Blue Sword

"How's the progress?" Asked.

"That's almost it," Peggy said. "We have collected nearly 30,000 samples, more than 50 strains of Yersinia pestis, and screened out the three most virulent."

"Genes that can enhance the virulence of Yersinia pestis." Nora took over the conversation and said, "Based on the genome samples collected so far and combined with some relevant literature analysis, there are mainly pH6 antigens, strong virulence islands, LPS, Ail, etc. on the chromosomes. proteins and invaginin molecules, as well as some factors carried on the three plasmids pCD1, pMT1 and pPCP1."

"These three strains with strong virulence are mainly characterized by relatively complete virulence genes and a relatively complete and tight regulatory network with corresponding regulators. Therefore, they can more effectively adapt to the host's internal environment and evade the host's immune mechanism. , reproduce in large numbers and secrete toxins.”

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"In other words, you have found the three most virulent strains of Yersinia pestis, right?"

Although he didn't understand it at all, Asik was a team captain after all. At this time, he decisively used the leader's natural skill: focusing on key points.

"Well." Nora said, "To correct your statement, these three strains are not already the most virulent, because Yersinia pestis itself will acquire new genes from the external environment, which is the so-called evolution. "

"Therefore, after Peggy upgrades to 'Plague II' and has the ability to synthesize and regulate the genetic material of pathogens, as long as more pathogenic Yersinia is collected, there is a high probability that more virulent strains will be cultivated. strain.”

As she spoke, she couldn't help but show a worried look, feeling that Paige was running towards the Lord of Filth, and she helped push him out in the first step.

A transcendent who has mastered the "plague" ability is equivalent to a terrifying biological weapons processing factory. The longer he lives, the more types of pathogens he cultivates and possesses, and the stronger their virulence becomes.

What if one day she couldn't think about it, for example, she wanted to take revenge on society after losing her love, so she found a densely populated place to poison herself...

Nora didn't dare to think about it further, but she was a kind girl after all, and she was more willing to think of Paige in a good light.

Paige, you shouldn’t be that kind of person, right? Yes, she knew Peggy's character very well, and it was not a crazed character at all. Besides, the group leader was watching, so he would not sit back and watch her sink to such a level of dehumanization.

Eleanor's ancestor, the demigod, said that the "Lord of Filth" was of sinful blood, which was probably just a prejudice. How could it be said that if you choose a certain bloodline, you are destined to fall into evil? People's destiny should be chosen by themselves.

She was thinking a little gloomily, and then looked at Peggy talking to Aske. The joyful expression on her face clearly said "please praise me" written all over her face.

I'm overthinking it. Nora finally calmed down and showed a soft smile.

I believe that Paige will always be Paige.

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At about 3 p.m., the temporary medical station opened for the first time and the queue was exhausted.

Could it be that all the patients in the isolation area have been treated?

After waiting for another ten minutes, two women with children in their arms came over and said that the child had a persistent cough and fever and was suspected of having the plague.

As a result, Paige and Nora checked and found that it was just a common cold.

Everyone couldn't laugh or cry.

So I closed the stall, packed my things, and prepared to leave the quarantine area. Everyone came here secretly, and experienced stages of being suspected, surrounded, deified and worshiped, and finally returned to the scene where no one cared.

If a doctor is unemployed, it can be said that his merits are immeasurable and he is satisfied.

As soon as they walked out of a block, everyone saw the scene in front of them becoming noisy: Alfred was commanding the city guards, knocking on the door from door to door, searching, and then bringing out the dejected male owner inside.

The children were crying, the women were begging, and the onlookers were muttering in anger. The hard-hearted guards ignored these scenes and just continued to knock on the door of the next house and pull people in.

"What are you doing?" Eleanor frowned and went up to ask Alfred.

Before, she would have rushed up and angrily questioned him. But after all, after staying in the team for so long and taking the magic potion of "Tactics I", his impulsive personality has been worn away a lot.

Therefore, I just suppressed my temper and asked the other party calmly first.

"Your Highness Eleanor." Alfred smiled faintly, "We are carrying out the order of the Earl."

"What order?" Eleanor asked subconsciously, "These people... they are no longer infected, there is no need to quarantine them again, right?"

"Of course, I haven't thanked you yet." Alfred saluted everyone, "You have provided free medical services in the quarantine area, cured most of the infected people, and replenished supplies for Innsbruck. We have obtained a high-quality source of troops. For this, Your Majesty the Count will also remember your achievements and express due gratitude to the Weisbach family."

"High-quality... troops?" Eleanor was stunned and lost her voice. She took half a step back and unconsciously pressed the hilt of her sword.

The original satisfaction of successfully treating the patient quickly faded from the bottom of his heart like a tide, and what came back was a deeper and more powerless fear.

"Yes." Alfred didn't want to offend His Highness, so he could only say sternly, "A few days ago, the Wolf family's army officially invaded the Tyrol border area. The three border guard regiments collapsed at the first touch, and the leading deserters have already arrived in the city. .”

"My lord, there is nothing we can do. Too many people died in the previous plague, and many active-duty soldiers were short of soldiers due to illness. We can only supplement the troops from the citizens. If there is no forced recruitment, who will defend Innsbruck?"

"But..." Eleanor took a deep breath, "These people... they just escaped from the disease, but you are sending them to a battlefield full of death?"

"Your Highness, you shouldn't tell me this." Alfred defended, "You should tell the Wolf family. We have just experienced a plague in Innsbruck, and everyone's life is very difficult. Can you not What about invading us? If the Wolf family agrees to withdraw, of course we will not forcefully recruit troops."

"If the Wolf family does not withdraw its troops, then you should know in your heart what the consequences of our defeat will be. The Emperor's coalition forces will always fight south. The Wolf family cannot permanently annex Bavaria, so destroying our vitality will be left to the Emperor. Your Majesty’s ruined Bavaria will be their best solution before evacuating.”

Eleanor's face turned livid. The rationality of "Tactics I" told her that Alfred's analysis was correct, but her sensibility made her refuse to acknowledge the reality that the only option was forced conscription.

"Your Highness, please think about it." Alfred sighed and continued to persuade, "If you don't resist, you will die, why can't you survive from death? Once the city of Innsbruck falls, the count can still survive with his noble title. To redeem ourselves, our nobles will not be in danger as long as they defect, but these citizens..."

"For the Wolf family, they are not citizens. They are a living force in the enemy-occupied areas. They will continuously provide money, productivity and population to His Majesty's camp. The Wolf family will not let them survive. Their outcome They will just be massacred. In comparison, we just let them go to the battlefield, which is already quite merciful."

"Yeah." Eleanor was speechless. Alfred couldn't say much. Seeing that His Highness was speechless, he wisely led people to the next block.

"Ellie..." Seeing that something was wrong with Eleanor's mood, Nora said worriedly.

"Asker." Eleanor lowered her head, her voice extremely depressed, "Is he right? Is this...the only thing we can do?"

"Send these, these civilians who have not received any military training, to be used as cannon fodder on a cruel battlefield?"

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How should I answer this?

He just patted Eleanor on the shoulder and said nothing more.

Thanks to Silver Poppy for the 10,000 coins, and thanks to Setsuna F Game for the 500 coins~