Miss Witch's Forbidden Book Secret

Funina asked curiously, "Foreigners?"

"Yes, Miss Bonaparte. I am from the Fleur-de-Lys family. One of the main reasons I was chosen to board this ship was because of my family background... Of course, I also really want to return home."

As Matthew spoke, he became lost in memories and a little worried.

Fu Nina said: "Ansu is not far from Iris. From what you said, it seems that you haven't been back for a long time..."

"Ah, yes! I haven't been home for almost ten years. I usually communicate with my mother and sister through letters. To be honest, I'm not as virtuous as Bishop Marshall and decided to settle down in the Northwest Mountains. It's mainly because the church gave me too much. I've been saving money to bring my mother and sister to Ansu and then buy a house in Newport or Theseus.

Matthew's tone was a little low when he said this. "But you know, Iris was in big trouble again some time ago, and I haven't received any letters for a while."

"Ha! Don't mention that, don't mention that."

Huck came over to smooth things over. "Matthew," he said, "you'll go to the chapel later. I'll get you lunch. Thank you, Miss Funina Bonaparte! Is that your friend?"

Furninna turned her head and saw Eleanor waving at her.

Reverend Hake pointed at Eleanor in the distance and said with a smile, "Your friend has a face as beautiful as yours, one that even angels would love. Please go quickly. Matthew is like this, so there's no need to worry about him."

After saying that, he pushed Matthew away.

Eleanor, on the other hand, was very happy to see Tia coming over and tapping the plate with her fork.

Tia asked curiously, "Did something happy happen?"

"Yeah. I heard someone compliment me on my good looks."

"real or fake?"

"???"

Eleanor was puzzled by this.

Tia said maliciously: "Let me tell you, honest advice hurts, but slanderous words are pleasant to the ears."

"Ok?"

"Do you know the emperor in the Far East who loved to listen to the flattering words of villains and the flattering words of others, but did not want to listen to the unpleasant advice of loyal ministers? As a result, he became incompetent and his country was destroyed."

Eleanor frowned and said, "Are you going to scold me?"

"No. I mean, as a qualified ruler, I can't just listen to one side. I have to listen to the opinions of my loyal ministers."

"Who is the loyal minister?" Eleanor looked at Tia's face with a confused look.

"Far away, yet so close."

Tia put her hands on her hips.

"Oh. Doesn't look like a good guy." Eleanor commented.

"What do you mean by not being a good person?"

Tia was a little discouraged.

Eleanor thought about it and said, "So you think I'm pretty?"

Tia said, "It's hard to say. I'll take a closer look when we get back to the dormitory."

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P.S.: I'm feeling a bit better. It might just be a last gasp of energy. Anyway, I'll resume my normal updates on Friday. I'll go back to sleep. I've been a bit sleepy lately...

Ps:

Recommend a friend's book, "The Sickly Girl, Launches a Gorgeous Rebellion Against the Witch"

(Orange fantasy steampunk 1 to many. The author has completed a million-word work, integrity guaranteed)

The world is experiencing the best of times.

Steam technology advanced rapidly, and the wealth created by these roaring machines was astronomical. Imperial highways crisscrossed the continent, and steamships and airships crisscrossed the land. Humanity had conquered the land, the sea, and the sky.

The world is also experiencing the worst times.

Corruption is growing in the shadows, corroding the very foundations of the empire. The gap between the rich and the poor has widened to an unprecedented level, and the world is on the verge of rebellion. Imperial officials, nobles, and the military each harbor ulterior motives, while conspirators, secret societies, and cults worshiping evil gods are also stirring.

"You, Ada Lovelace, the one of destiny, the one watched by the gods. You are the key to the fate of the world, the key to reversing disaster; you are favored by the witch, the one loved and admired by all; you are the sword against corruption, the guardian of the empire..."

Aida: "Wait... God, before you save the world, can you cure my rejection disease first? Time is running out!"

Volume 1: Chapter 166: Research on Medicinals

New York Harbor Bay Area Police Department, Chief’s Office.

Scarlett and Vera were not there, and Tia felt like a lonely old man sitting in the office.

The soul projected onto the boat, and she chatted with Eleanor for a while before being interrupted by a sound.

Vanessa, with her long silver-white hair, knocked on the door and walked into the office humming a little tune. She was in a very good mood - she had just received her salary and gave gifts to countless girlfriends.

When he turned around, he saw Tia retching, and his face turned dark immediately.

Vanessa thought she had played too hard yesterday and the smell of incense and candles was still there. She quickly grabbed the clothes and sniffed them, saying unhappily, "I took a shower last night! I changed the clothes I got dirty last night!"

　?囷9Lu?陼走齐把尔"紹"seasickness."

