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"Impossible", Kyrell muttered, shaking his head, before ordering the communications team to 'do what they can'. He rushed over to his father for advice. He knelt down on one knee and began, "Father. I believe there is nothing more we can do. Even if there is, more Helmshirians are going to die. Give me counsel, father. What should we do now?" He bowed his head to listen to the king speak, not even paying mind to the prime minister and the many advisers that surrounded him. Had they begun to speak, the crown prince would never allow it before hearing the opinion of the king.

"Huh? What's this? Phase three? There's a phase three?", one of the rebels in hiding around the vicinity of the rubble of the Diethelmian HQ said in surprise as he pulled open and read a piece of paper. "Is this even necessary? Who would have thought this up?", he said in outburst as some of his comrades began to circle him to read the note.

"That handwriting looks awful familiar. Have you seen it before?", another one asked, looking at it.

"I don't know. It does seem familiar but I don't know from where", the first one replied as they figured out how to go about with this new 'phase three' of their mission or if they should follow this strange advice at all.

"Let's go", was all Fanny was hearing as a bunch of female rebels were trying to get her to get up with secret 'last instructions' from Zil himself before he went on that 'suicide mission'. They were instructions for Fanny and Fanny alone, only known to the most loyal and trusted of those around Zil and Fanny. Everyone else, even Dustin, was not aware of what those last instructions were about. They pleaded her to get up and come with them but the little girl would not move. She just sat, staring at the distance. When they mentioned that it was Zil's order that she come with them though, she looked up at one of the ladies. The lady took her in her arms and carried her, as the little group hurried to their destination, easily passing everyone in the rebel HQ without being halted or asked. Everyone else was busy with their own obligations.

Monica wasn't able to move when the kids ran out. Her head still hurt and she had expected that even a half-wit like Dietrich would know well enough to be able to catch a pair of kids. After a while, she attempted to get up and began to stagger towards where Jian was. As she got up, some secret police officers immediately began to help her although she simply pushed them away. "How is he?", she asked one of the doctors monitoring his vital statistics.

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At first, Monica fell silent. It was almost unpredictable what she would do next from her expression as it was nearly blank. She then pulled the first doctor by the color and said flatly but with a very dark tone, "Tell me the entire truth now. State his condition. How is he?"

((OOC: Someone can take control of the king. I won't. ))

When Monica found out what was up, Monica fell to her knees beside Jian's bed and held his hand, not sobbing or saying anything. There was just a different quality of sadness in her eyes. She didn't listen to the ramblings of the doctor. "Wake up soon, you", she said after a some time of silence wherein the aura around her was that which no one would want to approach. After taking in what had happened, she got up, letting go of Jian's hand but said nothing to the doctors as she began to walk back to where she had awoken. She was shaken but wasn't about to show it anytime soon.

((OOC: You can if you want to. Eternal~? Still online? ))

"My son..." The king said, putting his hands on his son. "I should have listened when I was warned. This is my failure as a king, but... our kingdom, even in it's ruin, still has hope in you. I've donated most of our lands to Mt. Angelo. The priestess remains neutral, but I have no doubt they shall help you. Leave me to suffer the consequences of my failings, but you must live. You have to give hope to everyone when I am gone."

The doctor was a bit hesitant. "There was a woman who could heal something like this without a problem. She was a doctor who used to work her a long time ago, but... she was originally from Mt. Angelo and a dedicated follower. When the Absolute Leader banned religion, she refused to change her ways and disappeared. I don't know if she went back home or was sent to the camps, but... I hear that the research and medical practice is unmatched in all the world. That may be where she learned how to cure such patients, and if that's true, they could cure him."

"I already sent them away with the raids began. I will stay to defend the kingdom until my last breath, but you have to protect the family and carry on. I'm depending on you." The king said, putting a hand on his shoulder.

"The Absolute Leader is asleep due to the drugs. His condition isn't exactly fair either, though he should recover soon. Besides, you looked as if you needed to know. Please, rest." The doctor replied before turning and leaving Monica.

"Good bye, my son. Forgive your foolish father." He said as his son left the room.

((Timeskip?))

((Sure, but you do realize Jian's still going to be unconscious until you take him to Mt. Angelo or bring one of their doctors to him. *whistles* This is going to get really interesting. ))

((Tee hee! This is going to be fun! ))