There can't be a Harvest Moon in the RimWorld.

After hearing this story, I couldn't help but admire Mr. Rod's willpower—it seems that not only is there precedent for playing the disappearing act, but even stubbornness is innate.

"This must be the ring, madam?"

I took the bronze ring off my hand and said to Lady Lilia, "Although its appearance has changed slightly, I'm sure you'll recognize it. This ring will be beneficial to your health, so please keep it safe!"

Guided by the water element, this ring, though no longer capable of freely containing power, is now endowed with a constant and gentle primordial power. According to it, simply wearing it can heal injuries and cleanse impurities.

I have no intention of linking the fire, so this thing is of no use to me. But I think it might be able to cure Lady Lilia's strange illness.

“Marcus, this is something Rhode entrusted to you for safekeeping, you don’t need to do this…”

The process was rather complicated, and I can't explain too much about the underlying reasons. So when I saw that Lady Lilia refused, I quickly took off the ring and slipped it onto her finger.

"Mom, my towel isn't dry yet, do you have any new ones at home... Aaaaaaaah! Marcus, you bastard! What are you doing to my mother?!"

Rick peeked out from the stairs, intending to ask his mother where the towel was, but instead saw a deranged person putting a ring on his mother's finger, and his face instantly turned ferocious!

I could instantly read the fury in his eyes: I thought you were going to date my sister, but I didn't expect you were also after my mother!

"No! Rick, let me explain! The person you need to be wary of is called Zack! Hey, hey, hey, don't pull out a knife! Let's talk this out!!!"

Chapter 575 Something Strange Has Infiltrated

"You're telling me to calm down? You forced a ring onto my mother's finger, and you're telling me to calm down?!"

"So you don't want to calm down?"

"I'm not calm! You bastard!"

"Okay, then we'll have to do a warm start!"

With a karate chop, I knocked the rather irrational round-faced, bespectacled young man to the ground, putting him into a state of physical calm.

I hope my neck is okay.

"Lady Lilia, how are you feeling?"

I didn't have time to deal with this guy, so I turned to ask the dumbfounded Lady Lilia.

She hesitated for a moment, staring blankly at the ring on her hand that looked brand new. Before she could finish speaking, tears streamed down her face.

"Madam, what's wrong? Rick is fine, he just fainted! Don't worry, my technique is very professional, there won't be any damage!"

Lady Lilia wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, calmed herself for a moment, and said in a gentle tone, "No, this ring looks exactly the same as when Rhodes gave it to me. I just never thought I'd see it again..."

Is this the crux of the matter?

Your son has collapsed on the ground!

All you remember is to feed the dog food!

"And what about your body? Do you feel anything different?" I asked quickly.

Upon hearing this, Lady Lilia looked around in surprise and stood up quietly.

"It seems... there is something... different..."

She slowly got up and walked around the room, adjusting her posture, trying to free herself from the pattern of emptiness inside and out, yet forcing herself to maintain a proper posture.

From my position, I could clearly see that Lady Lilia's body was as if all the splints had been removed, and she finally exhibited the lightness of normal human movement.

What's most striking is her eyes.

No matter how well Lady Lilia concealed her gentle gaze, there was always a sense of weariness and weakness in her eyes, making one worry that she might be blown away by a gust of wind.

Now, her eyes have gained more than just a bit of vitality, and her gaze has become more lively.

Lady Lilia walked slowly, like a patient who had just gotten out of a wheelchair coordinating her limbs, afraid of falling over if she exerted any force. However, the human body can adjust its movements spontaneously, and in a very short time, her steps became steady.

"I feel..."

Lady Lilia's voice changed from soft to steady and long, "It feels like a burden has been lifted off my body, and the symptoms that have been plaguing me seem to have lessened considerably..."

She looked up with delight, “Before, I could only see the scenery through a veil, and I could never concentrate… But now I can see it clearly, and my thoughts are clear!”

"Great!"

I suddenly stood up, pushed open the door, and walked outside.

"Marcus, where are you going?" Lady Lilia asked hurriedly.

I said excitedly, "I'll go and call Dr. Dort over right away to do an examination. Madam, you should stay home and rest!"

Ten minutes later.

"Marcus! This is simply a medical miracle!"

After a thorough examination, Dr. Dort, with his thick eyebrows and large eyes gleaming, gripped my arm tightly. "Tell me quickly, how did you do it! Did you find a miracle drug? Or did you use a special treatment plan? Or... was it because of that miraculous herb you brought back?!"

The eccentric doctor, Dr. Dort, immediately began to imagine, "My tests show that the drug can treat and kill sixty-seven common diseases and over three hundred types of germs and harmful bacteria! Could it also be effective against Lady Lilia's strange illness?!"

Doctor, did you just attend some health product presentation and learn these shill techniques from there?

If I were an outsider here, I would definitely think that the two of us had set up a scam to lure Lady Lilia and her family into it—if you include Rick, who is lying unconscious on the ground, you might even think that we were burglarizing and swindling people at the same time.

"Doctor, you're talking too much nonsense!"

I skillfully broke free from his grip. "I sent you here to make a diagnosis, not to act as a pharmaceutical representative. None of us here have medical insurance. I suggest you find somewhere else to scam people."

"Ahem, that's what I wanted to say too... Don't worry..."

Dr. Dort then remembered his identity, quickly straightened his white coat, snapped out of his ecstatic state, asked a couple more questions about Mrs. Lilia's condition, and then issued a diagnosis confirmation.

I'm in a hurry? You almost threatened me with a knife just now, did you think I couldn't tell? Where did you come from, you knife-wielding doctor?

I quickly kicked the knife that had fallen to the ground under the table.

"Say it."

I casually uttered two words, shutting down the excuse he was trying to come up with.

