“Then what are you waiting for, Mia? You have less than a year left! If we don’t act quick, the boy may leave and we may not be able to locate him again!” replied Walter in an urgent tone. After all, his daughter’s life was on the line!

Upon hearing that, Mia couldn’t help but blush as she muttered, “…Please leave me and my father be for a moment…”

Nodding in response, Third Elder and the others quickly left the room…

Once they were gone, Mia clenched her sleeves before adding in a tiny voice, “…Father, I’m sure you’re aware of what I have to do with that boy in order to cure the cold poison in my body…”

After a brief pause, Walter then replied, “…I’m well aware.”

“Then can I at least get to know this person first…? I need to at least be able to accept him before allowing him to treat my cold poison, right…?” said Mia, feeling extremely embarrassed.

“…You’re being too picky! While I know that it’d be best if you could be together with that boy, beggars can’t be choosers. If