2024-10-24 17:42:58Liam was able to stabilise Joseph's condition but was questioned because Joseph did not sit up like he did when master Christopher treated him.
Christopher mocked Liam's claim that Joseph's unconsciousness was due to the "Tame Head" curse, a dark Eastern magic involving parasitic creatures.
"Cat caught your tongue?" Cynthia said.
"Tame head curse.” Liam said
"what?" Gabriel said.
“He is unconscious due to the Tame head curse, a dark eastern magic involving parasitic creatures.”He continued.
Christopher, Gabriel, Jessica and Cynthia exchanged disbelieving glances.
"A curse?" Christopher raised an eyebrow.
Gabriel snorted.
"curse does not exist, neither do what you called the creature." Gabriel said
Liam's voice took on a hint of frustration. "You don't understand. This curse has been documented in ancient texts. I've watched my Master treat it."
Cynthia leaned in, "Even if we believed you, how would this curse explain Mr Matthew’s condition?"
"The Tame Head' curse involves a centipede, it is a parasite that infects the host's brain, making it host unconscious." He explained trying to calm his annoyance.
Gabriel scoffed. "A parasitic curse?”
"Dont blame your incompetency on curses that we dont know if they truly exist Mr Miller." Cynthia said
"This is ridiculous," Christopher scoffed. "Such curses have been banished by the supreme Grand lord.”
“I have always known you are a quack, Liam." Cynthia said
Dr Micheal the attending doctor, still in doubt about Liam’s method questions Liam's theory.
“Our scan did not find anything unusual.” He said
"The Tame Head curse won't show up on medical scans," he explained.
"It's an ancient mystical phenomenon, a centipede who live people's chest.”
Despite scorn from Christopher, Gabriel,Cynthia, and Dr. Michael, Liam stuck to his diagnosis.
Gabriel, seeking to defame Liam, challenged him to prove the centipede's existence.
“Do centipede exist?” Gabriel asked.
“Yes,I just mentioned it.” Liam responded.
Gabriel, ever an opportunist, challenged Liam.
“if you can prove the presence of a large centipede in Mr Matthew’s chest, then I will eat it.”
Gabriel sees this as an opportunity to expose Liam as a fraud in front of Jessica.
Liam’s hands moved skillfully, removing the seven needles. ignoring Gabriel
“If you're right, I'll eat it," he sneered.
“If I am right, you will leave this place.
"Fine." Liam replied him
Unintimidated, Liam brought out a clay jar containing dried insects and placed it beside Joseph.
He begin to apply pressure to Joseph's chest.
The room watched, mesmerized, as he worked.
"Chest compression?" Gabriel scoffed. "You expect us to believe this will save Mr Matthew?"
Liam remained focused. "It is not about belief; it is science.”
After compressing for about two minutes, Joshua coughed and a giant black centipede came out of mouth, confirming Liam's diagnosis.
With the needles in place, Liam carefully removed the centipede. The room exhaled collectively.
Joseph's vital signs stabilized, and color returned to his cheeks.
The medical team exchanged stunned glances.
The grotesque creature was as long as a knife and as think as a thumb. This confirmed Liam’s diagnosis.
"Unbelievable," one of the doctors whispered.
The room fell silent, shocked by the revelation.
"he will regain conciousness in a few mintues." Liam said picking the parasite form his chest.
Gabriel’s grin was replaced by confusion. "How...?"
He could not stand the humiliation and stormed off without holding his end of the bargain followed my master Christopher.
The medical team also left in shame including Doctor Michael.
Liam carefully captured the centipede and placed it in a bottle.
"Can i touch him?" Jessica asked.
Jessica immediately went to touch her grandfather.
Liam stepped out his wash hands, leaving Jessica beside Joseph.
"No one should come in or leave the room except you. we dont know who casted the curse on your grandfather." Liam said.
"Refrain from entertaining any vistors for now." He continued.
"okay, Got it." she responded.
"i will be back in few mintues." he said before leaving.
She told Cynthia to stay and guard the door
“Cynthia, Don't not let anyone come.”
She ordered Cynthia to guard the door, ensuring privacy.
After a few minutes, Joseph regained consciousness.
“Pa? Pa?! Can you see me?” she said excitely. She stood up call Liam.
Joseph stopped her. “J… je……es….jess.”
"pa!...." she held his hand in his.
He tried to smile at her but ended up coughing.
“Wa…..wat…er.” he muttered
“You need water?”she replied with a question.
Jessica gently helped her grandfather sit up, supporting his frail body.
She took the bottle water from the bed side and handed it to him after he drank a little, the cough stopped.
His gaze locking onto Jessica.
As he relaxed, she explained the incident that transpired while he was unconscious.
"A lot happened when you were unconscious."
What happened?
"i dont know where to start from, i am just happy to have you back."
"Start from somewhere princess."
"Pa, I invited Liam Miller, honoring our family's old marriage agreement." She said looking at his face expecting his reaction.
Joseph's eyes narrowed, trying to recall the past.
“Jessica.'” Joseph whispered.
“I must tell you som...ethi...ng..the engagement...it was a drun..ken pact, eightee..n years ago...bet.w…een Liam's m…aster and me.” he said stammering.
Jessica's eyes widened, surprised.
Joseph continued. A foolish decision, driven by alcohol.
I must speak with Liam to address this outdated promise. I won't let you marry him based on a long-ago drunken mistake.
"Liam also saved you.” Jessica continued.
"He removed the centipede, proving his skill."
Joseph's expression shifted from confusion to gratitude.
