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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 1261

Even if any of them had personal opinions on the matter, none of them dared to speak a word. After all, while it was true that they would receive no shortage of awards and recognition should they succeed in saving the children, failure to save them would surely result in them being painted as a villain.

There was simply no way that any of them were going to willingly become a scapegoat.

“…Does nobody have anything to say at all…?” asked Zane, his tone rightfully urgent as he scanned through all the present doctors.

Of course, nobody dared to answer him, and they found themselves averting their gazes whenever he turned to look at any of them.

Seeing their reactions, Zane could only sigh. It seemed that his professional career was going to end soon…

However, just as he was thinking that all was lost, someone suddenly broke the silence by saying, “I have a few ideas.”

Upon hearing that someone was actually willing to make a suggestion, all the doctors in the room immediately turned to see who had spoken. The individual in question had been sitting quietly in the corner of the conference room this entire time. If he hadn’t spoken up, there was a high chance that everyone would’ve simply continued ignoring him.

Regardless, everyone was confused as to why he was the one who had spoken up. After all, everyone had been under the assumption that he was simply one of Dr. Mabb’s apprentices, drivers, or even secretaries.

“…Say, who even is he?”

“Isn’t he just one of Dr. Mabb’s apprentices…?”

“I don’t think so! From what I remember, Dr. Mabb only has two of them!”

While everyone was currently discussing among themselves as they looked at Gerald, Gerald himself paid them no attention. The important thing was that he had already witnessed all that had been shown on screen earlier.

With the addition of rapid organ failure to the list of symptoms, Gerald was already a hundred percent certain that the Soul Eater technique had been the cause of all this.

However, it was evident that the person who had used the technique on the babies had only roughly mastered it. In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch that the person had been using it on the babies as practice!

After all, had the person achieved mastery over the Soul Eater technique like Gerald had, then the babies would have definitely been sucked dry before turning into ashes, just like what had happened to Hendrik and the others!

Gerald himself had only been able to master it that quickly since he had previously undergone training—to hasten learning processes—together with Finnley. It was how he had regained his strength after Queena sealed his inner strength.

Regardless, to think that someone would actually practice the vicious technique on babies… The thought of it alone caused an extremely ugly expression to form on Gerald’s face.

However, he wasn’t the only one angry. The truth was that all the doctors had been feeling slightly angry and contemptuous toward Gerald the moment he said he had an idea.

“Do you already have a solution to treating this strange illness, Mr. Crawford?” asked Jace in surprise as he instantly bowed respectfully at Gerald.

Seeing how respectfully Dr. Mabb was treating the young man, all of them could immediately tell that the young man wasn’t his driver. What on earth was going on here…?

Zane—being a bit more experienced than the rest—immediately sensed that something was up. Looking at Gerald, he then said, “Do you have something in mind, young man?”

“Indeed I do,” replied Gerald, ignoring all the stares from the other doctors. His priority was to save the lives of all those babies, and being looked at contemptuously was nothing new to him anyway.

Now that he had everyone’s attention, he casually said, “The truth is, this isn’t an illness at all. The babies are currently in such a state since someone had drained them of their oxyblood, resulting in their organs failing! Due to their organs being in such poor condition, the babies are currently susceptible to infections!”

The second Gerald’s sentence ended, an uproar immediately broke out! Truth be told, several of the doctors wanted to laugh, but they refrained since they were currently facing such a serious situation.

“Young man, I heard Dr. Mabb calling you Mr. Crawford, so let’s just go with that. Regardless, I wonder if you’ve been watching too many movies. Please refrain from spouting nonsense when you don’t even understand what is going on here! Someone drained the babies’ oxyblood? Are you suggesting that we have a vampire on the loose? What more, the babies are new-borns who’ve never left the NCIU! Actually, do you even know what NCIU stands for? Since you probably don’t, it stands for Neonatal Care Unit! As an extra trivia, the air inside it is completely isolated!”

“To think that I had initially thought that you would actually provide us with a viable suggestion. As it turns out, you know nothing at all! Imagine if news about this gets published to the public! Society would definitely fall into disarray! Who even is this guy, Dr. Mabb?” asked one of the doctors as he continued glaring at Gerald.

“Please, just settle down for a minute, everyone!”

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Jace quickly attempted to persuade the others to calm down before things escalated too quickly.

