BXBX NOVEL 174 - - Chapter 174 Publication Of Research
"Then, please begin."
With a single word from the Pope, the cathedral fell silent. Then a man slowly stands up and opens his mouth.
I am Imani, director of the Institute of Medical Research of the Crimiana. I am delighted that you have given us this opportunity. I have requested this extraordinary meeting of the College of Cardinals in order to inform you of the discovery of the cause of the incurable diseases that have afflicted our people for thousands of years, such as Cirithrae, Geisscher, and Leroyance, and of the cure for these diseases by the members of our institute. "
With these words, the two seated men slowly stood up.
I am Dalinar, deputy director of the institute, and Glarina, a member of the institute who discovered the cure.
They bow reverently.
Imani is a medical researcher with a face full of intelligence. He is called a genius since the beginning of the Church. His development of many medicines and inventions of methods have saved many peoples. Among them, he is highly regarded as a specialist in the field of human regeneration.
Originally, missing body parts could not be regenerated without the use of level 4 recovery magic, but Imani discovered that by combining magic and medicine, missing parts can be regenerated, albeit gradually. In other words, he discovered that even LV3 recovery magic can have LV4 effect.
He was a man of kindness and sincerity, and was loved by all researchers.
On the other hand, the deputy director, Mr. Dalinar, is, in a word, a man with a patient face. In fact, he is a man who has repeatedly failed and tried many times, and has achieved results. He is the right hand man of Dr. Imani, so to speak.
The only female researcher, Glarina, was a unique one.
Compared to Imani and Dalinar, who were already approaching middle age, she had a much younger appearance. It is no wonder that Glarina was only 26 years old, while Imani was 50 and Dalinar was 48. This young researcher had made a major discovery that might affect the whole world. The people gathered in the cathedral were astonished by this fact.
Moreover, Glarina\'s appearance also attracted people\'s attention. Her slightly hunched back and dark eyes, which were moist and rarely blinked, gave the impression of overflowing intelligence, and her slightly pale complexion, which had not yet been tanned, reminded us of a person who devoted herself wholeheartedly to her research, day and night. She was small and thin, and above all, while Imani and Dalinar were dressed in priestly vestments, she was the only one wearing a white robe.
"Now then, Researcher Gralina will present the causes of these diseases and the remedies for them.
Gralina opens her mouth slowly.
"Our research has shown that the common cause of the development of Cirithrae, Geisscher, and Leroyance is transmitted through the bodily fluids of the beastmen."
The cathedral shakes. It vibrates with the roar of the people.
"Silence!"
The Pope raises his right hand to encourage the audience to listen. The crowd goes quiet, as if the previous loud cheers were a lie.
"To be more specific, the so-called sleeping sickness, Cirithrae, is transmitted through the bodily fluids of canines and zoölings. Then there is Geisha, a disease of progressive muscle stiffness, which is transmitted by Blutbad fluids. Finally, Leroyance, a disease that leads to sudden death, is found to be transmitted through the bodily fluids of a Cat-Bauerschwein."
Once again the cathedral was filled with cheers. The Pope and the cardinals stare at them, not moving an inch. The Pope closes his eyes and remains pensive for a while, but when he sees that the audience has calmed down, he slowly opens his mouth.
"I see. So, how is this cure made?"
"Yes. We thought that these diseases occur because of the lack of antibodies against them in the human race. We then looked for organisms with the strongest antibodies against the diseases, and found that antibodies are strongest in Seelenguterians. We also know that the antibodies are produced in the liver. When I added a certain amount of the acid solution I had developed to the bile produced in the liver, the disease of Cirithrae was completely cured, the progression of Geisha stopped, and the disease of Leroyans was no longer observed."
The cathedral remains silent. Everyone can hardly believe their ears at the results. Eventually, someone in the audience clapped his hands. This triggered a thunderous applause in the cathedral.
The Pope waited for the applause to cease before opening his mouth again.
I understand what you are saying, Miss Clarina. Do you have any evidence to prove it?
In response to these words, the director, Mr. Imani, opened his mouth.
In the past, in my research, Ms. Clarina has discovered that the addition of a small amount of salt to the regenerating solution increases its effectiveness. She is a brilliant woman who reads 100 research papers a day and devotes herself to her research almost without rest or sleep. I, as well as Deputy Director Dalinar, can attest that the results of this research are a great discovery that will save our race.
Dalinar nodded broadly. The Pope closed his eyes and was pensive for a while, then slowly opened his eyes and opened his mouth.
If Director Imani says so, it must be all right. I understand. From now on, the Church of Crimiana and the Church of Crimiana prohibit all contact with Canine, Blutbaden, and Feline Beastmen. They are to be banished from this capital city immediately. And as for the Seelenguter... ...they are hereby taken into custody. And the Seelenguter in the capital, seize them. As for the Seelenguter in the various regions, I order them to be escorted back to Aphrodite."
The Pope comes slowly down the stairs from his seat on the platform. When he comes to the front of the group, he clasps the hands of each one of them with both hands.
All three of you have done well. Now the tribe will be saved.
"What a waste of words..."
The three were so moved by their tears that they did not even try to wipe them away.
That night, the Pope was looking over a stack of papers on his desk in his office. Then a thought occurred to him.
I wonder... King Agartha had a wife who was a Seelenguter... This might be a good opportunity to find out whether the country is obeying or rebelling against the heavenly law..."
The Pope mutters to no one in particular. His face was still smiling softly, but his eyes had a reticent light in them.