Jessica did not tell him about Gabriel and master Christopher because of his health. The Armstrongs are one of the Matthews oldest business partners.
"Thank you, princess," he whispered.
"For not giving up on me."
"I owe Liam my life." He said sighing.
Jessica smiled, relieved. "Liam's bravery saved you."
"you should rest and recover quickly."
"I have something i want to tell you." joshua said with a serious face.
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Liam's eyes glimmered with hope as a memory flashed through his mind. “His grandfather once told him about a makeshift exorcism ritual using swine, and had performed it in front of him.”As they were about to enter the room, Liam stopped Kieran. he took a deep breath, remembering the details of the ritual. "He would place the swine in a sacred circle, surrounded by prayers and incantations. The swine would then absorb the dark energy, allowing the afflicted person to be freed from its grasp."“We need swine,” he said.Kieran's eyebrows rose. “Swine?”he repeated. “What do you mean?”Liam nodded. "My grandfather said that swine have a natural affinity for absorbing dark energies. If we can get a swine to absorb the entity's energy, it might give us enough time to perform a proper exorcism.Kieran's face lit up with hope. “Let's do it," he said, ignoring the potential risks. "I own a lot of swine. How many do we need?""Three pigs," Liam responded.Kieran nodded and signaled to one of
chapter 61
Liam carefully added the little spring herb to the mixture, his hands moving with precision. He stirred the concoction gently, the scent of the herbs filling the air. Tiara's eyes watched him, her gaze intent and curious.As Liam worked, the maids stood by, their faces set in concerned expressions. The guard lingered in the doorway, his eyes fixed on Tiara's fragile form. The air was thick with tension, the only sound that could be heard was the soft clinking of the grinding stone.Finally, Liam finished the concoction, his eyes locked onto Tiara's. "This will help to neutralize the poison," he explained, his voice soft and reassuring. "But you need to drink it all, Tiara. Can you do that for me?"Tiara nodded weakly, her eyes never leaving Liam's face. He helped her sit up, cradling her head in his hands as he brought the cup to her lips. The liquid was bitter and earthy, but Tiara drank it down, her eyes locked onto Liam's.As she finished the concoction, Liam's eyes searched her fa
chapter 60
The guard burst into the room, his face pale and his eyes wide with fear. "Sir, one of the prisoners...he killed a guard," he stammered. Liam's heart skipped a beat as he thought of Jessica, her fragile emotions and unpredictable powers. But then the guard added, "It was the guy who tried to steal farm supplies."Kieran's face turned beet red with rage. "What!?" he thundered, slamming his fist on the table. Liam breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that it wasn't Jessica who had committed the crime. But his relief was short-lived, as Kieran's expression turned cold and calculating."Which of the prisoners?" Kieran demanded, his voice dripping with venom. The guard hesitated before answering, "It was...it was the one in cell block C, sir."Kieran's face twisted in anger. "What!!?" he exclaimed, his voice echoing off the walls. He turned to Liam, his eyes blazing with intensity. "I am leaving my child in your hand, in exchange for your friends' lives," he said, his voice dripping with
chapter 59
Gabriel was surprised to hear that Jessica is missing, He couldn't fathom which opposition party would dare cross the powerful Matthews family. Everything seemed off-kilter, with events unfolding at an alarming rate.As he struggled to make sense of the situation, Gabriel swiveled his chair around and reached for the phone. He dialed Christopher's number, and after two rings, his ally picked up.“Gabriel!” Master Christopher's voice boomed through the receiver.Gabriel's expression turned stern. “Master Christopher, I need you to come to my office immediately.” He paused, choosing his words carefully.he was not sure if someone was taping their phones. “Jessica's gone missing.” The line fell silent for a moment before Master Christopher responded. Gabriel's grip on the phone tightened as he awaited his friend's next words, sensing that the situation was about to escalate."Gabriel, I'm on my way,” Master Christopher said finally, his voice low and serious. “But I need you to be ca
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Kieran took a deep breath, choosing his words carefully. “There is a legendary myth in our family's history about a curse that was placed upon us when we were banished. They say it was a powerful and vengeful curse, one that would afflict our family's women with a mysterious illness that couldn't be cured by ordinary means.”Liam's eyes sparkled with intrigue. “And you think this curse is what's affecting your daughter?”Kieran nodded, feeling a sense of desperation wash over you. “I do. And I believe the Dragon Seal Grass is our only hope. Please, Liam, you have to help me find it.”Liam's expression turned serious, he could see that Kieran was serious but he thinks the diagnosis is wrong, she does not need the dragon seal grass. “Let me see your daughter, and I'll help you. But on one condition: I want to know who gave you the maps.”Kieran's eyes narrowed slightly. “They're fine, and still in our custody.” he said tersely. “You'll see them after you've seen my daughter.”Liam nodd
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After a few minutes, Liam saw that he was feeling a little bit better. “I have to go now, but I will inform Asher that you are here,” he said and stood up. As he was about to leave, Theodore held his hand. “Why did you help me?” he asked.“Don’t!!” Liam interrupted him, “This is not a good Samaritan service, I am going to get my pay back in full so man up and don’t die before help gets here.”“Don’t try to stand up, let the herbs do its work.” he said before leaving.Theodore watched Liam leave, his eyes fixed on the spot where he had disappeared into the underbrush. He couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions: gratitude, confusion, and a hint of fear.Why had Liam helped him? And what did he mean by “getting his pay back in full?” he tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over him, forcing him back onto the ground.He closed his eyes, focusing on his breathing, and letting the herbs work their magic. As he waited for help to arrive, he couldn't shake off the feeling that h
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