Chapter 679
Translator: Translation Nation Editor: Translation Nation
The attributes of the ‘Gold Pearl of the Caribbean Sea’ was indeed remarkable . Nevertheless to Sheyan, the 15 points of positive phantom charm boost was akin to a fleeting satisfaction . Instead, he was more pleased with the ability of this soul equipment – ‘Pearliate’ .
Actually, the perceptive sense boosting property of the ‘Pearliate’ ability appealed differently amongst different individuals, and wasn’t as amazing as it sounded . The x2 perceptive sense effect merely doubles one’s pure perceptive sense, without factoring equipment bonuses . Moreover, each usage would cost 5,000 utility points for a duration of merely 10 minutes . Such an exorbitant valuation could naturally be easily shouldered by Sheyan if he still possessed hundred thousands of utility points like before . Yet now, he could only gaze at the ocean and lament over his inadequacy .
Next, the trio’s target naturally skewed towards assisting Sheyan in contracting the ‘Bronchitis’ virus .
Reef reckoned that since Sheyan insisted his life wouldn’t be at risk, then they should consider visiting a private facility . Then, using cash to raise requests amongst doctors who could only see gold in their eyes . With the aid of a professional, there wouldn’t be a possibility of Sheyan failing
Furthermore, as one of the largest city of Europe, it boasted an endless and dazzling line-up of small medical clinics . Some could only suppress their prices and services to compete with larger medical facilities, solemnly vowing to their patients in great confidentiality .
With Reef leading them, they soon arrived at a clinic situated in a small alley nearby London’s Trafalgar Square . Noteworthily, this wasn’t a clinic affiliated with Reef’s family, but a clinic the privately rented chauffeur suggested .
Oh, noteworthily, the chauffeur’s smile was seemingly queer . Evidently, he treated them as though they were customers infected with STDs but still desiring to seek pleasure… . .
The reason for not patronizing clinics affiliated with Reef’s family was this – Sheyan knew his current situation was truly too outrageously bizarre . To proactively seek to be infected with the ‘Bronchitis’ virus and subsequently be miraculously healed, would definitely make headlines amongst the doctors . If such news were to be transmitted recklessly, should someone catch hints and trace to the origin, it would bring unnecessarily detrimental troubles for Reef .
Right now for the current Party Ace, every single member was akin to an indispensable cornerstone . Not even a single could be discounted . Furthermore, the trio weren’t willing to commit murder or arson, thus, they employed such a method to guarantee the safety of the group .
As light rain drizzled down in London as usual, the air was moist and cold, and the ground clammy . After alighting, the trio adjusted their caps and windbreakers, before pressing on the clinic’s doorbell .
Before the door opened, Sheyan noticed that the soaked floormat appeared incredibly neat and clean . However, it was already one in the afternoon .
This indicated that either business was booming, and the clinic just swapped away an extremely filthy floormat, or there were hardly any patients .
Soon after, an unfriendly nurse guided the trio into the clinic hall . The impression she left was that of a well-developed figure and maroon shaded short hair .
The clinic hall was decorated in an old-fashioned but pristine manner; as though there would be a gigantic symbolic fireplace at a corner, with combusting oaken wood crackling within . Long and narrow windows constructed with brown willow frames exuberated an european elegance, under the gentle illumination of a suspending chandelier . On the whole, the place appeared rather gloomy and reserved .
Approximately a minute later, a middle-aged male with a goatee strolled out . After surveying the trio, he politely addressed .
"I Am Mister Mahoney . How may I assist you fine gentlemen?"
Brother Black took a glance at the doctor and mumbled .
"My friend wishes to be infected with bronchitis . "
Doctor Mahoney instantly replied .
"Gentlemen, bronchitis is an illness that has plagued humankind for millenniums . Fortunately, I am rather learned about treating such persistent inconveniences . . . . . what?!This gentleman here, what did you just said?!!"
Reef glanced at Reef . Reef then coughed and interrupted .
"It’s like this, Mister Mahoney . My friend is truly an obstinate rascal . In the past, he was injected with an expensive immunity boosting drug, something like that of globulin . As such, his confidence in his own body is simply outrageous . This led to an argument in a bar between us friends last night . He believes he is as strong as an ox, and that it is impossible for him to be infected with diseases like bronchitis and such . We, on the contrary, take a different stance on the matter . . . "
Doctor Mahoney observed Reef with disbelief . Then, he shifted his gaze to Sheyan and asked .
"Respected gentleman here, I can’t understand the relationship between that and seeing a doctor?"
