Fortunately, it was fractures.
Both arms had suffered breaks, not light injuries by any measure, but his internal organs were mostly intact. With proper rest and treatment, he would recover.
The dark energy lingering inside Ray was also dispelled.
"Teacher, I…" Ray looked at Alfred's cold, silent figure, wanting to explain.
"You don't need to say anything," Alfred said flatly. "You did nothing wrong. Go back and rest."
"Oh… then Raziel Phoenix?" Ray asked hesitantly.
"I'll stay," Alfred replied, finally glancing at him.
At that moment, Ray suddenly felt that this ice-cold teacher wasn't quite as cold as he appeared.
Ray and Lily left the infirmary, their expressions heavy.
Raziel Phoenix had broken both arms. This was no small injury.
Guilt gnawed at Ray. If he had reacted faster, if he had pulled Raziel Phoenix back with Silverfalls Vine, none of this would have happened. As the team's core, he had been careless.
