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“Here, take this. It’s a secret medicine I got you. Take it with some water, and you’ll be fine in no time.”

Amelia pushed a small white bottle into his hand and poured him a glass of warm water.

“Secret medicine? What is it?” Darien asked curiously.

“Don’t underestimate it. It’s the result of three years of dedicated research and experiments by Dr. Esmond Starag. It can treat all kinds of venom,” she urged.

“Esmond Starag?” Dustin was surprised.

“You know him?” asked Natasha, with a raised eyebrow.

As the conversation continued, Darien couldn't help but feel a sense of unease creeping over him. The mention of Dr. Esmond Starag's name by Amelia caught his attention, stirring up memories of a past encounter with the renowned doctor.

Flashback:

Several years ago, Esmond had found himself in a precarious situation, facing off against a deadly adversary who had left him gravely wounded. As he lay on the brink of death, it was Darien who had come to his rescue, using his expertise in