September 16, noon. In the cathedral of Aphrodite, the capital of the Republic of Klimiana, the same participants were seated in the same positions as just two weeks before. The only difference was that the researchers from the Yom Kippur Kingdom were seated on the same platform as Linos and his colleagues. They are seated, as they should be, behind Imani, the director of the Institute of Medical Research of Klimiana.
"May we begin now?"
The question session resumes with a few words from the Pope. While Imani could not hide his excitement, Darina, the deputy director, kept her tense face, and Gralina looked at her hand in a calm atmosphere as ever.
"Now then... the nation of Agartha will make its presentation.
The Pope's calm voice rings out. In response, May slowly stands up.
"First of all, I would like to conclude. In our replication experiments, we have not found any cases of human transmission of the diseases Cirithrae, Geisscher, and Leroyans, all of which are transmitted to humans through specific animals. At the same time, we have not found any cases in which the bile of the sheep beastmen kills these pathogens. We have..."
The more May spoke, the louder the buzz in the hall grew. Finally, the room was once again in a state of clamor. In the past, the Pope would have stopped the situation, but this time, for some reason, he remained motionless and watched the situation unfold.
"Shut up! !!!! Will you shut up ah!!!!"
A tremendous explosion echoes through the cathedral. My ears perk up at the sheer volume of the sound. The inside of the cathedral is filled with a scene completely different from the one we have just heard.
"It was the same in my country.
The speaker was Nikeh from Saudanj. He began to speak in a very clear and austere voice.
The patients we took care of were indeed infected with Cirithrae, Geisscher, and Leroyance. We could see rashes all over the body, which is characteristic of Cirithrae, and muscle rigidity, which is a feature of Geissler's disease. We also observed purple spots around the neck, which is a characteristic of Leroyance. We tried to cohabitate these patients with beastmen and ogres. However, all the reproduction experiments did not work in Klimiana's way. So we extracted bodily fluids from each of the sick patients, and let them come into contact with the beastmen in our care. However, we could not confirm any infection. The same is true for the special remedy using the bile of sheep and beastmen. Reproduction experiments have failed at every turn. Why? How did this happen? We are disappointed. The details are summarized in this report, which you are invited to read."
Nike came to the front of the stage and left three reports behind. His backside showed his anger. The bishop took the reports and brought one to the Pope, another to Imani, and the last to the kingdom of Yeomouin.
Imani read the report with great interest. At that moment, the Pope on the platform raises his voice.
"How about the Kingdom of Yeomuan?"
The Yom Kippur representative, who identified himself as Galeisi, stood up with a jerky movement, bowed respectfully to the Pope, and then opened his mouth with a confident voice.
"Our country's experiments have confirmed that all of the orgasms are infected."
The hall once again erupts in a roar of excitement. Then, as if by design, the audience burst into applause.
"Well... this is a problem..."
The Pope raises his voice. In response, Darina stands up and bows to the Pope.
"Your Holiness, I think there is a reason for this. My people of Crimiana, Agalta, Sandanzi and Yeomouan. These four countries have different geographies and different climates. How about changing the location of the experiment?
Imani nodded yes.
"Yes.... We have succeeded in Crimiana and Yeomouane and failed in Agartha and Sandanj.... The only thing they have in common is that Yeomuan is closer to Klimiana.... Then..."
"Thanks to the blessings of Lord Klimiana!"
Voices came out of nowhere. As if inspired by that voice, the whole hall shouted "Lord Klimiana! The voice of the "A" is heard. Some church members even prayed. Looking closely, even the Pope was praying.
The audience notices this, and gradually the silence is restored. And only the words of the Pope's prayer are echoing in the cathedral.
"We are so afraid of the blessings of the Lord Climiana that we can't stop crying...".
The Pope's voice trembled with tears. Seeing this, the church officials also seemed to be shedding tears, and sobbing voices could be heard in the hall.
"Is there a bias in the incidence of Cirithrae, Geisscher, and Leroyance, just because of the difference in geography and climate? These epidemics occur all over the world. I think it is due to such a cause. We are medical doctors by profession. Instead of such speculations, we should repeat thorough discussions and experiments to accumulate experience and establishment. First of all, I think that this is the place where we should present to each other what each of our demonstration experiments have been and discuss them."
"So, that's just a parallel story!"
Darina opens her mouth bitterly. Roni quickly responds to her.
"Well, in order to avoid any parallelism, we are going to present the results of the replicated experiments to each other," says Darina. We have been working on the replication for almost two weeks. We worked almost without sleep or rest. The proof of this is that we kept, let's see, seventy-four notebooks of our experiments. Our point can be easily understood by looking at them. This time, let us each bring out our experimental notebooks. And then we should look at each other's notes and clarify the issues.
"Yes, that's right. That's good. Let's do that."
The first to speak in favor was, not surprisingly, Imani of Crimiana. He stood up, bowed to the Pope, and began to speak.
"It is as you say, Princess Agalta," said Imani. We are in the medical profession. We deal with human life. We should not be able to draw conclusions based on speculation alone. This is an opportunity to possibly eradicate an epidemic that human race has been suffering for thousands of years. We should not miss this opportunity. Let's do it. Let us do it. Your Holiness, I beg you!
Imani makes a salute to the Pope.
"If Director Imani insists so much, I have no objection. Please do as you please.
Thank you, Your Holiness. Shall we take a look at Agartha's experimental notes first?
"No, Mr. Imani. I think that all the institutions involved in the reproduction of the experiments should make their notes public.
Chiwan opened his mouth in a calm voice. Daryna retorted bitingly.
"If we release the experiment notes of all the institutes here, this podium will be filled with notes!
Chi-wan, however, was completely unmoved.
"Then, let's move to a different place. To be honest, we do not think that Klimiana's paper is credible. On the other hand, Klimiana thinks that our replication experiments are unreliable. This is not a discussion. As Director Imani said, if we really want to eradicate these epidemics, now is the time to open our hearts and minds to discuss it.
Darina gritted her teeth and glared at Chiwan. Imani opened her mouth while controlling Darina with her eyes.
"Darina. We are also going to publish our lab notebooks. You, too, bring your lab notebooks. Sandanji's ... Mr. Nike, do you have the lab notebooks?"
"Of course. Of course I brought it. We are down to about fifty books, so we need a little time to bring them in."
"Okay. I don't mind if it takes a while. Can Agartha be ready... soon? Okay, I understand. Now, how much are the research notes for the Yomouan Kingdom?"
The galeesi of the Yomouan kingdom are hardened by Imani's words.
"What is the matter? And the lab notebooks...?"
"It's... it's... it's... it's... it's... it's..."
"Are there so many books that it is difficult to carry them around? In that case, I will send someone from my laboratory to help you. Please do not hesitate to ask.
I don't have it on hand.
"Ah, then we, the Poseidonians, will transfer with you to the Kingdom of Yeomuan. How many books? Depending on the number, we will have to send one more person.
Galeisi bowed his head.
"I haven't... made any lab notebooks."
May, Zhiwan, Roni, Imani and Darina are frozen on the stage. Nique from Sandanzi, with her mouth hanging open, was about to ruin her manly appearance.