Becoming a wet nurse is not the end of the story.

Volume VI The Rebellion of Pankor: Chapter Twelve Pankor's Deployment

The arrival of Lin Xueyin has sparked excitement throughout Lamo County, as there are not many people with the plague due to previous anomalies.

"Your Excellency, this is the information I have been investigating. You may take a look."

He handed a small notebook filled with writing to Lin Xueyin, who was about to eat.

"Hmm, hmm, I'll take a good look at these."

Karnaja, the mage who has been dedicated to researching this plague, has already made some research findings on the plague, which can be used as a reference.

"Xueyin, you can watch it anytime, let's eat properly first."

Tapping the simple stew in front of her, Aria looked at the man with displeasure. Didn't he know what to do with that at a time like this?

"No, Aria, this needs to be resolved quickly. I have a bad feeling about this situation; I feel like I've seen it somewhere before. I'm very worried."

"Have you ever encountered this kind of plague?"

She shook her head gently, her brows furrowing slightly, unsure of what to say. Lin Xueyin simply picked up the small notebook and carefully looked at its contents.

"Karnaja, please have a seat. Let me take a good look, and then we can study it in detail."

After finishing speaking, without waiting for the other person to sit down or not, he picked up a piece of bread and started eating while looking at the contents.

Seeing Lin Xueyin's awkward way of eating, Ailiya couldn't bear it any longer. She broke off all the bread from the plate and put it into the stew, then used a fork to pick out the bread pieces.

"Open your mouth and eat properly."

"Yes, Arya is the best."

A small hand gently wiped the grease from the corner of her mouth. Lin Xueyin happily ate the delicious food while carefully looking at the notebook, hoping to find some useful information from its contents.

"Karnaja, do you think this plague isn't a disease, but a curse?"

"Yes, I suspect this is not an epidemic. From the onset of the disease to the later mutations, I always feel that it is a new type of curse, and that this curse is spreading through some food."

Sure enough, no wonder my disease-curing spell was useless, while the dispelling spell worked. But who would use such a curse against ordinary civilians? What use could they possibly be to these people?

In the eyes of some powerful war spirits, what use are these zombies, which are formed from the mutation of ordinary people, other than their numbers?

Wait, what would happen if some war spirits or even more powerful warriors and mages were also mutated?

The word "biohazard" suddenly popped into my mind. If the other side wanted to destroy the world, this plague might actually be able to do so.

But are there really such brain-dead beings who would research such a plague just to destroy the world, which would bring them no benefit whatsoever?

Lin Xueyin shook her head, putting the situation aside, and gently looked outside. However, her previous suspicions did not dissipate at all; on the contrary, they became even stronger.

In the distance, in the Panco territory unaffected by the plague, a different situation unfolded. Grand Duke Lofix gently stroked a small crystal ball in his hand, a mysterious smile on his face.

"You mean that the Goldshire, Morolshire, and Sharkolinia territories have all been affected by the plague?"

"It's not just these three territories; many other places have also been affected by the plague to varying degrees. People outside are panicking and worried that we might also be affected."

An old minister looked at the formally dressed lord before him, somewhat puzzled. Given the perilous surroundings, why were no measures being taken to prevent the outbreak of plague?

"Haha, don't worry, I already have a solution to this plague. Haven't you noticed that our territory is perfectly fine right now?"

“Well, Your Grace, we have already found a solution, so why don’t we go and assist other territories in their treatment?”

At this point, the old man became even more puzzled. If he clearly had a solution, why was he hiding here instead of helping other leaders?

“I want to too, but they won’t cooperate with us, so there’s nothing I can do.” He gave a strange smile, only to see his son, Lockdak, hurrying in as well.

"Father, I am ready and can depart at any time."

"Okay, that's good. Be careful on your journey. You might encounter resistance, so please be extra cautious."

"Your Excellency, may I ask what you are planning to do there?"

Looking at the fully armed Lockdak, the old man's face clearly showed some unease, but he didn't know what he was worried about.

