Vanieza: The Captured Kingdom

Scholastic Knight Heals

There was so much suffering and  healing to be done. The heir of Koane with a determined face expressed his strong concern. “Sire if I may, can I use the able stallion and see Sir Visca? I shall tend to the wounded of the other groups too who are short handed.” 

Smiling the king nodded understanding the warrior's strong sense of duty. “Infantry two is thirty minutes away. Ride safely.”

“Cor Lever Majesty!” The medic exclaimed and quickly rode the steed in urgency.

Arriving at the scene, the warrior checked the injured senior night. Sir Viscar was bitten in between the neck and shoulder. The wound was cleansed but the patient needs some special herbs to ease the pain. He had already consumed the potion to prevent blood poisoning. But from the looks of the wound, the bruise is turning black. A fatal sign that an infection is spreading.

“Good sir, I need to conduct a minor surgery to assure your heart will not get harmed. Will you grant me permission?” The onyx eyed healer inquired. 

“Do what you must lad.” the gasping fighter confirmed. His eyes full of spirit and will to live.

Laying the patient on a clean cloth, the medic undid the bandage and poured vinegar to disinfect the wound. Borrowing a dagger which was immersed in boiled water, with skillful hands the knight started the procedure. Carefully the infected veins were made to bleed. The sufferer bit on a piece of cloth, legs, arms and shoulders were restrained by four men. The case squirmed in pain while the healer concentrated with the task.

“I need two vials of anti poison potion.” Irvald shouted. in urgency.

“We don’t have anymore sir.” One of the soldiers answered. The anti poison was is made from the essence of Volhan flower. 

“Then gather five cups of petals and boil it in the a two cups water.” The warrior healer instructed.

Immediately the request was followed. In three minutes the concoction was offered to him. Ignoring the steaming water, the medic grabbed a fistful of of blossoms and squeezed. The liquid seeped in to the patients skin, then veins. Taking another handful he repeated the procedure until the blackening of the vessels seized. “Boil another set of the same amount. Sir Visca needs to consume more to lessen the risk of infection.”

The aiding soldier did as told. Irvald tidied the wound once more and secured the bandages again. Once done the men let go of the restraint. Ushering the patient to sit up straight “Sir Visca, drink a whole cup. I will check the other injured.” 

As Irvald went to tend the wounded he requested that his horse be given some water and grain. He plans to see infantry four which is near by once done with unit two. Thankfully the second grouped fared better than the first division. Sir Visca is expected to survive. In total this group lost twenty soldiers, five archers and a knight.

Arriving at infantry four, all knights were okay with minor injuries. But as they stated, thirty soldiers are wounded but alive. All archers are well. The group was surprised that king’s team requested for back up but they did not receive the message. 

Irvald then thought that since the hawks were trained to send messages only to adjacent teams. It is a liability which needs to address once the battle is over. If the two options are busy, the others will be clueless of the request for back up.

Explaining group two and one's condition, the team decided to send ten people to aid directly to group one. They are almost done gathering the Canis. Once finished, they will also send some assistance to unit two. While the others will stay on their post to secure it again at night fall.

The medic analyzing the sun’s position resolved check another infantry. he still has time and to speed away to team six. The more he can help, the better chance the Ivory Knights will survive another fight.

Arriving at the area, the damage is scarce. Irvald then explained the misfortune of unit one, two and three. Since ten were are already dispatched to the king, plus the ten men from group three and two, team six opted to send five men to unit three. 

A knight named Sir Oswald came with Irvald to see how team eight fared. The companion will be the one to ride back if team eight needs help. So the healer knight can proceed to the next destination faster.

Reaching the location the new comers gasped in horror. All of team eight has fallen. The two knights surveyed the area for survivors. They were able to recover three knights in delirious state. Alpha bite by their shoulder and necks. It was the same injury Sir Visca suffered. The warrior knight would need to do immediate surgery.

Irvald requested Oswald to get help and bring the medic of team six and at least two knights and five men. His companion moved immediately. The healer warrior proceeded to treat the wounded with vinegar to cleanse the wounds. He opted to treat the one with the bigger bruise. There was no other person to restrain the patient. Extra effort was applied to keep the suffered in place.

The patients legs were tied to prevent unnecessary movement. The medic positioned his knees in between the victims waist. Allowing the healer's body wait to restrain the upper body. Time was not by his side. It seems he will be required to apply a technique the queen thought him.

Taking a deep breathe, Irvald channeled aura to his hands. Using the energy, the medic let the energy flow through the patient's veins. Aiming to flush out the poison and prevent further bleeding. Once the bruising lightened. The heir of Koane proceeded to the other two. 

Tending the injuries of the survivors, they revealed the attack last night consisted of five Alphas. They were able to subjugate two and fought until day break. Some of the soldiers intentionally removed their armor, ran to the forest in order distract some Omega wolves away. The strategy was able to lessen the load of the fighting group to the demise of volunteers. 

