trade relations with other countries and made a fortune through good business. He was still considered the wealthiest man in the empire. Even, it is rumored, the ruler does not have his wealth. And yet he had a modest demeanor, the governor Merold.

Judging by the noise, he sat back in his seat and one of the councilors rose.
"Be a little over three weeks," the man began without further ado. He had a deep voice. "People get sick. 18 citizens have already lost their lives"
He hesitated for a moment and Amele knew he was looking at her. She felt uncomfortable in the silence, knew what he was going to say now.
"The sick complained of tiredness, problems with their vision, and then some people were also delusional." His voice grew louder.
"It went so far that they could not get out of bed because of weakness and their eyes became cloudy" Again this silence and now Amele clearly felt that they were staring at her.
“How did you look after those affected?” Asked Sister Enne. Amele was glad that her fellow sister broke the silence. The tall, dark-haired man looked once more at the blind sister before turning his attention back to Sister Enne."You were taken to the city hospital," he said proudly.
"Dr. von Gest, would you take the time later and show us those affected. Also those who have already died and whose bodies have not yet been buried" The man nodded. His gaze brushed Amele once more.
"Well, we don't want to panic among the population," the third gentleman began to speak. Habor von Ohlsorf had an angular face and dark hair that he had strictly tied back. He was the commander of the city guard and a high rank in the royal military.
"It was my sister who suggested I contact the Order's healers," he began.
"I remember your sister," Sister Melicia said mildly.
"It was a great loss when she decided to leave our community"
"The dear sisters are granted all access, if you need something, we can be reached at any time."
"But I ask you to consider that people are afraid. Don't stir it up" With that he stood up and said goodbye to the women. Other appointments were pending.
Sister Enne thanked her. Empty phrases of noble etiquette and left the room first, followed by Sister Melicia, the instructor of the novices and Sister Berena, who was never a great speaker.
As Amele turned slowly to follow her sisters, she heard someone get up and head quickly towards them. She was roughly grabbed by the arm and turned away from the entrance. She winced, which bothered her counterpart no less.
"Dr. von Gest, there is a problem," she heard Nurse Enne behind her. "This drawing of the veins" He roughly grabbed Amele's hands.
"The patients also showed this color" It was the first sign when the veins on the hands turned blue and stood out like fine lines from the skin. Those who died of the demon shadow also had similar drawings on their head and chest. But it stopped with the returnees who survived. It was called the claw among the sisters.
"Dr. von Gest" said Sister Enne definitely.
"Let go of the nurse" The Dr. glared at the elderly lady, but complied with her stern request.
"I want answers" he said pressed and took a step back.
"We will clarify your questions as far as we can" She took Amele's hand, which stood motionless with narrow lips. She winced slightly at the touch.
The sisters left the room. Sister Enne seemed more than upset that Dr. Gest had taken Sister Amele in the crosshairs. After all, the abbess had demanded that the top priority be guarding the secrets of the order.
The young lady-in-waiting who had brought Amele was patiently waiting in front of the door. Sister Enne waved her over and pressed Amele's hand on the young woman's shoulder. "Take you to her apartment," she said definitely. "Sister, you will wait there until I send for you" With that she turned away and disappeared with the other sisters."What's your name" asked Amele quietly as she was led safely through the endless corridors by the young woman.
"Esther" replied the young woman timidly.
They stopped and Esther opened the door for Amele. "Thank you" Amele forced a small smile and disappeared into her room. Esther took a deep breath. The sisters were scary and the young sister's hands were like the hands of one of the ladies-in-waiting who was sick. She had to tell Ciel about it. Even if he didn't share her fear. She was afraid of getting sick. And now she had been assigned to serve that strange woman.