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Chapter 65: It's Necessary
Chapter 65: It's Necessary
Chapter 65: It's Necessary
Ivan took the potion from Charlotte and felt grateful to her once again.
"Remember, absolutely do not mention this potion to anyone, and do not mention me either. Otherwise, both of us will undoubtedly die," Charlotte said seriously.
"I'll keep it in mind," Ivan nodded quickly, took the potion, and walked away slowly.
"Boss, you're truly amazing! I admit that I was wrong back then. I'm not worthy to be mentioned in the same breath as you," Vivian said with a touched expression as she looked at Charlotte.
Charlotte: "??"
Is this girl alright early in the morning?
"You must have spent a long time developing this magic drug, right? Three years? Or ten years? Did you start researching it when we were in Calva?" Vivian curiously asked, her eyes gleaming with admiration.
It's imaginable that if this news were to spread, the whole world would be shocked.
Imagine if I said it was randomly concocted, would you believe it? Charlotte looked at the young girl in front of her and coughed lightly, "It was a fortunate discovery, but whether it works or not is still uncertain."
Such humility is truly embarrassing. Charlotte is indeed worthy of admiration!
"If we just find a few people who want to quit using magic drugs to test the potion, then we can determine its efficacy, right?" Vivian suggested.
"The risk of testing it on people is too high, and the more people who know about it, the greater the risk of it being exposed," Charlotte shook her head slightly. "It's better for fewer people to know about it until we confirm its final effectiveness."
"But quitting magic drugs is a good thing for those who have been tormented by them and for this world, isn't it?" Vivian couldn't understand.
"For those who have profited greatly from magic drugs and depend on them, how do you think they would react if they knew there was a potion that could help people quit?" Charlotte asked.
"They would want to kill, right?" Vivian's face showed fear as she suddenly realized the seriousness of the issue.
Those who sell magic drugs are already ruthless criminals, profiting greatly from the addictive nature of the drugs.
But if they found out that the boss had developed a potion that could help people quit magic drugs, they would spare no effort to kill him and erase the formula.
"That's why, until we confirm its effectiveness and find a powerful partner with a strong background, exposing the potion we have would be seeking death," Charlotte said with a serious tone.
Vivian nodded repeatedly, "I understand."
"I'm going to buy bread. You tidy up here," Charlotte took a few copper coins and left.
When it came to cooperation, the first person he thought of was Diana. As one of the Abyss's Four Great Families, the Harriman Family's strength was not to be underestimated.
But Diana was not yet the head of the Harriman Family; she could only be considered a powerful contender for the inheritance.
Whether the Harriman Family would risk a confrontation with the Jason Family to promote the potion that dispels the magic drug was also unknown.
The Jason Family had a large number of Dark Mage Guards, and the extent of their power hidden in the darkness was also unknown. If a bloody battle were to break out, the Harriman Family might not necessarily win.
This was a matter that shook the foundations of the Jason Family's existence, and they would never sit idly by. No family could afford such risks.
But in the vast Abyss, he couldn't find a more suitable choice.
The Duru Family was powerful, and their economic strength ranked first among the Four Great Families of the Abyss, but they had never had any dealings with each other. How could they cooperate?
The Daniel Family, who controlled Anman Street, was the weakest in terms of strength. He couldn't rely on the succubi to charge into battle, could he?
There was another option, the big shots within the Crimson Moon Organization were many, and seniors like the Hermit were benevolent and wouldn't need to worry about being deceived.
Even the Chaser, as long as the interests of both sides were aligned, could also cooperate.
Cooperating with people within the Crimson Moon Organization was the safest option for now.
But Charlotte also had his thoughts. Carol had tried to kill him three times, and he wouldn't let the Jason Family off the hook without a fight. It was difficult to resolve the hatred in his heart unless he exposed the Jason Family's crimes.
The Abyss was chaotic and disorderly, with each of the Four Great Families having their spheres of influence. Breaking through the Abyss's defenses was difficult for outsiders; it could only be done from within.
Moreover, even if this potion could not save the world, it would make money.
As long as it was truly effective, even if it only neutralized the drug addiction, many people would flock to it like moths to a flame.
The cost of a single bottle is no more than five copper coins. Based on the purchasing power of the fat boss from the jewelry store, it can be sold for a price of two thousand copper coins.
This profit is even more exaggerated than selling magic drugs.
Compared to the Moisturizing Essence that focuses on female beauty, the magic drug antidote has a tremendously large market.
This will be a red sea that only he sails alone.
Of course, the ones reaping the benefits are the middle class who love to play and want to extend their lives.
As for the lower-class victims like Ivan, who have already been stripped of their assets and are on the brink of death, they obviously cannot afford the price of the magic drug antidote.
Whether to provide free medication or sell it at a cost price needs to be further considered.
Charlotte left with a heavy heart and went to the neighboring bakery to buy two soft bread rolls.
"Doctor, you've also installed a magic protection barrier at your home?" Bella, the old lady, handed the bread roll to Charlotte and asked with a smile.
"Yes, things have been turbulent lately, so I installed a protection barrier to sleep a little more peacefully," Charlotte nodded and handed four copper coins to the kind-hearted old lady with a smile.
The soft bread rolls were one copper coin more expensive than the dark bread rolls, but recently she had gotten used to eating soft ones and couldn't swallow the tough dark bread.
But how did she know that I installed a protection barrier?
"The elderly have light sleep. Last night, I heard a bang and got up to take a look. Your magic protection barrier is quite good," Bella, the old lady, seemed to see through Charlotte's thoughts.
"I emptied my savings for that thing, so let's make do with it," Charlotte smiled and nodded, taking the bread rolls and leaving.
When she reached the doorstep, the neighboring bookstore had just opened.
The bald man, who was organizing the bookshelves, caught sight of Charlotte and came out with a smile, saying mysteriously, "Doctor, today the limited edition manga is out, and I specifically saved one for you."
"The third volume of 'My Adventures on Anman Street'?" Charlotte asked subconsciously.
Wait a minute...
How do I know that?
What am I looking forward to?
"That's right!" The bald man nodded with satisfaction. Although the doctor had been too cold these past few days, when it came to manga, he was still the same.
"Well, then... bring it to me," Charlotte pretended to be familiar.
As an upright person, she definitely couldn't buy such inappropriate reading material for children.
But...
He specifically saved a copy for her, indicating that the original owner was a die-hard fan.
If he suddenly refused it, it would raise suspicion. So, he had no choice but to take the book.
"Here you go." The bald-headed man handed over a book wrapped in black cloth, looking mysterious.
"Is it still 800 coins?" Charlotte took it and asked.
"This time there's a bonus, so it's 1000 coins."
Wow! There's a bonus? Charlotte touched her pocket. "I'll give you the money later."
"It's fine, we're like brothers." The bald-headed man waved his hand nonchalantly.
"By the way, is there a woman still living in your house?" Charlotte casually asked, her gaze fixed on the bald-headed man.
"What woman?" The man's face flashed with panic, but quickly regained composure and smiled, "There's not even a female cockroach in my house. But in your house, there's a real beauty residing."