The frequency of Ria's flapping wings became faster and faster, and Gulun's face turned pale, his breathing becoming much heavier. He kept urging Ria, "Slow down...slow down, I'm not...young anymore..."

Ria's thoughts were fully on her sister; she didn't hear what Gulun said, but she felt that his voice seemed weaker and faster.

Gulun felt only the wind whistling by his ears as he closed his eyes tightly. Being tossed around by Ria at his age was truly torturous. It was like an hundred-year-old man riding a rollercoaster, each time more thrilling than the last.

A quarter of an hour later, the two arrived at Rize's residence and Ria finally put Gulun down. "Hurry inside and see how my sister is doing."

Gulun covered his chest and coughed twice. It had been too exciting, and he had almost not recovered his senses.

"I'm not young anymore, how can I withstand being tossed around by you like this," Gulun gasped, finally catching his breath and couldn't help but complain.

Ria shrugged helplessly and said, "Who told you to live so far away? It's my fault! I promise next time."

Gulun patted his own waist helplessly and sighed, "Alright."

He walked into the house, but in his heart he wondered why Rize and Ria, both being daughters of the Empress, had such contrasting personalities. Rize was steady, meticulous, and polite in her conduct. Ria, on the other hand, was like a child who never grew up, always causing trouble and chaos, and always seemed inexplicably clumsy.

Gulun saw Rize lying on the bed, her cheeks flushed and the sweat on her forehead flowing into her temples. Her brows furrowed as if she were trapped in a nightmare.

"How did you come so quickly, Physician Gulun?" Karen didn't expect Gulun to come so quickly.

She looked at her younger daughter, Ria, and was about to ask when Gulun cleared his throat and said seriously, "I heard that Her Majesty's condition was serious, so I came quickly to have a look."

Ria, on the side, let out a sigh of relief. She had thought the old man Gulun would reveal what had happened earlier, but she never expected him to protect her.

In Ria's impression, Gulun's score instantly increased. He was indeed an old man who knew how to protect the younger generation. No, he should be called an old patriarch.

Gulun stepped forward and placed his hand on Ria's pulse. After a moment, he frowned and muttered to himself, "Her Majesty's pulse is steady, with no abnormalities."

The results of this pulse examination were the same as the previous one, with no difference. Her body's mechanisms were also very healthy, with no signs of fever or unconsciousness.

"Could it be a curse?" Ria suddenly interjected.

Gulun shook his head and denied, "It can't be a curse. The elven royal family is naturally immune to curses, and their blood can remove all curses. Ria, as a princess of the elven royal family, haven't you studied related knowledge?"

Ria was stunned for a moment and then said, "I...I..." She stammered for a long time but couldn't come up with a reason and ended up awkwardly scratching her cheek.

"Physician Gulun, can you cure Rize's condition?" Karen urgently asked.

"Your Highness, I'm lacking in knowledge and afraid I can't treat Her Majesty’s condition," Gulun said, bowing his head in shame. "I need to go back and review the medical cases written by our ancestors, but I can't guarantee that I'll find a treatment."

"Your book with the blue cover is so thick, I wonder if my sister can hold on until then," Ria murmured.

"Ria," Karen scolded, "No nonsense. Physician Gulun is an elder after all. How can you be so insolent?"

"Karen, go and say goodbye to Dr. Gulan," Karen urged Ria. Rize still hadn't woken up, and she had to keep an eye on him. She couldn't afford any mistakes.

Ria nodded and left with Gulan.

Karen sat by her eldest daughter's bed, repeatedly dampening a towel and placing it on her daughter's forehead to reduce the fever.

"Mother..." Rize's voice was weak.

Karen quickly put down the towel and held Rize's hand, gently touching her hot cheek.

"Mother, I... have caused you trouble." Rize struggled to open her eyes and saw her mother's figure. A faint smile appeared at the corner of her pale lips.

Karen's eyes filled with tears as she wiped away the tears from the corner of Rize's eyes. Choking back her sobs, she said, "Silly child, all I want is for you to get better soon. Troubles and everything else don't matter."

Rize nodded slightly and closed her eyes again.

Ria left the palace with Gulan, flying side by side. Once they were a safe distance away, Ria spoke up, "Old man Gulan, thank you for protecting me and not telling Mother the truth. I promise I'll fly slower next time I hug you."

Gulan glanced at Ria and teased, "Why are you calling me an old man? Shouldn't it be 'old fart' instead?"

Ria pursed her lips and replied, "You are an old man, so I call you an old man. I'm calling you 'old fart' to show appreciation for protecting me and to increase your impression of me."

Gulan chuckled. He had lived for so long, yet it was the first time a young girl had complained about him being old.

Gulan continued reading the medical casebooks at home while Ria sat by his side, occasionally making tea to keep him alert.

Two days passed in a flash, and neither Gulan nor Ria had slept. They both looked exhausted. Rize remained in a daze and her fever intensified. Karen, the guard by Rize's side, could clearly feel the rising temperature in the room. She worriedly watched Rize, feeling helpless.

