On the afternoon of July 5, 1348, newspapers across Bexland reported the latest news: Divine Punishment had suddenly descended upon the South Continent front, and a plague was spreading.
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"According to preliminary statistics, more than 50,000 people directly died in this Divine Punishment incident. As for the plague that is still spreading, as long as infected individuals receive treatment, it will hardly claim any more lives—"
"The specific symptoms among infected individuals are diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue. They generally do not develop a fever, or only a low fever."
"It has little effect on healthy adults, who usually recover on their own within one to three days. However, the elderly, children, and those in poor health must receive treatment—"
On the evening of July 6, 1348, at Soderlac Palace in Bexland's Queen District, the Augustus Family of the Royal Family of Ruun held a large charity relief auction to calm public opinion over the Divine Punishment incident and aid the South Continent regions controlled by Loen.
At this auction, George III and his Queen donated a large number of old royal possessions, Bibles of the Lord of Storms, items used by the King—
Dukes such as Negan donated their family jewels, antique paintings, and other valuables—
Counts such as Hall, Sheffield, Strauss, Karen, and Livishid donated jewelry, necklaces, and paintings.
Viscounts such as Grellint and Conrad, along with the remaining Barons, donated small pieces of jewelry, silver cups, porcelain, and the like—
At that moment, Altair sat beneath the stage, raising her hand to bid. She wore an ivory-white gown of thin satin, its hem gathered in the simplest fashion without any excess lace or sequins. Only a circle of pale gray ribbon decorated her waist.
"A pearl necklace