Felix knew he had to go through official channels to avoid unnecessary trouble. The morgue seemed like the best option, as there might be people willing to sell deceased bodies for the right price.

Gabriel was stunned. He could not believe Felix had actually taken him seriously. "Are you making fun of me?"

Felix shook his head. "The Veilflower is extremely important to me. I wouldn't joke about this, especially concerning your ability to move freely again."

His medical skills made this possible, though it would be difficult and take considerable time. However, he was confident in his success rate.

"Get out!" Gabriel snapped, enraged despite Felix's serious expression. He grabbed another bottle of liquor from the table and started drinking.

"I'll go prepare now and come back before noon tomorrow. I promise you'll be back to normal," Felix assured him.

Gabriel's face showed nothing but contempt. He could not be bothered to say anything more. He had consulted several master healers