“…What did you say?” Joachim asked again. It was not because he couldn’t hear what Zich said. It was because he couldn’t believe Zich’s words. However, since Joachim asked this question, Zich made the effort to repeat his previous statement.

“I said, there’s a high possibility that Ms. Bargot is the one who spread the infectious diseases this time around.”

“…”

People had their mouths closed. Their eyes were full of disbelief as they stared at Zich. For everyone in the room, Zich’s words were beyond shocking. Out of all the people, only Hans maintained enough composure to think that despite his shock, he should first try listening to Zich.

“Stupid fool! You aren’t able to differentiate between reality and imagination anymore! Because you found the cure, you think you can just go around spouting nonsense?” Shalom mocked Zich. “If that’s not it, do you want to get all the credit for putting an end to Igram? You acted as if you didn’t need any recognition, but I guess you are a shallow person after all. As expected of someone on the Dracul family’s side. You guys go very well together.”

“Why are you being so defensive?” Zich calmly replied to Shalom’s mockery. “You act as if you have to be the one...