Regressor of the Fallen Family Novel

Regressor of the Fallen Family (Novel) Chapter 250

Chapter 250: The Individual Who Consumed the Blood of the Deer

Possibly due to a strong desire, the man who drank the deer's blood displayed signs of improvement the very next day. The pus vanished, and the redness of his skin notably decreased. Above all, the man himself felt much lighter and even actively sought out the knights.

And he didn't arrive alone."I have brought my wife and children as well. Please assist us, knights."The man's family had visibly flushed faces—yet now, compared to the man who just the day before had been discharging pus, they appeared more ordinary."Bring them all here.""Yes, Your Majesty.""T-thank you! Your Majesty!"It wasn't just the man's family Logan had treated with the deer's blood. It would have been too much for him to undertake such a radical initiative solely based on the result of one person's experiment.Thankfully, all five individuals who had received the deer's blood yesterday exhibited remarkable signs of recovery. And as they searched for the next candidates for treatment, volunteers were readily available."This is settled. All for the greater good."The man's wife and daughter initially showed a serious aversion to the deer's blood."Is it truly this effective?!""Yes. You've made it possible.""T-thank you, Your Majesty!""Your efforts are valued. If we manage to control the plague, you will be recognized as the greatest contributor. Expect a reward.""I appreciate your kindness...""Enough of that. I've ordered the capture and transfer of deer to Raftan. Now, hasten back and analyze how deer blood heals the disease. Develop a definitive cure!""Yes, Your Majesty!"Gilbert responded enthusiastically, his face brimming with hope.The incredible rumor that consuming deer's blood could cure the plague spread rapidly within the village where the relief squad was stationed. Those who had recovered shared the news enthusiastically, and once the king even endorsed it, all those who had been suffering, unable to receive treatment from the priests, rejoiced.Yet, there was a challenge."Your Majesty!"Entering the King's tent without warning, Ilyria paled at the scene before her."Oh, you're here, bishop Ilyria."The king, already a peculiar sight with his red hair and eyes, was now covered in blood, clutching a deer's head.And in front of him.Gulp, gulp."A girl must consume it all to cure the plague! Hurry!"A girl, who seemed to be the daughter, was gulping down a bowl of deer's blood next to the man resembling her father.It was a surreal and horrifying sight, reminiscent of a painting portraying hell, with the king drenched in blood and the young girl ingesting the beast's blood before him.And that wasn't all.On one side of the tent, nearly ten knights were forcibly extracting blood from deer, and in front of them, a line of citizens eagerly consumed the blood as if it were from a sacred cup.To the devout priest Ilyria, it was a shocking sight akin to a fragment of hell materialized into reality."W-What is this, Your Majesty?"Her hands trembled, her voice even more unsteady.But the first to reply was not Logan, but the blood-covered girl."I-it feels like the fever is going down, Priestess."The girl, with a hesitant smile, had a trickle of blood running down her lip, pushing Ilyria past her breaking point."Ah!"Ilyria's anguished cry echoed as she rushed out of the tent.Ugh!As Logan tried to avoid imagining the disturbing scene unfolding outside the tent, Ilyria returned with tears in her eyes and confronted."Your Majesty! What is this spectacle? Are you truly having people consume deer's blood?"Logan calmly addressed the inquiry."Yes, currently there are only a few deer nearby, this is all we have for now. But soon, when the deer are sent from across the nation, then we'll be fully prepared..."Essentially, turning hell into reality.Ilyria interpreted Logan's words in that manner."Absolutely not! This is forbidden! Consuming the blood of a living creature is sacrilegious!!"It was the first time Logan had witnessed Ilyria so vehemently agitated.But Logan's response was brief."If deer blood is a cure for the plague, why shouldn't I utilize it? I must save my people.""Your Majesty! This is a breach of the Temple's prohibition! It cannot and must not be done! There must be another solution!"Pale and trembling, Ilyria raised her voice in desperation, but her plea held no influence."What alternative? Aren't you also on the brink of collapse?"That remark momentarily silenced Ilyria.Indeed, her pallor and trembling hands were not solely due to the scene before her; the effects of her third consecutive day of fasting and prayer had taken a significant toll.Though she tirelessly attended to patients more than anyone else, this situation exceeded what she could endure as a bishop."It's unacceptable! This is intolerable! That is..."Ilyria's fervent objections persisted.The act of consuming the blood of living animals was once a characteristic of demon-worshipping tribes, adversaries of the ancient temples, and it was a transgression that could summon those demons back into the world.Yet, all she received in return was disdain."The tale of vampires. Everyone on the continent knows it. They drank human blood. But what does that have to do with animals?""But Your Majesty! The temples prohibit the consumption of any living being's blood. It's deemed an act of hostility against the Nine Deities!""What's the distinction between eating deer meat and consuming its blood? Essentially, it's the same. Think flexibly, bishop. This isn't human blood. I reiterate, to save my people, I've chosen the most efficient treatment method!""