As a standard ducal territory, Andalusia had a considerable population and a variety of talented professionals across different fields.

For instance, aside from Sophia, who had run away after being unable to cure a patient and was executed, there were several other doctors in the town and even some in the larger villages who had some medical knowledge. Normally, residents would consult these doctors for their ailments. While serious conditions might not always be treated successfully, minor illnesses were generally well managed.

This time, Maria had summoned the more renowned doctors from the territory. She wanted to evaluate their medical skills.

Initially, the doctors thought that something was wrong with...