Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 128 The Second Stage of the Blood Plague
Peter didn't answer Li Wei, but his pace slowed down noticeably, and he started waving, indicating that he was still relatively conscious. However, his legs were starting to give way, a sign of significant weakness.

Furthermore, Li Wei didn't see any signs of decay on his face. Was it the early stages of the plague? Even the landlady of the Mare Inn wasn't this weak!

Next, Peter waved his hand repeatedly, seemingly in a hurry, but no one dared to step forward. So after he persisted for more than ten meters, he finally couldn't hold on any longer, swayed a few times, and then fell to the ground with a thud, probably unconscious.

Good guy!
Li Wei's scalp tingled; this was the moment that would test him as the head of the family.

Can't wait any longer!
He immediately said:

“Uncle Pete must have been infected with the plague. We can’t carry him into the camp for now. Mom is brewing medicine, which will take some time. Once he takes it, it should be under control, so we can’t panic. Uncle John, please climb the arrow tower and give the entire area a lookout. Also, tell my sister to keep an eye on Uncle Pete for now, but don’t let her get within ten meters of him. Leon, Clyde, Sophie, we need to go over there and see if there are any pursuers. Put on your leather armor!”

"From this moment forward, cease all work within the household and enter a state of war!"

As soon as these words were spoken, two pieces of information immediately came to light.

Because family member Pete has contracted the plague, the head of the family, judging from the situation that danger is imminent, has ordered the entire family to enter a state of war. This state of war will last for three days, during which the end-of-month summary will be delayed. If war breaks out, family member George will be unconditionally re-elected as head of the family next month.

If it turns out to be a false alarm, the head of the household will be impeached.

If it is ultimately confirmed that the situation is indeed tense, but not to the point of war, then everything will return to normal, and there will be no punishment.

[WARNING! During wartime, all item cards are ineffective; violating storyline logic will result in double penalties.]

Ok!

The cost was considerable, but it was all worth it.

Li Wei turned around like a whirlwind, but in that instant he saw Leon seemingly consulting Clyde's opinion. What's wrong, bro? You still have prop cards to use at this moment to stir up trouble and start a vote among all members?
Then bring it on!

Li Wei was fearless and quickly returned to the camp. However, Leon did not make any move and followed back with Clyde and Sophie. At this time, there was no need to rush.

Even if there are unknown enemies following behind, you must wear leather armor and be prepared.

A moment later, Li Wei and the other three had put on their leather armor and equipped themselves with the necessary weapons.

By this time, Fila and Penny had already put on their leather armor, and Penny even took the opportunity to deliver Old John's leather armor and weapons to the arrow tower.

Since the head of the family has ordered a state of war, and no one has any alternative items or ideas to change things, then we must go all out and leave no detail overlooked.

Otherwise, the plot logic alone wouldn't pass muster.

Of course, reasonable suggestions are welcome.

"Sister, don't go look after Uncle Pete. Go and cover the water tank in the yard. Mom, immediately gather all the food drying outside. We need to ensure that the food and water are not contaminated. Also, close the city gate! We'll use the rope ladder to go in and out!"

"What? But Uncle Pete is still outside!"

Lyon was 'utterly shocked'!
"Execute the order!" Li Wei shouted coldly.

"Yes!"

Lyon nodded emphatically, a hint of delight in his eyes. Damn, this kid really thinks he's some kind of general appointed in a time of crisis. He's got the airs and the air of authority pretty good!

Whatever, let's see how you behave. We'll see in three days!
At that moment, together with Clyde and Sophie, they managed to close the heavy log city gate, and then turned the winch to pull up the simple wooden bridge that had been erected over the moat outside the city gate.

However, just as they raised the suspension bridge, they heard Pete wake up dozens of meters away and seem to be shouting something.

At that moment, Leon, Clyde, Sophie, and Penny all turned their gazes toward them. Oh, this is interesting!

Elementary school students probably lack experience.

Eddie Redmayne's reconnaissance mission was indeed his own fault, and even if he died out there, the head of the family would not be held responsible.

But now that he's back, instead of carrying him back to camp, you're keeping him locked up outside.

Although the plague infection is an excuse, who hasn't awakened to the first level of life? Besides, Fila's second job is a herbalist, and the medicine she brews can prevent and treat the plague. Hehehe, let's see what you can do about it.
At this moment, more than one person is waiting to see Li Wei make a fool of himself.

Li Wei frowned, feeling that it was a bit tricky. He immediately climbed the city wall and looked out. He saw that Eddie Redmayne had indeed woken up and was mumbling something. It was very unclear and he couldn't understand what he was saying. Maybe it was because of the high fever that he was delirious.
However, he had already struggled to get up and was waving his hands as if trying to convey some message. But this time, because he was standing at a higher position and the distance was closer, Li Wei could see very clearly that there were yellow, transparent blisters growing on Eddie Redmayne's neck, and there were probably more festering sores under his clothes.

