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Chapter 19: A Man’s Good Assistant: The Little Green Bottle

The next morning, Rein awoke in the warmth of soft silken sheets.

Several days of rising early had already set Rein’s internal clock.

Squinting and yawning, Rein could still smell the faint milk scent lingering on his face.

Several personal maids had long been waiting at his bedside.

Because Ellie had been sleeping in his arms, she rose from the bed along with him.

A few personal maids patted Ellie’s tender little bottom teasingly.

“Ellie, you’ve got such a great figure… no wonder the Young Master liked you best last night.”

“Yes, yes, and he even slept hugging you; you’re up so late today that if Sister Eve finds out, she’ll dock your wages.”

Ellie blushed deeply as she searched the floor beside her for her underwear.

Although the maids teased Ellie, everyone could see the strong envy in their eyes.

“Okay, I like the Young Master too… come quickly and help him get dressed.”

Upon hearing the maids cease their teasing, they came to Rein’s side and began helping him put on his clothes.

Once he was neatly dressed, Maid Maeve left the room and pushed in the dining cart waiting outside.

After finishing the meal, Rein kissed each of the maids goodbye one by one, then went downstairs to prepare to leave for the academy.

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“Young Master, we’re at the academy,” Drake announced.

Rein opened the carriage door and slowly stepped out, then took the schedule Dean had given him from his Magic Ring and examined it.

His lesson today was with Grandma Kiri.

Thinking of that kind and capable grandmother, Rein’s lips curved into a faint smile.

After putting away his schedule, he walked slowly toward the Mage Tower.

If the older generation knew what Rein was thinking, they would have been puzzled for a moment and then burst into laughter.

That Voodoo Witch, who had once killed countless people with her poison magic, was being called… “kind”? Ha ha ha.

As soon as he entered the Mage Tower, he saw Kiri sitting at a tea and snack table in the hall with a girl.

Rein stepped forward and greeted, “Grandma, what are you doing here? And who is this?”

“Rein, you’re here… right on time. Come, sit down.”

Kiri beckoned to Rein to sit down, poured him a cup of hot tea, and then introduced him.

“Rein, this is my disciple… Carly Richard. Like me, she possesses a Poison attribute talent, and from now on you two will be classmates.”

Carly Richard hurriedly stood up and bowed slightly to Rein.

“Young Master Rein… hello. My name is Carly Richard; please guide me going forward.”

Seeing Carly, who looked like a refined young lady, Rein waved his hand to signal her to sit down.

“Mm, I look forward to working with you, but there’s no need to be so nervous… I don’t eat people.”

Seeing the two of them getting along fairly well, happiness grew more strongly in Kiri’s eyes.

“Alright then, now that you two are acquainted, let’s go upstairs and start the lesson.”

Kiri finished her cup of black tea, stood up, and walked ahead.

The two also stood and followed behind Kiri.

Kiri gradually slowed her pace to walk alongside them.

“Rein, I heard that your fiancée…”

Kiri did not continue speaking.

Rein understood what his grandmother meant.

“It’s fine, Grandma, say whatever you like… I don’t mind.”

“Indeed, my fiancée eloped with a mercenary named Harlin.”

“But I don’t actually feel much, since the engagement was originally arranged because of Sophia.”

“Now that the engagement is off, I actually feel much more at ease.”

Kiri, who had initially been somewhat angry on Rein’s behalf, felt her anger gradually subside when she saw he wasn’t too bothered.

“Mm, as long as you don’t mind. That ungrateful Adele… once we find her and that Harlin, Grandma will make them pay.”

As they chatted, they arrived at Kiri’s research laboratory.

The moment he entered Kiri’s research room, Rein’s eyes widened.

The lab was filled with countless bottles and jars, each containing various poisons.

Inside the iron cage were several people bound hand and foot.

Seeing Rein’s surprised expression, Kiri smiled and said, “Rein, you haven’t used poison magic before, have you?”

Seeing Rein nod, Kiri patted Carly’s shoulder and said, “Carly, introduce poison magic to Rein.”

“Yes, Teacher.” Carly adjusted her round glasses and nodded.

