The protagonist chased the villain, and Tiandao screamed in anger

Argonas let Terrence and Paulina go and let them return to the Taki family.

Polina's injuries had not yet healed and her face was very pale. She was supported by Count Taki, and the father and daughter hugged each other and cried.

Hilda died, having committed suicide in prison.

Since learning of Bird's death, he has been in a daze and often mutters incoherently, as if he is regretting his betrayal of Bird, which led to his death, and also as if he is resenting Bird's ruthlessness towards him.

In short, after being crazy for a period of time, one morning, he resolutely committed suicide, as if following Bird.

Eamon was still treating the patient's injuries. Perhaps to make up for the conscience and guilt in his heart, he had been busy for a long time and looked much more haggard.

But his healing skills are weak. Even though they can relieve the pain of patients, they are only treating the symptoms and not the root cause.

The plague still came.

As if to fill the gap in the plot, a rainstorm wetted the waste piled up in the factory, and the sewage flowed into the river with the rainwater and spread into the wells on which people depended for their survival.

The contamination of sewage and the presence of sick people caused the epidemic to spread in a small area.

Argonas was even busier, running around in and out of the palace all day, checking for people infected with the disease.

Doctors, priests, nurses, and anyone who can help and has not been infected with the disease are doing their best to care for and accommodate the seriously ill patients.

The church was unable to accommodate the patients, so any available space nearby was used to pile up beds.

The plague was coming fiercely, but fortunately Argonas had made preparations in advance. Although the capital city seemed too messy at the moment, everything was still under control.

He exchanged the confiscated gold and silver for medical supplies and sufficient food, and spent a large sum of money to hire doctors to develop a prescription to control the epidemic.

After receiving the ideas on decomposing pollution from You Mu, a group of experimental personnel were hired to carry out remediation of pollution in the river.

This plague was not as poisonous as in the plot because it was effectively contained and its spread was stopped in time.

Except for the hardest-hit areas, most of the country was safe. After several trials and improvements by medical researchers, the first batch of experimental antidotes were produced.

The rainy season caused the river water level to rise, and the pollution flowed into the ocean from the rivers just as You Mu had expected.

However, this time the mermaids took precautions and isolated themselves early, the sewage was intercepted in the offshore area, and the existing purification facilities were effective. It was only a matter of time before the water became clear.

The waters on which the mermaids depend for survival are still intact.

Mermaids with strong physiques can digest sewage on their own even if they are contaminated by it, but humans on land are not so lucky.

You Mu held an umbrella, walked out of the palace, and headed to an area severely affected by the patients that had been isolated outside the imperial city.

He wore a hood to conceal his identity and stood outside the exit on the side of the high iron net and ropes. He saw the tents set up inside, the doctors and nuns coming and going, and Agonas who followed the doctors to visit patients.

The soldier guarding the gate was wearing a thick filter mask. He saw You Mu was stunned for a moment, and glimpsed a strand of white hair under the umbrella. He reminded him with a slightly tangled tone:

"Your Highness, it's dangerous here. Why don't you go back first? His Majesty will be worried."

It has been raining continuously recently, and the days of haze have reflected a scene of decline in the capital. Even though there is a direction for treatment, the sweeping epidemic still makes people feel panic.

"Nothing, I'll just stand here and take a look." Not intending to disturb the young soldier's work, You Mu did not step in. He just held up an umbrella and quietly watched the scene inside.

He didn't say anything and was far away, but Argonas seemed to sense something. He stopped running, turned around, and saw the man with an umbrella through the iron mesh.

After handing the food and medicine to Barry, Argonas lowered his head and straightened his wrinkled clothes. When he raised his hands, he felt that they were covered with dust. After carefully wiping them with a handkerchief, he walked through the crowd and walked over step by step.

When passing the exit, he sprayed several layers of disinfectant and antidote, took off the protective mask covering his face, and then moved over and stood at a distance.

"Amu, why did you come here? It's not safe here." The environment here is not good, and the disease is contagious. Argonas was a little worried about Youmu's safety and did not agree with him coming here without any protective measures.

Agonas was busy and felt that the heavy raincoat was too much of a hindrance, so he simply threw it away. The rain fell heavily for a long time, and most of his clothes were soaked.

You Mu leaned over, tilting the tip of his umbrella to shield the other person from the rain.

"Amu, don't get too close to me." Argonas felt nervous and wanted to move back, but You Mu grabbed his wrist.

"do not move."

Taking out a handkerchief from his pocket, You Mu raised his hand to wipe the sweat oozing from Argonas's forehead and the dust that had accidentally stained it.

Argonas stood there with a slightly stiff movement, subconsciously slowing down his breathing, fearing that the virus he might be carrying would pass through with his breath.

He felt very guilty. He should have stayed with Amu and helped him get through the susceptible period safely...

"Amu, I'm sorry, this epidemic came at a bad time. The susceptible period has not passed yet. You must be feeling uncomfortable, but I'm worried..." I'm worried that if I get the disease, I'll implicate you.

You Mu put away his handkerchief and lowered the umbrella to cover the upper bodies of the two men.

The light kiss on the lips stopped the conversation. Argonas' heart beat rapidly, but he suppressed it and did not dare to go too deep.

"Open." You Mu whispered against her lips, with a look of determination in his light blue eyes.

"Can……"

Argonas hesitated, very worried about the spread of the disease, and tried to refute, but between words he was pried open by You Mu who stroked the side of his face.

His lover refused to listen, and Argonas was at a loss. They had already been in close contact, and there was no point in remedying the situation. He could only pray that his protection was sufficient and that he had not been infected with the disease.

There was a hint of blood in the kiss, and when they separated, Argonas saw that You Mu's tongue tip had created a cut.

"This plague is useless to me, just do what you want to do..." Catching a hint of confusion in Argonas' eyes, You Mu even forgot that the other party was not aware that the elixir was mermaid blood.

Kicking the other person's lips lightly, You Mu said, "Go ahead."

Looking at the soft light in the mermaid's pupils, Argonas understood the meaning of the other party's words. Mermaid blood can cure the plague, and giving it to him would relieve him of his worries.

Now that he has replaced Bird, there is no need for the other party to tell him the secret of the royal mermaid.

If it were someone else, they could just use mermaid blood... and save the doctors the time wasted in research.

He always said that he was different from other members of the royal family, and that he was the most favored. But even he himself did not know why he could gain the other party's unreserved trust...

His heart seemed to be wrapped in a ball of warm water. Argonas lowered his eyes, hiding the choking feeling that was about to burst out.

He hugged her tightly, then looked into the mermaid's eyes and nodded:

"……it is good."

Argonas turned around, put on protective gear, and walked towards the isolation area with firm steps.

You Mu held the umbrella and looked at the other person's back, whispering leisurely:

"I'll wait for you to come back."

Argonas paused and turned back again, a smile in his eyes:

"I'm fast."