Astrid nervously watched the doctor, silently praying. Magnus must be okay-if something happened to him, everything she had done would be for nothing.

The doctor's expression was grave as he said, "Mr. Voss' injuries are severe. We've done everything we can; the rest is up to fate."

The old master was struck as if by lightning. His cane fell to the ground with a loud thud. His body trembled violently, and the color drained from his face.

"Master!" The butler quickly supported him, his ...