After passing through the three areas of sapphire, peridot and ruby, the two finally returned to the moonstone area. It was already late in the afternoon. Boliwell was sweating from walking, while Lu Ning was sweating because of the water cup on her body. Still looking dry and fresh.
Old Howard was at the door of the store. He didn't ask how his experience was during this trip or whether he got the news he wanted. Instead, he handed Lu Ning a letter.
"Katherine asked me to give it to you. I didn't open it to look at it. You... pay more attention."
"how?"
"My original intention of introducing you to them was to use their identities to make your study here smoother, but you seem to be involved in some of their affairs. It is difficult to say whether things between nobles are good or bad, and once it involves yourself Regarding interests, I cannot guarantee whether everyone will maintain their own moral standards."
Old Howard rarely spoke more seriously.
"Thank you." Lu Ning knew that this old man was still very concerned about Lilian's situation, but she was just a tourist. Only by participating in more things could she get deeper into the main line of the scene.
"As long as you understand, go take a shower." Old Howard waved his hand, "Although you won't be wet, there will be dust."
"Yes, dad." Lu Ning smiled at Howard and walked back to her room.
What was in the envelope was the potion commission that Catherine mentioned before. However, when she looked carefully, she found that it was not a magic surging potion, but another type of potion that she had never heard of. Probably considering this issue, Catherine also attached a refining guide, which did not contain potions. name.
Out of curiosity, Lu Ning used the glove formula to calculate it.
The potion was still at the elementary level and not very difficult, but the calculation results made Lu Ning a little confused.
"...Injectable medicine?"
In terms of usage methods, pharmacies are mainly divided into three categories: external use, oral use and injection. Before, Lu Ning made the first two types by himself or watched others make them. Injectable medicines are very rare. The reason is that most magicians do not want to disturb the magic circulation in their bodies.
On the other hand, once you need to use injection medicine, you will not hesitate to cause some damage to your magic entrance, and this damage is likely to be permanent.
In terms of medicinal properties, the function of this potion seems to be to freeze magic power. In a sense, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a poison.
She felt that she needed to confirm with Catherine whether she really wanted this potion.
Turning around, Lu Ning went straight to Guanwu Academy. She took Catherine's crystal card and showed it to the school's artificial life security, and the message was passed to Catherine. Fifteen minutes later, she was led to Catherine's room by a security guard.
The student dormitory in Guanwu has a very high standard and has the style of an aristocratic school. However, after entering the room, it seems very simple. Catherine did not add many luxury goods to the dormitory. She spent most of her money on magic materials, otherwise clothes and the like I won’t go to old Howard to buy anything.
At this time, Catherine was sitting at the table, drinking coffee and writing something quickly on a paper. When she heard the door, she turned her head and pointed to a soft stool next to her to sit down. She finished writing the homework on the paper. Then he came over and sat opposite Lu Ning.
"What's going on?" She went straight to the topic.
"I saw the letter you sent me yesterday and I have some questions."
"The potion one?"
"Yes, if my calculation is correct, it is an injection. The medicine is magic stagnation, which is harmful to most magicians. I want to know what this medicine is used for."
"You don't need to know." Catherine said stiffly, "Just refine the potion and give it to me. If you can't, I'll hire someone else."
"I...can refine it. But I still want to figure this out. I don't want the potion flowing out of my hand to be used to harm people."
"It's not harmful." Catherine's expression was slightly irritated, "I promise you."
"I said I won't interfere with your detailed planning, but this matter is not simple. Even high-level magicians may have problems with this injection. You..."
"Which high-level magician would let someone give him an injection without any precautions? Lilian, you are in an employment relationship with us, you only need to say whether it is possible. I am not Xueni, and I don't need my subordinates to think too much. !" Catherine interrupted Lu Ning, "I don't know how to explain, just give me an answer - I only want one answer!"
"Okay, I will prepare a copy of this potion for you." Lu Ning sighed, "Can I ask another question? Do Liz and Xue Ni know about this potion?"
