Moments later, the healer arrived, an older woman with silver-streaked hair and sharp, alert eyes. She bowed quickly before moving to Bella's side, her hands already working as she checked her pulse, then examined her eyes and throat.
"She collapsed outside the throne room," Jesse said urgently. "She whispered something, she said he set them free… and then she fainted just like that. Tell me, what's wrong with her?"
The healer didn't speak at first, her fingers steady as she pressed lightly against Bella's temple. Then she finally exhaled and turned to Jesse with a calm but serious expression.
"She's been through emotional strain. Deep psychological exhaustion. Likely built up over the past few days. Her body simply couldn't take any more stress." She adjusted the blanket over Bella's legs. "She needs rest. Keep the room warm and give her a little time..."