“Young Master Rein, poison magic requires a mage to master toxin manipulation and understand the structure of various poisons.”

“By using magical power to control a magic circle, one can create poisons one knows about, and after gaining sufficient knowledge of many poisons, one can subtly alter a poison’s nature and its potency through magical intervention.”

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Before long, Carly finished explaining the basics of poison magic to Rein.

Having learned the basics of poison magic, Rein also understood why the lab contained so many toxins.

“What about those people inside?”

“Oh, those are test subjects… they’re all death row prisoners from the Empire.”

Kiri gestured for Rein to sit in a chair while she took the seat opposite him.

“Rein, give me your hand. You look a bit pale… I’ll take a look at you.”

Rein wasn’t surprised that Grandma Kiri had medical skills; after all, any poison user would know some medicine.

Not to mention, Kiri was a top-rank imperial physician in the court.

Rein extended his right hand to Kiri.

Kiri grasped his hand and used magic to probe Rein’s condition.

It didn’t take long for Kiri to learn about Rein’s health, and she showed a gentle knowing smile.

“Nothing serious. But Rein, here, take this.”

Kiri pulled a small green bottle from her Magic Ring and handed it to Rein.

“Here, this is a type of pill that Grandma herself has concocted.”

“Take one each day; not only does it replenish lost ‘vital essence,’ but it also nourishes the body and cultivates the primordial yang.”

“With long-term use, it can strengthen your foundation, foster yang, and remove hidden injuries.”

Listening to Grandma Kiri’s introduction, Rein immediately became very interested in the small green bottle in his hand.

“Really? Grandma, you’re the best.” Rein exclaimed in delight as he hugged Grandma Kiri.

Kiri indulgently patted Rein’s back.

Carly, meanwhile, stared at the small green bottle in Rein’s hand in a daze.

Even His Majesty the Emperor came to request some from the teacher, and each time she would only give him one or two.

But for Rein, she had just given him an entire bottle!?

Rein didn’t know this, but Carly did… she knew how difficult it was to create even one of these pills and how precious the ingredients were.

The teacher’s fondness for Rein even made Carly feel that he was Kiri’s own grandson.

With the small interlude over, Kiri began the lesson for the two.

Because Rein had just started with poison magic and didn’t know much, Kiri thoughtfully spoke slowly and in an easily understandable way.

“This is Scorchcat Grass; its poison makes the victim feel as if their entire body is on fire.”

Leading the two to the iron cage, she instantly formed a unique magic circle in her hand.

In an instant, a jet-black long needle appeared from the circle and pierced one of the prisoner’s legs.

The person pierced immediately emitted muffled groans through the hand covering his mouth, as if enduring immense pain.

Kiri’s expression remained unchanged as she explained to the two, “Once inflicted with Scorchcat Grass poison, you won’t die immediately, but life becomes unbearable.”

“But every poison has its antidote.”

“Only the fruit of Scorchcat Grass can counteract its poison.”

“The venom of the Frostcoil Serpent can also neutralize Scorchcat Grass poison.”

Kiri formed another magic circle in her hand and fired a poisonous dart at the poisoned prisoner.

Soon the man stopped struggling and collapsed in the cage, gasping heavily.

“The toxin of the Scaled Malignant Scorpion, however, targets the mind; the body suffers almost no physical harm, but the victim becomes demented or insane…”

The entire morning passed with Kiri introducing various toxins and their effects, punctuated by the prisoners’ wails in the cage.

“Alright, it’s noon now. Let’s end today’s lesson here.”

Rein quickly poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to Kiri, who took it and sat in a nearby chair to sip leisurely.

“Well… Grandma Kiri, should I go now?”

“Hmm? Alright, I see how impatient you are, but you must learn moderation.”

Kiri thought Rein might want to test the pill’s effects and quickly cautioned him.

Putting down the teapot, Rein scratched his head without explaining.

“Heh heh, then Grandma Kiri, I’ll be off first. If you need anything, send someone to House Gray to find me… I’ll definitely handle it perfectly.”

“Mm, go ahead.”

“Carly, I’m leaving now.”

“Yes, Young Master Rein.”

Rein greeted Carly, who was cleaning the lab, before leaving the Mage Tower.

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