To be quite honest, even he had been surprised to hear Gerald say that someone had drained the babies of their oxyblood. It was a statement he hadn’t heard of before.

Even so, he had witnessed Gerald’s skills and abilities before, so Jace trusted that Gerald knew what he was doing.

“Hah! See, Dr. Mabb? I already told you that his feat earlier was just a coincidence! He’s not really capable at all! Being so young, what would he know? You’d think he was here to act in some movie after hearing his explanation!” muttered Walbridge unhappily.

Though he hadn’t said that in a particularly loud voice, everyone in the conference room could hear what he had just said.

It was obvious that Walbridge was jealous of Gerald. After all, he had seen the way Breanna—his long-time crush who was also his junior—looked at Gerald earlier. That was certainly the last straw for him!

Infuriated by him, Walbridge had had the constant urge to humiliate Gerald in public.

Upon hearing what his apprentice had to say, Jace’s expression instantly turned gloomy as he turned to look at Walbridge before saying, “Quiet, Walbridge! I believe there must be a reason for Mr. Crawford to have said all that! Let’s just see what else Mr. Crawford has to say first! What if his deduction is actually correct?”

Gerald himself now had a sour expression on his face. Anyone would feel dissatisfied after being criticized and humiliated in such a way.

“There are still many things all of you do not know about the world!” replied Gerald coldly.

“…If I may, is there a cure for all this, Mr. Crawford…?” asked Jace, choosing to believe in Gerald.

“There is. Acupuncture and medication can be used to condition their bodies. Even so, we have to act quickly. Once the babies’ organs completely fail, they won’t be able to be saved any longer!”

“Do you have any idea how hasty you’re being? You can’t just treat the lives of over a hundred children like jokes, Dr. Mabb! He’s just some young boy who barely has any experience! What would he know in this situation?!” shouted another doctor in rage.

“Do you have any better ideas, then?” asked Jace coldly in return.

“While I don’t, we still can’t take this situation so lightly! Also, giving medication to new-borns? What would happen if their condition worsens after taking the medication? You, of all people, should know that these babies can’t take much more! With that in mind, we shouldn’t be playing around with their health until we’re entirely sure we can help them!” reasoned another person who felt that allowing Gerald to treat the new-borns was no different from giving him permission to toy around with their health.

Zane himself was now looking at Gerald, wondering whether to trust in him or not. Though Gerald’s explanation sounded dubious at best, there was just something about the determination and clarity in Gerald’s eyes that gave others a strong sense of conviction.

Was Gerald really that sure of his answer?

After thinking for a bit, Zane made his decision. Since nobody else had any better ideas anyway, what choice did he have but to place in trust in Gerald?

“…Let him have a go,” said Zane.

“…Come again? You’re actually letting him try? Then who’s going to bear the responsibility if something goes awry?!”

“I am!” shouted Jace, Zane, and Gerald simultaneously.

Following that, all three of them couldn’t help but turn to look at each other.

“…Fine then! Since all three of you have agreed to take full responsibility over this incident, so be it!”

Since there were now fools willing to take responsibility over the matter, everyone no longer had anything to say. Gerald could try all he wanted to!

If it wasn’t obvious enough by now, these doctors frankly didn’t care whether the babies lived or died as long as they could protect their own interests!

“Are you sure you don’t want to reconsider this, Dr. Mabb? We really shouldn’t be acting so hastily! We’re placing over a hundred lives on the line here! It isn’t just a single Lady Smith anymore!” said Walbridge whose jealousy had spiked now that the dean was also on Gerald’s side. How was that even possible?

Walbridge honestly couldn’t believe that his master was still buying into Gerald’s nonsense. How could Dr. Mabb even be confused by such incoherent ramblings?

Much to Walbridge’s surprise, Jace immediately glared at him before declaring, “Walbridge, you… I was wrong about you…!”

Stunned, Walbridge then replied, “…What? I… I just don’t want your reputation to go down the drain, doctor! After all, you’re a genius doctor!”

“Never have I ever thought of myself as a genius doctor… That’s only a title my patients gave me. Walbridge, I’ll have you know that if my reputation was all I needed to save these patients, then I’d gladly throw all of it away! You’re a thirty-year-old man who’s already been studying medicine for so many years, Walbridge… How is your way of thinking still so wrong? If you continue going down this path, I’m afraid you’ll never be able to achieve a thing in the medical world!” said Jace as he sighed in disappointment.

