My Fiancee Was the Villainess of This World

26 – Pandemic (2)

I took the data containing the first of the three epidemics and showed them to the two of them.

“First of all, Citra.”

Infectious diseases were often named after the area where they first occurred or who first discovered them.

This is an epidemic that originated in Citra, a territory close to Westria.

Those infected with this only show improvement for a short time even with the help of priests, and soon the cough does not stop and eventually dies spitting up blood from the mouth.

At first, just coughing like a cold, so it is a very dangerous infectious disease in many cases where the timing of treatment is missed.

“Are you Citra? It’s a disease found in the West.”

Martin was still well-informed.

It was a famous plague in its own right, but few people know where it originated.

But Martin knew Citra’s origin, cause, and treatment.

“Yes, so far the worm is the most likely culprit.”

There is an island that takes about a week by boat from the western region.

The place was called Mermaid Island, and it is believed that the cause of the epidemic called Citra was that insects that were parasitic on the wood obtained there were introduced to the continent.

“I heard that it is a dangerous disease.”

Priscilla also seemed aware of the dangers of the disease, but seemed less relatable than Martin.

In fact, it was inevitable.

“It’s a disease that has never been seen in Istria….”

As she said, it was a disease that had never occurred in Istria.

First of all, the distance between the western and eastern ends of the two regions is too far, so there is little traffic.

Although there is a teleport installed, the direct line is blocked for military reasons and cannot be used unless there is a special reason.

In fact, the two regions should be considered disconnected.

In addition, Istria is a region where plants used as medicinal herbs and tea leaves are special.

As a result, it is basically an area that insects do not like.

The incidence of infectious diseases is low and there are extremely few insects.

My father didn’t choose Istria as my retreat for nothing.

“It’s a dangerous disease, but I think it’s not enough to say that it throws the entire empire into chaos.”

Priscilla said that and tried to exclude her Citra from her list of candidates.

“Can you wait a moment, Miss Priscilla?”

However, Martin was against Priscilla’s opinion.

It’s exciting.

Is this the impression that popcorn is hungry?

“The region where the outbreak is certain is limited. However, the west has a developed port and has a large floating population. Just in time, it’s summer now, so the number of vacationers has increased.”

“Besides, the West is a rural area, and unlike the East, it has a large population. To such an extent that if an epidemic breaks out there, it is considered to be a problem for the entire empire, not just the West.”

As I fed up and supported Martin’s remarks, Priscilla slightly twitched her eyebrows and began to rummage through the data.

Then he unfolded the data with an expression of ‘objection!’.

The materials she brought out were her research materials on her Citra.

“Citra is definitely a dangerous disease, but as much as it is, I regularly exterminate the bugs that cause it. Above all, there are enough treatments available.”

It is as she said.

It looks like a cold, but it is a dangerous disease that can get worse and die without any help.

Of course, the Ministry of Health of the Empire put the danger of Citra at the top and took various measures.

If it’s normal, there’s a good chance it’ll be resolved before it gets too big.

At Priscilla’s words, Martin put on a relaxed expression.

“In the spring of this year, there was an unusually heavy rain in the southern region. It was one of the largest rainfalls in the history of the Millennium Empire.”

Yes, the territory of Count Wisdom, who visited the imperial castle not too long ago, almost suffered a territorial dispute due to the heavy rain.

“….”

Priscilla shut her mouth with a look of realization on her face.

Yes, the bugs that infect the citra lay their eggs on the water’s edge.

It is a story that there is a possibility of Citra outbreak in the southern region where the topography has changed due to heavy rain.

Some places are still recovering from flood damage, and sanitation is not so good, so it must be more dangerous.

In the west, where there is a large floating population, in the south, where the environment is rapidly deteriorating due to flooding.

If the combined population of the two regions is afflicted with a plague, it is certainly a huge problem at the empire level.

Priscilla noticed that she was troubled for a moment, but then she looked up with a soft smile on her lips as if she had noticed something.

It felt like I got a definitive answer.

“I don’t think I need to worry too much about Citra.”

Martin gave him an interesting look.

Priscilla looked straight at Martin and made a statement that was close to her victory declaration.

“Because the sun is currently up there.”

“Haa…. One shot, Miss Priscilla.”

Currently, her father is heading to the southern region for a meeting with the emirate.

It meant that the empire would look into the situation in the flooded area and resolve the difficulties there.

It’s the place where the sun of the empire rises, but it’s not an area that the likes of Citra can invade.

‘… You gave in.’

There’s no way Martin missed a detail like this.

Even though you said it was a game, are you trying to teach me until this moment?

He is truly a consistent man.

“Whoops.”

What… It was not an incomprehensible feeling.

I also have a history of conceding in hold’em.

She’s pretending to be as decent as possible, but a hidden joy seeps through her body.

I didn’t even know that this was unavoidable.

“However, Citra’s treatment has a relatively short shelf life, so it cannot be completely eliminated from the list of candidates yet. Keep that in mind and let’s move on to the next plague.”

“Yes, Maximilian.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

To be honest, I also thought that it would not be Citra.