...I deeply regret it, Your Majesty. But, please observe this hellish scene! Does this appear to be a normal treatment process to you?! No priest can condone this!"Ilyria gestured to the blood-soaked corners of the tent, but Logan remained resolute."If it's necessary, I'll do anything, bishop. But I won't ask you to partake in this matter. Fulfill your duty outside. We will do what we can here."Ilyria seemed on the verge of speaking several times but eventually bit her lip hard and exited the tent.'Alright. For now, this will suffice.'Logan accepted this as an unavoidable compromise.However, the very next day, he realized his optimism was unfounded."A strike?"He repeated the absurd word unconsciously, but the undeniable fact was that 120 priests had assembled before him, precisely when they should have commenced treating the people."That's correct, Your Majesty. Unless you cease this demonic practice immediately, we priests will no longer attend to the citizens.""Are you implying you'll abandon citizens collapsing before your eyes over some long-forgotten doctrine?"Ilyria's expression revealed a flicker of conflict at those words.But before she could respond, High Priest Fabian stepped forward with a determined look."If a citizen engages in the worship of demons, they are not faithful, Your Majesty. All priests have reached a consensus on this."The priests flinched under Logan's scrutinizing, crimson gaze, some even hastily averted their eyes. Among them were certainly those who dissented but felt compelled to follow the majority.Their faces displayed the weariness of exertion.While Logan acknowledged the priests had labored diligently, whether willingly or not...'To strike over a mere doctrine...'A new problem had emerged just when a resolution seemed within reach.Sighing, Logan summoned the healers and knights."The predicament...""Why would they reject a treatment that shows improvement?""Ah, those obstinate old fools!""As usual with priests..."The responses of the others, particularly the healers, were less than favorable.Among them stood Gilbert, who had ridden all night back to Raftan, his exhaustion evident."Your Majesty. We cannot discontinue using deer blood for treatment. Remember it was nearly impossible for the priests before we began.""Yes, I understand. That patients are displaying improvement with deer blood. But can it replace the efforts of 120 priests?""If we commence receiving deer from across the nation, as you mentioned, I believe it's feasible.""Can you vouch for that assertion?""Yes! I swear on my life!"Gilbert and the healers nodded confidently.Perhaps they even viewed this dilemma as an opportunity for recognition. Logan was not unaware of this fact.But it was also true that the priests' healing had reached its limits.Logan decided to once again trust in Gilbert's and the healers' resolve."Very well. Leave the priests to me. Proceed with the treatments!"Logan then drew Gilbert aside to stipulate conditions."You understand that the primary issue is the act of directly consuming blood, correct? Develop a medication utilizing deer blood promptly. If you do, the priests will have no grounds for objection.""Even if it's merely turning a blind eye to the matter.""Temple doctrines often function in that manner. Providing the pretext to overlook it is why you must devise the medicine. Understood?""...Yes, I comprehend."Gilbert complied, but convincing the priests proved challenging.Instead—"Terminate this devil worship immediately, Your Majesty!""Cease the sacrilege, Your Majesty!"The priests even began to protest in front of the King's tent.Furthermore, some patients, apprehensive about the physicians discontinuing their treatments, rejected the cure, exacerbating Logan's troubles."I refuse. The priests stated that consuming blood would damn us.""If I'm destined to perish, I'd rather ascend to heaven."Even as pus dripped over their inflamed skin, patients declined the deer's blood treatment.And so, the number of dissenting patients increased along with the voices of the ever-growing priests."Gilbert. Are we far from success?""I apologize, Your Majesty. We're exerting our utmost efforts, but it's not as straightforward..."Logan closed his eyes at that reply and made a choice.Consuming the blood of living creatures was naturally repugnant."Come on, drink up! Can't you see my face? I'm cured!"Prompted by the man, the mother and daughter shut their eyes tightly and consumed the deer blood."Ugh!"The young girl retched midway, unable to contain the nausea, but eventually, both of them managed to consume a full bowl each."Remain here for a while. We need to monitor for half a day. Make yourselves at ease."As if they could relax in front of the king.The man and his family had no option but to remain stuck in the tent, restless.However, half a day later.The flush on the family's faces noticeably faded.And it was then that Logan finally felt assured."Excellent! Issue a proclamation throughout the realm! Capture all the deer and dispatch them to the Raftan region!""Yes, Your Majesty!"As knights echoed his command, witnessing the outcome with their own eyes, it was the healers who had observed the process anxiously that felt the greatest relief."Hahaha!""We've achieved it! Gilbert has triumphed!"Observing the healers' jubilation, Logan too could finally breathe a sigh of relief for the first time in a while.