When Thomas and the gang saw the car drive away, they promptly found a small restaurant, sat down, and ordered a few dishes.
They were going to wait for their meals to arrive as they discussed tomorrow’s burning while they ate. However, before they made their order, a waiter walked over and said, “Hello, could you please roll your sleeves up and show me your arms?”
What kind of strange request was that?
Thomas and his group looked at each other, feeling a little puzzled. While it was a rural tribe, such a strange custom should not exist.
They were just there to eat, so why did their arms require checking?
Pisces asked Phoebe, “Ms. Mars, is this also a custom in this place?”
Phoebe looked just as confused. She never expected this to happen. Before favonovel.com got there, favonovel.com had no idea that the place had such a custom, so favonovel.com did not know how to explain it either.
The waiter smiled faintly and said, “No, this isn’t our custom, but we’re taking preventive measures against a disease.”
Thomas frowned slightly and asked, “Can you clarify?”
The waiter explained, “This is the case. In the last two months, a strange disease has appeared in our area. There’s nothing wrong with the people who are infected at the beginning, but there will be markings of black circles on their arms…”
“As time goes by, the black markings get darker and darker. A week later, there will be blains and putrescence on the black marks. In two weeks, the black marks will spread all over the body, and the person ultimately dies in pain.”
What kind of disease was that?
Thomas had never heard about it. It seemed incredible, like some kind of wizardry.
The waiter added, “We don’t know anything about how this disease arose and whether it’s infectious. We just call it the ‘strange mark disease’ for the time being…”
“The number of infected people is increasing, and it’s making everyone live in fear. So, guys, I want to see your arms because I’d like to know if you’re infected with this strange disease.”
Thomas and the others finally understood the waiter’s good intentions after they heard his explanation. Since that was the case, they did not need to trouble him.
Thomas took the initiative to roll his sleeves up and show his firm arms. There were scars of various types and sizes on both his arms, which acted as medals of his battles. But there were no black markings.
Pisces and Phoebe’s arms were also normal. There was no trace of them getting the strange mark disease.
The waiter sighed in relief. He smiled and said, “All right, your physical conditions are great, and you don’t look sick in the slightest. Even so, you can’t let your guard down. Be careful, and don’t simply eat anything. Just try not to go to crowded places if possible.”
Tried not to go to crowded places?
That was a little difficult. After all, Thomas and the group had already decided to go to the sacred fire’s burning ceremony at noon tomorrow.
While Phoebe ordered favonovel.com food, Thomas casually asked, “So, do you always organize the burning ceremony of the sacred fire?”
The waiter chuckled.
He awkwardly said, “How is that possible? Actually, the burning of the sacred fire is just a legend. There are less than five people who are really burned to death every year. After all, this is related to human lives…”
“The elder in charge of the sacred fire will try to persuade them. Unless it is necessary, they won’t use the real sacred fire to burn people to death.”