"Liz knows, Xue Ni only knows that I want to borrow her alchemy laboratory. You should know where that laboratory is."
"Yes."
"If you have nothing else to do, just leave." Catherine turned her head away.
Lu Ning stood up helplessly. As soon as she walked to the door, Catherine's muffled voice came from behind.
"I know what you did with Xueni before, I didn't ask, but you are obviously not such a simple country girl. But you are not a bad person, Lilian, so don't get involved in the affairs of the nobles. Xueni and I, Our affairs are not simple. If Liz didn't have such an awkward personality, it would be best for you to follow her."
"I have no idea……"
"Don't know. Sometimes people just know too much and that gets them into trouble."
"Okay. Good luck."
Lu Ning exited the room.
Knowing too much can get you into trouble? The meaning Catherine revealed was very intriguing. Perhaps the affairs between her family and the royal family have now become more than just a marriage contract?
If he couldn't convince Catherine, then Lu Ning would definitely choose to refine the medicine by himself. In fact, she was able to understand some of the whole story from the side information she had recently inquired about, such as the kingdom emblem that Catherine saw and stopped at first. Later, Lu Ning also quietly asked a few people and found out that it was a medium-sized religion leaning to the southwest. The coat of arms of the country, but outsiders still don’t know the inside story.
She had no other schedule today, so she returned to the store to pick up some necessary things, said hello to Old Howard and left the store.
Crow Hotel, after many days, Lu Ning came to this place again.
Pierre, as always, did not open the door during the day. Lu Ning knocked at the door for a while before knocking the person out. After explaining the matter, Pierre happily led her into the laboratory.
After waiting for others to leave, Lu Ning checked the situation here. It was obvious that no one had been to the desk after her. The information and alchemy bombs in the laboratory drawers had not been touched. Only the door and the alchemy table had been touched. clean.
She took a deep breath, sat at the desk and opened the book Soygo gave her.
She had read some of this book last night. Indeed, as Soygo said, this apprentice had written down the knowledge he imparted verbatim. But you can guess from Soygo's look that when this guy really teaches his disciples, he teaches in a completely scattered manner, with no connection between the knowledge points. Lu Ning started to have a headache after only watching it for about ten minutes.
She also really needs a quiet and good environment to read this book slowly.
Reading time always passed quickly. When Lu Ning felt hungry, she suddenly came back from the book. She walked to the door and opened it slightly. She could vaguely hear the noise coming from upstairs. It seems to be very late.
She did not go out, but walked towards the alchemy platform.
"Let's try it first."
She took the materials and started the refining transformation array. She did not intend to refine the potion, so she did not need complicated tools. She put the materials into the array one by one and then adjusted the golden wand twice. A burst of fire erupted from the center of the refining transformation array. Lu Ning waited quietly for the fire to disappear, leaving a pile of red powder in the center of the formation.
"It worked." Lu Ning stretched out her hand, pinched a little and put it on her tongue, then spit it out quickly.
Did it, it was paprika. Oh, actually it should be said that spicy seasoning is more accurate, because the things produced by alchemy are very pure.
Lu Ning recalled the process. It was very smooth, and because the refining was not a rare item, the speed was also very fast. The finished product was almost immediately produced after input of materials.
This result satisfied her very much - she still couldn't forget the idea of using alchemy to fight, and with some whimsical but traceable guidance in Soygo's book, it seemed that she was one step closer to success. .
"Looking at the bright side, at least now I can slap the enemy in his face with chili powder." Lu Ning cleaned the alchemy table with the corners of his mouth raised. But she couldn't be happy for long. Soon Pierre knocked on the door and walked in.
"Miss Lillian, someone is looking for you."
"...I don't remember anyone I know here."
"But she gave your name and said she was closely related to you."
"Can you describe who he is?"
"Ah, sorry, she's dressed like a ninja soldier."
Saber? Lu Ning raised her eyebrows slightly.
