Gale thought, "Hmph! Keep boasting, kid. Everyone wants to show off! When you fail, I'll make sure you'll regret being alive!"

Gale remained convinced that someone just a few years older than him couldn't possibly achieve such a miracle.

Xena was also shaken up and feeling equally skeptical. "Felix, you need to understand that this—"

Before she could finish, Felix cut her off with a cold stare. "Instead of questioning me, bring some men over and guard outside! Who's the doctor here—you or me?"

Xena trembled with anger. Given her status and the fact that she would soon be promoted to Warlady, even Brandon had shown her deference upon seeing her again. Yet, Felix dared to speak to her so rudely in front of everyone.

"Saving lives takes priority. Your name is Felix, correct?" Regardless of others' opinions, Brandon only cared about freeing these children from the Bloom Seeds as a master healer.

"Yes. I assume you know the Pierce of Trinity technique?" Felix replied.

"I do. I'