Chapter 283:
Crakshal had a look of disbelief.
“Does the Codex of Light have a miracle like that?”
Accelerated decay sounded like something more commonly associated with the Immortal Order, where stripping flesh to the bone might be intentionally attempted. But this was the Codex of Light they were dealing with, known for its sanctity.
“Well, there are rumors that the Holy Grail Knight is actually a monster, and considering the mishmash of individuals they’ve gathered over there, it wouldn’t be surprising if there are those with unique talents. In any case, if their strategy is to delay us, it’s working.”
“Is it not possible for the shamans to use their powers to counteract this?”
It was a reasonable question, so Kima shook his head without anger.
“Decay and vermin are natural phenomena. They aren’t within Olkan’s power to control. The enemy is merely accelerating a natural process. We could prevent the effect from taking hold at the moment of activation, but it’s so sporadic, and with other threats to consider, we can’t focus solely on this. For the same reason, it’s hard to directly blame the enemy.”
Kima added his advice.
“I’ve already issued orders for pest control. But remember, if it rots, everything in the same container has to be thrown out too. It’s best to plan for a food consumption rate that’s 20% higher than usual.”