A week passed in a flash.
For Shunya, however, it felt much longer. After all, he had spent most of that week trapped inside a hospital bed.
The good news was that his recovery progressed rapidly. Far faster than anyone expected. The doctors called it miraculous.
The nurses called it unbelievable. The Chief Butler called it a blessing.
Meanwhile, Shunya called it incredibly boring. At least he could finally open his eyes now. That alone was a huge improvement.
The first time he managed to properly open them, he found himself staring at a hospital ceiling covered in intricate magical inscriptions.
Not painted.
Actually functioning.
Tiny runes glowed softly across the surface while magical circuits transported mana throughout the room.
The sight fascinated him immediately.
A civilization where magic and technology developed together. The concept alone was enough to keep him entertained for hours.
