33 – Pestilence – 2

A plague event is an event that occurs during a random period in the game, and if it does not end as soon as possible, it will spread rapidly throughout the continent.

When the plague spreads, the price of items rises, the system collapses, and the abilities of party members decrease.

Of course, this isn’t all that bad.

Because the number of bandits and monsters increased, and the number of adventurers who would compete with them decreased, so the commission fee increased.

In addition, after a certain period of time, among those affected by the plague, there is an effect that turns them into undead.

As such, it is possible to grow quickly by using this, so some players who speedrun deliberately do not finish it until they catch the demon king when a plague event occurs in the early stages.

Of course, the level of difficulty increased by that much, but it could be said that it was an event with a good fight.

Of course, as a sage, I could use this situation to make a lot of money, but since it interfered with other achievements, it was better to solve it as soon as possible.

“…Aren’t we negotiating a reward?”

“Ah. That’s right. What are you going to give me as a reward?”

I was in such a hurry that I could have passed easily.

“The position of honorary elf and…”

“I don’t need anything else, so give it in kind. Money is good, or even leaves or branches from the World Tree are fine.”

“If that’s the case… that’s good.”

Lorelia nodded, and several elves behind her gave disgruntled looks.

It seemed that the arrogant and authoritative elves didn’t like that I was trying to get the leaves or branches of the World Tree.

“You guys. Why are your eyes open like that?”

“…I don’t like it.”

As Veronica and Lucille spoke coldly, the elves revealed their teeth. And, sympathetic to their reaction, the adventurers also took up arms.

“Wow. The subject I came to ask for…”

“This is why I don’t like elves.”

It seems like a battle is about to take place at any moment.

Tsk, I’m a little more comfortable when the plague started on the other side, not the elves.

But what can I do? what has already happened

“Stop. I’m fine.”

“The speed is good. Really.”

“Master…”

“If the plague is left as it is, not only the elves, but also the other races will be hit hard.”

“Hmm… Sage. Do you know anything about this plague?”

“Once caught, symptoms of high fever begin, along with muscle pain, and it becomes difficult to use magical power. In the early stages, it is like this, and in the middle stage, frequent coughing, runny nose, and phlegm are seeping, and it becomes difficult to breathe. Finally, in the final stage…”

“…at the end?”

“die.”

“…”

“It’s highly contagious and spreads regardless of race, so it’s better to close down the place where the plague has spread. Oh. Also, if the plague spreads beyond a certain level, there is a low probability that the confirmed person will become undead, so be careful.”

“…That’s amazing. He’s like a wise man who knows nothing in the world.”

Lorelia nodded and glanced back. The other elves, who seemed to be ignoring me just now, were staring at me as if they were quite surprised.

“Then do you know the cure?”

“I have to make a cure. But I’ve never made this myself, so I think I’ll have to make it after seeing the patient myself.”

“I see. Then let’s go together.”

“I can’t go right away. I need materials, so it will take time to get them. So, you guys should go back to the Elven Forest first.”

Medicines and ores for the treatment of plague are spread all over the continent.

Originally, it’s best to get it when you stop by here and there while progressing through the main story, and then treat it right away when the plague breaks out later.

When I was going through the main story, it was quite difficult for me too, so I only went around the shortest route, and in the end I couldn’t get all the materials.

“I see… I get it.”

Lorelia gave a slight nod and instructed the other elves in elven language.

The contents were that he would support me, and the rest were told to go back.

“You go too.”

I don’t need support because I’ll be teleporting back and forth anyway.

When I interrupted in Elvish, Lorelia looked at me with a startled look before saying timidly.

“…Do you know how to speak Elvish?”

“It’s that simple.”

“Ummm…well. He said he was a party member like Evangeline…”

I didn’t learn from him, I studied on my own.

“But it must be difficult alone.”

After being silent for a moment at Lorelia’s words, Veronica stepped in front of me.

“…Huh. I can’t help it. You can’t do anything without my help…”

“S, Master. I’ll help too!”

I don’t need both.

“Well, our kingdom has a good relationship with the elves. So if the royal family takes on such a thing…”

I’m sure it will. If Lucille, who lacks political sense, takes the form of an ambassador for this kind of thing, that will also help her grow.

“If a plague spreads and a crisis breaks out on the continent, the church will be in trouble. If the cardinal doesn’t step up here, who will step up?”

Indeed, it is. Still, you don’t have to go together to get things, so let’s move separately.

After appeasing the two who looked dissatisfied, I turned my attention to the adventurers.

Among the materials, there is crystal grass that can only be obtained in the Rownto Mountains, so I’ll have to catch some mines while I’m on my way to get them.

“Mine? Is that more important than obtaining materials for pestilence treatment?”

Lorelia seemed unhappy that I didn’t go get the ingredients right away. But what can I do?

“This is also important to me. Why. If you twist it, go somewhere else and ask for help.”

“…Whoa.”

What I regret is the elves, not me.

Since the plague was still only spreading in the elven forest, Lorelia, who was in a hurry, bit her lip and nodded, and I clapped lightly to ventilate the area.

“Okay. Then let’s do this and disperse.”

First of all, the queen found me as soon as I returned to the capital to take Lucille to the royal castle.

It seems that she already knew about the plague that started in the elven forest.

When I went to the reception room, the Queen and Lucal were waiting for me.

“Have you met Chief Lorelia?”

“Huh? Was that woman a chieftain?”

The chief in the forest of elves was treated as a simple NPC in the game, so I didn’t know all about it. But the chief came out.

It seems that the elves are drying up their sh*t lines right now.

