Intelligence on another rare medicinal herb?
This—
Igodala paused, then cautiously asked Silver Scale, "Elder Silver Scale, could you tell me what this herb is and what it does?"
"Star Lotus. It grows only in Black Marsh and takes thirty-five years to mature. It can harmlessly remove curses cast by Crown Tier individuals and extend a person's life by five years. For human nobles like you, it should be a treasure beyond price."
Ignoring the hunting party members' hesitant expressions, Silver Scale revealed the Black Marsh Clan's most precious treasure. He added, "If I remember correctly, twenty-five years ago, Marshal Cain Ludwig Hohenheim, commander of the Empire's Fifth Army Group and once known as the Iron Curtain Marshal, was cursed by the previous head of the Walderon family—the man who bore the Crown Tier title of Heart-Eating Demon. The nightmare curse forced him out of the Crown Tier rankings."
"According to Allied Forces intelligence, that once-formidable warrior can now barely walk without a servant's help."
"But if the Empire obtained a complete Star Lotus and combined it with its advanced medical care, I imagine that fearsome marshal could make a full recovery within six months. He might even reclaim his Crown Tier title."
"!"
Igodala's pupils contracted at the explosive news.
Before he could weigh the possibility, Igonila's urgent voice exploded in his mind. "Agree to it!"
"Who cares whether that damn lotus is half as good as he claims? If this old bastard brought it up himself, it must do something!"
"All we have to do is teach these damned Lizardfolk a few fighting techniques. We can't lose on that deal. Let the governor decide how useful the lotus is when we get back!"
After hearing his brother's reasoning, Igodala nodded to Silver Scale without hesitation. "Once I return