2025-02-14 00:59:06"Not enough!" Antonio muttered, his confidence cracking, “I think the dose must not have been enough!”
In truth, he had never seen symptoms like this before. His decision had been nothing more than a gamble.
And now, Eileen’s daughter was slipping away right before his eyes.
The little girl lay motionless on the hospital bed, her chest barely rising.
The heart monitor blared its warning. A deafening alarm that told him exactly what he didn’t want to admit.
She was on the brink of death.
“I need to increase the dosage,” Antonio stammered, snatching another vial and preparing a second injection.
But a hand clamped around his wrist. Like a steel vice.
“I warned you,” Benjamin’s voice was low, steady, and cold. His sharp gaze flicked between Antonio and Eileen. "You're going to kill her."
Before they could react, he stepped in, his fingers already pressing against the girl's pulse.
His expression darkened as he realized the toxins were spreading fast.
If nothing was done, she wouldn’t survive.
"The toxins are moving too quickly. We need to do a bloodletting and transfusion right now to detoxify her." He said urgently.
"Are you insane? That would kill her!" Antonio scoffed.
Benjamin shot him a hard look.
"What’s killing her right now is doing nothing! The toxins are killing her. We have no time!"
“Who will donate the blood?”Eileen asked with panic, “We’ve already tested, and there’s no match.”
“You.” Benjamin turned to her.
" Excuse me? Are you out of your mind? Everyone knows that an immediate relative can't be a direct donor!" Eileen yelled out.
"There is a way around that. Just trust me." Benjamin urged.
" This is madness, Mrs. Eileen. I have been practicing for years. This method defies all medical logic! If you go through with this, it could kill her. Her body might reject it! " Antonio cut in.
" She’s already dying. It’s now or never, Mrs. Eileen."
Benjamin retorted, staring at Eileen intensely.
Eileen stared back and forth between the two doctors.
Her hands gripped her thumb. Panic and hope warred inside her.
Finally, she took a shaky breath.
"Fine, let's do it. Just whatever saves her." Her voice cracked.
Without wasting another moment, Benjamin sprang into action.
His hands moved with surgical precision as he started the bloodletting procedure, using acupressure to guide the toxins out of the girl’s body.
Eileen was directed to the lab for a blood donation. The sample came back fast.
Benjamin worked like a machine, fractionating the blood with a Gamma Irradiation procedure to separate the properties.
Make sure things in Eileen's blood couldn’t be fatal to her daughter.
Minutes later, the little girl's body stabilized.
The color slowly returned to her skin. The pale blue was back to the pink.
The doctors and bystanders could only stare, wide-eyed.
How possible is this? This young man has such an extraordinary skill!
Eileen collapsed into tears of earlier overwhelm. Her disbelief finally turned into relief now.
“Thank you. You’re incredible, Mr. Benjamin. Who would’ve thought…?” she whispered, unable to stop weeping. “You saved her life!”
The doctors in the room slowly snapped out of their shock, murmuring their congratulations.
One of them spoke up, his voice still filled with awe.
“All the doctors here are world-class, experienced in treating the most difficult cases.”
“We use high-tech medicine and natural remedies, but we’ve never seen anything like this!”
“You’re truly amazing, Mr. Benjamin. Could you teach us about this breakthrough?”
Before Benjamin could answer, Antonio spoke with a smug grin.
“Well, it wasn’t all him. I warned everyone about the risks, but my expertise helped guide him through it.”
Amanda’s eyes narrowed.
“What nonsense are you spouting now, Antonio? You want to take credit for something you had no hand in? Are you fucking serious?”
Antonio stammered, clearly caught off guard.
“I, uh, I was the one who convinced Mrs. Eileen to try this method. It was my idea that the germa irradiation—”
“Gamma irradiation,” Benjamin corrected him.
“Yes, that’s it. It’s cutting-edge, barely tested… That’s why we were all so unsure…”
Antonio trailed off, but Eileen wasn’t having it.
"Unsure? You were more concerned with your ego than saving my daughter! You almost killed her with your incompetence!”
“You’re fired!” She shouted with fury.
Antonio's face turned pale.
“What? But I’ve been your family’s doctor for years!” he protested.
“Exactly, and now I’m done with you,” Eileen snapped. “If you’re satisfied with it, I can make sure you never practice medicine in this city.”
“No..I..”
Antonio stammered but quickly shut his mouth, realizing he wasn’t going to win this argument.
Eileen’s family had the power to end his career.
Eileen turned back to Benjamin, stepping closer. She grasped his hand tightly, her tone softer now.
"Mr. Benjamin, please accept my sincerest apology for doubting your expertise."
She reached into her pocket and handed him a sleek black card.
"Take this! As a token of my gratitude… and my apology. "
She handed him a sleek black card.
"This is my family's exclusive black card. Take this as an expression of thanks from myself and my family."
She smiled, adding, “It has $100 million on it, and you can use it however you like. But more importantly, it gives you access to exclusive clubs and private planes.”
Benjamin glanced at the card but shook his head.
"I won't take the money."
“I’ll stick to the deal I made with Amanda. I heard you would offer Moonbloom as the reward.”
