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Her golden-silver eyes studied the assembled materials with growing confidence as the treatment plans she had considered appeared in her consciousness. "I've considered several different approaches during your absence, and I believe I've identified the optimal methodology for Charlotte's specific condition."

Arthur watched her quietly, recognising that Charlotte was receiving care from someone whose expertise exceeded anyone's medical knowledge entirely.

"After integrating the herbs' properties. Then, I will need to ensure that Charlotte's circulatory system accepts the mixture fully and efficiently," Jasmine continued, her voice carrying the careful consideration of someone who understood the delicate balance required for successful treatment. "The magical enhancement must be absorbed gradually to prevent anything wasted."

She gestured toward the Second Order Beast blood with obvious respect for its potency. "The blood you provided will be the final component—its integration will complete the enhancement process and provide the strengthening Charlotte needs for recovery."

Jasmine's expression carried gentle but firm authority as she addressed the practical considerations of the healing process. "I will inform Neko once the procedure is nearing completion, and she can contact you through your mystical connection. Until then, it would be best if you remained outside."

Her voice took on a note of delicate consideration as she addressed the more sensitive aspects of the treatment. "Also, I will need to remove some of Charlotte's clothing to ensure proper application of the enhancement solutions. I don't think your sister would be comfortable with you present during those portions of the procedure."

Arthur nodded with understanding, recognising both the medical necessity and Charlotte's need for dignity during her treatment. His protective instincts were balanced by respect for his sister's privacy and Jasmine's professional requirements.

"Alright," Arthur replied with calm acceptance. "Let me know when the process is complete or if you encounter any complications that require my assistance."

Jasmine's smile carried warm reassurance mixed with confidence as she prepared to begin the most complex healing procedure of her medical career.

"Don't worry, Arthur," she said with gentle certainty that reflected her growing confidence in the treatment plan. "Charlotte is going to be perfectly fine. These resources you've provided will ensure not just her recovery, but a significant enhancement of her overall capabilities."

Her expression grew slightly more serious as she addressed the long-term implications of Charlotte's condition. "However, as I mentioned previously, the treatment will prove that your sister will always need to continue advancing her physical capabilities. I'm not entirely certain about the specific nature of her talent, but it must be fundamentally related to mana manipulation or accumulation."

Jasmine's analytical mind was already working through the theoretical implications of Charlotte's unique physiology. "Whether her talent has inherent limits or not, that remains a subject we'll need to understand thoroughly when she wakes up."

The healing process was about to begin, representing the hope that Arthur had been working towards for months.

Charlotte's salvation was finally within reach.

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Arthur did not linger in Village #419 after ensuring Charlotte's treatment had begun under Jasmine's expert care. With his sister's immediate medical needs being addressed by the most qualified healer available, Arthur could finally focus on fulfilling the obligations he had accumulated during his resource-gathering expedition.

Before heading back to Caldera to complete his pending agreements, Arthur decided to conduct a brief inspection of Village #420—the settlement where he had established his initial power base and implemented comprehensive preparation protocols for the dimensional crisis.

"Aether, teleport us to Village #420," Arthur instructed his companion, who remained concealed within his clothing to avoid unnecessary attention or questions about his identity.

Reality folded around them as Aether's spatial manipulation carried them across dimensional boundaries with the effortless precision that had become routine for their partnership. They materialized in a secluded area outside the village perimeter where Arthur could observe conditions without immediately drawing attention to his presence.

Arthur's enhanced perception immediately began cataloguing the village's current status, comparing what he observed against the preparation protocols he had established during his early leadership period. The results exceeded his most optimistic projections.

Everything was proceeding smoothly despite the global upheaval caused by demons descending upon Earth through dimensional rifts. While other settlements struggled with panic, resource shortages, and social breakdown, Village #420 remained remarkably stable and functional.

Although there had been some minor complications due to the psychological stress of the apocalyptic situation—which had caused certain players to make decisions that deviated from Arthur's recommended protocols—these issues represented a small minority of the overall population.

The vast majority of Village #420's residents had listened carefully to Arthur's advice during the preparation period and taken appropriate steps to ready themselves for the dimensional crisis. When the demon invasion actually commenced, they weren't forced into desperate, life-changing decisions that they would later regret.

Arthur observed supply distribution centres operating with efficiency, defensive positions manned by well-trained volunteers, and civilian populations maintaining daily routines that preserved psychological stability despite external chaos. The village's infrastructure remained intact, its leadership structure continued functioning, and morale remained high enough to support continued resistance efforts.

Most importantly, the residents demonstrated the kind of disciplined cooperation that Arthur had specifically worked to cultivate during his leadership tenure. Rather than fragmenting into competing factions or descending into panic-driven conflict, the community had maintained a unity of purpose that made collective survival significantly more achievable.

Arthur's preparation protocols had emphasised several key principles that were now proving their worth. Resource stockpiling had prevented the shortages that plagued less prepared settlements. Advanced warning systems allowed residents to respond appropriately to demonic incursions without waiting for external coordination. Training programs had created sufficient defensive capabilities to handle moderate threats independently.

Perhaps most crucially, Arthur had spent effort establishing psychological resilience within the community. Rather than treating the dimensional crisis as an incomprehensible catastrophe, Village #420's residents approached it as a challenging but manageable situation that could be overcome through proper planning and coordinated effort.

The contrast with other settlements was striking. Intelligence reports from across the dimensional network painted pictures of communities collapsing under pressure, leadership structures failing when faced with unprecedented challenges, and civilian populations making desperate decisions that compromised long-term survival prospects.