I've Become the King of Villains in the Game-Chapter 827 - 518: Frostbite Disease (Vote for Monthly Ticket!)

Chapter 827: Chapter 518: Frostbite Disease (Vote for Monthly Ticket!)

Solar Calendar mid-October, 4420.

Northern Tresor Empire, Lin State’s main city, Cold Leaf City.

Along both sides of Kaeus Avenue in the late autumn, dense pine forests are covered with ice crystals and snowflakes. On a street adorned in silver, few tracks or footprints can be seen.

This is a climate unique to the empire’s extreme north.

Dry and cold.

Buildings like square bread are neatly lined on both sides of the street, with rooftops uniformly rounded and decorated with a single spire.

The overall impression of the street scene doesn’t feel cluttered; it’s rather spacious with a clear view.

Though the city isn’t bustling with activity, it’s full of earthly life. Many residents are sweeping the snow in front of their homes, greeting each other, smiling and chatting casually.

In the northeast corner of the city’s center, some local residents carrying their purchases home are stopping at the courtyard of the Generous Church, amazed by the black-clad missionaries busy moving wooden boxes and strange tools.

"Priest Lisman, is the church being renovated?"

A middle-aged woman with reddish-brown hair asked inside.

Her head wrapped in quilted cotton cloth, the exposed half of her face dry and red from the cold, emitting white breath from her mouth. Holding a paper bag of baguettes and some radishes, two adorable girls around ten years old peek out from behind her, curiously watching the missionaries through the iron fence.

"Ah, it’s Mrs. Fei, good day, and little Edoma and Nelly..."

A nearby black-clad missionary turned, smiling as he spoke. He also performed a prayer gesture to praise the Covenant.

"It’s not church renovations; the headquarters has sent a new bishop and priest, and we are helping move their luggage."

"Oh, has Priest Thomas been transferred too?"

The woman looked very surprised.

"Yes, Priest Thomas went to the Royal City with Bishop Randa. From now on, new priests will preach and guide the residents of Cold Leaf City."

"That’s a pity, Priest Thomas is a good person, everyone likes him... Remember the last time the Lott family’s girl had a ’Frostbite Disease’ flare-up, it was Priest Thomas who requested medicine to ease her condition."

She sighed.

Soon, she curiously asked:

"What are the new bishop and priests like?"

"Sorry, madam, it’s unethical to discuss our superiors privately... But rest assured, Your Majesty Jack and Priest Akebin are good people and very caring of the believers."

The black-clad missionary named Lisman smiled helplessly.

He was just an ordinary member of the Generous Council, formerly under Governor Peggy. Along with over twenty missionaries, familiar with the local situation, they hadn’t been transferred, and instead were reassigned under Governor Jack.

Fortunately, the council had many tales of the kind nature of Your Majesty Jack Spett, making their lower-ranking members feel reassured.

Suddenly, Lisman saw two figures slowly approaching along the street. He quickly straightened his expression, solemnly bowed his head.

"Priest Lisman, greetings to Bishop Jack and Priest Horner..."

He was somewhat nervous, his tone a little stiff.

"No need for formalities, Priest Lisman."

The tall man wearing a black hat spoke warmly.

Lisman suddenly felt warmth rise in his heart, his whole body relaxed in this cold environment.

"Is this lady also a follower of our God?"

Chen Lun asked softly.

Before Lisman could speak, Mrs. Fei respectfully performed a prayer gesture to the Covenant God and nodded:

"Yes, esteemed Bishop, my husband Roca and these two little ones are all believers of the Covenant God... The children’s father runs a fish stall, our family’s source of income. The maritime companies under Moses Far Voyage often manipulated contracts, making life hard for market seafood vendors, so we always hoped for fair trade."

She appeared somewhat excited, even clutching Chen Lun’s sleeve.

"Under the Covenant God’s protection, we small vendors finally have space to breathe... The big bosses of Moses Far Voyage no longer dare to shortchange our Silver Ducats, praise the Covenant, praise you and all the Generous Church priests!"

Priest Horner beside them changed his expression, stepping forward to stop the woman’s "rude" behavior. However, a glance from Chen Lun stopped him.

"The Covenant God always cares for every devout believer... Madam, is this your daughter? What’s her name?"

Chen Lun smiled kindly, turning towards one of the girls behind the woman. Compared to her sister, her skin was drier, even showing a pathological red.

"This is Nelly, Nelliat, poor girl unfortunately suffering from ’Frostbite Disease’. Her father and I are almost desperate... Now we only think about earning more money to buy special medicine from the Madman Clinic."

She hurriedly pulled her daughter forward.