“They say so. So? Sage. Do you know about the Plague?”

“Yes.”

I explained the same to Lorelia as I had explained earlier, and the Queen looked at me with a serious expression and said,

“Do I need to treat that now?”

I knew it would be like this.

Although the kingdom has a cooperative relationship with the elves, the elves are basically overbearing and look down on other races.

However, their physical abilities and magical aptitude were quite high, and there were many items that could only be made in the elven forest, so there were many races that became friendly by crying and eating mustard.

In other words, it must have been the Queen’s idea to use this opportunity to suppress the power of the elves and make them go into debt.

“Of course, this is not just my opinion. There are probably many other races with similar thoughts.”

“If you don’t treat it, the plague will spread all over the continent, so are you saying you’re going to leave it alone?”

“Of course I need treatment.”

Following the Queen’s words, Lucal spat out a word.

“If the elves are bent enough.”

Not a bad idea, but my goal is to put the plague to rest. And, if the plague spread across the continent, it took more time and effort to completely put it to rest.

The Queen seems to believe in me now, so why should I?

“I don’t like it.”

“Ha ha. A sage would have said that.”

The Queen sighed and shook her head, and Lucal smiled bitterly.

If I were in a position to be controlled by them, I would at least give an order, but I’m not like that, so they had no reason to hold me.

“Anyway, you’re such a nice person. That… After being beaten by an elf at the warriors’ party, about the race of elves…”

“What happened with Evangeline is Evangeline’s business. It has nothing to do with the elves.”

“I see… Then I understand. What support do you need?”

“Um… When you’re looking for materials, make sure you get the cooperation of each country or race.”

“I will cooperate as much as possible, but as you know, Dwarves have a very bad relationship with Elves.

This is why there is a saying that people should live amicably.

What kind of enemies have you made…

But the Queen and Lucal didn’t have to worry.

Because I have many friends among the dwarves.

“I’ll take care of that.”

“Okay. Then, as soon as you return, we will make preparations for sending the treatment team.”

“Yes. Well, please.”

The more alchemists there are, the more comfortable I will be. Let this be helped by the kingdom.

After finishing the audience with the queen, I came out of the royal castle. Veronica went to the church first, saying that she had to inform the church of the news related to the plague, and all that was left was a group of adventurers.

“Are you going to go to the Rowento Mountains first?”

“It should be.”

Dealing with plague is important, but catching mines is also important.

“Anyway, if the plague spreads, the Lizardmen clan might be in danger.”

“Even the beast races would be dangerous…”

“It’s okay. It’s okay. Don’t you believe me?”

I laughed at the puzzled adventurers.

I can solve everything, so you just have to help me get achievements.

After reassuring them, they left the capital and traveled for a few days to the Rowento Mountains.

When the herbalists and adventurers arrived at the base camp, there were quite a few of them to find crystal grass that could only be obtained in the Rowento Mountains, and they saw a familiar face.

“Huh?! Aren’t you a sage?”

“Ugh.”

“Sage. It’s been a while. Ah. The people next to you are S-class adventurer Valtin-sama and A-class adventurer Galik. As an outstanding adventurer who took part in the capture of Rotitia along with the killing, the dungeon of Londbang, and the acquisition of Luvirian, he is also the next chieftain of the Lion Beast tribe…”

A lizardman with a familiar voice, Lark, and an impressive nun with large glasses. It was a case.

why. Why are these trolls together?

I watched them with a surge of uneasiness. Hopefully these trolls won’t disturb me?

“Because of the crystal grass collection request.”

Good thing. I guess he didn’t come here to catch me.

“Crystal grass is often used as a solvent in alchemy, and there are three types of usage. The first is…”

“You know, so why don’t you just explain?! Sister! Please shut up…”

I feel like my ears will explode. As if I wasn’t the only one who felt this, the other adventurers were also frowning.

“But why the wise man?”

“Ah. I’m going to kill the Mine.”

“Oh. That demon. Are you okay? I heard that an S-class adventurer party challenged to defeat the demon last time and was wiped out.”

“That’s why the A-class adventurer party and the sage me join the S-class adventurer party.”

“Hmm…”

Lark crossed his arms and waggled his huge tail.

“Why. You want to join too?”

“That. What is it? I’ve heard it too. There’s a story that adventurers and bounty hunters head here to kill demons. If you’re going to catch them, you’d better catch them quickly.”

“Huh? Why?”

“I don’t know.”

It’s strange. Mine is a problem, but Mine has nothing to gain apart from strength.

As a result, there was no one who touched it until now, so the strong did not go to fight…

The problem is this.

If Mine is defeated by other adventurers, will this really count as my achievement?

Of course, considering the case in the game, defeating the demon king, and some other situations, it is highly likely to be included in the count, but the possibility that this is not the case cannot be ruled out.

If not…

ugh It’s terrifying to think about.

“There’s no time to rest…”

It was then.

At the entrance of the cabin, a large door was created with blue energy.

I knew very well what this was.

this.

it’s a portal

“…Ton, Hyeonu?”

It was none other than Claire who walked out of the portal, and I looked at her and asked in bewilderment.

“Why are you here?”

“Uh…? Uh. No, the other day I went to church and received a request from a demon slayer…”

“…Who made the request?”

“Well…”

Claire looked at me and answered cautiously.

“The Pope…”

Mr. Gee

If it’s a request from the pope class… only things that aren’t really common will come.

“Tongue, Hyeonu? Why…?”

“Let’s sleep! Let’s go quickly!”

After shouting to the bewildered people, I walked towards the mountain path.