His face now green with envy, Walbridge then shouted, “…W-whatever the case is, I still don’t believe that he’ll be able to cure the children!”

“And what if I’m able to?” asked Gerald as he stared coldly at Walbridge.

That guy had been coming at him this entire time and it was starting to annoy Gerald…

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“Hah! What do you even mean by that? Fine then. If you successfully cure the illness, then I’ll do anything you order me to!” scoffed Walbridge.

From how casually he had made that decision, it was evident that he thought that it was going to be impossible for Gerald to save all those babies who were already near death.

Hearing that, Gerald simply nodded before heading off to the isolation room together with Jace and the dean.

Only three people were allowed to enter this time, and Gerald had a change of clothes before setting foot into the isolation room with the duo from before.

By then, all the babies had already stopped crying, and the room was eerily silent. From a glance, Gerald could see that not only were their complexions dark, but their bodies all looked swollen. Even the babies’ lips appeared cracked.

Seeing those symptoms and how close those babies were to death, Gerald confirmed that it truly was the effects of the Soul Eater technique! From what he could guess from the damage done, the babies must have only experienced a third of the Soul Eater technique’s power.

His deduction explained why their bodies were all looking so swollen. It was due to all the water in their bodies being sapped right out. With barely any means to cool their internal organs down, high fevers were simply inevitable!

“…How utterly cruel…!” growled Gerald under his breath.

If Gerald truly wished to heal them, he knew that acupuncture alone wasn’t going to be sufficient. In order to ensure that there was going to be a smooth flow of oxyblood pellets within them in the future, Gerald had no choice but to use the Soul Eater technique to make up for their lost oxyblood.

However, he was also aware that the second he did that, his identity would surely be exposed since he hadn’t found the Zircobsite yet. Once that happened, Queena would definitely come running over to hunt him down. Should he get caught, he knew he wouldn’t even come close to rivaling her strength.

Gritting his teeth, Gerald reminded himself that even if that was going to be the case, it was still more important to save these lives. Since Gerald had already drained the oxyblood of several adults before this, he knew that he probably had enough to save all of them. As for revealing his location to Queena… He could still use the blood in the jade talisman to deal with that for at least another night.

Since Queena was at her most fragile now, she shouldn’t be as scary as she previously had been! With that in mind, Gerald immediately began taking action.

Standing before the baby closest to him, Gerald took a single silver needle and began rapidly—but lightly—pricking on multiple spots on the baby’s chest. The spots were by no means random, and all eighteen areas that he pricked were part of the heavenly meridian, the core meridian, and the prime meridian.

movements were so fluid that it almost seemed like he was performing some kind of magic show. Zane himself—who had been standing next to Gerald—couldn’t help but feel

at Jace, he was surprised to see how captivated

his hand under the quilt and held onto the baby’s wrist. With the Soul Eater technique, he then immediately began

Now remove the clothes off the baby on Bed 2 and bring him to me! Quickly! We don’t

it?” asked Zane, his eyes

hurry on with the next

replied Zane with a nod before running off to do as

been solemnly observing them through the isolation room’s glass window for a while now, though Gerald’s

in slight dissatisfaction, though he had to admit that the kid was really

technique that was supposedly lost to time! According to rumors, Sawyer Wytt is the only person proficient in handling up to three steps of this technique!” explained the excited old doctor who hadn’t noticed the expression on the vice

three steps! But that kid there is capable of using

clapping their hands in admiration as they continued staring wide-eyed, it was evident that there were still several people who were still in

he? How could he possibly know how to use such a sophisticated acupuncture technique?”

using the Divine Acupuncture Therapy technique! After all, I witnessed Mr. Sawyer Wytt using the technique while I was attending a seminar a few months ago! From what I observed, the needle that he used was exactly the same as the one Gerald’s currently using! The needle itself is an inch long, and while performing a demonstration of the technique, he lifted

like him could ever possess inner strength? Trust me when I say he’s probably just putting

chanting in his mind, ‘May those children

in and out—the now pale-faced—Gerald slowly found himself getting more and more exhausted, large beads of sweat dripping

his immense speed and precision. Due to that, it wasn’t long before he was done with all the

previously cured were already shown signs of recovery. No longer were their faces dark, and

and their skin seemed to be returning to normal. In fact, it even

“T-this…”

seeing all this, Zane was so relieved and excited

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from the fact

themselves clasping their hands together while heaving huge sighs of relief to calm their excitement. How absolutely

back to life!” cheered both men in

smiled weakly

as the babies were

all these atrocities in Mayberry City? And was that person

though he wasn’t sure whether Queena would be able to detect

Queena probably wouldn’t be too keen on approaching him. With that in mind, he quickly made his way

he was outside, however, he was instantly greeted by looks of excitement and admiration from those who had heard that Gerald had successfully

technique, some of the older doctors even began kneeling before Gerald, hoping that he would take them

look on his face—suddenly said, “Amazing, aren’t you?

