Shadows Between Us (Stella and Sebastian) novel Chapter 400

Chapter 400

[I’m freaking out right now.]

[When that thunder struck, I literally couldn’t breathe.]

[Me too, for real.]

[I was covered in goosebumps.]

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[Wait, so the truth is, Callen, no, Carmelo, is actually Clusian? And he even wrecked his own master’s hand?]

Meanwhile, the live chat from viewers overseas was buzzing about something totally different.

[Remember that medicine she gave to Orlando before?]

Everyone fell silent.

[Oh my gosh. I have a bad feeling about this.]

[Me too.]

Comments scrolled fast.

In Dorestan, at the headquarters of the Phantom League, a sudden connection signal popped up on the big

screen.

A small red Scorpio Syndicate logo started blinking.

It was the Scorpio Syndicate.

Below it, a line of text flashed. Blade sent: [The boss wants us to team up with you.]

Casper Ravenshade just stared at the screen, saying nothing.

Later, Casper finally said, “Connect.”

The systems were connected.

Three minutes later, phones worldwide with Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram automatically launched a livestream of the International Herbal Medicine Conference, far sharper and more compelling than

Orlando’s broadcast.

At the same time, a crack team with next-level coordination split into thousands of squads, slipping into every online group out there. A massive web of positive cultural energy was already spreading across the net.

At the International Convention Center in Tongalia, Carmelo was sweating bullets. His hand holding the needle was shaking so badly that he could barely get the first one in.

Quinto couldn’t help but frown as he watched.

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‘His technique is even worse than a newbie apprentice,’ Quinto thought.

Quinto let out a soft cough.

Carmelo was stunned into silence.

He drew in a deep breath, steadied his nerves, and finally pushed the silver needle in.

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In the audience, Paul shook his head while a clueless Callum stared blankly. In the back row, Jareth sat calmly, arms crossed, having just dealt with a few would-be troublemakers targeting the Clusian delegation.

“Dashiell, cast a divination,” Jareth said, his voice calm and steady.

He looked totally unfazed.

Dashiell did as he was told, his robe sleeves billowing as he started the divination.

“You guys,” Dashiell said, his eyes still closed.”

“Huh?” Jareth and Halcyon asked; they both turned to look at him.

Dashiell said, “Can someone close the window behind me?”

A little draft was blowing through.

‘This wind is totally wrecking my hair,’ Dashiell thought, exasperated.

Jareth was speechless.

Halcyon fell silent.

Before long, Dashiell opened his eyes, and the other two glanced his way.

“Tongalia? That’s nothing to worry about. But Medicine Mountain’s got something the Young Sovereign’s after,” Dashiell said.

“Stella, do you really think Wilkerson’s Acupuncture is actually going to help Alessio recover?” Emily asked. Honestly, she’d never really believed in Herbal Medicine before until she met Stella.

Stella just nodded, casual and confident. She replied, “It will.”

“Seriously?” Emily asked; her eyes went wide.

‘Is it really that miraculous?’ Emily thought, her mind spinning.

Stella said, “By the fifth needle, Alessio will start to feel his limbs. By the tenth, he’ll be able to move his fingers. a little. And at the fifteenth…”

It was almost like Stella was spoiling the whole thing. Emily stared at the stage, totally stunned, while Carmelo, finally steadying himself, found his rhythm again.

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When Carmelo placed the fifth needle, Alessio’s eyes went wide in disbelief.

By the tenth needle, Alessio suddenly cried out, “I can feel my limbs again.”

And when the fifteenth needle went in, right in front of everyone, Alessio’s finger twitched.

[This is a miracle.]

[God bless. Oh my God.]

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While the international fans were freaking out, the Tongalian fans were going absolutely wild.

[Herbal Medicine. This is the legendary power of our Tongalian Herbal Medicine.]

[Where did all those Clusians run off to now?]

[Come out and beg for mercy.]

But then, out of nowhere, a Clusian account dropped a video.

In the video, Stella was handing a medicine to Orlando, saying, “This is for Alessio tonight.”

The fans who’d just joined and missed that part of the live stream suddenly went dead silent.

[Wait, I just suddenly remembered who she is. No way!]

[Who? Who are you talking about?]

[Same here. Just search her up, and you’ll be speechless.]

[Can you guys stop being cryptic? Who is she, seriously?]

[Lazybones is the one who single-handedly cleaned up the whole fandom.]

The whole place went wild.

On stage, Quinto grinned triumphantly amid the crowd’s stunned excitement. This was exactly the moment he’d been waiting for. With him leading the way, Herbal Medicine was finally getting the upper hand over Clusian medicine.

“Mr. Wilkerson,” Reuben called out.

Suddenly, Reuben frowned at his phone.

Quinto smiled, glancing over.

Reuben handed the phone to him. He said, “Mr. Wilkerson, check this out.”

Quinto took the phone and glanced down. His smile instantly twisted into a scowl.

He instinctively looked up, eyes zeroing in on Stella. ‘Wait a second, that medicine. Isn’t it one of those five

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pills the Trent family had to publicly keep secret about the formula?’ he thought.

“Clusians are just too cunning. I bet there’s some trick behind this,” Reuben said.

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Reuben clenched his fists, frustrated that the Herbal Medicine Guild had caught on too late.

“She says something’s going to happen to Alessio tonight?” Quinto said. “Like I’d ever believe that nonsense.”

Meanwhile, Alessio’s fingers trembled as tears of joy welled up in his eyes. But his fans watching the live stream were worried sick, while Clusian and Tongalian fans were caught up in a fierce cultural clash.

[Ha. Tongalian Herbal Medicine is the only true tradition.]

[Let’s see if anything actually happens to Alessio tonight, just saying.]

[Traditional? You gotta be kidding me.]

[That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all day.]`

By the final needle, Carmelo was drenched in sweat. Penn’s Acupuncture required draining internal energy to unlock points. Though he hadn’t mastered the last Synergy Needles, his current skill was more than sufficient for now.

But Carmelo didn’t notice that Paul’s expression had turned grave at some point. Even Callum, standing right next to him, could tell something was wrong. He asked, “Grandpa, what’s going on?”

“Callum, I finally understand what Stella is trying to do,” Paul said.

He reached out and gave Callum’s arm a gentle squeeze.

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