The Nurse's Cure

As the chill of winter seeps into every corner of the Corruption region, Nurse Penelope emerges from the shadows, a beacon of hope for some, and a figure of dread for others. Once a dedicated and loving nurse within her old region, Penelope was corrupted by necrosis. it twisted her once kind nature into something more sinister. Now, during flu season, when the weak and sick are most vulnerable, she prowls the cold streets with a twisted smile hidden beneath her surgical mask.

When Dexs come to her seeking relief from the symptoms of the dreaded flu, Penelope welcomes them with open arms, her honeyed voice soothing their fears. She administers strange, glowing vials of medicine that promise quick recovery. But her concoctions are anything but healing. Those who drink them find temporary relief—a burst of energy, a feeling of euphoria—but it comes at a cost. The medicine saps away their strength, leaving them feeling more drained than before. Penelope feeds on this weakness, the corruption within her growing stronger with each soul she drains.

Her patients, now desperate and confused, return to her time and time again, hoping for a cure that never comes. They find themselves caught in a vicious cycle, each visit only prolonging their suffering as Penelope harvests their life force. She appears to care, wrapping them in blankets and whispering comforting words, but behind her soft eyes is a hunger that knows no bounds.

Despite her corrupted nature, Penelope maintains a facade of kindness, using her knowledge of herbs and potions to stay one step ahead of the repural doctors. No one dares to question her methods openly, for fear of becoming her next target. In the bleak midwinter, she is both savior and nightmare—a healer who brings not recovery, but slow, inevitable decay. Driving them further into madness