Lord Protector novel (Zeke Williams) novel Chapter 2288

Lacey nodded. “Zeke, so what if we find out who Daisy really is? I doubt that Linton Group will be able to survive this incident.”

However, Zeke beamed at Lacey. “Lacey, a question for you. Do you want Linton Group to return to its former glory?”

Lacey replied, “Of course I do. Linton Group is the product of both our blood, sweat, and tears. How can I be fine with watching it disappear from the surface of the earth?”

“Okay. As long as that's your wish, I'll make Linton Group survive. Don't worry and leave this to me.”

Lacey nodded.

She had trust in Zeke.

A beat later, she said, “Zeke, let's talk about Linton Group's matters later. What we need to prioritize right now is Dawnie's illness. Say, what kind of illness did she get? Are you really confident in treating her?”

If he had to be honest, Zeke could not be sure that he would be able to treat Dawn.

He knew that Dawn's illness was caused by the Heart-Bound Worm.

Although he and White Muraco Clan's Progenitor had discussed the method of resolving that, even the White Muraco Clan's Progenitor was not completely certain of the method's success.

All he could do at that moment was to give it a try.

Despite those thoughts in his mind, he consoled Lacey, “Be at ease, Lacey. I'll treat Dawnie even if it means using all of the resources I have in Eurasia.”

At that, Lacey somehow managed to squeeze out a weak smile.

She could hear from his tone and words that he was not fully confident in treating Dawnie successfully.

What Zeke was going to say next were the details of Dawn's condition, but Ernest was there.

Thus, Zeke said to Sole Wolf, “Send him to the police station and have the officers interrogate him.”

Sole Wolf suggested, “Zeke, why don't I send him straight to the military court instead?

Ernest used to be a combat medic, so he once worked as a doctor in the army. Maybe he has done something to our soldiers in the past. Someone like him has to undergo strict investigation.”

Zeke's gaze turned colder. “Then send him to the military court and look into him properly. If he refuses to speak the truth, hand him to Cygnus Room and let them interrogate him.”

“Understood!”

Sole Wolf then dragged Ernest away.

Ernest was devastated. He, too, had come from the military, and he had heard about Cygnus Room.

He would be doomed even if he lived to tell the tale after ending up in Cygnus Room's hands.

I can't believe these people can give orders to Cygnus Room. They must be someone powerful.

What kind of god have I crossed today?

Once Ernest was gone, the ward fell silent.

After taking a deep breath, Zeke said, “Dawnie, it's time for us to talk about your condition.”

“All right.”

The people around him then turned to fix their burning gazes on him.

Another deep breath later, Zeke started, “Have you ever heard of the cursed parasitic worms?”

Lacey and Nancy were confused, but something flashed past Dawn's eyes.

“I've heard of that before. There are descriptions of them on television and in books. It's a kind of poison unique to the Muraco Clan. In fact, I heard that the poison can even affect the gender of the baby.”

Zeke nodded. “The poisonous worm does exist, and it's far more complicated than you can imagine. As a matter of fact, it's one of the most complicated poison in the world.”

Dawn mulled over his words and hummed. “Wow, it's that impressive? I'd like to keep one for fun.”

Zeke was rendered speechless for a moment.

As you wish. You now have one in you—the Heart-Bound Worm.

Dawn continued, “Right. Zeke, why are you telling us about this? It can't be that...”

Dawn then lowered her head to look at her body.

Zeke nodded. “Indeed. Dawnie, someone has poisoned you, and a cursed parasitic worm is in you right now. All the changes in your conditions are because of that cursed parasitic worm in you. That's why the hospital can't figure out what's wrong.”

“What?” Both Lacey and Nancy leaped in shock. “There's a worm in Dawnie's body? Darn it. Who's doing this to Dawnie? Zeke, you really have to get rid of the worm in her!”