"???"

Vanessa was filled with questions, and then she heard Tia leaning against the wall and saying, "It's none of your business. It will be fine in a while."

She had no choice but to sit down and throw the case file she brought up from downstairs on the table.

"This is the most difficult case we've encountered in recent days. This was found at the scene, but we can't identify several bottles of medicine. We might need to ask the priests of the Oak in the Earth to come. Or send them to Silver Castle for equipment."

Vanessa explained the case.

The story is simple: someone intentionally poisoned the river due to a relationship dispute, hoping to poison their unfaithful partner. The case was quickly solved, but the source of the poison remained unknown. When the investigation began, the black market dealer couldn't pinpoint the source either, claiming only that they had obtained it from an imperial smuggler.

But the Suppression Bureau tested the poison and found remnants of supernatural powers.

There were several bottles of other drugs from the crime scene on the table.

Tia picked it up and looked at it, then uncorked it, fanned it, and sniffed it for a while. She said, "This bottle is ** tincture, and the other bottle is colchicine. I'm not sure about the last bottle, but it should be the one that detected the extraordinary residue, right?"

Vanessa was astonished, "Yes! Chief, how did you tell that?"

**.Tincture and colchicine are both seriously illegal poisons. In Ansu, even private preparation can result in a prison sentence of about a year.

The former is because of its hallucinogenic properties, which will make people easily dive deep unconsciously. The reason for the ban is more similar to the "Siren's Song" seized by Tia rather than its addictiveness.

The latter can be fatal, as the colchicine extracted from colchicine is quite lethal. However, it is quite common in ports like New York, as colchicine-infused wine is a potent cure for gout.

Tia said, "That's called experience. Opium tincture is the most common anesthetic. Although its sale is prohibited, it's in such high circulation that it's actually quite easy to buy."

"Common? Really?"

Although Vanessa worked for many years, she was not a low-income person. She just spent money too lavishly. She had no understanding of these people's sentiments.

Tia spread her hands and said, "Yes. In fact, if you went to those closed black clinics in Beigang District a few years ago, they would have prescribed this stuff nine times out of ten. Fever, cold, nausea and vomiting, even insomnia and nightmares. They called it a panacea, and it could cure everything except addiction."

"Are they all quacks? These diseases can be cured even with herbal mixtures, right?" Vanessa still felt it was unbelievable.

"Herbalists also have to meet certain requirements. However, most of the doctors you can find in Beigang District are half-baked. Their herbal knowledge is not even as good as their mystical knowledge. They may use leeches to suck your blood to help you treat your illness, but the result is often inflammation, which accelerates the disease. Therefore, most of the black clinics have closed down in the past two years."

Vanessa felt a little nauseous and waved her hand, saying, "Then let's use hallucinogens."

Tia said: "This is a very helpless thing, right? But the point is not this, it's that bottle of extraordinary potion."

"Be it hallucinogens or colchicum? Throwing it directly into the river will dilute it infinitely, so it won't be a big problem. But what about this extraordinary potion? Have you asked the druids at the Oak in the Ground to test it?"

The Druids of the Oak in the Earth, also known as the "Oak Priests" and "Forest Keepers", mastered the art of making "potions" in ancient times - that is, a variety of potions and the like. Today's herbal mixtures are the legacy of the ancient Druids.

Due to their class characteristics, druids possess the ability to identify biopharmaceuticals. A Sequence 9 druid can detect the biological components and effects of any small potion. While ingredient analysis isn't as detailed as molecular formulas, the detection limit is limited to the bones of certain animals or the roots of certain plants.

But in a way, this rough ability is quite useful.

Vanessa said, "We haven't tested it yet. Newlon Harbor is all reinforced concrete, so there aren't many druids. Their niche has been pretty much taken over by the church, so we need to look for them in the countryside."

"Odd, that's another matter. Forget it. Send those two bottles of samples back, and give me the extraordinary potion. I'll send it to Silver Castle."

Tia stood up and took the extraordinary potion away.

She was just about to go to Silver Castle to find out some information.

Firstly, we need to understand what is going on with Eleanor. Lady Bernice, Pope Peter and the Queen have all condoned Eleanor's behavior. This is a bit too abnormal.

Secondly, it was a good opportunity for her to blackmail Roman. Her current extraordinary strength did not quite match her status. Although there was nothing wrong in Newlon Port, some people in the Defense and Suppression Bureau of Silver Castle had complaints.

After all, she was a Sequence 8 and was the Director of the Defense Bureau of a large area like Newlon Harbor. This level of strength was indeed not appropriate.

She also completed the Sequence 7 promotion ceremony, which was scheduled for the last day of the next month, and then found a few thugs to lead her through the level.

