It is then Marin and Reed reach Alfonso's house. The unexpected scene welcomed them.
"Alfonso!" exclaimed Marin.
She rushes to tend to his side. His long hair covered the chief Medicus's face. He is soaking wet and lying on the mahogany floor. Reed helps the princess to flip him over.
"Alfonso, wake up!" Marin called out his name while shaking his body.
Reed takes his arm and checks his pulse. It is beating, but it is faint. He then lowers his head and places his ear near his mouth to listen to his breathing.
"How is he? Is he still alive?" asked the princess.
"Yes! He is, but we need to examine him further," explained Reed.
Marin instructs Reed to move aside first. She places her hand above Alfonso's body.
"Princess Marin, what are you doing?" inquired Reed.
She looked up at
