Knowing what to do and with the new technique to help them, the other healers started treating the concubines and ladies in waiting as soon as the parasites were removed from their bodies.
They also closed the holes left in the skin by the parasites before the treated ladies were transported to the medical wing for rest and observation.
Everyone worked nonstop for the rest of the day and the whole night, before the last woman was treated.
Then, despite his exhaustion, Paul personally checked all the mages, guards, and healers to be sure that no one got the parasite.
Luckily, there was not one parasite left.
Now the question was, how did these things get there, but he was too tired to think about it.
In normal circumstances, Paul could skip sleep for a week and be fine, but using a lot of mana and traveling using transport spells took its toll, so he needed rest.
When they were done, he was brought to the guest quarters in the medical wing to get some sleep before he reported back to the emperor.
Unknown to Paul, this emergency proved to the ladies from the Yuki clan that he was indeed a knowledgeable healer.
Earlier, they doubted his skills and were almost certain that he refused to heal their relative because he was holding a grudge.
Helping him in this crisis convinced them otherwise.
Paul slept until noon, and no one disturbed him.
The moment he left the room, he was met by four imperial guards at the door.
-Lord Marshal, the emperor, ordered us to bring you to the throne room as soon as you are awake.
The officer said with respect.
-Lead the way.
Paul said, knowing that he should not let the emperor wait.
On their way to the throne room, the head healer approached them.
-Young man, thank you for all your help.
Without you, we would have been helpless.
The old man with long gray hair and beard said with gratitude.
-I'm glad I could help.
Paul said, before going away with the guards.
He entered the throne room, once again, but this time there were not that many officials present.
However, concubine Yuki was there, standing next to the emperor, and there were also some young people, whom he had not seen before, but judging from their clothing and where they sat, he guessed that they were imperial princes and princesses.
-Long live the emperor.
Paul bowed, greeting the monarch.
-Raise your head.
The emperor said.
-Once again, you have proven your abilities.
This time, by saving imperial concubines as well as potentially the whole palace, from these parasites.
We are curious, however, why did you know how to deal with them, since according to the head healer, these things are not from this realm?
-Your majesty surely knows by now that I'm from Earth and was sent to this realm only a few months ago.
Paul said, and the emperor nodded, confirming his words.
-The day I was sent here, I ended up in the wilderness and found an injured man.
I helped that man as much as I could, but back then, I only had some knowledge of what we call first aid.
This, however, proved to be enough, and as thanks, this man has used some kind of technique to transfer medical knowledge into my brain, which is released slowly, allowing me to assimilate it in parts instead of overwhelming me.
-Before he departed, he told me to find him in the higher realm if I ever go there.
Then he left, not even giving me his name.
Paul said.
He knew that sooner or later someone would ask about this, so he had a story prepared just in case.
-That's the reason I know more about the medicine of this world.
As for these parasites, they are from the beginning realm, and I truly have no idea how they got into the mortal realm, much less how they were brought into the imperial harem.
Everyone present listened, surprised at this story, but no one doubted it, since such encounters were not rare in the mortal realm, where people from the higher realms often came looking for talented individuals, or some herbs or ingredients that were common in the first realm but hard to find in the upper realms.
-Such things happen, and you are a lucky man to have such an encounter upon arriving in this realm.
The emperor commented.
-Now, since you made another great contribution to the empire, we will reward you with ten thousand crystal coins and an item of your choosing from the first level of the treasury.
-Thank you, your majesty.
Paul bowed, accepting the reward.
-Also, the prime minister Long informed us that his son has stepped away from the marriage proposal.
In this case, you can inform Natalie Jeager that there is no need for her to come to the capital.
-As you wish, your majesty.
Paul answered.
-You may leave.
Paul bowed and left.
He was a bit surprised because he heard from Xiao Han that princes and princesses were usually hard to deal with in the throne room, especially when someone was being rewarded in their presence.
This time, however, they were quiet and didn't make things difficult for him at all, which puzzled him a bit.
-Welcome again, young man.
The treasurer greeted him with a smile.
-It's not often that people get rewarded again in such a short time.
The man said.
-I also didn't expect to return here so quickly.
Paul smiled.
The guards who escorted him explained the reward he received, and soon he was walking through the first level of the treasury.
He even used his search magic, but there was nothing that reacted to his mana this time, so he decided to simply look around until he found something he liked.
-There is nothing here that you will need in the second realm, so just choose anything that catches your fancy.
The reincarnation soul told him, when he asked for advice.
In the end, Paul took an elvish bow he found among the treasures a few minutes later.
-This is a nice elvish bow; however, it requires a nature affinity for a human to use it.
The treasures said, seeing his choice.
-Also, it is a set with a quiver of elvish arrows, so it all counts as one item.
He added.
Paul was very happy with this choice, and he knew someone who would be even happier.
As he left, he received another ten thousand crystal coins.
Soon after that, he left the palace and the capital.
This time, he didn't bother to change into his battle gear and simply used a spell as soon as he was outside the barrier range.
Paul was in no hurry to check if someone was going to come looking for him again and wanted to get back to Storm Wave City as soon as possible.