David nodded, continuing his methodical cleaning of her wounds. With each layer of grime removed, the extent of the damage became clearer—and more troubling. The burns covered nearly half her body, concentrated on the left side. Her legs had been broken and reset improperly multiple times, explaining her inability to walk unaided.
Yet despite everything, there remained an undeniable elegance to her features—high cheekbones and delicate structure that hinted at noble lineage, visible even through devastation.
"What happened to the elves in this region?" Luna asked unexpectedly.
David glanced toward Elara, purposefully remaining silent. As Archon of Lysora County, her knowledge of imperial history would be far more comprehensive than what he could reasonably claim to know.
