00:23I'm not by the realm keeper.
00:59I'm not by the realm keeper.
01:17Oh, that's right.
01:19Forgive my forgetfulness.
01:20Glad you came.
01:21It's great to have one of the general's distinguished guests helping us out.
01:25My realm keeping commission colleagues failed to provide adequate care for the dragon lady.
01:29I'd like to thank you on behalf of all of them for rescuing her back in exalting sanctum plaza.
01:38As I'm sure you're aware, symptoms of Mara have been spreading ever since the Stellarron incident occurred.
01:44Thanks to the Ten Lords Commission, being stricken with Mara had long since become a terrifying but avoidable fate for
01:50Cienjo natives.
01:51The puzzling thing is that despite the commission's protection, we're now seeing an increase.
01:57More and more citizens, in particular those dealing with great risks and stress like the Cloud Knights, are becoming stricken
02:03with Mara.
02:04More over, the Mara Struck have taken on a horrifying appearance.
02:08As if they're turning into some sort of monster.
02:11This certainly differs from what I thought I knew about the illness.
02:17We wouldn't have the audacity to trouble you with that.
02:20The general has a plan to suppress the illness.
02:23You're a capable person.
02:24And since the general entrusted you with locating the Stellarron, it's only a matter of time before you run into
02:29Mara Struck.
02:30If you've come across any clues, remember to inform the Realm Keeping Commission straight away.
02:34My colleagues and I will handle any situation with haste and to the best of our ability.
02:38Speaking of which, have you made any discoveries so far?
02:54I... I read the letter.
02:56I'll be honest with you, I've got no idea how to handle this problem.
03:00It's beyond the Realm Keeping Commission's jurisdiction.
03:03I contacted the Seed of Divine Foresight, which is overseen by the general.
03:07Allow me to introduce Madam Ching Zhu, General Jing Yuan's chief counselor.
03:11I think it'll be easier if she explains the letter to you.
03:17I read the letter you obtained from the Mara Struck.
03:20While the Cloud Knights were searching for the Stellarron's whereabouts, I was carrying out the general's orders.
03:25Tracking down clues on the Mara Struck.
03:27Thanks to your efforts, we now have a lead to an outsider.
03:31This letter appears to be nothing more than good news detailing a recovery from a chronic illness.
03:35However, what is actually being discussed is a violation of the ten unpardonable sins.
03:40It's heresy.
03:45That's right.
03:46Since the Alliance was first established, all medical practices aboard the Sien-Chou adhere to strict standards
03:51that prohibit long life or mutant modifications under the guise of curing.
03:55I went through all our files to find information on the experiment in question, and found nothing.
04:00I started thinking about how the Alchemy Commission's delve was sealed off.
04:04There must be an unspeakable secret locked away there.
04:08The author of this letter was likely the Mara Struck you defeated.
04:12My guess is he was led astray and poisoned while under the pretext of being cured.
04:18Such actions remind me of an organization that was eradicated from the Sien-Chou a thousand years ago.
04:23The Disciples of Sanctus Medicus.
04:25They were Disciples of the Abundance that sought to restore the way of immortality by unearthing a forbidden remedial formula.
04:31It's hard to believe that a group that was wiped out so long ago would suddenly rear its head and
04:35create chaos once more.
04:37The Seat of Divine Foresight needs to learn all it can about this organization's status before the situation reaches a
04:44point of no return.
04:45If you come across any similar clues about the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus, come and find me at the Seat
04:51of Divine Foresight.
04:52These kinds of first-hand accounts are exactly what we require.
04:59Excellent. Your work will not be in vain.
05:01The Seat of Divine Foresight always rewards those who contribute to our efforts.
05:05I recently received some intel.
05:07It seems that certain individuals are taking advantage of the current chaos.
05:11To lure in, we sent an undercover investigator out a few months ago.
05:14They provided us with a rough idea of the situation.
05:18Unfortunately, it seems suspicions were aroused.
05:21We lost contact with the agent.
05:24I suspect he was discovered.
