The Devil's Cursed Witch novel Chapter 454

The next day, elders from all the clans began visiting Morpheus. Elder Halifax, whom everyone trusted, examined Morpheus's body. Understanding the gravity of the situation, they gathered at the Divine Eagle Clan to discuss their next steps. Agraleus, the most anxious among them, was willing to take any measure to restore Morpheus to his former state.

They all decided to hold a council meeting with the King the following day.

Ember arrived at the healing chambers with Erlos this time, as Draven was occupied with kingdom matters and Evanthe had gone to attend to other concerns. As usual, Ember was guided towards the healing chamber where Cornelia and her apprentices were tending to Morpheus.

Everyone greeted her with polite bows before leaving, leaving Cornelia and Ember alone.

"Did he wake up?" Ember asked.

"He did, but not as he should have," Cornelia replied. "Perhaps your presence and talking to him might have a positive effect."

Ember nodded and sat at the edge of the bed. She remembered how he had reacted the previous day when she spoke to him.

She gently caressed his hand. "Morph," Ember called softly, "can you hear me? I know you can. I want you to wake up and come back to me. I want you to talk to me, tease me like before, take me to fly with you. Morph, I miss being with you.

Can you wake up and talk to me?"

Cornelia turned to leave, but then Aureus entered the chamber to visit his uncle, following Evanthe's instructions to channel his divine energy into Morpheus. He watched Ember by Morpheus's side.

The two greeted each other and then heard Ember's voice again, "Morph...you listened to me..." Her voice was emotional yet cheerful.

Cornelia and Aureus turned to look at them. They watched as Morpheus slowly opened his eyes and looked at Ember.

"Morph, you are awake?" Ember asked, a smile painting her lips, her eyes moist.

Morpheus looked at her for a long time, not reacting at all.

"Uncle," Aureus said, approaching the bed along with Cornelia, who had a smile on her lips. 'I knew only Ember could bring him back.'

Morpheus' gaze moved to the other two in the room. Cornelia sent a message to Evanthe. This time, Morpheus was awake, not in pain, but normally.

Morpheus' gaze moved back to Ember, seemingly lost in the situation he was in.

"It's not a dream, Commander," Cornelia explained, understanding his lost state, "You are truly saved and Ember's hellfire has protected your core and protected your soul from being destroyed. It's her who had protected you."

"It's not a dream, Morph," Ember gripped his hand, "You are truly back, back to me."

No one could comprehend what was in his mind. After a few moments of silently staring at her, Morpheus pulled his hand back from her hold, turned his face away, and closed his eyes once more.

Ember looked at her empty hands, surprised by Morpheus' indifference to her. She could feel it clearly.

"Morph, what happened?" Ember asked, her voice trembling. "I am sorry, I know I hurt you. My hellfire hurt you, but it was not intentional. If you are upset, I will make up for it. I will do anything you want. As long as you are back..."

"Leave me alone," Morpheus' weak voice reached everyone.

"Morph, do you not recognise me?" Ember gaze worry filled.

"Leave," Morpheus repeated. "I do not want to see you or anyone."

Ember was once more shocked but hurt this time. Was he really angry with her for what had happened to him?

Tears welled up in her eyes. She had been waiting for him to wake up, and she didn't expect this reaction from him the moment her wish was fulfilled.

"Ember, you should leave for now," Cornelia spoke gently.

Ember stood up and wiped her tears, making her way out of the room.