The little girl coughed painfully twice, then looked up at the bishop with wide eyes. Somehow, she found him very handsome, but the next moment, the impression vanished, creating a strange yet harmonious feeling.

Although it was their first meeting, she felt an immense fondness and trust towards him.

"Frostbite Disease, huh..."

Chen Lun murmured.

He had been in Cold Leaf City for two days now and had a rough understanding of the situation here. This so-called "Frostbite Disease" was a unique climate disease in the area, affecting one in ten ordinary residents.

Its symptoms mostly included cracked and reddened skin, hair loss, and sensitivity to cold and heat. In severe cases, it could be accompanied by coughing or other lung diseases and migraines.

This disease was not fatal, but it was quite torturous, and the lifespan of those afflicted would be somewhat shorter.

Cold Leaf City was unlike any city he had been to before. There were no distinctions between the inner and outer city here. Both nobles and wealthy merchants, as well as commoners, lived in the same area, thanks to the simple and honest nature of the locals and the good security environment.

However, this climate disease did not discriminate based on social status. Nobles and wealthy merchants in Cold Leaf City could also catch it, but they could afford to spend heavily on special medication from Madman Clinics to treat it.

As far as Chen Lun knew, there was no effective cure for "Frostbite Disease" in Cold Leaf City or the surrounding cities. The most effective treatments were the potions and candle therapies researched by the Madman School.

"Snowmelt Potion" cost 80 Silver Ducats per vial and only suppressed the disease temporarily. "Copper Candle" cost 5 Gold Pounds each and could cure the disease completely, but it required several treatments, which the average commoner could not afford.

"Little Nelly, today’s meeting is a guidance of Destiny and a witness to the Covenant... Drink this, and you will have a good sleep."

In Chen Lun’s hand appeared a small vial the size of a pinky finger, containing Fountain of Youth Water.

He handed the vial to the little girl and gently patted her head.

"Thank you, generous and kind Bishop."

The woman gratefully said at once.

Immediately, she crouched down, holding the food in one hand and helping her daughter drink the "Holy Water" from the vial with the other. Almost visibly, the unhealthy redness on Nelly’s face faded, and her skin regained a hydrated glow.

"Oh! Praise the Covenant!"

The woman looked incredulous.

She joyfully kissed her daughter’s cheek and then had her daughter thank Chen Lun.

"Thank you, Bishop, Nelly no longer feels pain and her body feels very comfortable now."

The little girl showed a radiant smile.

Chen Lun responded with a smile, nodded to the woman and her two daughters, and then, together with Priest Jack, walked into the church.

Before they came, this place had already been well managed by Peggy, orderly and neat. The Generous Church had an excellent reputation among the people of Cold Leaf City, and the majority of the locals worshiped Your Majesty Conrad. freewebnøvel.com

With Priest Jack and more than twenty missionaries familiar with daily affairs, Chen Lun and his subordinates, including Frey Akebin, easily took over this church district.

This saved Chen Lun a lot of trouble.

He walked past the garden path of the outer courtyard, directly reaching the residential area at the back, and then asked Connie to call Maggie, who was setting up a new research room upstairs, to come down.

"Mr. Leader, is there something you need?"

Maggie still had that messy hairstyle, and even her goose yellow dress looked disheveled. She was holding a wine bottle and asked with a puzzled face.

"Tonight, let Floey help you tidy up your appearance a bit. You’re clearly a pretty girl, but you always look so unkempt..."

Chen Lun shook his head helplessly.

"Huh? Leader! Why are you suddenly concerned about my personal life? Haha, thanks... But it doesn’t matter, I usually stay in the research room, dressing up is too troublesome."

Maggie seemed very surprised, then laughed heartily.

"I just hope the believers won’t be scared when they come for services."

Chen Lun said with a smile.

Maggie raised her eyebrows and pointed at herself.

"Do I also need to participate in the church’s preaching activities?"

Chen Lun nodded, paused for a moment, and then explained:

"Recently, take some time to study the local ’Frostbite Disease’. I will have Golov bring you the relevant information, and Akebin will also research it with you... I need you to personally treat the afflicted believers. This will not only help spread the reputation of the Generous Council locally but also serve as a perfect opportunity for you to advance to Sequence Five."

"I see..."

Maggie nodded in understanding.

She pondered for a moment, then lifted the wine bottle and took a big gulp, exhaling a long breath before laughing.

"Thank you for the reminder, Leader. I won’t let you down! I’m going to tidy up the research room and start studying the disease tonight. Please have Golov bring me the information quickly..."

Before Chen Lun could nod, she had already turned and dashed upstairs. Seeing her so full of energy, the smile on Chen Lun’s lips deepened.