Chapter 26: City Chief's Son

When Maria Scurr asked her question, Asher Jauncy didn't answer right away. He said, earnest, "Maria, I'm sorry." Maria blinked. "Why are you apologizing?" "Before, I thought the Warmthborne Jade could force out more of your Frostbane. I didn't expect that poison to be bound up so deeply with your fate. I underestimated how troublesome it is." Guilt clouded Asher's eyes. "But don't worry. The Warmthborne Jade already shaved away about a third of the Frostbane. It won't flare up again for a while....