Looking at his father in the central seat, who simply shook his head slightly, he understood and said, "Father asked me to lead troops to protect some grain and deliver it to other territories, and to inquire whether they need our support."

"Your Grace, if it is a shipment of grain, why send troops to escort it?"

"My lord, you're overthinking it. Things are different now than before. The roads are far from safe. If we only send a small number of escorts, they'll probably be robbed clean by bandits before we even reach those capitals."

He shook his head with a wry smile, but his eyes were icy cold. "We've really gone all out this time, and the grain in the granary isn't much left, so we'd better be careful."

These statements are normal, but when put together, they seem quite abnormal. The old man opened his mouth to speak, but he didn't know how to say it.

"Alright, I should go out and check on the soldiers who are about to set off. Although they are only going out to transport supplies and support other territories, there is a high possibility that they will fight."

"Father, let's go first. Don't worry, I'll lead the team myself this time, there won't be any problems."

Looking at his confident son, Lofix smiled and walked out with him, leaving only their backs to his subordinates inside.

"I never thought this day would come so soon."

Led by his son, Lofix arrived before the fully armed and ready-to-go soldiers. There were three leaders, but there were more than three; it was just a matter of which areas had been inspected so far.

I never expected those people to act so quickly. In just a few days, they've spread the plague so far. Cooperating with them has really been a win-win situation.

"Father, we will surely succeed this time. However, I hope that when we conquer the capital, you will hand over the Ice Princess to me, oh, and that wretched priest as well."

"Haha, don't worry, we can all go together then. I think they'll really like it, won't they?"

Lofix let out a hearty laugh, victory was already in his grasp.

Volume VI: The Rebellion of Pankor: Chapter Thirteen: The Beginning of the Civil War

Lofix, one of the most prominent dukes in the Sima Empire, and also the duke who possessed one of the empire's wealthiest territories, suddenly launched a rebellion during a time of rampant plague, catching the entire empire off guard.

Soon, several territories fell, and war broke out throughout the entire empire. The empire's nobles were divided into two factions: those who advocated war and those who advocated peace.

“Father, we cannot let Lofix run rampant like this. Please allow me to lead troops and capture all these traitors alive before you.”

“Your Highness Ikux, please calm down. Lofix currently only occupies the areas most severely affected by the plague. Those places had already become unclaimed wastelands. Why not go with the flow and give those places to Lofix?”

"Ha, I thought that a veteran minister of three reigns would have some profound insights, but I did not expect to hear such words of national ruin. Today, Panko has rebelled, and we do not go to quell the rebellion. How will the people view our empire?"

Regardless of the reason, rebellion is an unforgivable crime in the eyes of those in power. Now, there are actually people who want to give up those lost territories in exchange for peace. This is simply the most ridiculous thing in the world.

"Not to mention the common people, even the nobles with fiefdoms will become more ambitious. When they unite to rebel, what ability do we have to stop this surging rebel army?"

Prince Ikux coldly glanced at the nobles who had always advocated for a peaceful resolution, his mockery never ceasing.

Don't think you don't know how many of these people have received benefits from Rockefeller and are here praising him, while how many are already secretly plotting to use this as an excuse to rebel against the empire and establish themselves as kings.

It's laughable that centuries of peace in the empire have bred such treacherous and ambitious individuals. When faced with a formidable enemy, all they think about is vying for power and profit. What's most ridiculous is that these same people are at the very core of the nation's power.

"I agree with Your Highness's opinion. This trend must not be allowed to continue, and this matter must not be tolerated. We must quell this matter completely as quickly as possible."

"I agree with Your Highness's opinion."

Two nobles in military uniforms stepped forward to support Ikux's opinion, causing a great deal of discussion among the nobles in the hall.

"Your Majesty, even if we conquer Panko, the plague will still exist. How will we deal with it? In that case, several territories will be deserted, and there is even a possibility that other territories will be infected. What should we do then?"

Sacrificing pawns to save the king, though painful, allows the burden of these major threats to fall on the rebels, thus indirectly weakening their strength.