05:26You are a fresh face of Malafu, and an outworlder.
05:29I would feel more at ease if I could leave this matter with you.
05:55I don't know.
06:24Excuse me, guest from another world, please spare me a moment of your time.
06:28Do you yearn for immortality?
06:32Excellent.
06:33Who would turn down the opportunity to live forever?
06:36Sienjo doesn't care one bit about the well-being of short-lived species.
06:40They stubbornly blockade the glorious path to immortality.
06:43My name is Green Hibiscus.
06:46I came to Exalting Sanctum in hopes of a fated encounter with one such as yourself.
06:51One who is also on the road to immortality.
06:55What do you say?
06:56How about we find a more suitable spot to talk about all this?
07:00Let's make haste.
07:01There are too many people here to linger.
07:06Here we are.
07:07This is the place.
07:10Let's not get ahead of ourselves.
07:12If it were so easy we'd be a far larger group and there'd be no need for secrecy.
07:17Allow me to reintroduce myself.
07:18I am a member of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus.
07:22I was unable to expose my true identity in Exalting Sanctum, but now I can reveal everything.
07:28The Disciples of Sanctus Medicus is a devout group, holding firm in their belief that Merciful Medicus is the one
07:34ultimate faith.
07:35As followers, we refer to ourselves as Disciples, dedicated to our cause.
07:41If you wish to gain the means to immortality, then you must become a Disciple.
07:45But to become a Disciple, you must first pass several small trials.
07:50Please excuse me.
07:52Our expansion has unfortunately attracted the attention of those Devilish Archer followers.
07:56If we are not careful, the consequences could be unthinkable.
08:01No need to be concerned about him.
08:03Much like yourself, he is here to undergo the trials.
08:06Ah, only those led astray by followers of the Devilish Archer could despise Merciful Medicus.
08:12Sadly, there are many such people.
08:15Too many.
08:17Every species yearns for the favor and curing of Merciful Medicus, regardless of whether they have heard of the abundance
08:23or not.
08:23Foxines yearn to cure themselves of their 300-year lifespan.
08:27The Phetiodora yearn to cure themselves of the pain of reincarnation and lack of progeny.
08:31As for Sienjo natives, they long to cure themselves of the torture of becoming Mara-struck.
08:37Of course, we know that this torture is rather a kind of blessed evolution.
08:41To return to your question, Sanctus Medicus can cure the aging that short-life species face, along with disease and
08:48death.
08:48Sanctus Medicus can do for you what they did for the Sienjo natives.
08:53What you seek, you will surely find.
08:57Merciful Medicus is magnanimous. They do not lightly refuse a prayer.
09:01As such, the initiation trials for the disciples of Sanctus Medicus are nothing arduous.
09:07All you must do is transcribe this copy of Thousand-Handed Merciful Medicus' Salvation 500 times by hand.
09:15This will allow your brothers and sisters to trust your faith, and you to become a disciple.
09:20This scripture is central to the disciples.
09:23You must maintain a pious heart during the transcription. It would be best if you could memorize the text.
09:29Of course. This is but the first trial. Once you have become a disciple, you will undergo numerous others.
09:39Excessive! The old rules dictated that the text be copied 50,000 times. I myself undertook such a feat.
09:46Nowadays, the master takes greater pity on the common people. Hence, the number has been reduced to a mere 500.
09:51100...
09:52... grazing...
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10:25Psst! Hey! Stop riding! Get over here!
10:32I'm leaving.
10:33I'm leaving.
10:38There's no one out there.
10:40I'm leaving.
10:43I'm leaving.
11:01Stop writing! You want to fall under their spell? I'll finish it for you. Go keep a lookout!
11:10All right, finally. I know you. You're General Genuine's honored guest. Ugh, is this really the time for jokes of
11:19that quality? You're here undercover, right? Well, so am I. I'm a Cloud Knight from the Exalting Sanctum Garrison.
11:25That green hibiscus has been sneaking around spreading heretical lies for a while now. That's why I'm here, to spy
11:31on him.
