“Stiffness, worsening muscle spasms, and chest tightness—these indicate an infection like tetanus. ” 0

“Tetanus?” Jae-Hyeok questioned. “How can an S-class powerhouse reach this point because of tetanus? Also, who gets tetanus these days? Even if you got cut by a rusty weapon or a monster, a potion would resolve it.”0

“I said it’s like tetanus, not that it is. Although the pathology is similar, the disease is rooted in a curse, so standard treatment and potions were naturally ineffective. 0

As for detection, it is possible that other doctors and healers failed to identify the cause… but you said that shady sub-master contracted a demon, right? If that’s the case, he certainly would’ve sensed the curse energy, yet he never made a peep. In fact, considering the guildmaster’s advanced condition, he’s likely been nurturing and worsening it all this time.” 0

Elder Gu Suk grunted. “I’m not surprised that Jeong Jae-Uk had a hand in this. Even when the guildmaster worsened, Jeong Jae-Uk never requested help from the Shinra family…” Elder Gu Suk’s expression turned volatile, his eyebrows all sharp angles. “As for those healers and doctors who have been allowed to visit the guildmaster, I will investigate them carefully. I...0