The masked man sized up the two before him. What stood out most were their eyes. They held no disdain, disgust, or even fear; instead, they were calm, without pity, just like any normal person's.
But it was this very equality that excited them the most, for it had been a long, long time since anyone had treated them as human...
"Our town once suffered an outbreak of plague, but it was cured by this doctor. Perhaps I can help you."
Lance gestured, setting the stage for Grendel's entrance.
"Skin ulceration, muscle atrophy, bone deformities, and the internal organs are likely damaged too—it's leprosy, and it's already in the advanced stages."
Grendel, who came from a Medical Family with a thousand-year heritage and had years of practical experience, was able to diagnose their specific conditions after just a brief observation. However, when it came to treatment options, she felt conflicted.
