bookandnovel Chapter 138 Revealing the Identity
Chapter 138 Revealing the Identity
Chapter 138 Revealing the Identity
"I have a medicine that can stop bleeding quickly, a sedative that can calm people down, and a berserker that can excite people. Each of these three medicines costs 1 pound."
Furthermore, we also offer top-quality secret potions that can enhance a man's virility and make a woman beg for mercy, transforming you into an extraordinary seventeen or eighteen-year-old in bed. Each potion contains two vials; if it doesn't work, you get a full refund.
After lawyer Katharine Grey sold all the weapons she brought, a slightly lewd voice rang out, attracting the attention of everyone present. Evan immediately recognized it as the voice of his downline, "Pharmacist" Darkwell.
Oh! He shouldn't be called a "pharmacist" anymore. After Evan gave him the "Marrow Crystal of the Elf Spring" last time, he gathered all the materials and successfully upgraded to a Sequence 8 "Beast Tamer".
Darkwell's asking price was double what he had quoted when he first attended the party, which pleased some of his previous buyers.
Those who were planning to buy this time were dissatisfied.
"You raised the price way too fast! It's doubled the price from last time. If you lower the price a bit, we can buy more."
Darkwell, whose chubby face couldn't be completely concealed by the iron mask, shook his head repeatedly and said:
"I have always been honest and fair in my business dealings, and I will not raise or lower prices arbitrarily."
"Well, my potion-making skills have improved dramatically recently. The efficacy of all my potions has increased by at least 200%. I'm already losing money by only doubling the price; it can't go any lower."
Darkwell spoke cryptically, but everyone present understood the fact that he had been promoted, so they all tacitly accepted Darkwell's price increase. Even those who had just complained stopped talking and instead started buying the potions.
Clearly, those who purchased and used Darkwell's potion last time were very satisfied with its effects. After hearing that the potion was even more effective, they didn't hesitate to spend their money. No one can guarantee that they won't get hurt, and having a dose of this kind of potion can save your life in a critical moment.
Moreover, the drugs that enhance male virility are very popular and sell out in no time, which only shows that men are not stingy with money when it comes to pursuing "stronger".
Soon, a large wad of banknotes appeared in Darkwell's hand, and he couldn't hide his excitement.
Seeing this, Evan couldn't help but sigh that "pharmacists" are a highly profitable profession no matter what world they are in, and more importantly, they can make a steady stream of income and never have to worry about buyers.
Of course, Evan didn't spend money to buy it; as his subordinate, it was only natural for Darkwell to give his superior a warning.
"Hey, are you interested in a long-term partnership? I can buy potions from you in bulk, purchasing 200 pounds worth of potions every month, which would give you a fixed income. Of course, the price per potion would have to be lower."
A man who rarely spoke, sitting on the edge of the sofa, suddenly asked.
"My friends and I can even help you advance to the next rank."
Just then, Isengard Stanton, the Eye of Wisdom who had been sitting in the center of the sofa without saying a word, suddenly spoke sharply:
"Black Snake, don't try to play your little tricks!"
"Mr. Wisdom, I respect your rules for gatherings, but you can't stop members from making friends with each other, can you?"
How about it? Working with me will make your future path much smoother.
"Black Serpent?" Evan looked at the man completely shrouded in a black robe. "Is he the Aurora Society member who was later sold to Klein, whose ears were corrupted by the True Creator, and who helped Klein kill Master Luo?"
If Darkwell, who hadn't been promoted for several years, were faced with such a large fixed income, he might be tempted.
However, he had just been promoted and had not yet begun to digest the potion. He did not have a high desire to be promoted to the next level. In addition, he had already accepted Evan's recruitment and become an outer member of the official organization MI9. Naturally, he had a great ability to resist the temptation of "Black Serpent", which was obviously from a secret organization. Therefore, he resolutely refused.
"I'm sorry, these medicines require a large number of specially cultivated herbs. Without the raw materials, I cannot manufacture the medicines on a large scale, and I myself do not have the energy to manufacture medicines on a large scale."
"Okay, feel free to contact me if you change your mind."
Black Snake also knew that such things couldn't be rushed, so this time he only mentioned it briefly, just to plant a seed.
The other members were also relieved that the "pharmacist" had not accepted the offer, because if the pharmacist had accepted such a large order, his energy would have been limited and he wouldn't have had as many potions on hand as he did now. They might even have to compete for the same amount, which would obviously be disadvantageous for them.
As time went on, the people at the gathering completed their transactions and entered the communication phase. Evan took this opportunity to distribute Lanius's portrait, thus completing the mission of the Ninth Division of Military Intelligence.
The news that Lannault had at least several hundred thousand pounds in cash excited everyone at the gathering, even though they knew they had no chance of swallowing such a huge sum. It still got on their nerves because Evan had publicly promised a reward of five thousand gold coins, which was also the reward MI9 offered to those who provided clues.
Meanwhile, lawyer Katharine Grey and Darkwell recognized that it was Evan who issued the mission.