This was the benefit of having status. The Suppression Bureau could directly assign her four Sequence 8s who didn't need promotion and two Sequence 8s who did need promotion to be promoted together, directly four protecting two, or three protecting three.

This operation is more difficult for high sequences, but it is still relatively convenient for low sequences.

After these things were settled, Tia set off for the Great Silver Castle. After getting off the train, she took a carriage to Saint Laurent and the Fog Harbor District to bring gifts to Anne and Vera.

In fact, it was Count Mercury and Sister Isabella who asked her to bring it, but Tia was creative and customized gifts for Anne and Vera.

Anne was given a pair of leather gloves that were not particularly beautiful but were quite durable, which she could use during her practical work at the engineering school.

Vera was given a small ring that could create a breeze. The humidity in the Wugang area was too high, and the temperature was secondary. The main problem was that it was too stuffy.

As for Eleanor—for God's sake, she practically gave herself to Eleanor as a gift. The two of them were pure co-owners, and she treated Eleanor like a pet on the ship, taking care of her meticulously. Tia even had to accompany her to the bathroom for baths!

After delivering the gift, Tia went to the Grand Police Headquarters in the Regency.

But after asking at the Grand Police Department, Tia found out that Sir Roman was not at the Defense and Suppression Bureau, but at the Foreign Affairs Office of Silver Castle, so she had to take a taxi there again.

As soon as she arrived at Silver Castle and before she even reached the Foreign Affairs Office, Tia heard Albert's angry voice in the corridor downstairs.

"Damn it! Which bastard tricked Eleanor into going to Iris?"

"If I catch him, I'll tear him into pieces! Tear him into pieces!"

Volume 1: Chapter 167: The Resurrected Hero

As Albert cursed irritably, the rain outside the window gradually subsided and the sky began to clear up.

Inside the External Affairs Office of Silver Castle, Roman casually took out his pipe and lit a red dot comfortably.

At the same time, in the office was the "detective" Kurd, the head of the surgical department of the Anti-Suppression Bureau. He also lit a cigarette, and the offices of the two were filled with smoke.

Amidst the nicotine haze, Roman casually said, "The Iris problem must be thoroughly resolved. Their Provisional Control Committee is a makeshift group, not even as strong as the Ansu Grand Council. If the interim government's problems aren't resolved, even three more Saints Engard and three more Ansu will be of no use."

Kurd spread his hands and said, "This is what Ms. Bernice used to do."

The two were chatting when Tia pushed the door open and walked in. Tia glanced at them and said, "You two are here."

After that, she told about the poisoning case that happened in New York.

As luck would have it, Kurd himself was a Sequence 5 Druid. He examined the potion on the spot and frowned, saying, "The ingredients are a bit strange. The base is St. John's wort infused oil and anemone hydrosol, with dragon's blood resin, myrrh, and broom as the main ingredients. Crescent moon salt water and phoenix feather ashes are added."

Tia had a headache after hearing this. "What is Silver Anemone Hydrosol? What is Phoenix Feather Ashes? Can you tell me the common names?"

"That's code. You don't know what it is."

Kurd curled his lips and explained, "Silver Anemone Hydrosol was originally called the Blood of Adonis, which is the blood shed by the hero Winter, symbolizing rebirth after death. Phoenix Feather Ashes is cinnamon powder, which in herbal alchemy means resurrection from ashes. This should be a potion that allows the dead to be reborn. But the effect is definitely not that strong."

"Resurrect the will of the dead?"

Roman interjected, saying he was quite knowledgeable about this. Seeing that Tia didn't understand, he explained.

Simply put, the ritual involves making the person who drinks the potion behave and think like a deceased person. This can be achieved without the use of potions, for example, some people idolize a historical figure and practice his teachings day in and day out for decades.

But it’s different from Earth. In this ghost world, you can really feel the “resurrection of the idol” by doing this.

Tia asked, "Who is the target of this resurrection? I heard from you that this kind of 'resurrection' requires not only potions but also rituals, right? But I didn't see any rituals at the scene."

The three of them discussed for a while but couldn't come to a conclusion.

The main reason is that the source cannot be found, we only know that it flowed out from the empire.

Seeing this, Tia gave up on getting to the bottom of the matter and simply put it aside, waiting for more clues.

She hinted, "By the way, I saw Albert cursing downstairs. What's wrong with him now?"

"Huh? Don't worry about him." Roman said with a smile, "But speaking of which, I do need to tell you. Her Highness Eleanor took the church's ship to Iris two days ago."

"Little Princess?! What is she doing at Iris?"

Kurd's eyes widened as he replaced Tia to act as the supporting role.