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The conversation did not last long as we only knew each other.

When I started to feel left out, the conversation stopped. Baron Quinine, who seemed to have finished his business with the princess, turned his attention to me.

“Lord Raven. I have a few urgent questions.”

said the Baron, who returned Heine’s letter back to its original place.

There was a clicking sound of the drawer being locked.

“Yes, everyone will answer truthfully, so please tell us.”

“The infectious disease that spread through quinine is called Corona, right?”

“That… Yes.”

Even if you search the whole world, you won’t find such a name, but let’s just stick with it for now.

By nature, faith is relative. If everyone calls it Corona, won’t it become Corona?

Not only was “ able to drive out the coronavirus, but it was also thanks to the help of many faithful people, including Your Highness. But I heard that the Lord played a bigger role than anything else by creating a new medicine. Is this true?”

If we wanted to find a more fundamental reason, the credit should go to Lisia, but it was impossible to reveal what had been hidden so well until now.

When asked about this, he said he was satisfied that people were okay.

But it’s also a pity that no one knows what the girl did except me. So, I need to give you a lot of pats today as well.

And about medicine, it was a question I expected to get from someone in Quinine, even if it wasn’t necessarily the Baron. I recited the excuse I had prepared.

“I’m a little embarrassed to say it myself, but this is a treatment that I came up with with confidence. I am confident that it will help patients recover.”

“Did you say it was a treatment with herbs? Since it has been shown that treatment is possible without using other drugs, exploration of this may lead to other breakthroughs.”

“This is an effective treatment for diseases accompanied by cough, fever, and runny nose, so if necessary in the future, please use the treatment I provided again.”

“Many plagues have that appearance. So I hope this knowledge will come in handy someday.”

It is right to know and say that such symptoms appear in most diseases.

In short, this means that it should be used in most situations. Don’t even think about using mercury or lead.

It may have been because I had no foundation, but since I had established authority as a doctor, the Baron nodded without any outward suspicion.

Judging by the overlapping names, a plague doctor is also considered a doctor.

“I and the people owe a great debt to that wisdom. Now, I think I’d like to talk about it in more detail. Is there anything else you want? I will be happy to help you as much as I can.”

“Please spread this treatment widely. If possible, I would like to do it myself, but it is difficult for me because I only have one body and places to go. That is why I would like to ask the Baron.”

Please put an end to this pointless digging that creates a chain of evil.

And the Baron accepted my earnest request with joy.

*****

The Baron restored a peaceful and healthy city, and the princess built up a reputation that would somehow serve her later.

And on top of that reputation, I planted a seed that had the potential to improve this crazy medical situation just a little bit. Everyone was happy.

Since something good had happened, the conversation continued in a friendly atmosphere.

Nevertheless, in every seemingly ordinary word, I could feel a slight tension that even a good atmosphere could not hide.

After a short thank you, I stepped out of front of the Baron and was leaving the castle gate when Heine spoke to me.

“I think I will have to leave quinine soon.”

I became curious about the identity of something that created that tension. If I don’t answer that question here, I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep well tonight.

It was clear that it had something to do with the name Conrad. From then on, Heine’s expression became serious.

“Your Majesty, can you tell me what’s going on?”

“Hmm… … .”

“If it is difficult to talk about, it is okay not to listen.”

“No. If it’s Lord Raven… I think I need to know. Of course, you can promise to keep it a secret from others, right?”

“Of course, Your Majesty. Not even the lightest secret will escape from my mouth.”

I have also kept Lisia’s secret well until now.

They even hid the saint’s existence for a long time, so they were able to promise that no matter what they heard, they would not spread it.

“Then, I will trust the Lord and tell you.”

Heine looked around and confirmed that no one was there, then took a step towards me and spoke in a low voice.

“There is a possibility that Conrad, the first prince of the empire, is up to something.”

“… Is that so?”

I decided not to ask in depth why. If we went any further, it ended up asking in detail about the imperial family’s family circumstances.

Basically, you have to be careful about other people’s family affairs. There may be a very sensitive story behind it. Moreover, when it comes to the imperial family, should it be more or less?

In fact, the reason I didn’t go into it in depth was largely because it was easy to guess what the topic of the imperial family fight would be.

There were virtually no candidates other than power or the throne. Isn’t he the number one person who often separates siblings, including money?

“Then when will you leave?”

“It would be better as soon as possible. However, it is late today, and it is difficult to prepare overnight, so we will do it the day after tomorrow.”

“I understand. I will tell others to start preparing for departure.”

