Chapter 232 - : Contagious Disease

I frown when I realize that something is wrong. I just got downstairs and found Brother Pascal, Pax Dea, Mother, and Father sitting in the receiving area early in the morning.

It's still early. Why are they doing in receiving area instead of the dining hall? Did something happen?

I looked at them, and I could sense the gloomy atmosphere around. I walk towards my parents and kiss them good morning. 

"Is there something wrong here? Why does everyone look sad? It's just the start of the day. Why do you all look gloomy?"

Pax Dea looks at me. She then rushes towards me and cries. I gently caress her back while looking at my parents and Brother Pascal.

"Mother, what is happening? Why is Pax Dea crying?"

Mother and Father didn't say anything. I shift my gaze to Brother Pascal who looks mad. 

"His majesty ordered any foreigners currently living in the Vrawyth Kingdom to return to their home. There is a pandemic happening in the Vrawyth Kingdom, Csille. It's the reason why most of the Royal Physicians are not in the capital because they are busy helping the other regions of the Vrawyth Kingdom who are infected with contagious disease."

Contagious disease? I have written this scene. Csille will be involved in helping fight against this disease.

I just didn't expect that the contagious disease would be this soon. I thought it would still take a month after returning to the Vrawyth Kingdom. 

"Does this mean Pax Dea needs to return to Alderrdeen now? Is it the reason why you are all sad?"

Brother Pascal sigh. "His majesty orders their immediate departure. He ordered that at the end of this day, no foreigners should be seen in the capital of the Vrawyth Kingdom. We have no other choice but to send Pax Dea home. It is also for her safety. The contagious disease hasn't reached the capital of the Kingdom. She should return while the disease hasn't reached here."

Pax Dea clings to my arms. "Csille, can't I stay here for a few days? I haven't finished my one week of stay in Vrawyth. Can I finish it first?"

I look at Mother, and she shakes her head at me. "Dea, I'm sorry. As much as I want to have you here, but his majesty already ordered that every foreigner should leave immediately. If you stay here, it would be going against his majesty order, which is a big offense in the Vrawyth. You wouldn't be able to return to the Vrawyth Kingdom, or worst we won't be able to save you if something happened. Also, Aunt and Uncle would be worried about you if you stayed here knowing that there is a contagious disease spreading around the Vrawyth. Please, understand, Dea."

Pax Dea got silent. She just hugged me tightly. After a few minutes, she breaks from the hug and looks at me with teary eyes. "I understand. I know you only want the best for me. I just wished I could spend more time with you, Csille, Aunt, Uncle, and Brother Pascal." She smiles sadly at us. "I will be packing my things now."

I look at Pax Dea's back and sigh. A part of me wants her to stay here, but I know it would be best for her to leave. I don't want to risk her safety. 

"Dear, can you help your cousin with her things? I know she is disappointed with what is happening."

I nod at Mother and follow Pax Dea to her room. I found her crying while putting her clothes inside her luggage.

I walk towards her and help her fold her clothes. "Dea, I know you are disappointed, but you can return here some other time. I promise I will tour you around next time. We can also go to other regions of the Vrawyth Kingdom. I'm sure you will love it there. 

She looks at me and sobs. "Csille, you need to promise me that. Promise me that you will tour me around next time."

Tour her around? I only said that to make her feel better. As much as I want to do that, Csille will soon turn her back to the Vrawyth Kingdom. How can I tour her around if I will be considered the enemy of the Kingdom?

I smile at her and nod my head. "I promise." I look at her things. "Let me help you then. Is this all your things?"

Pax Dea and I busy ourselves folding her clothes. After we finished preparing her things, we immediately sent her off. But because his majesty ordered that no Vrawyth people can leave the Kingdom, we can only send her off to the entrance of the Kingdom. 

His majesty does that to confine the contagious disease in the Vrawyth only. If the contagious disease spread to other Kingdoms and Cities, it would become difficult to control.

Pax Dea look at us and smile bitterly. "Aunty, Uncle, Csille, and Brother Pascal, thank you for having me here and for showing me around. I really have fun." 

Mother raised her hand and pulled Pax Dea for a hug. "Dea, you should be careful on your journey, okay?" Mother sigh and hugs Pax Dea tighter. "I apologize for not spending time with you during your stay here. If only I knew you would be leaving earlier than expected, we would have set aside our duties. I'm sorry for disappointing you, Dea."

Pax Dea shakes her head. "Aunt, it's okay. I understand, and I don't want to interrupt your duties. Also, I had a great time with Csille and Brother Pascal. So, I don't really mind."

Mother sigh and gently caress Pax Dea's head. "You should visit us again some other time, okay? We will be waiting for you."

Pax Dea nods her head. She then breaks free from Mother's hug and hugs each of us.

I smile at her and hug her tight. "Dea, you should be careful in your journey, okay? Also, send my regards to Aunt, Uncle, and Brother Ernest."

"I will. Will you visit us in Aderrdeen?"

