Chapter 457

"I'm just curious. When veilroot was classified as a banned substance, I was still too young to understand much. As a medical professional, I can't touch such drugs, but knowing that you were affected by it, I'm curious to hear about the experience." Damian's tall, straight posture relaxed slightly as he leaned back into his chair. Closing his eyes, his expression betrayed a hint of fatigue. He remained silent for a long time to the point that Zelda began to think he wouldn't respond. Finally, Damian said slowly, "It feels like my head is empty as if I've forgotten something important. But no matter how hard I try, I can't recall what it is. When I push myself to remember, my head aches terribly." Zelda felt a pang in her chest. She hadn't expected him to be aware that he was missing a memory. "Besides that, do you feel anything else?" Zelda asked eagerly. Damian didn't answer immediately and instead glanced at her. "Ms. Cantrell, you seem particularly interested in me." "Yes, I