The damp towel on Rize's forehead would evaporate within five minutes. Karen couldn't even touch Rize's body for too long, as her hand would get burned.

"Mother...," Rize's eyelids twitched, her hoarse voice filled with exhaustion.

Karen hurriedly approached, panic in her voice, "Rize, what's wrong?"

"Mother, during this time... you have taken care of me... Thank you... You don't have to worry about me anymore..." Rize struggled to open her mouth, each word draining her energy.

"Rize, don't scare your mother." Karen cried, unable to believe what she was hearing.

Rize forced a smile and intermittently said, "Mother, you... can go and rest now. I'm really... fine..."

"Rize!"

"Mother, I... I'm really fine... I just want to be alone... quietly..."

Finally, upon Rize's strong insistence, Karen reluctantly left her room.

Once Karen left, Rize closed her eyes.

Late at night, Rize's body temperature reached a new peak. Her once pale face now had a faint pink tint, and she bit her lower lip gently, as if enduring a great deal of pain.

Vivid scenes flashed through Rui Ze's mind - angels and demons locked in combat, holy angels falling, evil demons ravaging the earth, and the crimson blood staining every inch of the world's soil. Dark clouds drifted in the sky, dispersed by beams of light.

These images, like knives, tore through Rui Ze's thoughts, causing her immense pain and struggle. She felt as if she were on a battlefield, hearing the warriors' shouts and smelling the scent of death. Demonic laughter filled her ears, and countless hands tugged at her ankles, preventing her from escaping.

Karen couldn't sleep due to her worry for her daughter. She feared Rui Ze wouldn't make it through the night. She got up and approached Rui Ze's door, only to quickly retract her hand as it got burned. It was apparent that the temperature inside the room was extremely high.

With the return of her memories, Rui Ze abruptly opened her eyes, gasping heavily, with sweat soaking her clothes. The temperature in the room suddenly dropped back to normal.

At the same time, Karen, ignoring the heat on her hand, confidently pushed open the door. This time, the doorknob was at a normal temperature and didn't cause her any harm.

Rui Ze lifted her head, her vacant gaze slowly focusing. "Mother...how did you come in..." Rui Ze's voice was hoarse, almost broken, as her burning throat caused unbearable pain.

Karen looked at her daughter by the bedside and immediately checked Rui Ze's temperature, which had returned to normal. She immediately hugged Rui Ze, tears streaming down her face. "Rui Ze, you're finally okay. I was so scared that you wouldn't make it through tonight."

Rui Ze tightly held Karen's hand and reassured her, "I'm fine now, Mother. Thank you for worrying."

At that moment, Ria noticed the burn marks on her mother's right hand. She quickly took out some ointment from the bedside table and applied it to Karen's hand. "Mother, does it hurt?"

Karen shook her head. "Compared to what you went through, it's nothing."

Rui Ze fell silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "I'm sorry for making you worry."

Karen poured a cup of warm tea for Rui Ze and handed it to her. "Have some tea to soothe your throat."

Rui Ze took the cup of water and drank half of it with her head lowered to soothe her throat.

"Mother, I'm fine now. You can go back and rest. As for my throat, I think it'll be better tomorrow."

After confirming that Rui Ze's temperature was okay, Karen said, "Goodnight, Daughter."

"Goodnight, Mother." Rui Ze smiled at Karen.

After closing the door, Rui Ze patted her forehead and couldn't help but exclaim, "I am Jia Bairi, the 4th ranked Seraphim in the Angel Sequence."

From now on, she not only had to resist the Ruined Land savages but also fight against demons. The burden on her shoulders was indeed heavy.

The next day, as soon as Rui Ze opened her eyes, she saw Karen sitting by her bedside. Rui Ze stared at Karen, a warm feeling washing over her. She smiled slightly and greeted, "Good morning, Mother."

"Are you hungry, Rui Ze?"

"Mm." Rui Ze obediently replied.

Karen got up and brought over the prepared food. Rui Ze ate a bowl of porridge, a few buns, and drank a small bottle of milk.

After finishing the meal, Rui Ze asked, "Where's Ria?"

"I already went to see Physician Gulan. At that time, they were still looking through medical history books, trying to find a way to treat you," Karen explained.

Ruize nodded, indicating her understanding. This belongs to her awakening, and these details won't be recorded in the case files.

"What is Grandpa Gu Lan and Ria doing?"

"They heard that you have recovered, so they went to rest."

"They have worked hard as well."

In the afternoon, Ruize went to Gu Lan's residence and saw him watering the plants in the yard. Ruize approached him quietly and reached out to help him with the flowers and plants.

"Your Majesty, why are you awake? You have just recovered and should rest more." Gu Lan turned around and looked at her with tender eyes and a smile.

Ruize smiled and replied, "I came to thank you in person this time. These days, I have troubled you."

"I only flipped through the case files. In the end, I couldn't help much. If you want to thank anyone, go to Ria. She's been working hard these past few days."

Ruize nodded, "Thank you."

Ruize chatted with Gu Lan for a while before taking her leave. When she returned to her own residence, she went to Ria's room and found her still fast asleep, so she didn't disturb her.