Chapter 178
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"Everyone has been very busy with work lately, especially with the upcoming auction hosted by the Setter family in 3 days. It seems the eldest young lord plans to sell a large amount of resources obtained from the conquest of the city. My lady, you will be attending as well, won’t you?"
"Besides the items the Setter family will auction, I’ve heard that other families from both the Ares Kingdom and other kingdoms are planning to participate too. Young Lord Aman has also been contacted by members of a major family from the Gaia Kingdom. They mentioned that they would be joining the auction as well."
"The items they will bring to the auction remain a secret, but I heard Young Lord Aman say that their participation will surely please you, my lady. Therefore, our eldest young lord is allowing Young Lord Aman to proceed as he wishes. However...as the one organizing this event, I need to know the details to be prepared for anything that might arise."
"But...no matter how much I ask Young Lord Aman, he refuses to divulge anything, which makes my job quite difficult. Therefore, I am very curious to know what the people from the Gaia Kingdom will bring to the auction. Will it...just be ordinary items that won’t cause any following issues, or...will it be something that causes significant problems?"
"Lady Ellie, do you happen to know anything about this?" The old man smiled kindly, but his words and gaze clearly conveyed his intentions. His eyes, fixed on the young girl, were like a serpent eyeing its prey. As for Young Lord Aman...no matter what he was asked, he would only laugh delightedly, which genuinely scared him.
He had served the Setter family for a long time, having known Young Lord Aman since he was a child. He understood well that something was off about that laugh. But what exactly was wrong with it!?
Many times, Young Lord Aman had caused problems that they had to clean up. If they couldn’t keep up with his moves, it could bring trouble to the Setter family. That’s why...this overworked old man sought the opportunity to meet this young lady in person.
Previously, he had tried to orchestrate a chance encounter with the girl, but she kept to herself, staying quietly in her room or resting in the flower garden created with flowers from the 3rd and 4th floors of the tower. It could be said to be the most expensive flower garden in the kingdom. Nonetheless...for a butler like him, to coincidentally meet her in a garden designed specifically for her would be too contrived. If the eldest young lord found out that he was meddling with his woman, perhaps...he might not show him any mercy.
So, this was his only chance to find out the details and prepare for what was to come...
The mere fact that the eldest young lord planned to auction off slave control devices was already giving him a headache, leaving him unsure which task to prioritize. Now there was another unknown piece to handle...The butler felt like he wanted to end it all by taking his own life.
Who would have thought that he would have to deal with two young lords the same age as his grandsons, causing him such a headache?
Of course, the other party’s intentions were clear to Ellie. It wasn’t hard to guess what he wanted from this conversation. Yet, Ellie wasn’t eager to talk to him. Besides...wasn’t Aman trying to keep this a secret?
"I don’t..."
"My lady, if you don’t help, the Setter family might face a major problem. You understand the dangers of Young Lord Aman’s actions, don’t you? I can’t believe he wouldn’t cause trouble again this time," the butler interrupted as soon as he saw Ellie was about to refuse.
However, his slight irritation made Ellie pause. Was she really making this assassin angry? But...should she really reveal this? If she did, Aman’s plan might not succeed. She believed the butler would rush to inform the head of the Setter family to cancel the unveiling of the "Sapphire Dragon Scale herb" grown by the Max family from the Gaia Kingdom.
That’s because the Sapphire Dragon Scale herb being cultivated by anyone other than the Fernal family was too significant to handle within the Ares Kingdom. If it were to be unveiled at the Setter family’s auction, wouldn’t that be like declaring open war? Such an act was akin to saying, “Yes! I’m the one who helped the Max family surpass you, damn Fernal family!!”
Of course, it’s beneficial for the Setter family to immediately deal with their competitors as soon as they revealed themselves, but that didn’t mean it would be acceptable in the Ares Kingdom!
The people of the Ares Kingdom would harshly criticize the Setter family for cooperating with another kingdom. This terrible act could even lead to charges of treason. Moreover, the palace had been closely monitoring the Setter family’s situation. Young Lord Owen’s aggressive actions had shaken them. Some citizens even said they want Young Lord Owen to be their next emperor.
This unrest forced the palace to take action, but they hadn’t had a reason to move yet. As soon as there’s news of the Setter family prioritizing the Max family, who entered the market to compete with the great Fernal family that generated significant revenue for the kingdom, they would have an excuse to accuse the Setter family.
The severity of what could happen gave Ellie a headache...
She didn’t understand why Aman chose this event because it was the Setter family’s auction. If he had been more meticulous, they could have just let the Max family unveil elsewhere. There was no need to involve the Setter family. If the Max family announced they could cultivate the herb, it would put the Fernal family in a difficult position without linking it to the Setter family.
Ellie didn’t quite grasp Aman’s thinking, but she knew well that this young lord never let small matters slip, especially when it came to his old grudges!
It must not be forgotten that the Fernal family previously schemed to slander her and the Setter family through the Hart family. Fortunately, Ellie managed to clear her name. Otherwise, the damaged reputation would have been unintentionally borne by the Setter family, just because they supported her.
Aman had harbored a grudge against the Hart family and the Fernal family since then, and whether in the novel or real life, this young lord sought thorough revenge. He was this kind of person...vengeful and scheming...Even so, he shouldn’t be too foolish, should he?
Ellie pursed her lip. She looked at the important butler of the family before making a decision.
"I think your second young lord wouldn’t do anything without a plan. Maybe you should try trusting him." Hearing this, the butler was taken aback. He squinted at the petite girl walking past him with the head maid, Selin. His thick lips moved as if to say something but ultimately decided against it.