"Hence, we made a wager . " Reef shrugged his shoulders . "Moreover, under the influence of vodka, our wager skyrocketed immensely, which includes the property rights of a castle and a manor . Unfortunately, we can’t verify this wager . "
Doctor Mahoney inquired doubtfully .
"Gentlemen, I still can’t connect that to needing a doctor right?"
To which, Reef fished out a cheque, keeping it brief and to the point .
"The content of our wager is this – whether he can contract bronchitis within 24 hours . I need your medical expertise to testify that I’m correct, that the immunity globulin is just a ridiculous scam . "
"Shut it!" Sheyan angrily rebuked . "You are the greatest swindler! I can feel that my body is stronger than even Achilles’! Don’t talk about doctors, not even God can affect my health!"
Doctor Mahoney was lost in bewilderment for a brief while, before replying .
"But a doctor is suppose to treat ailments . . . "
Reef then placed the cheque onto the table and slid it across .
"This is my down payment, you have 2 hours to convince me to stay . If he really contracts bronchitis, then I shall hand over another cheque; which is ten times the amount right here . So, tell me, do you accept, or not?"
When doctor Mahoney noticed the 100 pounds valuation on the cheque, his heart rate multiplied ten folds and instantly heaved in a chilling breath! Still, he wasn’t sure and further inquired .
"Are you truly serious?"
Reef fished out another cheque . Shua! Shua! Shua! He wrote down the figure ‘1,000’ and paraded it before the doctor . Then, pronounced significantly .
"You still have an hour and 58 minutes . "
Doctor Mahoney was instantly pumped with adrenaline . He removed his coat and lavaliere before calling out thunderously .
"Sussanne! Get to work!!! Though god’s graces has never shone on me, I shall loudly praise the favour of the devil!"
Sussanne strolled in lazily from outside, and followed Mahoney into the diagnosis room . As they spoke in whispers, nobody could hear them . Yet in reality, how perverse were the individuals on scene? As such, the conversation between them was fully exposed .
"What did you say? I’ve finally seen you clearly . Your medical skills are as poor as your character . "
"Wait Sussanne, those are wealthy clients, a group of eccentric tycoons . They aren’t here to receive treatment . "
"Oh heavens, are they here to collect taxes?"
"They are here to get infected . "
"Shit, are you turning muddled?"
"Listen to me . . . (random 500 words later) . . . . rich spoilt brats are always morons with queer fetishes . You understand this, Sussanne, perhaps I’m not really a good doctor but I’m a genius in making diseases worse . "
" . . . hmph, if this matter is really true, then I shall keep my faith in you . Hand it over!"
"What?"
"That cheque! I must verify it isn’t a fraud… . . . oh, seems rather legit, what do you think?"
"Sussanne, are you going to return the cheque to me? . . . . . "
"Mister! Mister Mahoney! You haven’t paid me for 3 whole months already, I even had to share in the rental fees for this place last month . That isn’t even factoring the services I provide in cleaning up the rooms, making your meals and other daily activities . Do you dare to reiterate that statement?"
" . . . . . Sussanne, fine . Let’s get to work . We only have a 2 hours timeframe, and must strive harder for that cheque of ten folds!"
Doctor Mahoney was honestly rather accurate in his self-assessment . Indeed as he mentioned, he wasn’t talented in treating illnesses, but found great success in medical malpractice . Merely half an hour later, the originally healthy and robust Sheyan started clutching his chest as he coughed violently .
The bronchitis virus was beginning to flare up intensely in his body, doubling the ferocity with every moment and causing simple breathing to turn excruciating . His eyes rolled back as though he was about to faint, and at the latter periods, he even spat out blood with his phlegm! Soon, a swirl of bloodied disgusting vomit filled up several spittoons .
The intensity of this virus flare had vastly surpassed Sheyan’s estimate . One could describe his current situation as dithering over death’s edge . If not for his innate ‘Stronghold’ decreasing the peak phase of bronchitis by 25% duration, Sheyan affirmed that he would most likely die here .
Of course, this was also greatly related to doctor Mahoney’s medical skills . While facing Sheyan’s condition, his performance was exceedingly frantic and helplessly bewildering . It appeared as though he was busily doing much, but in truth, his contribution was inferior to even Sussanne’s .
Fortunately, after the duplicating process of the A-virus concluded, Sheyan finally freed himself from the agony .
His complexion was deathly pale and his body drenched in sweat, looking more exhausted than if he had just been just battling a tier-9 legendary creature, before warring against sister Melody . Only after lying for half an hour on the treatment bed, did he regain strength to get up . . . .
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