"Alright. Based on my examination, Lady Lilia's symptoms have lessened considerably, almost to the level they were when I first diagnosed her. I need to go back and review her original medical records, but I can basically confirm that the patient's condition has been greatly alleviated!"

Unlike the ecstatic Dr. Dort, I had an unpredictable expression.

"Doctor, do you need to do another check to confirm? Did you mean that Lady Lilia's condition has only improved, but not been cured?"

Unlike the oblivious Dr. Ky, who couldn't read the room, Lady Lilia clearly sensed the change in my attitude and said softly, "Marcus, thank you. I feel much better now. I haven't felt so relaxed, both physically and mentally, in a long time. I'm very satisfied with how well I've recovered!"

Dr. Dort chuckled and patted my shoulder, seemingly oblivious to anything amiss, adding, "That's right, Marcus, no matter how miraculous the medicine you brought back is, it can't possibly work in one go! Not to mention that medicine needs time to be absorbed and healed, this kind of difficult problem requires a long course of treatment to consolidate the recovery."

He then took the opportunity to suggest, "Why don't you hand the medicine over to me, a professional, so I can study the dosage and formula before determining the course of treatment?"

After Dr. Dort finished speaking, he cautiously turned to look at me, probably trying to determine whether I had seen through his ulterior motives.

But all he could see was my dejected face.

Dort's expression was initially puzzled, but after a moment of thought, it gradually turned to disappointment. He tentatively asked, "Could it be... that you've finished all the medicine? No way? Didn't you leave any?"

I shook my head with a somber expression.

Dort asked unwillingly, "Do you know the ingredients? Do you remember the pharmaceutical company? At least you should still have a place to buy it, right?! I can ask my teacher to buy it for me!!"

I ignored Dort's barrage of questions, sat back on the sofa, rubbed my temples, and fell into deep confusion.

…………

Item Name: Ring of the First Flame of the King's Soul

Item Description: A mysterious ring imbued with the power of origin.

Once worn by an unnamed king, it was later imbued with the light of origin, becoming a miraculous object capable of transforming into an indestructible pebble in the long river of destiny.

Special Effects: Light of Origin

Those who wear this ring for the first time will receive a chance, blessed by the Light of Origin, to wash away the marks of their fate and erase all abnormal states. Wearing it for an extended period can delay death.

According to the item description, the first time someone wears the ring, they will be completely restored from the abnormal state, which is equivalent to a comprehensive purification spell.

This power to dispel anomalies undoubtedly comes from the primordial power bestowed by the "Lord of Light".

Its power is carried by light, so the primordial power is also manifested through light—light always shines brightly for a moment and then disappears, unlike flames which can adhere and burn. Therefore, its self-purification function is a one-time use, which is reasonable.

But the question is, if even an ancient deity like the Water Elemental can be revitalized from a state of near extinction by the Primal Light, why can't it cure the illness of Lady Lilia, a mere mortal?

Lady Lilia fell ill the day after tomorrow, and now that she's wearing this ring, why is it that, as Dort said, it has only alleviated her symptoms somewhat and hasn't completely cured her?

The cure relies on the power of this ring, not the miracle drug that Dr. Dort guessed. There's no way you can take two pills if one isn't enough, or add another course of treatment if one isn't enough—this thing is a one-time use item!

The rules of the system have always been such that what is said becomes law. If simple food is said to be appealing, it will make people eat whatever they want, regardless of taste; if a wooden fence is said to be impassable, even crossing it will be stopped; if a trench is said to slow down movement, those who fall in will have to move slowly, one hand on each side…

But why didn't it work this time?

Is it possible that this healing ability, though not explicitly stated, is actually divided into a scientific and a magical aspect? Do I need to find the right hand of God that can nullify all fantasy abilities to completely cure this strange disease?

There is another possibility...

Could this strange disease be of a higher level than I imagined? So high that even the primordial power capable of changing the world cannot eliminate it?

If that's the case, it's no wonder that Old Man Hook told me to stay away from Lady Lilia's strange illness no matter what.

I thought that after dealing with so many inexplicable beings, I would have the ability to unlock hidden quests. But was I just too confident?

…………

“Marcus, I’ve finished the check-up. I’ve also adjusted the usual prescription. Just take it regularly.”

Even though he couldn't find out any information about the "miracle drug," Dr. Dort still treated his patients with a cheerful attitude and was genuinely happy that Mrs. Lilia's pain had been relieved.

He comforted me, saying, "Don't be too sad. That medicine is gone, it's gone. The world is so big, we can always find a product with the same effect! And don't underestimate me. With the magical herbs you brought back, maybe I can invent this medicine and make you look at me in a new light!"

Seeing this guy's confident demeanor, I was somewhat infected by his optimism. I snapped out of my dejection and looked at him disdainfully, "You? You should get rid of the side effects of your medication before spouting nonsense!"

Although the "Ring of the First Flame" failed, as the Vikings said, "If Odin fails, we can try Christ."

At least I've proven that there's still hope for a cure for this strange disease. One ring isn't enough, so I'll go find the next one!

If the Ring of the First Flame of the King's Soul isn't strong enough, I can kidnap Celebrimbor and make him forge the Ring of Power!

When the time comes, I'll use all of Lady Lilia's fingers and toes, plus the nineteen Rings of Domination to fill the necklace, and string the remaining One Ring together as a necklace! I refuse to believe I can't deal with this little strange illness!

"Lady Lilia, don't worry! I will continue to look for ways to cure your strange illness!"

The lady looked at me gratefully and said nothing more.

Some gratitude doesn't need to be expressed verbally; it conveys more sincerity that way. And I feel undeserving of such praise; this time, I only achieved this goal by chance, thanks to Mr. Rhodes's gift from a parallel world.