46

"Though my ability to assimilate new information is greater now that I have removed my mental safeguards, I still struggle to acclimate to this environment," Control says. "Nonetheless, I believe this 'Apostolic Mound' represents the merchant's best chance. If it can truly contact Dr. Sabbatine, we may be able to contact a doctor, or even return Alexius to our time before he dies. But to speak plainly, I do not expect Alexius to survive long. Vecla the herbalist is competent, but even Byzantine medicine may not be sufficient to save him.