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Chapter 79
The morning sun filtered gently through the curtains of the hospital room. It was a soft kind of light, one that didn't hurt the eyes, just warm enough to bring a small smile. Benjamin sat quietly by the window, gazing outside at the blooming flowers and listening to the distant sounds of birds.They were finally home. Not just home as in a building or a place, but home in the way that meant safety. After everything they had gone through, dangerous traps, ancient riddles, and betrayal, they had made it back. And now, Benjamin held the last of the five treasures in his hands. It glowed faintly, as if it knew the journey was over.He turned his gaze toward the hospital bed. His mother lay there, peaceful but still. For years, her sickness had held her in a quiet prison. No medicine had worked. No doctors had been able to help. But the treasures, those ancient, powerful artifacts, had shown him something new. A way to save her.Timothy and Amanda stood at the doorway, silent, watching B
Chapter 78
The long journey home had begun.The sky above was streaked with gold and soft pink. The sun had started its descent, casting a warm, gentle glow over the battered group of travelers. Benjamin sat in the back of the convoy, his eyes heavy, his heart heavier.He had won.The Architect had fallen. The threat that had haunted the world from the shadows was no more. But Benjamin didn’t feel the rush of triumph. Instead, there was a deep silence inside him, one that words couldn’t fill.He reached into his satchel and ran his fingers over the small silver pieces, symbols of the seven treasures. Together, they had unlocked his ancestral power. They had revealed secrets and saved lives. They had brought healing. They had brought pain. They had come with a cost.And the cost had a name. DariusDarius had been Benjamin’s closest ally. The one who never backed down. The one who always cracked a joke, even when things were dark. The one who stood between Benjamin and certain death during the fin
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The sky was dark, filled with thick, swirling clouds. The air felt heavy, like something big was about to happen. Benjamin Moore stood at the edge of the ancient stone platform, the seven treasures glowing around him. Each one hummed with energy, pulsing like a heartbeat. His team, Amanda, Timothy, and Darius, stood behind him, tense and quiet.In front of them was the final barrier. A massive stone gate that had no hinges, no handles, just smooth, ancient markings. Benjamin placed his hand on it.The moment his skin touched the stone, all seven treasures lifted into the air on their own. They spun around him, faster and faster, until a golden light shot from the center and struck the gate.With a loud rumble, the gate cracked down the middle and opened. Behind it stood a man. Tall, wearing a dark robe embroidered with ancient symbols. His eyes were glowing faintly. It was him, the Architect."So," the Architect said, his voice calm, "you made it."Benjamin didn’t move. He could feel
Chapter 76
The dust had barely settled from their final trial when Benjamin stood at the center of the old stone chamber, Treasure 7 in his hand. His fingers trembled, not from fear or exhaustion, but from awe. This was it. The last piece. The one that would bring everything together.Amanda, Timothy, and Darius stood behind him, each of them bruised, tired, and wide-eyed. No one spoke. The chamber, hidden beneath the ruins of a forgotten city, seemed to breathe with them. Every crack in the walls hummed with ancient energy.Benjamin looked down at the treasure. It was smaller than he’d expected, a simple disc, flat and gold, with intricate symbols etched across its face. It glowed faintly, like it had a heartbeat.He slowly stepped forward to the platform in the middle of the chamber, where the other six treasures had been placed. Each one rested in its own slot, forming a perfect circle. This last piece would complete the pattern.Amanda placed her hand on Benjamin’s shoulder. "You ready?"He
Chapter 75
The air was thick with tension. Benjamin Moore stood at the edge of a towering structure built into the side of a cliff. Before them was the path to Treasure 7. But this wasn’t just any hidden prize; this was the last true key. And the Architect had made sure it would not be easy to get.Benjamin turned to face Amanda, Timothy, and Darius. Their faces were grim, their bodies already weary from all they had been through. But their eyes, especially Benjamin’s eyes, burned with a steady fire."This is it," Benjamin said. "The Architect’s final line of defense."They had found the entrance hidden behind a waterfall, using a puzzle only Benjamin could solve because of a memory his father once whispered to him in a dream. Now, the team stood at the threshold of what the Architect called "The Trials of Worth."Amanda stepped forward. "Let’s go together. No one faces this alone."The door creaked open, revealing a long corridor with metal, stone, and symbols glowing faintly. The moment they s
Chapter 74
Benjamin and his team had just managed to escape yet another trap, their clothes torn, their faces smudged with dirt and sweat. The desert air was dry and hot, the sun beating down on them without mercy. Amanda sipped slowly from her canteen while Timothy and Darius scanned the horizon. Everyone was silent, too exhausted to speak.Then, Benjamin's radio crackled."Benjamin Moore."It wasn’t a familiar voice. It was low, almost like a whisper in his ear, but there was something powerful about it. Something that made the hairs on the back of his neck stand up. The team all turned to him."Who is that?" Amanda asked, stepping closer.Benjamin raised the radio. "Who are you?"The voice chuckled softly. "The one who’s been watching since the beginning. The one who set everything in motion. I am the Architect."Timothy frowned. "Is this a trick?""No," Benjamin said quietly. "This is real."The voice continued. "You’ve come so far, Benjamin. Found the treasures. Untangled the past. But you
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