bayedsolid Chapter 373 It's probably a plague
Chapter 373 It's probably a plague
After the hyena tribe left, the lion and gorilla tribes came to ask for help at different times within two days, meaning that their tribesmen were sick and they wanted to find some medicinal herbs to take back.
Ruan Mianmian also had Yu Fei go out and throw the items to them from high above, avoiding direct contact with them.
The rain has intensified these past two days, but the valley hasn't been severely flooded because it's been dredged. However, if a beaver beastman goes into the water, they must bathe in clean water and drink some herbal water afterward.
Yes, that's right. Ever since the hyena tribe's orcs left, the orcs of the Eastern tribe started drinking herbal water that very night. This was anti-epidemic herbs that Ruan Mianmian bought from the system shop, which provided some protection.
As Ruan Mianmian put it, it's better to be prepared than not, since epidemics often follow floods, and it's always good to be cautious.
These past few days, everyone in the tribe has been on guard while the medicine is being brewed, but they've become accustomed to obeying, and ever since they learned that their leader possesses extraordinary abilities, they've unconditionally supported whatever orders she gives.
Especially in the last two days, other orcs have been coming to ask for help one after another, and the number of sick orcs is increasing day by day. It's hard for them not to think about it.
Sen, worried about the orcs on the plains, frequently ventured out in the rain to check on the situation. One day, upon returning, he told Ruan Mianmian, "Ruan Ruan, the flooding outside is severe. I've seen various animal carcasses floating on the water's surface. Some orcs are even scooping them up and eating them. Isn't that a problem?"
Upon hearing this, Ruan Mianmian was greatly alarmed. This would easily lead to cross-infection; it seemed her prediction was correct. Ruan Mianmian immediately convened a meeting of the beastmen.
"Everyone, I have an important announcement to make now."
The orcs looked at their somewhat serious leader and held their breath to listen.
"What I'm about to say needs to be kept in mind and firmly remembered. Also, I'm going to mention a few more points to note, and you must follow them carefully!"
Upon hearing this, everyone expressed their willingness to obey the leader's arrangements.
"First, each chieftain will oversee the daily consumption of a decoction by their tribe. This is to prevent the plague; drinking it will keep you healthy. Second, starting today, the gates of our tribe will remain closed; all orcs will be confined to the valley. Third, hunting parties will cease hunting and will consume the food stored in the caves. We'll see how long we eat; I will not allow anyone to go hungry. Fourth, hunting is strictly prohibited. No one is allowed to hunt or share any creatures, whether they swim in the water, fly in the sky, or run on the ground."
After hearing this series of events, everyone started whispering among themselves, wondering if something big was about to happen.
Seeing that everyone still didn't understand the seriousness of the problem, he stepped forward and said, "Sixty years ago, my great shaman told me that some tribes were wiped out after the rainy season. It was some kind of disease that killed many orcs. This rainy season, some tribes outside have already started to fall ill, and we cannot be careless."
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces immediately showed fear, and they all realized the seriousness of the situation.
"Chief, we will all listen to you and strictly abide by the rules," the clan leaders said first.
Seeing everyone's tense expressions, Ruan Mianmian reassured them, "As long as we take precautions, there's nothing to worry about. But if anyone violates the rules, don't blame me for being impolite."
In the days that followed, the tribal chiefs diligently supervised their people as they drank the medicinal infusion, and the valley was filled with the aroma of herbs. Although the variety of food stored up was not abundant, no one complained.
A few days later, the rain gradually subsided. It was clear that the long rainy season was about to end.