The Chief Royal Physician approached first, his experienced eyes carefully studying Cooper's frail appearance before he gave the order that immediately set the entire room into motion.
"Begin the examination."
At once, the physicians began carrying out their respective duties. One gently lifted Cooper's thin wrist to examine the bruises scattered along his arms while another carefully measured his pulse and blood pressure.
A nurse quietly recorded his temperature as two palace healers positioned themselves beside the bed, extending their hands above the little boy's body while allowing gentle streams of healing spiritual energy to flow toward him in an effort to strengthen his weakened condition.
