After tiring events at the village, Elsha prepared for leaving to the forest. As the sun sets down when we look from the flower field, it is like the sun about to sleep under the sheet of flowers. At that time, Elsha and Skye already reached the forest.
"Ha... today was a bad day. They don't like me coming to the village, they don't like me living here, they are scared of my talents and now, they suspect me causing of the disease. Why I had to be born in those idiots' village? Ah... is the boy who hits me also okay? His look was like he saw a demon or something. Ha... never mind" Elsha keeps talking about this in frustration.
Eventually, as time passed, she reached the river.
"Hai Luk, did you wait too long?"
"What are you saying? I guess you are early today"
"I was in a bad mood, so I came early," Elsha says with an upset face.
And their conversation continues. Elsha began to talk about all the awful experiences that happened that day.
"Oh right, Luk do you know the disease that causes black circles on the skin and red eye" Elsha asked due to curiosity.
"Hmm… There is one disease that matches the symptoms. If I remember correctly, it is known as 'Oculus Malus' or Evil Eye"
"Evil Eye?"
"Yes, because the black circles formed look like due to the cause of a curse, and the red color, which completely covers the eyes. Which gives this disease the name Evil Eye"
"Ohh.. You know well about it" Elsha surprised.
"This disease once caused a big disaster, but it was cured. Also, it's difficult to cure when it goes over time"
"So, it can be cured right?" Elsha asks.
"That's the problem, this disease was spread so many years ago and it was destroyed from its root so there are a small number of alchemists who know the formula now or were completely lost by the time I guess"
"So, you are saying it is impossible to cure?"
"It's not impossible. But you need an alchemist and doctors from the capital who have old records. So, what happened? Why are you asking about that disease?"
"The problem is, some of the villagers have the symptoms"
"What? The villagers have the disease" Lucio asks in shock.
"Mm.." Elsha nods.
"Elsha, don't go to the village until everything is over. I'm saying this for your good" Lucio speaks in a panic.
"What happened Luk?" Elsha asks in a shivering voice.
"Do you know why this disease became a disaster" As Lucio speaks the atmosphere becomes serious.
"As the disease infects, it blocks mana junctions of each nerve. That is what causes the black circles. And due to nowhere to go mana accumulates and causes mana overload. This is the cause of red eye. As time passes the person explodes into pieces"
Elsha is shocked after hearing about the disease "But Luk, nobody died until now"
"There are only normal people living right? That's why there is no death until now"
"I don't understand Luk"
"The people who live here have low mana. That's why there has been no death until now because they have less mana but by the time the mana accumulates"
Elsha couldn't believe the news she heard. She has no special attachment to that village, but she couldn't watch the death of the old man who always helps her.
"I have been summoned to my Dukedom so please don't go to the village until I come," Lucio says.
"Eh... when will you come then and why are you leaving" Elsha couldn't accept the sudden leave of Lucio.
"I was away for a long time so I need to show my face, I guess. I will be back after 2 weeks. Until then please don't go to the village" Lucio remains Elsha.
"Okay,__" Elsha nods with a gloomy face.
"Don't be sad, I'm saying for your safety and I will be back soon" Lucio comforts her.
"Ok then, See you again, Elsha"
"See ya, Luk"
As Lucio walks, he disappears like a shadow.
"Haaa... again, lonely for 2 weeks" Elsha holds her hands nearer to her heart and looks at the sky with a longing face.
Suddenly Skye chirps as she saying 'I am here'
"I know Skye is with me," Elsha says with a smiling face and both slowly return to their home.
At the same time, the village was in a mess. All are gathered at the town hall and discussing the new crisis that hit them.
The village chief didn't know what to say and everyone was in panic. Because they cannot find what causes this disease.
"As you all know we gathered here for the disease which recently spread here right? So, due to the local doctor couldn't find the cure we need to request help from the Lord" the Chief advised.
"But chief look at them, that is not a disease. There is no doubt it's a curse" A man named Heric says.
"Yes, it has to be that witch's curse" All other supports him.
"But the first people who caught ill were Frederic and Moris, who went into the swamp of Mist-Wood Forest. That can be the cause of the infection" The old man at the shop says.
"We all know you will defend that witch old man Wilfred" Heric says in an unpleasant tone.
As the meeting is about to become a disaster, the chief speaks up.
"OK everyone calm down. We all know about the witch and according to everyone's opinion, the disease is indeed like a curse. So, let's conclude that it's the witch's work. But also due to respect given to our elder Wilfred, let's investigate some more" The village chief says.
"But if it proves that's a curse let's kill the witch. Then the meeting concludes everyone thanks for giving your time" The chief concludes the meeting and leaves.
Although it was a little dissatisfied because they could not kill the witch now, they were happy due to the conclusion of the meeting.
Without knowing her fate-deciding meeting was happening, Elsha was sewing her clothes.
"Achoo. Who is talking behind me?"