After thirty minutes Oswald came with back up. He inquired why the team did not seek help. The patient replied their hawk was killed by an Alpha which was positioned on top of a tree. The medic knight then noted that each unit should have more than one battle specially trained hawk. Plus it should go farther than just the adjacent teams.

Worried that group ten is in dire situation too, Irvald requested permission to head on. “I shall accompany you again just in case we will seek help for unit nine.” Oswald offered.

The sun is beginning position itself to set. The duo arrived in tenth teams position. Thankfully the group had seventy percent of their men intact. With all their knights in good condition, the group sent aid to team eight. The leader of the knights in unit ten offered that one knight from their group accompany the two towards group nine and seven. He also dispatched one knight and five soldiers to team eight.

The night is approaching soon, so both locations must be scouted immediately. Infantry nine similar to group six, only minor casualties. Group nine sent aid to infantry eight. Two knights, five soldiers and three archers. Oswald need to return to his post, so in return Sir Wilhem of team ten rode with Irvald to team seven.

The sun continued its descend. Reaching team seven, the team is ninety percent okay. Hearing about team eight, the group sent five soldiers, one knight and three archers too. Considering team seven and nine fared well. Is team five the same and aided group three? Wilhem went with Irvald to team five, Fortunately as wished unit five is all well and sent assistance to team three in exchange of the five men who went to team one.

Irvald in relief began to feel tired. Lack of sleep and no meal since last night is taking its toll on him. Plus he also exerted out a large amount of aura to save the three infantry eight knights. Noticing his fatigue, Wilhem asked for some food and served it Irvald. Eating hurriedly the young knight claimed he must return to group one as the sun is setting now. His uncle out of the battle somebody has to stay by the King’s side. Understanding the situation, Wilhem accompanied the medic and decided to be back up for team one also.

Irvald argued that his team need him. Wilhem  assured that team is aware he will be back up whenever needed. After thirty minutes they reached infantry one. All the deceased have been cremated. The injured were transported back to Vanieza as confirmed through a messenger hawk. All the battle eagles are loaded with fresh petals. As back up, each district dispatched their messenger hawks. Making each infantry have at least three. Hopefully communication will be more efficient.

Infantry one consisted of the king, the remaining five knights with Irvald and Wilhem, reinforcements of twenty soldiers and five archers. Part of the strategy was to pile up the bones of the enemies. From the previous night it was enough to a makeshift barrier on the southwest side. The remains are heavy and sturdy. Even the werewolves would have to jump past it in order break in. Once the briefing with the ruler was done, all  hurried to battle positions. 

“My liege, I still have about two hours before the sunset. I shall make a vial of recovering potion for you.” 

The king raised a brow with a questioning look. "Usually the queen prepares more for me."

The young man bowed in shame, to reveal an unfortunate incident. Majority of the potions made by the female sovereign was lost during battle.  “However, I borrowed some vials from the other groups. I can cleanse it and make the concoction.” The warrior healer confidently declared.

“Are you sure? I never drank anything aside from what my wife made.” The ruler stated. “Sire, for the past year I have been helping the queen make the potion. She told me that I should know if the need arises.”

“Very well Irvald, I entrust you with it.” The royal smirked. “Anyway the worst thing could happen is it will not work. But will definitely not kill me.” The majesty joked. 

“ I shall not fail you, your majesty.”  The healer knight affirmed confidently. The heir of Koane proceeded in gathering the Volhan petals. After getting enough he boiled it in water and using a cloth drained the water from it. Using a clean pot, he squeezed the petals inside the cloth. After gathering the pure essence, he added in another cup of flowers. The medic allowed the Volhan oil to boil the added petals. The procedure was repeated ten times.

The final ethos was extracted and placed in the vial. Irvald held it with both hands and channeled his aura to further  purified it. A thin black foam raised to the surface of the container.  The healer dabbed the top to remove the impurities.  The purification procedure was repeated continuously until all the ampoule content is clear. Only the most translucent phial could be fit for consumption of the king.

The heir of Koane was able to successfully make five vials. It would suffice to aid the royal through the night. The second knight handed a diluent to the king for consumption. The monarch in full trust took and drank it. The maker's heart throbbed, was his brew as good as the queen's?

Once the content was fully ingested, the royal took a deep breath. The essence was infusing inside his body. The monarch's aching muscles from continuous labor began to relax. He could feel renewed strength in ever cell of his body. "I must day Sir Irvald, you made an impressive ampoule."

The man in questioned bowed in gratitude of the compliment. "I have heard that you have conducted four successful surgeries." The king added in more achievements. "I am very proud of what you have accomplished." The ruler continued to praise. "You are truly a worthy representative of your lineage."

The second knight's heart swelled. It seemed all his hard work was not for naught. For every ill thing said against him whenever he comes to the palace. All of it is worth it. Now he is not only a man capable to protect and defend the royal house. Irvald Koane is also equipped to heal and take care of the sovereigns family's health. 

"Lia, until the end I swear in every way my existence will be dedicated to you."  The young knight declared with his mind and heart in full unison.