leave immediately, upon hearing Walbridge’s words, he turned to face the arrogant man before

“…W-what?” said Walbridge, stunned.

whatever I asked you to as long as I was

Dr. Lumb! All of us heard you make the promise as well!” said one

now looking at him, Walbridge puffed his chest up—in his attempt to look like an honorable person—before saying, “Hah! I’ve

Walbridge was still being, Gerald could only look at him contemptuously before

your pardon…?” asked Walbridge,

least a hundred times

this point, everyone was already roaring

Do you think I can just fart whenever I

too difficult! Allow me to assist!” replied Gerald as he swiftly poked one

after, a loud farting sound filled the corridor.

from all the humiliation. Try

covered their noses—Gerald took the opportunity to

final and extra-long fart before finally crying out, “I-I’m

wanted to attempt chasing him down, they quickly realized that it was probably going to be a futile effort. After all, they now realized that

began speeding his car toward Mountain Top Villa. The evening sky was already darkening as

road, Gerald squinted his eyes before widening them in shock. Stepping on the brakes, the car came to a screeching halt as Gerald’s eyelids twitched rapidly at the old

into a brazier of sorts. Whatever the case was,

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was a single glance for him to

of his car before casually looking at her, Gerald shouted out, “It appears that it truly

expression instantly turned cold as he glared at her while saying, “Regardless, were you

were the only one capable of using that technique? Still, it’s a pity that you arrived so early… Otherwise, I could have continued draining more oxyblood from babies tonight

eyes as she added, “I admit that you truly are powerful, Gerald… Had I not underestimated you at the time, you wouldn’t have been able to

none other than Tiara, the leader of the Holy Witchcraft! Due to his strength and

well back then to avenge Chester’s death, he simply couldn’t afford

away by Queena back then… It appeared that the two were acquainted with each other. With that in mind, Gerald then asked in a rather surprised tone,

I am! Just so you know how powerful the magnificent lord is, I’ll let you in on a little something. You should very well be aware that there are three main religions and nine schools of thoughts, correct? Well, I’ll have you know that all three religions are already under the control of our magnificent lord! Due to that, we have religious disciples all over the world! With that in mind, know that

Either way, it appears that you’re now Queena’s lackey as well! I’m assuming

came from the same place. With that in mind, aside from the deity, Queena should be the only other person proficient in the

smart, don’t you? Though I hate to admit it, your deduction is correct! It truly was the magnificent lord who had taught me how to use the Soul Eater technique! However, I’m not the only person she taught the technique to! Your little buddy’s mastered it as well!” replied Tiara

are you waiting for, Chester? Bring them out immediately!”

to himself, momentarily

The moment he saw a familiar-looking man—who was pushing a few other familiar-looking people out of the woods—Gerald’s eyes immediately

and he appeared to be holding Gavin,

was Chester emitting immense murderous intent, but the expression he had on his face was unsettling, to say the least. What on

my strength sealed before confronting you! With that in mind, there’s no reason for me to

suddenly started turning translucent! Almost as though she had been nothing but an illusion, Tiara vanished

far from a voluntary action. It felt as

strength and abilities before, and he

unforgivable it is to kill the members of the Holy Witchcraft?!” roared Tiara as she suddenly reappeared right in front of him—without warning—and launched an attack aimed

his chest, Gerald found himself being thrown backward! Thunderous sounds followed as Gerald’s body

he had just reactivated his inner strength, he was certain that Tiara’s inner strength shouldn’t hurt this much. After all, the time gap from when they had last met wasn’t all

