“Leo, there’s a foreigner outside!” Shiloh walked in from outside. “They said they’re looking for you!”
Upon hearing this, Leo immediately stood up and quickly walked out.
In the clinic’s lobby, Monica stood with two assistants, while the bodyguards who accompanied her stayed outside the clinic.
Monica looked around the entire clinic and smiled as soon as she saw Leo. “Dr. Bloomer, your clinic is quite nice, the location…”
Before she could finish, Leo rushed over, grabbed her hand, and pulled her towards the backyard. “Come with me and take a look!”
Monica felt the warmth of Leo’s hand on her arm and blushed slightly, letting Leo pull her into the backyard.
Once inside, Leo pointed to Willow lying on the bed. “Monica, please take a look…”
“She… she has a viral infection!” Monica’s face changed abruptly, interrupting Leo before he could finish.
She then crouched down next to Willow, examining the skin on her neck and the inside of her mouth.
“Yes, it’s it! This is the virus!” Monica’s eyes widened in shock as she saw Willow’s reddened skin and the purplish-red inside her mouth.
Leo’s spirit lifted upon hearing this, as if he had found a savior. He grabbed Monica’s arm and asked urgently, “Monica, have you seen this virus before?”
“Yes, but it’s not exactly the same virus.” Monica nodded vigorously. “Her symptoms are much more severe than those of patients I’ve seen with similar viral infections. In other words, the virus in her body is likely a mutated strain!”
“You mean you’ve seen patients with similar symptoms? Were they cured?”
Monica shook her head gently. “Dr. Bloomer, our research team studied it for a week but couldn’t develop a medication to counter this virus.”
“This virus is a new type, even more potent than the Ebola virus.”
Leo’s heart sank.
“Dr. Bloomer, I’m sorry I couldn’t help you…” Monica sighed softly. “When did she get infected? And how did she contract this virus?”
“It should have been last night,” Leo replied.
“Last night!?” Monica exclaimed, her eyes widening. “How is that possible?”
Leo asked in confusion, “What’s wrong?”
“The patients I treated showed symptoms like hers only after a week and then fell into a coma…”
“Your friend must have encountered a very potent source of infection?”
“Yes, she is the most severely ill among all the patients!”
“Do you know where that soldier contracted this disease? For such a highly lethal virus, finding its source of infection is crucial to finding a way to combat it!”
Leo thought for a moment and said, “The source of infection is still unclear, but it should have nothing to do with food or water. Those soldiers were infected in the mountainous area on the outskirts of Langstel.”
“The outskirts of Langstel?” Monica’s face changed dramatically upon hearing this. “The patient I treated also came from Langstel!”
Leo was surprised. “Your patient was also from Atraria?”
“No!” Monica shook her head and hesitated slightly before saying, “Dr. Bloomer, do you know House Rothschild?”
Rothschild?
Leo was taken aback. Not only did he know them, but he had also dealt with them recently and discovered the secret of their treasure.
“The patient I treated was a member of House Rothschild. He came to Langstel for an investigation.”
“He and his entourage were infected shortly after arriving in Langstel. The project site was also in the mountainous area on the outskirts of Langstel. I suspect it’s the same location you mentioned!”
“Monica, did you come to Atraria this time because of this?”
“Yes, my goal is to find the source of this virus!”
Because of the patient’s special status, Monica personally led the team here.
On another note, she was eager to find the source of infection and crack this virus to elevate the reputation and achievements of the United States Medical Research Association!
Leo glanced at Willow on the bed and made a decision. He said firmly, “I’ll go with you!”
“You want to come with me?” Monica’s eyes lit up with surprise and joy upon hearing Leo’s words. “Dr. Bloomer, are you serious?”
Because the mountainous area where the virus source was located had dense vegetation, as a foreigner, she was unfamiliar with these plants.
If Leo went along, it would be perfect. Leo’s miraculous traditional medicine skills would be a great help to them.
“Sir!” Chasel became nervous upon hearing Leo’s words. “You must think carefully; this virus is very dangerous…”
“Chasel, don’t worry. My mind is made up! Monica, is it okay if I go with you?”
“No problem at all!” Monica nodded repeatedly, her face full of joy. If Leo went with them, their chances of success would be much higher.
“When do we leave?” Leo asked.
“Tomorrow morning, around five o’clock!” Monica replied.
“Alright, then please come to the clinic to pick me up.” Leo glanced at Willow beside him. “I’ll stay here tonight to take care of her.”
“Okay!” Monica nodded immediately and agreed.
Monica didn’t stay long at Nameless Clinic and left immediately to arrange some travel matters.
The next morning at five o’clock sharp, Monica arrived at the clinic.
After picking up Leo, they set off for the mountainous area on the outskirts of Langstel.
Before reaching the mountains, they had to pass through a small town under Langstel’s jurisdiction. Behind this small town was a stretch of continuous mountains.
When Leo and his group arrived in the small town, they saw that there were very few pedestrians on the streets. Those who were out were mostly wearing masks and walking quickly.
“Due to the impact of the virus from the mountains, people in this small town are very fearful. Many have temporarily moved away, and those who stayed are taking active protective measures,” Monica explained.
Before coming here, she had done extensive research and knew everything well.
Leo nodded and looked at the distant high-altitude, lush mountains with a serious expression.
Finally, their car stopped in front of a hotel in the small town. Judging by its decor and environment, it was probably the best hotel in town.
“Dr. Bloomer, this hotel will be our temporary base.”