Dumbfounded, this is how Commander Jon and Elsa react after listening to Cheese's report. If Commander Jon already had some guesses of his own about the current state of affairs, it was far more serious than he had imagined. The feeling of the proprietress was that she suddenly found herself on a ship that was about to sink at any moment.

"You're saying that these people infected by the plague will become like that...... Monster?" Elsa, one of the few people who had been in close contact with Gloria's mutation, was particularly impacted, not to mention that Cheese told her that the monster was the polite black-robed man he had received a few days earlier. The proprietress couldn't imagine what kind of plague would turn a person into such a twisted and terrifying being.

"In fact, we now call them proto-nezumi. Correspondingly, I've captured the ...... The lady's body had stabilized, and now she shouldn't be as terrifying as she used to be. I'm afraid it's still not acceptable at once. Cheese said.

"So, you mean that the people of the county of Ssalon have all been killed?" Commander Jon asked, frowning.

"I'm not sure about that, and I speculate that it will take a long time to get from infection to becoming a proto-rat because there is only one observation sample at the moment, so I can't give a time for this process either. I even think that not all infected people can become proto-rat people, and this may have something to do with the individual's own situation. Cheese replied. Gloria's presence solves some of the mysteries and seems to bring more mysteries as well.

"And what about the route of the plague?" Commander Jon continued, not asking if there was any cure, partly because he thought it was important to ensure that the town below was not attacked by the plague, after all, the previous native rat people were captured here. On the other hand, he also thinks that if cheese has a cure, he will say it himself.

"As things stand, direct physical contact and contaminated water sources are perhaps the most important causes of transmission. Cheese said, after all, he didn't find any extra wounds on Gloria's body, so Gloria shouldn't have been infected directly from being attacked by the infected.

"Then you ......" Elsa and Commander Jon unconsciously focused on Cheese's left shoulder as they heard that the plague would spread along the contact.

"Rest assured, I've treated the wound and it's not contagious now. But I'm afraid I'll only be able to eat with one hand for the time being until I concoct an antidote to the plague. Raising an eyebrow, Cheese responded. This is not a lie, the plague virus is still being petrified by Cheese near the wound, although Ann Lina proposes to directly remove this part of the tissue, but Cheese cannot accept that he is lying in the tower at such a moment to recuperate. Moreover, the mage was very curious about how the plague worked, so he thought that instead of looking for samples one by one, he should use himself as a petri dish to observe the plague virus. Of course, he didn't talk to anyone else about it, because he thought it was a bit crazy.

Commander Jon was relieved to hear the mage's assurance. After all, if Cheese is irreversibly damaged, I'm afraid that the dignity of the Frost Guard will be disgraced. But at the same time, it occurred to him that if even this powerful gray-robed mage could not solve his wound problem, then the cost of fighting against the proto-nezumi might be very heavy.

"So, do you have any solution to this plague?" the Commander asked. While the information provided by Cheese is important, only finding a solution can prevent the Legion from falling into a passive defense.

"At the moment, I'm afraid I can't provide a solid solution. Cheese said sincerely. Although he worked tirelessly for three days studying the plague, even with the help of Ann Lina, the mage could not find a solution to the plague. The problem lies with Gloria, when Cheese found her, she had already entered the advanced stage of infection, and the virus carried on her body had undergone multiple mutations, in order to stabilize Gloria's body, Cheese also artificially induced the transformation of the virus, making it a more stable form. This obviously made it impossible for the mage to find out what the plague looked like at the beginning, and it would take a long time for his teacher to develop an antidote in such a situation. And Cheese didn't have time for this job. Although he was sure that he could develop an antidote after a long experiment, it would be difficult for the town of Yamashita to hold out for that long under the onslaught of the proto-nezumi.

"And I'm afraid there's bad news for me. Cheese continued.

"Based on Subject 1, I suspect that these proto-rat people have an unquenchable thirst for meat, as evidenced by Subject 1's attacks on livestock. "Nearly ten livestock in three days, this amount of food, I am afraid that the amount of food that was originally available in the county of Saron will soon be exhausted. When the time comes, the proto-nezumi will inevitably spread to the areas bordering the county by hunger.

"So, you're saying that these mutated people will come and attack here sooner or later?" said Commander Jon.

"I thought, yes. So I suggest that you build a defensive line against the south and move the townspeople into Dragon's Back Mountain in a planned way, as I believe that a fortress that has been run by the Frost Guardians for hundreds of years is much safer than here. Cheese said.

"I will consider your suggestion. But this town is also home to us northerners for generations, and I'm sure there are quite a few people who won't want to leave easily. The old commander said, his mind already beginning to think of the words of the evacuation, which he would not have used, but as the leader of the legion, he had to prepare for the worst.

"That's it, I'm sure you'll make an informed decision. I'll be leaving for the Countshire in two days' time. Cheese said something that frightened the other two.

"What did you say?" Elsa slammed up from her chair, the proprietress hadn't intervened in the conversation between the Cheese and the Commander since just now, but now, she couldn't sit still. Commander Jon was a little surprised by Elsa's reaction, but he was also looking at Cheese with a puzzled expression. After all, what the mage said just now was no different from a suicide declaration. You know, despite how amazing his magic is, he's been injured when he faced a proto-nezumi before.

"Yes, I have to go. Only by having more contact and observation of these infected people will I be able to make an antidote faster. Cheese said. He certainly wouldn't want to put himself in danger if he could, but he knew that only by finding an earlier sample of infection would he have a chance to stop the plague before it spread. Although he didn't have any acquaintances in this kingdom, as a human being, he didn't think that so many innocent people should die so inexplicably.

Commander Jon tried to say something, but the old commander finally stood up, put his right hand on his chest, and gave a knightly salute.

"Your bravery and kindness are awe-inspiring. Although I am not in a position to lead your people, allow me to send some of my most warlike warriors to protect you. This will also make the Frost Guardian worthy of his oath. ”

"Even if you don't say it, I'll ask the Legion for help. Thank you for your kindness. Cheese also stood up and said solemnly. Although Ann Lina could not directly help him due to the requirements of the adult mission, the mission also stated that he could rely on the power of other forces, and communication skills were also an important criterion in the eyes of the cheese teacher.

Cheese and Commander Jon chatted a few more words, and the old commander left to deploy the Legion and choose who would be the Cheese Guard. He would have the guards meet Cheese at the tavern two days later. After the commander left, only Cheese and Elsa, who had not spoken since then, were left in the tavern. Cheese still has a good impression of this woman of a similar age who he first met, although it can't talk about love, but it feels a little different in it. Just as he was pondering the words and preparing to say something to Elsa. The proprietress took the initiative to speak.

"I'll go with you. ”

"What did you say?" Cheese paused for a moment, then jumped up from his chair as he looked at the proprietress who was washing dishes behind the bar in amazement.

"I said, I'll go with you. Elsa looked up and looked into Cheese's eyes. Then she lowered her head and continued to wipe down the bar, letting Cheese try to persuade her as if Cheese didn't exist at all.