Chapter 696

Then, Matthew continued, "He's the first-ever plague doctor—Josiah Wooler—and he saved the whole city from the plague. "Josiah made them all wait in their homes, peeking through the crack every now and then. If they saw the Miracle Healing Banner by their door, it meant that it was their turn to be treated. "After everyone in Yggdrath recovered from the plague, they began to shun him and say that since he kept treating patients who contracted the plague, they would all die if they went near him. "It was as if they had all forgotten who it was that saved them all in the first place. Though a plague doctor receives the most contempt and scorn even after all of the effort they've put into healing people, they deserve the utmost respect as well." Having said that, Matthew took a glance at Jonas, noticing that the latter was busy gritting his teeth in pain. Who knew if Jonas had heard what he said? Matthew then shook his head and said, "Why am I telling you all of this anyway? You're