11:31They were suspicious of me as soon as I arrived. It took a lot of effort to make them believe
11:35I wanted to become a disciple.
11:42I have my reasoning. Cults like this want to recruit people with influence and law and order. I wanted them
11:47to know I was a Cloud Knight. Always know your enemy.
11:51Shh! Keep your voice down! These disciples don't miss much. If they discover us, we won't make it out of
11:57here.
11:57Listen carefully. I help you copy the text. You cover for me. And I get word out to the seat
12:01of Divine Foresight.
12:08Take your time. Steal your mind. And transcribe the text. Allow the bu-
12:14You're finished? So soon? Let me see.
12:19Huh. Hmm. Yes. It would appear you are finished. A fast and accurate transcript.
12:27Calm yourself. The initiation is divided. Sure, but can it wait till tomorrow? I'm supposed to be on duty right
12:33now. They'll get suspicious if I don't head back soon.
12:35No need to worry. The second step is extraordinarily simple. It'll-
12:39The disciples' initiation is governed by the following principle. Never accept who you suspect. And never suspect who you accept.
12:47It's time for you two to battle it out. Whoever survives will officially become a disciple.
12:55Excellent. The disciples of Sanctus Medicus love enthusiastic new blood. Well then, show us what you're made.
13:03Whoa, whoa, whoa. You're kidding, right? We came here to lengthen our lifespans, not shorten them. You can't just make
13:09us fight like this.
13:10We aren't forcing you to fight. By all means, refuse if you wish. But we won't possibly be able to
13:16let either of you-
13:17I'm fine. Fine. Fine. But at least let me prepare?
13:22Very well. But you'll need to ask your opponent, too. Good. Then prepare yourselves. Time is precious. Make it quick.
13:36Listen. I have an idea that will let you join the disciples of Sanctus Medicus and let me get the
13:40heck out of here and you and I fight. And I lose to you.
13:44I pretend that you finished me off. Then you pretend to help them remove my body by dragging me out
13:50of that way. We both accomplish-
13:51Oh. Um. I've seen your skills. Um. Please don't mess up in-
13:58Oh. Just. Ugh. Whatever. I got myself into this. Let fate decide. Just try and hold back a little, okay?
14:06So, have you prepared yourself? And you, Cloud Knight?
14:11Heh. I'm, uh-
14:13Then. Well then.
14:36Time for sword play!
14:45Another journey begins. This means, fleeting as the dawns do. Destined for oblivion.
14:50Heh heh. Time for us to favor the vigor of us.
14:53Lads at the ready. Indestructible!
15:00Time for sword play!
15:02Time for sword play!
15:03Blade! It's right!
15:04Did you come here of your own with two waters of oblivion and I guide the wandering storm?
15:10You're in that shape.
15:12I'm on guard.
15:22What magnificent skill! He was fierce, but no match for you. I'm glad you prevailed.
15:29That Cloud Knight waltzed straight up to us in uniform and asked if he could join. Hardly a convincing spectacle.
15:35I doubt I ever could have trusted him. Purple chrysanthemum. Blue peach. Find somewhere to dispose of the body.
15:41Oh? You've dealt with this kind of thing before?
15:49A long time associate, eh? You're well connected, I-
15:53Hmm. This does have its advantages. Our brothers and sisters have been proselytizing and exalting sanctum over the last few
16:00days. We may have attracted the attention of the devils. Having you disposed of the Cloud Knight will be safer.
16:07As such, this can be your first mission as a disciple. You take an active approach to getting things done.
16:14I'll be sure to pass that on to my superior.
16:17In any case, my hearty congratulations on your admission to the disciples of Sanctus Medicus. From now on, you will
16:25be known by the codename, Gray Peony.
16:28Well, Gray Peony. Let's depart separately to avoid attracting attention. We'll rendezvous at a different location later. Until...
16:41I did a good job playing dead, didn't I? Those people are out of their minds. Watch your step next
16:46time you're around them.
16:49Heh. With your skills? You've got a better chance than most. I should report back to the seat of Divine
16:53Foresight. Stay safe, friend.
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