Linden sighed, "Right now, only the Shadowbloom and Phoenixwort can save her.

"If Mr. Rhys can bring back those herbs in time, there is a greater chance for survival. But if he takes too long, I'm afraid that glimmer of hope would die out."

"Oh, Dustin! Where have you gone? Why aren't you back yet?" Ruth was crying as she muttered to herself.

She hadn't told her parents about Natasha yet. She was afraid they wouldn't be able to handle the shock.

Suddenly, the door burst open with a loud bang.

Following that, a bloodied Dustin staggered in with quick steps. He appeared quite disheveled.

"Dr. Watkins! I found it! I found the herb!"

Dustin lifted his shirt and carefully took out a black flower that was emitting a strange glow.

"You found it?"

Linden took a closer look and grew elated. "It really is the Shadowbloom! Excellent … This is wonderful!"

"Dr. Watkins, Natasha can now be saved with this Shadowbloom, right?"

Dustin looked hopeful. He had traded this precious herb