Most importantly and most strangely, his tongue had been cut off.

Yes, even though they were fifty or sixty meters apart, and even though the light wasn't great at dusk, Li Wei could still see clearly.

He could even see the pain and pleading look in Eddie Bradley's eyes!

Of course none of this matters anymore.

Because all the signs point to one thing: Egghead Pete has been infected with the second stage, and perhaps the third stage, of the blood plague.

He was able to escape not because he was strong enough, but because the enemy did it on purpose. The one who came was the Snow Mountain Witch!

In an instant, Li Wei felt a chill run down his spine. Without hesitation, he drew his bow and shot Pete in the head with a single arrow!

"puff!"

Eddie Redmayne's body swayed a few times before finally collapsing to the ground with a thud, but he gave a rather eerie smile before he died!

But it's not actually that strange; it's more like gratitude and relief, and the reason is quite simple.

Because this is an excellent choice for Pete.

Dying at the hands of his own people has the same result as dying in a plot-driven death; there's no loss, and he can even take away the spoils he gained from his trip to Kahe City this month.

However, if you really die at the hands of the Snow Mountain Witch or from the plague, then a class card is useless, and ten random attributes will be erased.

Of course, besides these, the most important point is that if a patient infected with level 2 blood plague enters a family camp, who can withstand the consequences?

Only Li Wei and Eddie Pete knew the truth.

But others might not be. They had never seen the black-robed witch, nor the innkeeper. Why was she burned to death? Wasn't it because the second stage of the blood plague was incurable?

"George! You're insane!"

Leon roared angrily as he stepped forward, grabbed Li Wei by the collar, his fist as big as a wine jar, his eyes filled with shock and rage.

And the key point is that this won't backfire. As the head of the family, you publicly shoot a family member, and you don't even allow us to be angry? He's so happy he wants to dance with joy, he even wants to sing a song, "Hey! I'm so happy today, ha! I'm so happy today! Hehe haha!"

Hahahaha!

It feels so comfortable.

"Leon, you must not be rude to your elders!"

Clyde abruptly pulled Leon aside. His gaze remained calm and composed, but when he looked at Li Wei, he couldn't help but feel a hint of envy, jealousy, and hatred.

He guessed Li Wei's intentions and realized that the situation might be more serious. While Lyon was still thinking he could get a point, little did he know that Li Wei had already won this internal war.

Because an external war is really coming.

"Let's throw some firewood down there and give Uncle Pete a proper burial!"

"As you command, my lord!"

Clyde and Sophie quickly brought firewood, sprinkled some turpentine, and threw a torch down, whereupon flames rose.

At that moment, amidst the flames, Pete's body was engulfed by the gray mist; he finished his mission and left.

Only now did lines of information appear before everyone's eyes.

[When faced with a family member infected with the second-degree blood plague, George, the head of the family, acted decisively and swiftly, killing Pete with minimal casualties, controlling the spread of the blood plague, and thwarting the enemy's plot.]

[Family member Pete risked his life to complete reconnaissance of the city of Kah and the Rosmiel Mountains. He completed this month's special mission and returned safely, avoiding death at the hands of the enemy, which could have led to the loss of his professional card and a worse situation. Although there is no cure for the level two blood plague for the time being, he has to pray to the head of the family, George, to kill him, but his merits will not be diminished because of this.]

[Family member Pete has earned 100 family contribution points!]

[Family member Pete left a will, and brought back and organized all the intelligence gathered during the reconnaissance. He designated George, the head of the family, as his heir. George received 100 family contribution points. Friendly reminder: his will can only be read at this month's family meeting.]

The mission storyline has undergone significant changes and will be adjusted at an appropriate time.

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Alas!
Can you do this?

Li Wei was stunned at this moment. He did not expect that Eddie Pete would be so loyal. 100 points of family contribution, isn't that equivalent to securing the victory?

Because it already had 192 points, it has now soared to 292 points. If you add the 60 points from the monthly main line, it will reach 352 points.

With that, do others still have a chance?
In fact, at this moment, Lyon's expression was almost impossible to contain; it was quite a sight, and he was really about to break down.

How can this be possible?
Do you even care about logic or reason? You're like you're wearing a cheat code!
However, after taking a deep breath, Leon returned to normal, but his gaze kept turning to the silent Clyde, making no attempt to hide it. Undoubtedly, he had lost his composure.

But Clyde did not respond, his gaze remaining calm.

(End of this chapter)