First of all, the prime minister’s home is in the northern region.

However, there is a description of the chancellor’s wife as coughing frequently and becoming emaciated, so it was really frustrating that she couldn’t be removed from the list of candidates yet.

If there was even a 10% possibility, it was something I didn’t know.

“The next one is familiar to you, Priscilla.”

“… Is it Violet?”

As expected, the reaction was quick as I read a book related to infectious diseases with me.

“It’s a bit embarrassing, hahahaha….”

Martin scratched the back of his head, a little embarrassed.

Infectious diseases are often named after a region or discoverer, but this disease is named after a flower.

The plague is caused by pollen from a variety of violets, and it is an infectious disease characterized by more than 90% of patients being women.

There is no big difference in appearance from other violets, and since it is a flower that does not ride in the environment, it has considerable propagation power, so it is difficult to dry the seeds.

The most vicious thing is that the medicine used for this violet is the fruit that grows on this violet.

It is a plant that can only be described as a flower that chose to spread its seeds in a truly vicious way.

The good news is that men rarely get it, so the whole village can be avoided.

It’s the part where men who aren’t sick need to search the mountains and get the Violet fruit.

“Violet’s incubation period is three months.”

“Yes, it can be said that there is about a month left in the grace period.”

Violet has distinct characteristics even during the incubation period.

This is the part where a woman’s menstruation stops.

‘… That’s a trap.’

In the case of married women, if menstruation stops, considering the possibility of pregnancy, do not try to approach any drugs.

A woman nearing menopause initially becomes unstable in her menstrual cycle.

For this reason, it is a problematic disease because there are cases where even if you are infected with violet, you may pass without noticing.

“Still, Violet is a disease that can be cured even without the imperial family stepping up.”

You can find a cure if you search the mountains.

However, it is difficult to distinguish from ordinary violets, so it is easy to obtain only with a professional herbalist.

“In Hwangmyeong, a professional herbalist harvests a certain amount of fruit every year. It won’t be easy for Violet to make waves—”

Martin, who was saying that, looked at me and blurted out her words as if he had remembered something about her.

“Yes, it is not easy.”

But there are always exceptions.

And you don’t have to look far for that exception.

… Because the disease my mother had was Violet.

At the time, my mother was pregnant with my younger brother.

Therefore, she could not eat the fruit of the violet, which is very poisonous to children.

He continued to slow down the progression of the disease with the priest’s treatment, but in the end, his physical strength ran out first and he passed away.

At that time, she was still young and resented her father, but it was unimaginable how heartbroken her father must have felt when he left her beloved wife and unborn child.

“A mother’s maternal love is frightening. Even if my life is in danger, there will be cases where I am reluctant to seek medical treatment.”

“… Yes, Your Highness.”

“It is a disease that can occur throughout the empire. It’s a saliva-infected disease, but since the entire village often uses the same drinking water source, it’s virtually the same as being transmitted through the respiratory tract.”

Kook.

My fists tightened and my teeth clenched.

I thought I’d forgotten about it to some extent, but it’s stuck like a thorn and can’t be pulled out.

If I hadn’t been clamoring for a younger brother, my mother would have cured the disease in time….

It felt like a bruise was gradually spreading across my chest.

Sure.

A soft, slightly cool hand touched the back of my hand.

It was the touch of Priscilla, who was making an expression as if she would shed tears at any moment.

“It’s okay, Maximilian. I’m sure this bottle will be fine.”

“… Yeah, that should be it It should be.”

After my mother passed away, my father ordered me to find a way to cure this disease without sequelae.

And this year, a new treatment was finally announced.

It’s not certain yet, but if Violet gets sick, it will confirm the capabilities of the imperial castle.

“Whoa…. Then it will be the last.”

After gathering my emotions, I spoke of the last candidate.

… In fact, it can be said that it is an infectious disease suspected of being the most potent disease.

“Lunaris.”

A group of butterflies that emit a blue light that appears only on days when the full moon is in August when Mana energy is most active.

It is a disease known to be caused by the phosphats scattered from their wings.

Even with the capabilities of the empire, they haven’t been able to come up with a clear countermeasure yet, and they’ve barely managed to come up with a cure.

The only cure for Lunaris is to eat a cure made from Lunaris Flower, which is grown only in a certain area of the Witch’s Forest where the moonlight shines all year round.

The flower is used not only for Lunaris but also for various treatments like a panacea, but it is a herb that is as difficult to find as a four-leaf clover.

The herb that Martin was looking for while visiting the Witch’s Forest is also the Lunaris Flower.

The problem was that since an anomaly had occurred in the Witch’s Forest, it had become more difficult to find.

… In fact, I think this disease is powerful, but it was also an epidemic that I hoped would not be the only disease.

‘If you are a noble, you should have some extra. If Lunaris breaks out, the key will be how to get the cooperation of the nobles.’

For the past 10 years, there have been no records of patients with the disease.

So I had no choice but to pray that it wouldn’t happen again.

“Then let’s talk under the assumption that Lunaris will break out.”

So we started discussing the last plague, Lunaris.