Reborn As Noble Chapter 1193: Prepping the Patient ( 1193 )

Following their preparation, Liana and Javier proceeded to the second zone.

Upon arrival, they found Myra and her pair of assistants already situated. They were outfitted in sterile clinical scrubs, caps, masks, and specialized footwear, their hair tightly bound and hands thoroughly sanitized.

"Your Highness." Myra and her subordinates offered a respectful bow, standing near the stretcher where Gracelle lay.

Javier gave a brief nod, inspecting the monitoring equipment as it logged the patient's vital signs and status. "Indeed..." He turned his gaze toward Myra and the others. "It appears you are ready. This location is designated as the Holding Bay. Here, we finalize the unconscious patient's preparation before the surgery begins."

He gestured toward Gracelle. "Within this space, we shall conduct the patient induction and final preparation. Initially, we will execute a mechanical scrub of the surgical site using a sterile brush combined with antiseptic solution. Subsequently, we will apply a chemical prep across the entire field. We must allow it to dry completely before any further action is taken. This ensures the region attains peak sterility before we initiate the incision process."

Scanning each of them, he spoke with calm instruction. "All of these steps will be performed here; we must ensure her complete readiness prior to moving her into the operating theater."

Myra and her team nodded. "We shall await your directives, Your Highness."

Javier acknowledged this and swiveled to face Liana. "Liana?"

"Yes, Young Master?" Liana, already donned in the same medical gear as the others, face shielded by a mask, looked toward him expectantly.

"You will assist in disrobing the patient so we may transition her into an appropriate surgical gown. As I am providing step-by-step guidance to the group, viewing Gracelle during this procedure is an unavoidable necessity."

Liana offered a faint smile. "Have no concerns, Young Master. I understand."

Javier nodded, snapping his fingers. Several sterile supplies shimmered into existence on a nearby workstation.

"Myra, kindly help me remove the patient's dress. Should it snag, utilize the magic scissors located on the table to cut it away with care."

"As you command, Your Highness."

They carefully pulled back the blanket, slowly removing her garments. Her pale, delicate flesh was revealed; her small breasts were exposed, the nipples soft and light in color. With precise motions, they trimmed away the fabric until she was completely stripped, her slender frame visible from her collarbone down to the curve of her hips and the soft, exposed skin of her intimate area.

"Ensure all discarded fabric is collected and placed into the specified biohazard container."

Myra and the team gathered the shredded material, placed it in a medical bag, and disposed of it in the required bin.

"Replace your gloves with fresh ones."

"As you command, Your Highness."

"Affirmative." He stepped closer to observe Gracelle, while Liana stayed at his side, taking note of her condition.

She scanned the girl's thin frame, where ribs traced faint lines beneath fair skin, her prominent collarbones and narrow, delicate hips clearly visible.

Liana’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Gracelle surely possesses assets that remain a favorite of the Young Master. Moreover, despite her ailment, her skin retains a captivating beauty.

Her gaze shifted to darker, distorted veins weaving across Gracelle’s abdomen, pulsing rhythmically with a sinister, malevolent energy.

"Young Master?"

"Mmh... this," Javier noted, pointing, "serves as the likely host for the curse parasite. According to Father, it is a curse parasite, which explains the presence of these..." He gestured to the half-dozen white, glowing cubes hovering around the bed, "they are there to suppress it, preventing an escape or a potentially infectious spread."

He caught Liana’s gaze before turning back to Myra and the assistants. "This serves to explain why I insisted on these magical scrubs and protective gear. Given our limited understanding of this parasite’s nature, meticulous preparation is mandatory."

"Myra?"

"Yes, Your Highness?"

Javier checked the monitor. "Monitor the vitals incessantly. Should you note any rapid decline or a red alert, inform me immediately. The environment is frigid, and given the patient is exposed during this phase, close observation is critical."

Myra gave a nod.

Javier looked between Liana and the assistants. "We will now perform what I designate as an Initial Body Clean—effectively a bed bath. We are omitting water for this process. Instead, we shall use these." He indicated the sterile antiseptic wipes on the table. "These are antiseptic wipes. We will use them to thoroughly sanitize her frame."

Extracting a wipe, he tore it open. "You are to cleanse all regions, excluding the infected site. I will personally manage that area directly. Note that these are for single use only. Never reuse a wipe on the same area."

He provided a clear demonstration, starting at Gracelle’s face and working gently from the center outward, progressing downward to her neck, shoulders, and arms. He modeled the use of smooth, overlapping motions.

"Begin at the cleanest points and progress toward the more soiled areas. Apply gentle pressure, avoid abrasive friction, and ensure each pass is singular. Regarding sensitive areas like the breasts, wipe with delicacy, avoiding direct contact with the nipples. For the legs and thighs, use long, downward strokes toward the feet. Always employ fresh material for each section and discard it instantly."

Once they concluded the cleansing of the safe zones, Javier utilized fresh wipes while channeling his Purify skill. A soft, radiant white luminescence enveloped his gloved hands as he painstakingly wiped the infested area on her abdomen, discarding the cloth after every stroke until the area was sanitized.

"Done with the sponge bath. Next involves hair preparation. Every strand must be contained within this blue paper cap, as stray hairs represent a primary vector for infection."

Liana and the medical staff watched as Javier gathered every lock of Gracelle’s hair, tucking it securely into the cap.

"Now, before we transition to the subsequent phase, replace your gloves after washing your hands thoroughly. Dispose of the used pairs in the correct bin."

Liana and the group nodded, queuing at the washbasin to scrub with the previously prepared soap. Meanwhile, Javier sanitized the stretcher surfaces with fresh antiseptic materials.

Re-gloved and cleansed, they returned to his side.

"Moving on, we must dress the patient in the surgical gown."

"Yes, Your Highness."

"Assist me now." Javier illustrated how to carefully elevate her torso to slide the gown on, adjusting the cloth to provide proper coverage.

"Myra, retrieve the warm blanket and drape it over her feet."