Thanks to the Rune of Vitality, my internal injuries were completely healed within two days. But because of the System's 50% physical stat debuff, I was practically bedridden during that time.
Either way, my crazy stunt had worked. The monster attacks became much less consistent.
With the golden bedrock spikes acting as a physical shield, the engineers finally had the time they desperately needed. They worked around the clock to strengthen the crumbling walls. Even Princess Celestia stepped up, using her massive mana pool to reinforce the outer layers with dense, unmelting glacial ice.
Two days later, my magic lockout finally ended. I managed to drag my sluggish body out of the medical ward and joined the garrison for dinner around the courtyard campfire.
The atmosphere had completely shifted.
