Despite my 0 Deaths goal, I didn't want to shy away from combat-heavy quests. I remember how this questline to protect Rubin had killed me couple of times until I gave up and ignored it (you get permanently punished for every death across all saves). You have to fight 4 of these Odongh bastards in the dark, and they are tough.
This time, I came prepared.
It went pretty well. Still had to kill one with a knife.
Then I extracted their organs and used them to brew some pain killers to heal my wounds.
Herb bride literally translates to Kraut Braut.
Silly kids, but the plague does indeed whisper to you when you are infected.
At least everyone on my list is still alive, and I'm prepared for the final act.