Tragic news 2

Kaiser looked at Theo's complexion. He was feeling very dejected.

In recent years, he stayed most of his time in the mansion with Jian practicing swords. Jian sometimes took him to the wilderness of the forest where they were a huge number of beasts. Then he was told to fight with them. If one only practices they would lack the fighting experience. To gain the experience, Jian made Kaiser fight with the beasts that were stronger, so that he can boost his combat experience. This was most of his routine. Other than training and reading, he didn't go out much. So, he was unaware of what happened to Theo.

Jian brought Kaiser to Theo and saw him lying on a bed like a patient who was nearing his death.

He was informed about Theo's condition, and as soon as he heard the news he rushed there.

Now he was 11 years old, growing up here, he only talked to Jian, Mary, and Theo. He was given food, and a place to stay, and most of all the care three have shown him, he felt very happy. He felt gratitude towards them for taking care of him and raising him. But now Theo was lying on a bed with an unknown thing damaging his body day by day.

He clenched his fists, and asked Jian, "Is there really no other way to save him?" He wanted to save him but he couldn't think of a way to help him. He was also feeling restless, seeing Theo's pale face.

Theo has looked after Kaiser, like how a big brother treats his little brother. Theo was also fascinated by Kaiser's growth, as to how fast he was able to adapt to things and grasp every detail when training.

"The poison seems to be very strong, when they try to give medicine, the medicine aided to the poison and increased its effects. So they stopped treating him and observed him. Right now, Theo was living because of his tenacity to live."

Jian sighed, "Whatever that poison was, it sure is not simple. To disable a dragon like this… I can't imagine if it was given to others."

Mary with sorrowful eyes held the hand of Theo.

At this time, Theo suddenly coughed up blood. He could no longer withstand the poison in his body. It was already spread throughout the body. It seemed like he was on the edge of his life.

"Theo!" Mary cried out.

He wanted to speak but he couldn't, he felt like his whole body was paralyzed. The pain was like it pierced through his skin and onto his body. He felt as if a huge mountain was laid on him. An indescribable scorching pain can be seen in his eyes.

Mary clasped his hands tightly as she told, "I will do anything to make you normal again. Wait for me…" She said with determination. She can see the suffering her son was going through and he could not say to her. But she understood his pain and was desperately trying to find a cure for him.

After a few attempts, the court physicians also couldn't improve the condition. They tried every means possible that they knew but it was to no avail. The medicine was not effective at all.

Mary was holding Theo looking at her son with heavy emotion and tears in her eyes.

She had already guessed the one who would have done this, but now all she wanted was to save her son.

Kaiser and Jian were standing side by side. Kaiser looked gloomy, staring at Theo. He found it hard to see Theo, in such a state. For him, Theo was like a brother he didn't have. Theo was very supportive of him and helped him train. For him, the kindness Mary and Theo showed was very indefinable. He felt, that if he had a mother and brother, even they wouldn't do this much for him. That was how he felt about them.

As they were standing and Mary sat beside Theo. Abruptly Theo started coughing blood and then stopped his breath. As soon as that happened, his body began to drain out of life. It was like his entire body started to lose its color and completely dried up. His skin was attached to the bones and his face looked more horrific with his eyes drawn back.

All of their expressions changed drastically looking at Theo. Mary was horrified and began to tremble.

The physician hurriedly checked the pulse and trembled while turning his head towards the Empress.

Theo was dead.

Kaiser rushed beside Theo. With his little hands, he tried to shake Theo, trying to wake him up.

"Brother!"

"Wake up!" He yelled.

"Big Brother Theo!" He cried out and tears started to roll out.

The physicians and others were all shocked to see Theo turning like a corpse within seconds. They all were shaking in fear. To kill someone like this right in front of their family, was too cruel for them.

Mary was still in shock as she held Theo's hand in her hands. She was filled with extreme sorrow. Her only son was dead right in front of her and she couldn't anything. Tears filled her eyes as she held onto his hand.

Jian sent all the members present in the room outside. He stood there looking at Theo. He has seen Theo grow from a child to an adult. The sadness in his heart and the gloomy expression on his face.

Theo lay motionless, dried up like a corpse. His wrinkled skin and skeleton-like-looking body were without life.

Kaiser stopped crying and had mixed thoughts. To lose a person who he valued like a family, Kaiser's face has now become emotionless. No one knew about the thoughts that were currently running havoc in his mind.