"It's truly laughable that they can't solve their own problems and have to rely on the rebels. Don't they think it would make the enemy laugh their heads off?"

At this moment, it was no longer Ikux who was speaking, but another lady on the side, who was also another duke of the empire who had just been urgently summoned back from the border.

Her tall and slender figure was covered in light white armor, and beneath her sexy long golden hair were a pair of resolute and decisive blue eyes.

"Your Majesty, if you agree, my Ironblood Knights will wipe out all enemies for you."

Upon hearing the Duke speak, King Edward could no longer remain silent. His eyes, brimming with pride, gazed at his child with satisfaction. As a king, he had not yet done enough, but his heart already possessed the aura of a true monarch.

“We cannot lose our territory, but we cannot just rush in headfirst. Panko territory is already surrounded by territories ravaged by plague. If our army enters, we must be careful of the risk of infection.”

After a brief pause, a thoughtful look appearing on his face as he glanced at his child, and Edward smiled gently again.

"Send troops to temporarily station them on the border between the territory of Sharklin and the territory of Mofar to guard against the rebels' attack. Send out pharmacists and priests to test for this plague. We must resolve this plague as quickly as possible."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will draft the document immediately and declare war on the rebels."

"There's no need to declare war; the enemy's rebellion is already a declaration of war. Send a message to the entire nation, just one word: War."

This word quickly spread throughout the entire empire, and at this time, the nation's war machine had begun to operate at full capacity, with large numbers of soldiers setting off from all over the country toward the territory of Mofar.

The commander-in-chief of the entire army was not Prince Ikux or the previous duke, but another grand duke with territory not far from Panko, the lord of Ocreena, Duke Merk, known as the Holy Warrior.

When Lofix heard this news, a hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes as well. He knew his old rival all too well, and his elite legion was one of the three most elite forces in the empire.

"I never expected Edward to have such courage. Isn't he worried about me and Merck joining forces? He actually chose a duke who also owns territory as the commander."

It seems I need to change my mind. I absolutely cannot solve the plague. As long as the plague remains unresolved, it will be my barrier, preventing these imperial armies from crossing the line.

"How's things going with Lockdock now?"

The army has already occupied several places, and it is estimated that they have reached the Gold Territory by now. It is said that the Gold Territory experienced a mutation. Hopefully, there are still some people left. Otherwise, what is the use of occupying a place that has lost its population?

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Prince has already conquered the territories surrounding us and has now advanced into the Gold Territory. It is estimated that he will soon be able to take over all these Plague Territories."

"Well, that's good. But he probably doesn't have many troops left. He'll probably be delayed there for a while. Tell him to take over the Gold Territory as soon as possible, and then return to the Sharkorlin Territory to confront the Imperial Army of the Mofar Territory."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will send someone to inform His Highness the Prince immediately and ask him to resolve this matter as soon as possible."

"Ah."

Merck, I wonder if this will be your last battle. Although you are not the opponent I planned to face, I have already prepared the feast for you and am ready to give you a big gift at any time.

The civil war broke out among the humans, who were completely unprepared. Both sides' armies had begun their maximum battle mobilization. Panko, the most prosperous territory of the empire, was now shrouded in the shadow of panic.

Faced with the imperial army pressing in, their future was no longer in their own hands.

Volume VI The Rebellion of Panko: Chapter Fourteen The Dawn of the Goldshire

Rewinding to a short time ago, Lin Xueyin carefully looked at the notebook that Karnaja had given her, and then kept adjusting the proportions of herbs among some experimental equipment.

"Hmm, the Spirit Herb and Tranquilizing Flower are still not suitable. The Spirit Herb is too expensive to be used on a large scale. It would be better to find a substitute."

"Pastor Lin, how is it? Have you found the formula yet?"

"I suppose so, but the price of Spirit Grass is too high. It would be difficult to make it into a medicine to solve such a large-scale plague problem. Even dilution would be impossible."

When Karnaga heard Lin Xueyin say this, he thought about it for a moment and understood that this was indeed a problem. However, if it was not made into a medicine, there might be an even greater crisis.