"Sigh, it seems the rumors are true...that our second young lord has found a friend,"
The seasoned butler sighed to himself, feeling like he couldn’t laugh or cry. Suddenly, he was getting advice from a girl the same age as his granddaughter...
Trust Young Lord Aman? Fine...Anyway, if anything happens to the Setter family, at least there’s Young Lord Owen to hold up the family as its pillar.
"Butler, aren’t you going in...?"
"No, I’ve finished my business here." The butler waved his hand and walked back to the transport device.
He no longer pretended to hide his purpose for being here. Moreover, the girl’s reluctance to get close to him was evident. He didn’t know what she knew, but many times her eyes glanced at his hands.
Even though they were covered with white gloves...he wondered if she saw them stained with blood...Ha ha ha ... very interesting...
After Ellie walked into the laboratory, she sensed that the butler had disappeared through her spore surveillance. The uneasy feeling in her heart eased considerably, and it seemed Selin sensed it too.
"My lady, do you dislike the butler?"
"Hmm?"
"I noticed that you didn’t seem to want to converse with him, even though you’ve never shown such behavior with anyone else," Selin remarked candidly. She had taken care of the young lady from the first day to the last of her life. If she could become the confidant with whom the young lady shared everything, that would be ideal. Therefore, Selin always acted as a listener, a friend, an advisor, and a good servant.
"Ah...that’s true. I just felt the butler was a bit scary."
"Is that so?" Selin chuckled softly. She didn’t say anything further. Although she knew how frightening the butler could be, in her eyes, no one was as intimidating as the two young lords of the Setter family who were constantly around Lady Ellie. As long as the young lady could joke with those two, there was no reason to fear anyone else in the mansion.
"My lady, here to observe again today?" A small man in research attire greeted Ellie as he saw her entered the room, causing the conversation about the butler to pause. After all, it wouldn’t be right to let others know they were gossiping about the mansion’s caretaker.
The man in front of her was named "Phinx." He was the head of the Pink Poison Study Department, specifically appointed by Young Lord Owen. It was said that he was a genius from the number 1 institute. However, being a reclusive type, he rarely revealed himself to others. He was more obsessed with research than Professor Medik.
While Professor Medik worked tirelessly, Phinx was simply a research fanatic. He didn’t care whether the experiments were morally acceptable or not; as long as they were fun, interesting and provided new knowledge, he would proceed without regard for compensation. It was rumored that he even made a slave contract with Young Lord Owen just to become the head of this experiment. If such a person wasn’t called crazy...then there’s no one else in the world who would be.
He greeted Ellie with a mysterious smile before returning to his work. Despite being a reclusive, eccentric individual, if someone showed interest in his research, he would eagerly discuss it non-stop.
"The study has progressed significantly, but unfortunately, the current test “subject” was previously poisoned by a demonic toxin. So, it’s unclear if the results would be the same on a normal person."
"It seems that this Pink Poison in its solid form is just one of its forms. After trying to uncover its true nature, it appears that it can transform into a liquid or a solid."
"Once the poison enters the body, it interacts with the magic power focal point. For example, if a practitioner concentrates their magic power in their abdomen, the poison will gather there as well. In this case, the test subject didn’t have a clear training method, but the power tended to accumulate in the chest. This is a common sign for those who have just consumed magic power stimulants but haven’t learned to control it. The magic power stimulated by the potion will flow upward or to the chest area, causing it to overflow and awaken the power."
"This test subject used a magic power stimulant but hadn’t learned how to control it, making her magic power weak. Coupled with the previous exposure to the demonic toxin, it’s believed that within 1-2 months, she would be overrun by demonic spirit and turn into a demon human. In fact, it’s quite lucky that she received the Pink Poison."
"The Pink Poison is highly destructive, so once it entered the body, it fought against the demonic toxin, weakening it. Naturally, the demonic toxin never disappears permanently; it just waits for the Pink Poison to weaken. But because of this...the test subject’s life was extended."
"While the Pink Poison weakened after battling the demonic toxin, its reaction couldn’t induce the body to function under abnormal conditions. The perpetrators intended for the Pink Poison to quickly spread throughout the body. Given its strength to subdue the demonic toxin, it would have taken only a week for her to become their complete slave!!"
Phinx explained his theories after nearly 2 weeks of study. Ellie furrowed her brows upon hearing this.
"What do you mean by slave...?"
"Oh, I forgot to explain. It seems that this Pink Poison is just a subsidiary poison. There’s also a primary Pink Poison. The primary Pink Poison is the one that gives commands to the subsidiary poison to do whatever they want."
"...........!!................"
"Yes, it appears that someone wants to control you. They likely want you to carry out some tasks within the Setter family. While studying, it seemed this girl received orders. But her current state of mind is far from normal. Her body is dealing with the demonic toxin trying to take over and now the Pink Poison trying to command her. It’s a miracle she has survived at all."
"If it weren’t for their carelessness in thinking they had already controlled the Pink Poison, I would never have discovered the remote communication attempts to control her... It’s a truly terrifying poison."
"But it’s also very interesting. If I could get my hands on the primary Pink Poison, I can only imagine how much fun that would be...." Phinx said with a joyful smile. No one knew what twisted thoughts he might be conjuring, but it seemed clear that...Nara wouldn’t regain her senses anytime soon. Whether this was good or bad luck was uncertain. Nonetheless...the demonic toxin couldn’t affect her either. So, let’s just consider it good luck, shall we!?
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