Visit the Foulqueret Family in Aderrdeen? That's not possible. Even if I want to visit them, I know I can't do that. I won't involve the Foulqueret Family with Csille's future mistakes.

"I don't know, Dea. I will be busy working in our businesses. However, I will try to find a way to visit all of you, okay?"

Pax Dea hugs me again before she gets on the carriage. She opens the window and waves her hand at us.

Father walked to the carriage in front. The guard inside immediately bows their head. "Make sure that nothing will happen to Pax Dea, okay? Also, don't let anyone know her connection with the Lauretré family. Do you understand that?"

The guard bows their heads. Father insists on sending tens of our guards to protect Pax Dea on her journey. Aside from the carriage in front, there is also a carriage full of guards behind Pax Dea's carriage.

It is to make sure that even if someone tried to attack at the back, Pax Dea would be safe.

Mother walks to Pax Dea's carriage and looks at the two maids inside. Aside from the guards, Mother let two maids to accompany Pax Dea with her journey back to Alderrdeen. They are the one who will take care of Pax Dea's need the whole journey.

After saying their reminders, Father nods his head, and the carriage starts moving. We all watched the carriage disappear from our sight before we decided to return home.

I look back in the direction of Pax Dea's carriage. I sigh and smile bitterly.

I don't know if I'll be able to see her again after this. But I wish I won't have the chance to see her again. I don't want her or the Foulqueret Family to be involved with Csille's dark future.

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After Pax Dea's departure, Mother and Father return to their duties. While both Brother Pascal and I do our own thing.

Night came, we were busy eating our dinner when our butler suddenly came and gave a letter to Brother Pascal. 

I looked at the letter, and my eyes widened when I realized what is the letter all about. 

It's a letter from the Holycross Hospital. They are asking Brother Pascal if he can return to work now. The Hospitals are in need of Doctors because most Doctors were already sent to the other regions of the Vrawyth Kingdom that were infected with contagious disease.

I have mentioned this in my novel. It's the reason why Csille will go to the infected regions too.

Mother stops eating and looks at the letter in Brother Pascal's hand. "Is that a letter from the Holycross Hospital? Why did they send you a letter?"

Brother Pascal shakes his head and opens it. His expression changes after reading the content of the letter. 

He put down the letter and looked at Father. "Uncle, I need to return to work already. The Holycross Hospital asked me to return to work because most Doctors were already sent outside the capital. Half of the remaining Doctors are about to be sent to other regions too. I need to return to the Hospital, Uncle."

Father and Mother look at each other and sigh. "If that's what you want, I will grant you permission."

I have written this. Brother Pascal will report to the hospital he is working, but instead of working there, he will volunteer to work in the regions infected by the disease.

"Uncle, I won't be working in the hospital. I want to work outside the capital. To the regions where the contagious disease was widespread already."

We all got silent because of Brother Pascal's words. 

Mother holds Father's arms. "My dear, I heard that the situation outside the capital is really worst. People are dying because of the disease. Pascal and Csille are the only descendants of the Lauretré Family. If we allow him to go there, wouldn't we sending him to his death?"

Brother Pascal smile at Mother. "Aunty, you shouldn't worry. I am a Doctor. I know how to protect myself."

Mother look at Father. It's as if she is asking her to stop Brother Pascal. However, I know that even if they force Brother Pascal, he won't listen. He will still go outside the capital and do his job as a Doctor.

Just like Csille, Brother Pascal is a stubborn person too. It's the reason why he is now living as a Doctor instead of being the heir of the Lauretré Family.

I guess stubbornness is a part of the Lauretré Family. The only left descendants of the Lauretré Family are both stubborn.

Father sigh. "How sure you are you won't get in danger?"

Brother Pascal smile. "I am eighty percent sure of it. The Royal Physicians are taking the lead in researching this disease. With their expertise, I'm eighty percent sure that nothing will happen to me."

Father sigh. "I will permit you to go there. However, I only wish for you to come back safe and sound. You're the only descendant of the Lauretré Family that can continue our lineage. I hope you will take care of yourself."

"I will, Uncle."

We all eat our dinner in peace after. 

After dinner, I look for Mother and Father to ask them if they can allow me to come with Brother Pascal outside the capital of the Vrawyth Kindom. 

I look at the door of our library. Mother and Father are talking inside. I take a deep breath and knock. After a few seconds, I open the door. 

However, the moment I open the door, I suddenly lose control of Csille's body. This is the scene when Csille will ask his parents to give her permission to help in the pandemic.

Csille looks at her parents and smile. "I'm sorry for interrupting. However, can I have a word with you, Mother, Father?"

Mother nods her head. "Is there something you want to talk about?"

Csille walks towards them and sighs. "Mother, Father, I know you might disagree with me, and you might get mad with what I'll be saying. However, can I come with Brother Pascal? I also want to help those people who are infected with the disease."

Father stands up, and Mother looks at me with wide eyes.

"Csille Lauretré, do you know what you are saying?"