When I first returned to my lodgings, I delivered that solemn command to my companions.

They had each been holding a glass of beer in their hands since I came in, and immediately their eyes widened and a wisp of foam flowed from the corner of their mouths.

*****

On the newly changed day of the Korean War, people even enjoyed the festival.

Even the next day, everyone was still feeling anxious about the festival, but soon they started preparing to leave, one by one, loading their belongings onto the cart.

And finally the second day.

After receiving a farewell from the village residents, including the Baron, we set out on the road again.

“Wow, it was nice to see a lot of food that I haven’t seen in a while.”

Even though I gave charity to the best of my ability, I had to leave Quinine without even being able to enjoy the festival properly.

Some of the attendants seemed very dissatisfied with that fact.

“Don’t we have a separate destination? We must not become intoxicated with greed and forget that fact. I guess I need to go to church and give guidance.”

“Ah, ah… … .”

Those who were quick-witted among the dogs calmed down those who were complaining and made them quiet down.

He was the type of person who guessed that there must be some reason for Heine’s attitude of not risking this issue.

However, it seemed frustrating because the person concerned did not clearly clarify what the reason was.

Even Heine had no choice.

As for the expectation that Conrad would do something, there was only skepticism. Additionally, it was not possible to hastily reveal the conflict within the imperial family.

Naturally, that secret became information that only I shared with a few of my subjects who I was sure were on my side.

And Heine used me as a well whenever he vented his concerns about this, like a barber shouting that the king’s ears were donkey ears.

“Baron Quinine, who had no choice but to send us out, must be more sorry than us who were sent away… … .”

But as much as I did, I felt Baron Quinine’s true feelings.

-jangle

“Don’t take it too seriously. There will come a time when they too will understand the Baron’s sincerity.”

“Really, I hope time will solve the problem.”

-jangle

Naturally, we were not kicked out empty-handed. The proof was the refreshing sound coming from my waist.

Heaven, Earth, the Baron, and even I know that not needing anything is not really literal.

Of course, I didn’t completely wash my mouth after eating it all to myself.

Some were taken away and distributed evenly to other members of the group who had suffered during this time. Because everyone gave me strength during the treatment activities.

Nevertheless, being dissatisfied was simply due to a difference in perspective.

If the values you value are honor and reputation, it may remain as a bad memory, but for me, it wasn’t anything like that.

Honor is good.

Still, money is best.

Heine seemed to be deeply concerned about the prince. On the other hand, Lisia seemed to remember quinine as being a pleasant place in its own way.

It was like that when I saw him approach me and reveal his memories from there one by one.

There were many ears to listen, so it wasn’t a story about antelope porridge disguised as magic or medicine.

Instead, the topic was about the children who hung out with Licia a lot in Quinine.

“There were many children who wanted to get married in Quinine. I guess you could say it was the prime time.”

“I heard that too. But he said he refused them all.”

“Yes. Well done!”

that is… Was it a good thing? Regardless of whether it’s good or bad, it’s just a matter of personal preference, so shouldn’t it be praised?

“Okay, good job.”

“Hehe.”

Still, I decided not to be stingy with a single compliment. Immediately after seeing the brightly smiling girl, I was convinced that I had not made the wrong choice.

Lisia, who was scratching her head, seemed to have remembered something, clapped her hands and asked me.

“What about Raven?”

“Me? Why me?”

“Raven doesn’t want to get married?”

I think I’ve had this conversation at some point. I’m not sure, but I remember answering that I wasn’t there for the time being.

That thought has not changed until now. It was for one reason or another.

“There’s still not much. Because no one but God can know what will happen in battle. People often jokingly call a knight a widowmaker.”

“… … .”

“Because you make someone else a widow, or you make a widow through your own death.”

“… Then.”

“Huh? What?”

“Then what if there is someone willing to understand even those risks?”

“In that case, maybe I should think about it a little.”

But does such a person exist?

Even if there were people like that, it would be difficult for me to meet one person for a long time because I travel around so much.

But whether I discounted the possibility or not, Lisia nodded and opened her mouth.

“It was like that last time. I like Raven a lot.”

“That’s right.”

“Raven also said he likes me.”

“That too.”

It seems that I was raising Lisia like a daughter at some point, as no particular negativity came out even when I heard unfamiliar words.

That much time passed. It’s now been four years since we met and were together.

It was no wonder that the trust and goodwill that had built up over time developed into feelings similar to fatherly love.

And Lisia suddenly asked me, who was filled with untimely emotions.

“Then what about me?”

“Keluk.”