"So, the Bloom's essential properties are strange seeds getting into people's bodies, which causes their disea
- "Of course, I don't believe a word of it. This isn't a curse, but some... disease, which has somehow manifeste
- Kesten shakes his head slowly. "We need to hurry. If we don't find the source of this blight and eliminate it,
- Kesten and Jhod exchange glances. Tristian continues to dig through his papers.
- "That's a strong statement. But while you ride your high horse in here, your people are dying out there, and n
- Jhod cuts Kesten off with a gesture. "People think you're cursed, Your Grace. And it would be in your own best
- "At the same time, I'm convinced that a crowd of terrified villagers who've armed themselves can't truly be ou
- "Can we keep people calm? Persuade them to wait a bit longer?"
- "Jhod, how did you come about these rumors of a curse?"
- "So, the Bloom's essential properties are strange seeds getting into people's bodies, which causes their disea
- "The duty of the people is to obey the laws and orders of their ruler. I'll hang any rebels I find and banish
- "Kesten, are you still with the militia?"
- "Let's summarize what we've found up to this point."
