Chapter 454: Chasing The Curse (1/2)
It has been a week since the appearance of the mysterious disease on the eastern border area with Cyrodiil fro bleak in the First Response Camp that was established by the Federal Thalmor Authority
Even if it was called the Thalmor Caathered its best first responders to contain the disease The Royal Family of Anequina, the Moon Priesthood and the Thalmor
The Thalmor's name may be associated with every evil there is outside the Aldmeri Dominion Territory but inside it, they are not that bad to their citizens Surely the High Elves have a thing for looking down on other races and they treat both the Khajiit and the Wood Elves terribly but it is still a far cry compared to the other races
That's why the treath Elves, Wood Elves and Khajiit in the First Response Camp was clearly much better than the treatment other races took For example, those three races were housed in tents and under sheds while other races were thrown outside scattered across the cas worse, the Orcs were put in cages to keep the violently
This was all done by the order of the Thal the campsite, Lady Wendlain
On the other hand, some of the Moon Priests were upset about the unfair treatment and the practices of Lady Wendlain as she dissectedout the nature of the disease
For that reason and ument broke out between Moon Bishop Zara and Justiciar Wendlain about how to contain the situation
”It co We are not aware of the reasons behind the infection as there is no notable anos, the heart, the liver… they all work perfectly until the disease strikes then everything starts to fail On the outside, Necrosis starts to happen after a number of days especially withoutis the ones who developthe disease y has anything to do with it but this disease is clearly not normal That is e need more subjects for our studies” Justiciar Wendlain said
”Absolutely not Zara can be tolerant if your so-called subjects are the deceased ones but the living need treatment, not research” Moon Bishop Zara replied
”I a for your consent on this The Thalmor have full authority to operate in this camp and we expect your cooperation and assistance This disease is a threat and ill take the extra mile to find out what is the reason behind it even if we had to get our hands dirty”
”How dare you, Justiciar? Is that a threat?”
”Did anyone just say 'Dare'?” A concerned red-furred Khajiit butted in the conversation but was pulled away by his colleagues
”Moon Bishop, this cas around here Hindering ation because that's what it is If you don't want to receive a Thalmor Court Notice and be reest you do cooperate”
The argument ended as Lady Wendlain stor on and arrested a few foreigners
Moon Bishop Zara and her helpers were pushed outside from the place as the Thalmor took over
Frustrated, Moon Bishop Zara kept walking back and forth while sending the Adepts and the Moon Priests around her on various errands It was then when she was approached by some Adepts who seemed out of place
”Those Thal hunted by the Nords in Skyrio said
The Moon Bishop looked at the large Khajiit not knohat to do or say She just wanted to vent her anger on so back and forth as she replied
”They don't listen Those people are being tortured and the Justiciars only want to gain personal glory by harvesting people's organs for research This is infuriating! Zara cannot accept this any longer” She said as she was biting on her claws
Despite being an Ohht ht areen eyes, white body fur with dark fur over her face, hands, feet, and tail
[A/n: Basically a Siaine the Ohmes to be like those abominations of Taylor Swift's movie Cats This pic may do some justice ibbco/TWBBPMm]
”Should we blast those Thalain
”Heh heh!” Zara laughed in self-mockery and looked at the Adept, ”Thank you, Adept, but let's not get ourselves into trouble We are here to solve problems, not start ones”
Zara said as she looked over to her helps only to find thehed then looked at the Adepts she doesn't know about
”Adepts, which temple are you from?” She asked
”Star Haven”
”Oh, Zara doesn't know you Are you perhaps Outer Adepts?”
”Indeed”
”But all Outer Adepts were to help out in Ris you here?”
”Excuse us, Moon Bishop, but the situation in Rimmen is stable without any hitch As the number one Outer Adept, this one was sent here to see if someone needs any help” Jonya said
”Oh! Zara understands We have a lot of tasks on hand, you and your friends are really welco?”
”Yes, Moon Bishop We will be of help”
”Zara is pleased Please, go help with the back area and transfer more patients to the vacant places left by the ones the Thal it anymore” She said as the last part was in a more depressed tone
”Yes…” Adept Jonya said but he didn'tif he still has so this but are you sure about the disease we are facing here?” Jonya asked
”What do you mean?”
”This disease… can't it be a Curse or so?”
”A Curse? By the Moons! No, it can't be such a scary thing… those superstitious thoughts are by no o viral” Zara disestion
Jonya narrowed his eyes and scratched his furry chin
”Is that so? Jonya can swear that his Blessed Amulet reacted when he ca all sad
He looked with half an eye at Zara who reacted with a surprised face to Jonya's clai on you? Did it really react?” Zara asked with a serious face
”Eh! No, it is nothing Jonya is sorry I will go to my task…”
”Wait here! Show me that Blessed Amulet and the reaction it made” Zara commanded
”M- Moon Bishop, don't talk loudly, please This… itall careful and afraid
”H?” Zara asked
”It is just… if those Thalmor saw my Amulet, they will arrest me” Jonya said with a fearful face
”Oh! Is that so? Fine, followJonya and the other three fe him to a rural area in the camp
The area had some ill people who seemed to be in an advanced state of the curse and mostly unconscious Jon could finally feel the power of the curse in such a hazardous area
”Show me your Blessed Amulet, Adept” Zara said
”Yes”
Jonya recovered an Amulet from his pocket and showed it to Zara As soon as she saw it, her eyes widened and she pushed Jonya's hand to his pocket
”What is this? You can't show that around!”
Zara freaked out After all, it was 'that' amulet The [Greater Amulet of Talos] that was passed down to Jonya, or rather Jon, by Hilda
”How do you have that? Do you want the Thal tone
”This one is sorry, Moon Bishop Jonya may not look like it but Jonya is a collector Jonya has many Divine Amulets and some Artifacts but this one is really valuable as it is the first in my collection” Jonya said
It was true The first valuable thing Jon ever possessed was this Blessed Aave to him
More to that, Zara could tell hoerful the Alance
”Fine, show Zara the reaction then hide that Amulet away”
Jon nodded and took out the Amulet near a patient As divine artifacts, Blessed An for its holder
And it did react The Aht in Jon's hands
”Moons! This is… this really a Curse… How could I not tell?” Moon Bishop Zara was dumbfounded as she learned the truth
The reason why a holy woman like Moon Bishop Zara couldn't detect a curse was how faint it was and its disguise like a disease Also, Zara see a Blessed Amulet on her The reason was obviously the value of these items The Amulets of the Moon were kept in the vaults of the temple for safety and only taken out when needed