Arknights' Lock of Heaven

"What we are looking for is a drug that can free the vast majority of infected people from this identity."

Of course, they won't let go of any opportunity to exploit the wealthy.

For example, if a wealthy person infected with the virus complains about the long treatment time of seven or eight years, they can spend money to buy effective drugs.

Hey, this medicine is truly effective! You don't need seven or eight years; as long as you take it every day, you can be cured in two years.

Of course, there are drawbacks, namely, it's expensive!

The kind that costs hundreds of times more than affordable drugs.

But is this a big deal for rich people?

That's not good.

They're so rich and powerful, even a little bit of money leaked between their fingers would be more than this.

As for talking about inequality and such...

Nobody talks about this in this world. It's good enough if you can get cured. Seven or eight years is seven or eight years. Although you don't have many seven or eight years in your life, as long as you get through these seven or eight years, you'll be a normal person.

Isn't this better than the previous situation?

To be honest, this was a very reluctant choice. The Holy Grail is indeed omnipotent, but no matter how omnipotent it is, it still needs magic to support it.

This is already the best solution after weighing the cost-effectiveness.

If they sell more of this drug, Rhodes Island will be operating at a loss after a few years.

If I give even a little less, I feel like I'm betraying my conscience.

Xia Yu doesn't need to exploit the poor to accumulate her magic.

If he really wants Originium, he should go to Iberia and tell the Inquisition, "Give me the money, and I'll help you settle things with Hai Si!"

Then, possessing the resources of a country, they begin a joyful campaign of whitewashing.

Putting aside everything else, Iberia's golden age back then was no exaggeration.

At least, they have no shortage of the most basic resources. What do they lack?

method.

A method to fight against the Deep Sea Cult, against the Sea Heirs, and against the 'Gods'.

Xia Yu had long harbored the idea of ​​traveling to Iberia.

We're just waiting for Skadi to be haunted by the shadows of her past.

As for why we don't go now?

Because I'm really busy!

That said, Warfarin looked at DiCeopolis, who was looking at her with admiration from the hospital bed, and raised her head with great confidence.

DiCeopolis, who was opposite her, was also deeply moved.

What a good man!

What a good man!

In this world... there aren't many people who still remember those who were infected.

Selling such an important drug to infected people at an affordable price...

He recalled the past, the companions who suffered terribly from Oripathy, and the infected who were tormented by Oripathy day and night and died in agony.

“We’re really inflexible,” Warfarin sighed. “Making sure the drug is effective while ensuring that the vast majority of infected people can afford it…it’s just too difficult.”

"Putting aside other factors, the economic development and policy situation in many places are completely different."

"Take Casimir for example. After you created the Infected Knight system, at least some Infected people were able to live like human beings."

"It's not a pipe dream to be able to buy the medicine."

"In Letania, although the twin queens and the electors are outwardly united but inwardly divided, at least the policy of tolerance towards the infected continues, and they can still earn money for treatment."

“The situation in Victoria and Colombia is a bit worse than in Letania, but not all of them are without a proper job.”

"But in countries like Ursus, in most areas, infected people can't even go out on the street, let alone buy medicine for treatment, let alone have a job to make a living."

In Ursus, Rhodes Island simply gave up on treatment and provided the Patriots with the drugs without any intention of selling them properly.

“The uneven economic development and the limited distribution channels at Rhode Island make pricing work really difficult.”

Warfarin rubbed her temples as she spoke, she was exhausted these past few days.

At least... at least there's hope now...

Even a tough guy like him has a tender side; as Warfarin recounted this, a glimmer of light appeared in De Caiopolis's eyes.

Upon seeing this, Warfarin revealed a smug smile.

The plan goes through!

Hmph, this doctor can easily take care of it.

In fact, the so-called pricing was already done a long time ago.

The basic prices for each region have been set. All that's left is to sell a batch after the factory is built and see how it goes.

Whether the vast majority of infected individuals can actually be covered remains to be seen.

Practice makes perfect; you have to do it first to know where you went wrong.

Only then can things be gradually changed.

There is no such thing as a perfect solution from the very beginning.

Warfarin said that because Rhodes Island wanted to win over the Blood Knights.

Don't be fooled by their loss to the Radiant Knights; it was due to Oripathy that hampered their performance.

Even the Radiant Knight himself said that if the Oripathy in Decaeopolis hadn't been so severe, the outcome would have been uncertain.

This shows how fierce Diocletian was.

After reviewing his past, everyone agreed that he was a good comrade who could be won over.

As it happens, Rhodes Island plans to open a factory in the Red Pine territory, a location that is exceptionally advantageous.

To the east lies the boundless snowfields of Ursus, to the southeast lies Letania, where infected people are treated relatively well, and to the west lies Columbia, and beyond the Casimir lies Victoria.

Xia Yu's reputation in Kazimierz also ensured that Rhodes Island's medicines could circulate freely in this land.

Countries like Sargon, Yan, and Iberia are too far away to be covered for the time being.

But once the inhibitor gains a reputation, there will be no shortage of collaborators.

And everything is contained within this small territory of the red pine.

Therefore, this place must be strictly guarded.

A top-tier fighter like the Blood Knight should definitely be recruited to guard the gate; otherwise, it would be a waste.

Although the reputation of the Xia language had spread to rulers of various countries by this time, these were all top secrets.

Some nobles with relatively low power, and those from countries that don't care about the direction of the Kazimierz forces at all, such as the kings and chieftains of Sargon, are not very aware of it yet.

Even the Ursus dukes who fought the Patriots to the death in the Ursus snowfields might not know the whole story.

Knowing the general outline is good enough.

According to Yan Kingdom's consistent standards, if Xia Yu hadn't claimed to be a Yan Kingdom citizen, causing Yan Kingdom to notice him immediately, then the Yan Kingdom's court would probably still be completely baffled by the Kazimierz Incident.

Those who truly know the inside story are only the Emperor of Ursus, who is always concerned, a certain black snake whose soul has been captured by Xia Yu and who is hiding in place trembling, a few dukes of Victoria, and a few electors of Letania.

That's how the world is—incredibly interconnected, yet also incredibly distant.

Countries that don't even border Kazimir don't need to invest so many spies here; the effort is disproportionate to the reward.

Without enough spies, they couldn't piece together the whole picture from the fragmented information.

Those who had invested enough effort knew the whole story, and then they all tacitly kept silent.

Waiting for some clueless fool to do something drastic, break the ice, and then see if he can get a piece of meat after his whole family dies.

Even if all else fails, a sip of soup will do.

The idea of ​​spreading the word throughout the world that no one should mess with Xia Yu is nonexistent.

Unless this evil star comes to our territory.

What if I go to someone else's house?

Hey, why don't you hurry up and grab your knives and forks and get ready to start the meal?

271 Magic Armor

Rhodes Island Training Grounds.

Mudrock wielded his warhammer, struggling to hold on against Skadi's onslaught.

Although she herself was a battle-hardened Sarkaz mercenary, she paled in comparison to the super soldiers created by Agor with the full power of the nation.

Not to mention, she can only use normal weapons and cannot call upon her 'friends,' namely the rock giants, to help her in battle.