When The Count’s Illegitimate Daughter Gets Married

Chapter 83

Unfortunately, the Duchy also could not avoid the plague. This was because, like the Capital, there was an active exchange of goods through people.

It began with one of the kitchen maids. “Oh, it’s cold,” she said, trembling as she sliced carrots for lunch.

“Aren’t you hot?” Another maid inquired, checking her condition.

“It’s winter. No matter how much wood you put in the fireplace, it’s never enough to drive off the cold.”

“You should rest, though. The plague has started in a nearby village. You know Marco recently stopped by a furniture store nearby.”

The maid who continued slicing the carrots eventually collapsed. She thought it was just a cold. However, she had two of the servants she was traveling with, so the Doctor was called.

“It’s the plague. This makes me concerned about the Duchess. Has she ever had contact with the Duchess?”

The maid was lying on the bed, suffering in cold sweat. She had a fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing—typical symptoms for the plague. She stuttered between her labored breaths, “I haven’t talked to Madam directly in the last few days….. but I have brought cookies to her through Alice. Alice is a personal maid of Madam, she stays with her all day.”

The plague slew the knights one after the other like a sharp sword. Within an instant, the plague engulfed the mansion. The annex itself was turned into a treatment center. The surviving employees and therapists continued to treat the sick while covering their mouths with white clothes. However, the number of patients kept increasing. It was a serious situation in which both the nursing staff and the patient were collapsing one after another. Eventually, Laritte also started to experience a high fever. The news reached all the way to the Capital.

“Breaking news! The plague’s grasp is widening and it is spreading in the Duchy as we speak! Breaking news! A lot of people have collapsed even in the Duke’s mansion!”

Of course, the fact that Laritte had caught the fever reached Ian’s ears as well.

“I’m going back to the mansion!”

He declared, shoving his things into a square suitcase. While Oscar tried to calm him down, “Even though I tried to persuade you before, I’m glad you didn’t want to leave the Capital for several months. But wouldn’t it be dangerous for you as well?”

“Swordmasters are not prone to diseases. And the Duchy does not have enough people for nursing. Laritte needs someone by her side.”

There were so many patients at the Duchy, it was difficult to find nursing staff. Besides, even if you hired a person with a high salary, you would not be able to stop the infection.

“Then you can’t help it……. I will also send medicine to help with the treatments. I wish for Madam’s good health.”

was difficult for Ian to think rationally. If he lost Laritte, he would not be able to forgive

‘It’s okay.’

if he just stayed by her side without even talking, it should not pose a problem for a while. Ian’s judgement was correct

room on the second floor of the annex. While in the large hall of the first floor, many employees lay one beside another.

her, she looked sick. She could not stop the tremor in her fingers, no matter how much

“Huff, huff…..”

At that moment, she felt a cold breeze

An illusion?

energy to call someone. She had no will. It was when she was lying still on the bed that she heard

“Hello, human.”

a red-haired man sitting on the window sill with his chin on his

clothes instead of robes today.” She initially thought it was the cat Nabi sitting by the window. He was also someone

here for the pattern of my face?”

you surprised when

expecting that, but

have any defects. I’m glad! Let’s take good care

you here as

Seta, thought so. Seta was still lost

for that. I have something to tell you.”

dagger over the duvet of the bed. Its scabbard was made of gold. Decorated with rubies, it felt very expensive to even

I picked this up from the rarities.”

all of

I didn’t tell the human man,” Seta recalled the past. Originally, he thought of enjoying the human world for a long time, but he was very satisfied with receiving Laritte’s face, so he returned to his place filled with

asked why he returned so soon. Seta pouted as he was reminded

you humans to be together. Of course, since it is only effective for a short period of time,

clueless about what Seta said. She hadn’t heard anything from Ian, so it

the effect of protection from the mana of a region. If you put such objects

no idea what you are

ashamed that I came in person? Were you moved by this dragon’s big heart?” Seta laughed proudly as he looked over the

knew he was talking about Ian. She realized why Ian left the mansion.