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"That makes it easier then. Can I ask if you know what they are?" Kaezir asked. 

"This? Isn't that your job to tell me? You are the physician here," Ikusa said. 

"Under normal circumstances, yes. But I will have to insist on you answering the question this time," Kaezir said. 

"Hm… must be something serious then. Let's see… I'm poisoned? Doesn't feel like it though. Cursed maybe, although I doubt it. Maybe it's an illness that makes me grow old. Honestly, I have no idea. Just cut to the chase and tell me," Ikusa said with a hint of impatience. 

"Interesting. I would've assumed you to make some lies, but it seems you truly are unaware," Kaezir said. 

"Just get to the point old man. I don't have time to waste with you," Ikusa said. 

Kaezir nodded and looked at Ning once before turning back to ask, "Have you heard about something called the Yang Festering bugs?"