Even so, Gerald could sense

limp body soon began falling to the ground! The immense pain of his back colliding with the ground felt so terrible that Gerald could feel acute pain in several of his bones! It was no exaggeration when Gerald thought that

him suffer so much, Tiara wasn’t about to give him the opportunity to relieve himself of the pain. Reappearing before Gerald again,

he was being choked by a pair of giant steel tongs, and when he turned to look at the old woman, he was greeted by the sight

spare your life, I’m afraid I can’t do that. I need my revenge, Gerald. I need it more than anything else! I’m avenging all the lives you’ve taken from the Holy Witchcraft that day if it’s the last thing I do!” roared

strong Tiara had suddenly become! Unable to even free himself from

gut had been telling him that something was terribly, terribly wrong, and Gerald whole-heartedly agreed with it. After giving it some thought, Gerald realized that Tiara’s current inner strength was actually on par with

earth had Queena done

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three kidnapped—and frightened—Smiths before Tiara could land another blow on the now bloodied

Hey, Chester! That’s your beloved brother, right? Go ahead and kill that brat who doesn’t know what’s

for mercy did little to

ordered her grandson almost made it seem like she was just talking to some random member of the Holy Witchcraft instead of her actual grandson… On second thought, ‘dog’ would be a better term to describe Chester’s relationship with Tiara now. A very obedient and

case was, upon hearing the command, the resurrected Chester instantly glowered

on the face! The punch itself

Chester’s inner strength had been

laugh as the corners of her mouth curled

you regarded as your younger brother beat you up like this… How does it feel to know that even a dog like Chester

moment to grin evilly, Tiara then returned to her indifferent expression before tossing a dagger over to

is, since you’re going to die here anyway, I may as well have Chester deal the finishing blow! I hope you enjoy the experience of being killed by your very own brother! Chester! This here is the elder brother you love so much to

grew frigid as he picked the dagger up before viciously slashing at Gerald’s arm! Gerald himself could

Now chop off one

order. Though the dagger was still in his hand, he was simply frozen in that position. It was almost as though there was some magical force

into Gerald’s eyes, a voice seemed to emanate from within him,

Tiara then shouted, “What the hell are you doing, Chester? Snap out of

as his entire

Chester then slowly began

dodge it even if he wanted to. Chester’s current strength was simply far too immense for Gerald to even begin resisting! With that in mind, there was no way Gerald was going

though he was aware of that, all Gerald could do was watch as the dagger—whose tip was facing downward—got slowly raised to an optimal

how he had only been a step away from achieving

was going to be ended by Tiara before he could even manage to deal with Queena or find

he was nothing more than a puppet to Tiara now, incapable of disobeying her orders… Whatever the case was, Gerald

memories began flooding his mind. It was almost as though his mind was no longer bound by any forms of

before a person died, their life would quite literally flash before their very eyes within tenths of a second.

of memories, Gerald suddenly

It was Mila.

how is she doing in life…? Is her life good? Miserable…? Is she being loved and doted on…? Or perhaps she’s being tortured

is happening soon too… Dad, mom, Jessica, grandpa, and Lyra… Could tonight truly be my final night…?

‘…’

living! I have to continue searching for her till

He hadn’t even been paying attention to where Chester’s arm or the dagger was, yet Gerald

in his hand, Chester’s eyes grew even more vicious

moment, Gerald—who was still bleeding profusely from his wounds—suddenly clenched his teeth before shouting, “Have you already forgotten that you wished to atone for your sins, Chester?! Don’t let Tiara continue using you to commit more

seemed

due to all his blood—suddenly began glowing

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intense spotlight, and it instantly lit the entire area with a blinding flash! Chester himself was hit point-blank by the golden light, and the second it

began losing his strength and power. His vitality rapidly diminished as well, and by

out Gerald as he held onto his

matter how much he called out, however, Chester truly was out

moment, the pendant suddenly switched the golden light out for flashes of all seven colors of the rainbow! Gerald was naturally surprised by all

holding onto such a treasure, Gerald!” shouted Tiara, a glint of greed in her

definitely be able to increase my training even further!” added Tiara as she instantly began rushing toward Gerald

get too close, however, several rustling sounds suddenly began coming from all directions. The next thing she knew, eight

hands on that treasure, old lady? Gerald is ours!” shouted one of

and, putting it quite frankly, they looked like they had already been dead for a few days. Even so, the one

each of them seemed to possess extremely strong skills, with none of them feeling like they were any weaker than Tiara. There were such strong masters with immense presences around this entire time? And to think that all of them would show themselves at the same time! Gerald could only look at them with fear in his

was even going