When the dream shattered, a buzzing sound occasionally came from Durin's ears; if he listened carefully, it was a cacophony of voices.
Darkness surrounded him, without a trace of light, and the eerie atmosphere was oppressively silent.
"Beep beep—"
"Quickly notify the councilor, the patient is awake! Oh, and that Master Monster Hunter from Demacia!"
"Test with a strong light, see if he can open his eyes."
As intense light pierced in, Durin's pupils couldn't help but contract slightly. His entire body was drenched.
Durin tried to move his body, but a wave of soreness and numbness made him give up the attempt.
The nurse beside him noticed and immediately helped him up. After his eyes finally adjusted, Durin began to ponder his current situation. He could only lie semi-reclined, which didn't prevent him from observing his surroundings.
An unfamiliar ceiling, an unfamiliar room.
It was already morning outside.
He quickly noticed that this room was far more luxurious than before. Whether it was the window frames, the pillars, or the beams, all were adorned with golden carvings. Even the dome featured murals made of gold, agate, and azure jade.
"Where, where am I?" Durin's throat emitted a hoarse sound.
He felt his throat as dry as if on fire, until someone handed him a cup of water to his lips. He wasn't as impatient as others; he had endured far greater pain than this.
"You are currently at Piltower University Medical Center. The rescue team brought you here immediately."
The nurse beside him put down the tray she was holding, picked up a tourniquet, and said to Durin, "Hold out your arm, we need to do a routine blood test. At the time, you had multiple bruises on your body, a clear fracture and dislocation in your left shoulder, and a third-degree burn from your left upper arm all the way to your chest surface, with the epidermal tissue completely damaged."
"There's also an 8-centimeter horizontal wound on your right arm, completely everted, where you can see the bone, and you lost a lot of blood. But thankfully, with our treatment, your injuries are not as severe anymore. Generally, you just need to rest for a period, about 90 days, and you'll be fine."
90 days?!
Piltower University Medical Center?
Wait... then didn't they see the Darkin layer on my body!?
Durin's expression instantly changed, but when he looked down through his clothes, he found that although his chest and left upper arm were wrapped in layers of white bandages, the Darkin manifestations that had covered his skin had already disappeared.
"Phew~"
Only then did Durin slightly relax. He casually glanced around and found a black backpack quietly placed by the bedside. He pulled it over, opened it, and saw the Darkin Harp lying inside, completely unharmed.
Only then did he completely breathe a sigh of relief, patting his chest.
Good, it's still here...
As long as Vayne didn't notice anything unusual about this harp and take it away, that's all that matters.
Durin thought to himself, and at the same time, he was somewhat surprised why he had been sent to Piltower University Medical Center.
Because this hospital is the oldest in Piltover, and it has always collaborated with Piltover University, achieving many important results in medical research. It boasts the most professional medical services, equipment, and technology.
It even provides special emergency medical trauma team services, a group of mercenary police who are skilled in medicine, committed to providing the best possible service to clients.
The hospital's board of directors is composed of Piltover's Council of Seven, with the Cairward family holding the largest share, having invested the most money.
So, his presence here means it will cost a lot of money, right?
Durin's heart suddenly clenched. He didn't want to return to square one overnight.
He quickly asked, "How much is the medical bill?!"
"Originally, according to the cost of medication, dispensing, surgery fees, dispatching the emergency medical trauma team, providing nursing services and 24-hour care, plus fuel costs, you would be charged a total of 16 gold cogwheels, 14 silver lun coins, and 40 copper circle coins," the nurse replied.
16 gold cogwheels?!
Durin was almost struck by lightning, somewhat stunned.
But wait...
What does 'originally' mean?
"But the Cairward family has already paid the medical bill, so you don't need to pay a single copper circle coin," the nurse continued.
"Cairward family? Why would they pay for me?" Durin was a bit confused. The only time he had interacted with this family was when he first came to Piltover with Kreslin and met their butler.
To be precise, he hadn't even spoken a word.
The nurse was about to answer when the ward door was suddenly pushed open.
Bang!
"Because I told the Cairward family to pay the bill!"
The one who walked in was none other than Shauna Vayne, but her attire now was not the deep blue combat bodysuit from last night. Instead, she wore a white shirt and a waistcoat, outlining her slender figure, with a belt seemingly made of some creature's leather cinching her waist to a delicate grasp.
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