Princess Lina slowly opened her eyes. The first things she saw were the anxious faces of Lu Chen and Huo Yao. "You..." her voice was hoarse, her body clearly at its limit.
"Lina, you're finally awake!" Huo Yao took her hand, her eyes rimmed with red. "How are you feeling? Is there anywhere you feel uncomfortable?"
Lina shook her head gently and struggled to sit up. "I'm fine... the ritual... how are the preparations coming along?"
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