553.Chapter 553
As soon as he finished speaking, all the Black Flag Army soldiers who were maintaining order slammed their long spears down on the ground with a sharp “bang, bang.”
The imposing sound, combined with Nolan’s words, immediately stunned the chaotic crowd.
One by one, the people began to form lines, even if they were at the back. They dared not push forward and could only anxiously stare at the bread and heating supplies, waiting in desperation and fear
It wasn’t until box after box of bread was brought out, and dozens of boxes had been distributed without any sign of stopping, that the people started to relax.
The same situation was happening at the medicine station.
Months of continuous snow had caused many in Woteria to suffer from typhoid and frostbite.
As a result, the medicinal soup prepared by Eliza and her team was in high demand. The doctors working inside the county office were busy, and Eliza and the others outside were no less occupied, with no time to rest.
All this was happening with the help of dozens of Black Flag soldiers.
Just then, a woman suddenly rushed forward from the back of the line where people were waiting to be treated.
She dragged her son toward Eliza and, when blocked by the Black Flag Army, she cried desperately, “Doctor, please, save my son first! He’s terribly ill, I beg you, please save him!”
Behind the woman stood a teenage boy, struggling to break free from his mother’s grip, laughing and crying manically as he screamed, “Go away, go away! It’s all fake, everything is fake. The food is fake, the charcoal is fake, the medicine is fake, the relief is fake. Everything is fake.
“Only the snow is real. Snow, so much snow. Mom, look! These are snowflakes, that’s snow, you are snow, I am snow. Everything is snow!”
Seeing the boy like this, Eliza and the doctors behind her exchanged concerned glances.
Sometimes, the survival pressure brought on by snow disasters can push people to their limits, causing anxiety, fear, and even hallucinations.
The incompetence, or even recklessness, of the Saint Snow City authorities had driven many citizens to the brink, causing some to lose their sanity due to the combination of natural and man–made disasters.
The boy in front of them was clearly one of those victims.
Eliza said, “Let them through.”
Realizing the situation, Eliza gestured for the Black Flag Army blocking the mother and son to step aside.
The woman quickly pulled her son forward.
However, she seemed aware that her son’s condition was not normal and, fearing to offend the noble people before her, she didn’t come too close. She tightly held onto her son, afraid he would run off or suddenly go mad again.
“Doctor, please, do you think my son can recover from this?” the woman asked anxiously.
Eliza gently reassured her, “Don’t worry, your son is just traumatized. If you keep him warm, well–fed, and provide the proper treatment, he will recover soon.”
Eliza didn’t mention the mental trauma.
After all, the citizens here were already on edge, living in constant fear.
Any minor disturbance could cause huge emotional reactions, especially from those who were less informed or more extreme in their views.
If the boy were to be seen as “possessed” or as suffering from “divine retribution,” it would make it difficult for him to recover, no matter how much help he received.
The woman, fearing exactly this, had only told everyone that her son was “ill,” despite his clearly insane behavior son was simply ill, not possessed or cursed.
After hearing Eliza’s words, the woman looked at her with gratitude, almost in tears.
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Nolan didn’t say those words directly, but Eliza could feel the meaning behind them.
She smiled slightly, nodding at him. I trust you, thank you..
She hadn’t finished saying “thank you when she remembered something Nolan had said earlier, and quickly changed her words
She didn’t realize that what she almost said would make it difficult for Nolan to control his emotions.
Nolan thought to himself, Calm down. Stay calm. It’s not the right time yet, I can’t make Serenity notice. I must wat… wait longer
He wiped his face with his hand, took a deep breath, and said, “Let’s go. I’ll go with you.”
The relief operations had been mostly organized, and Nolan had momentarily stepped away to accompany Eliza
When Eliza returned after preparing, her ceremonial prayer robes–bright red as flames–dazzled everyone around the county office, including the Black Flag Army and the citizens. They were all awestruck by her presence
She walked up the stairs in front of the crowd and, in a voice that seemed to echo across the square, spoke clearly to all present.
“Today, I will perform a prayer ritual here, as the Holy Lady of Walden, to pray for the people of Saint Snow City and Woteria, to bring blessings and drive away the disaster.”
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