And he fell asleep again.

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“What are you doing here?” he asked. His voice sounded weak like he was tired from a long run.

“You sent for me,” I responded with a bow.

“I sent for…” and he began coughing.

I was by his side the next second and when I placed my hand on his forehead I could tell that he was sick, very sick. I guessed it must have been why he had been hallucinating earlier.

“Your Majesty, I shall send for the physician,” I said but before I could leave ...