\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">that silence hurt more than hatred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Head Physician suddenly stepped forward furiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is madness!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He pointed toward Caelan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe used forbidden bloodcraft inside the throne room!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles immediately erupted into fearful whispers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWitchcraft\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDark healing\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe brought a creature from inside the King\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physician\u2019s eyes narrowed dangerously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis boy is a threat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several guards slowly tightened their grip on their weapons again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But before anyone could move\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King Alaric stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time in weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-101-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-101-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-101-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-101-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-101-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-101.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice thundered across the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEnough.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence returned instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King descended the broken throne steps slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still weak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He stopped directly before Caelan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the ruler of Eldoria knelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire hall gasped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No king had bowed in that chamber for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou saved my life,\u201d Alaric said quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut worse than that\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice cracked slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026you saved a man who did not deserve it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Great Hall became deathly still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King looked directly at the nobles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt dawn, every record concerning the Northern Healers will be restored.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Head Physician\u2019s face turned white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe exile ends tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whispers exploded through the hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Caelan remained motionless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King looked at him carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou knew who I was before you entered this hall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou knew I ordered the purge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King swallowed slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThen why save me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">pain flickered across Caelan\u2019s face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not anger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not revenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBecause my mother made me promise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room fell silent again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe said\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan\u2019s voice grew quieter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026that if hatred becomes the final gift of the North\u2026 then the North truly deserved to die.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the Queen began crying softly now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a loud clap echoed through the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone turned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Head Physician was smiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coldly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHow touching.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he pulled a hidden dagger from his robes\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and plunged it into the King\u2019s back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chaos erupted instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Queen screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guards charged forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Head Physician twisted the blade viciously before being dragged away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood poured across the marble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King collapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan caught him before he hit the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physician laughed hysterically while soldiers restrained him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou fools\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood dripped from his lips as he screamed across the hall:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe parasite was never the true weapon!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes locked onto Caelan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou healed 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