Lionel, after a moment of silence, said, "Our kind are rare in these parts. Coupled with how exceptional you are, it's only natural that others would be jealous of you."

Adrian, realizing the dragon bones were poisoned and his life was on the line, was furious. "You said that I have twelve days left?"

Lionel examined the shattered bones and reassuringly said, "Don't worry. If someone poisoned this, there must be a cure to it."

Knowing Matson was affiliated with the Greenhursts and suspecting them of the poisoning, Adrian realized seeking help from Urias was futile.

"The others will surely refuse to help. If I'm to die, I won't beg others to save me,” Adrian said resolutely.

Just as he was about to leave the study, Lionel called out, "This poison isn't too lethal. I'd like to conduct some experiments. Will you cooperate?"

"Of course." Adrian agreed readily as long as it did not involve Urias.

Rozi, frowning, voiced her concerns about the risk of the experiment. "Are you sure th