It had been delivered by a young lad, a simple delivery boy and within the brown envelope was a letter addressed to her.
Dear Lycoris,
I hope you have been doing well. Unfortunately, I am unable to thank you in person for your aid with the surgery last time, but as you have likely have heard already a mysterious disease is spreading around Baska. People, often very gentle and caring individuals show a sudden uncharacteristic outburst of anger and violence, something the locals have contributed to the 'Berserker Syndrome' moniker.
However, this is not why I am sending you this letter. The reason for my request for your aid is associated with a report the local Rune Knights have given us. Reports say that a small pack of boars roaming the hills of Baska has been growing agitated and violent. This is very peculiar since those beasts are usually quite docile unless provoked. I believe this might be connected to the Berserker Syndrome that people are talking about. Would you please be so kind to capture one of the boars for me and bring it back to the hospital?
I would go myself, but unfortunately, I am rather preoccupied with searching for a cure, alongside the fact that I am not exactly martial inclined, to begin with, either...
Best regards,
Gerard.
So Doctor Gerard was investigating the Berserker Syndrome? While she was not surprised by this, in the end, it was likely part of his work as a doctor, she had to admit his request to bring back an infected boar was fascinating. Boars were often known to be beasts that possessed a fair amount of physical strength, enough to even topple an adult, so the idea of having a fight with some of them did draw her interest!
And it was fortunate that her blade and armor had been repaired already, so she could easily take on this assignment, and knowing the good doctor the pay would likely be quite nice also. So in the end, how could she possibly refuse the good man's call for aid? After sharpening her sword on the grindstone at the smith she was at Lycoris sheathed her blade and looking at the map that was included in the envelope tried to figure out the whereabouts of the boar pack. Hopefully, those infected beasts would be able to provide her a challenge!
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