When Lirael first mentioned Eldric to Matthew, she gushed over him as a renowned healer, praising his extraordinary medical skills.
But Matthew remained skeptical—he even thought Lirael was exaggerating. A society princess like her, surrounded by countless talented suitors, rarely showed such admiration. Yet here she was, going on and on about Eldric with unwavering enthusiasm. That alone told Matthew the man must be exceptional. His skills couldn't be ordinary.
Still, her hype seemed downright unbelievable. Matthew couldn't fully trust her claims, keeping a cautious doubt in his heart.
After countless renowned doctors failed to cure his mother's illness, he found himself at his wit's end. With no options left, he swallowed his doubts and begged Lirael to arrange an introduction.
Even