Before long, the gathering ran out of information to share, and everyone left the meeting place one by one, arranged by the Eye of Wisdom.
Finally, when only Evan, Darkwell, and Catherine Grey remained, Evan spoke:
"Alright, now that we're all on the same side, there's no need to be formal. Let's all introduce ourselves."
Upon hearing this, Catherine Grey stared at Darkwell in shock, Darkwell looked at Catherine Grey, and Isengard Stanton looked at Evan. No one present had expected Evan to suddenly pull this stunt.
Isengard Stanton knew that a method to quickly master potions was not something that could be obtained so easily; such a method was a closely guarded secret within the Church of the True God.
Eisinger Stanton knew that Evan was asking him to clearly state his attitude and whether he was willing to formally pledge allegiance, which made him somewhat conflicted.
Catherine Grey and Darkwell were also surprised to learn that the other was also one of Evan's recruits, and they were secretly delighted.
From now on, I'll have a fixed channel to order extraordinary weapons or purchase medicines.
As for the fact that the organizer of the gathering, the old man with the eye of wisdom, was also Evan's subordinate, this did not surprise them.
Catherine Grey already knew that the Eye of Wisdom and Evan were in cahoots, and Darkwell had been brought in by Evan. In addition, the Eye of Wisdom had previously tried to recruit Darkwell, and had shown its dislike for others trying to recruit people at his parties. Therefore, they were all basically aware of the relationship between him and Evan.
Seeing that the wise and insightful detective Isengard Stanton was unable to make a decision, Evan chuckled and said:
"Let me introduce myself first, then the 'pharmacist,' the 'lawyer,' and finally the great detective."
I am Evan Horn, Captain of MI9.
"Darkwell, Pharmacist Pathway Sequence 8 - 'Beastmaster'."
"Catherine Grey, Lawyer Pathway Sequence 9 - 'Lawyer'".
After they finished introducing themselves, they all looked at the Eye of Wisdom, who was still sitting in the middle of the sofa, causing Isengard Stanton to smile wryly.
Evan's words immediately jolted Isengard Stanton awake. There were only four people present, and everyone else had revealed their identities, while Isengard Stanton was still keeping his secret. This would arouse the suspicion of the others, and they might even launch a sudden attack.
From now on, the lawyer and the pharmacist will be wary of the gatherings he hosts, and may reduce the number of times they attend his gatherings, or even stop attending altogether.
Without these two heavyweight figures, the quality and level of his gatherings would drop significantly, and their influence would also decline, making it meaningless for him to organize such gatherings.
At the same time, Evan directly pointed out his identity as a great detective, which was to tell him: You have no secrets in front of me, so you might as well submit to me?
With a sigh, Isengard Stanton said seriously:
"Eisinger Stanton, Reader Path Sequence 7—'The Guardian of Knowledge,' also known as 'The Detective.'"
"Ah! I know you! You are Backlund's most respected detective! I've heard of your reputation!"
Having studied at Backlund University for several years and being very familiar with the university, Catherine Grey exclaimed in surprise, well aware of Isengard Stanton's formidable reputation in the detective world.
"My advisor is Professor Will from Backlund University. He mentioned you and admitted that he was convinced of his defeat in court by you."
Hearing Catherine Grey's exclamation, Evan shook his head. She had revealed too much. If Isengard Stanton and Darkwell were to pay attention, they could easily find out all her information.
Although Evan asked everyone to introduce themselves, none of them took off their masks, maintaining a certain distance.
Darkwell, who was not so familiar with Backlund, did not react as strongly. Instead, he was still thinking about Katherine Grey's self-introduction and concluded that she also had a "craftsman" behind her, who was obviously also recruited by Evan.
"Professor Will is too kind. His loss in court this time was not due to his own fault, but rather to the failure of the police to gather evidence."
Isengard Stanton responded modestly to Catherine Grey relaying the mentor's praise, then turned to Evan, handing him a stack of documents and saying:
"This is the list you gave me a while ago. It's the conclusion of my investigation. I've now completed all the tasks you assigned me. Shouldn't you keep your promise and give me the reward you promised?"
Evan sensed the emotion in Isengard Stanton's tone, but didn't seem to care. He took the document, flipped through a couple of pages, and then said with a smile:
"Of course, I always keep my word."
Evan then recounted the role-playing technique to the public, emphasizing the key points. Catherine Grey and Darkwell didn't react much; they both had connections and had been taught role-playing techniques.
Isengard Stanton was a smart man after all. He had vaguely sensed before that there were clues to mastering potions, and Evan's words had finally revealed the truth, making him think of many things at once.
However, upon learning about the "role-playing method," he felt not excitement and joy, but rather anger and sadness.
I'm angry at myself for being so blind to the bigger picture, unable to understand something so simple, and at the same time, I'm saddened by the many years I've wasted.
He wasted too much time, and if he hadn't realized he still had a sliver of a chance, he might have lost control on the spot.