Rika's povThe steam rising from the iron pot carried a sharp, medicinal tang that made my nose itch, but for the first time in days, I felt a surge of genuine relief. "Is that it?" Reylap asked, leaning over my shoulder. He winced as he shifted his weight, his hand instinctively fluttering toward the jagged, sluggishly healing wound on his side. "The color looks... aggressive.""Aggressive is good," I said, stirring the thick, violet liquid with a wooden spoon. "Seraphina really pulled through. I don't know how she pulled that specific root combination out of her memory, but this is exactly what the old texts describe for silver-tainted injuries.""She’s full of surprises lately," Reylap muttered. He looked tired, the shadows under his eyes deepening, but he managed a small, grateful smile. "If this stops the burning, I’ll buy her a brewery."I laughed softly, reaching out to squeeze his hand. "Let’s just start with getting you healed. The brew needs to simmer for another ten minute
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