This kind of meeting was naturally arranged by Pierre in the underground guest room. Saber didn't care about it. Only Lu Ning blinked when he walked in.
"Is it really you, Saber?"
"Who else besides me?" Saber looked around, "It seems that you are not easy to have such a place."
"I'm also a helper. I'm not the owner of this place." Lu Ning explained, sat down, and directly asked the question she was most concerned about, "How do you know I'm here?"
"I know some divination skills, and if I ask around, it won't be difficult to find this place."
After all, this is the only hotel nearby that falls into a gray area.
"Okay, so you said you have something important to do with me? I remember we didn't have a few words of conversation, right?"
"But I heard your name, Lilian." Saber looked serious, "Because you helped me, I remember this name."
"Who?" Lu Ning suddenly realized.
"I did a little research, but there were no clues. I heard it when I was going from the Aquamarine District to the Diamond District. They were two guys who were hiding their heads and tail. Their hiding skills are no less than mine."
"Can you please be more careful?" Lu Ning's tone was serious.
"Okay. It's a favor to you." Saber thought for a moment and told the whole story.
She ignored the purpose of her actions and only told what she heard. There is a slum-like area in the Aquamarine District. It is a place specially reserved in Evarang. It is similar to the combat simulation venues in other areas. It is not only for students to learn experience, but also for those with strange habits and habits. The magician resides.
When Saber was investigating for some reason, he heard the conversation of three people next to an old house there. Since the strength of the three of them seemed to be strong, Saber did not dare to take a peek. He just hid and listened, and slowly followed the three of them after they walked away. These three people mentioned several things, the core words being "magic book", "order", "sacrifice" and "alienation".
"They mentioned a lot of words that I had never heard of, and they also talked about a few people, including you, Lillian. The few people they talked about seemed to have a tendency to refuse. The tone of those three people was not good, and I was very worried. I suspect that these people who have a tendency to refuse will be silenced. I have seen this kind of thing too many times before. You must be careful."
"Saber, do you remember the names of the other people who want to be silenced?"
"Remember, I thought this matter could be investigated from multiple angles, so I wrote it all down. My writing may not be accurate, but my pronunciation is fine."
Including Lillian, a total of five people's names were mentioned, namely Lucivia, Stevenson, Hawkeye and Elaire.
"Eagle Eye..."
"Eagle Eye is a code name and a surname. I have heard a little about it." Pierre stood at the door and did not leave. Lu Ning acquiesced that he had heard these things, and at this moment took on the role of explanation, "They are visitors on the grassland. , magic seems to be related to animals, and the most outstanding young man of each generation will be called Hawkeye. These rangers give people a good impression, at least they have a strong sense of justice."
"What about the other three?" Lu Ning asked, "Have you heard any relevant news?"
"I will check on Stevenson and Yi Lair. If they are in Evarang, our intelligence network will be able to find them. As for Lucivia..."
"You know her." Lu Ning knew it clearly by looking at Pierre's expression.
"Yes, there are actually quite a few people in the Holy City who know about her, so I doubt whether it is her."
"Very famous?" Saber asked.
"She spent nine years studying in three academies in the Diamond District. Last year, when the list of outstanding students in the outer twelve districts was announced, she ranked first among students under the age of thirty. This matter is not a big deal. news."
"News? Isn't this list once a year?" Lu Ning was confused.
"It's once a year, but everyone knows Lucivia's origins. At first, many people thought she was lucky enough to join Evarang."
"Origin?"
"...Slave." Pierre was helpless.
This word is almost extinct in this magical world. It was a long time ago that the slavery system was considered barbaric and was forcibly abolished. Except for some too remote barbarian tribes that still retain similar traditions, even prisoners of war can only be punished and not enslaved. Countries have signed an agreement A series of relevant stringent provisions have been introduced to restrict this matter.
There is only one crime that will cause a person and future generations to be sentenced to slavery, which is a crime against humanity.
