After quickly washing my face, I headed to the Zenith, where Ume had already arrived and was preparing for the operation.
Master Robert was also there, discussing something with Lily.
"Greetings, Your Highness," Master Robert said the moment I entered through the gate.
"Greetings, Master Robert," I replied. "Congratulations on reaching Level Nine of the Eternal Sage."
The wrinkles on his face had significantly diminished, his loose skin had tightened, and unlike before, when he appeared to be on his deathbed, he now seemed to be in much better health.
"It was all thanks to your grace," Master Robert replied. His voice turned serious as he asked, "I-is it really true that Queen Aestra will be able to walk again?"
I nodded and turned to Ume. "Is everything prepared?"
"Yes. Mother Aestra is meditating. Once she is done, we will begin the operation," Ume replied.
