Mystery: From the Shadow World

Chapter 103 Pharmacist
"Jane, are you back?"

In the evening, Philip, who had just finished his housework and was about to go out to attend a gathering of extraordinary people, suddenly discovered that the lady next door, Hugh Dilcha, who lived with Fors, was about to open the door with her key and walk into the room.

Thanks to her friendly relationship with Fors, her current relationship with the man in front of her, who was shorter in height but had an indescribable majesty and charm, was not bad. At least they could chat without any awkwardness.

"Yes." Philip smiled. "Because I had to return to my hometown to take care of some things, I didn't expect to see a surprise in the newspaper just after returning to Backlund."

Xio nodded slightly, expressionless and said:
"The book is very well written, so this is not a surprise. It is just the result of your hard work. If it is not popular with the public, that would be a regrettable and unfair result."

Forget about trying. I don't have the thick skin of Emperor Russell. Philip thought helplessly in his heart, subconsciously comparing his only remaining memory of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", preparing to use dream divination to recall it later, and then refine the details.

After saying goodbye to Xio, she took a rented carriage to the Backlund Bridge area. After changing her appearance at the one-bedroom transfer point that she had successfully renewed before leaving for Tingen, she returned to the Brave Bar.

Just like before, he found Kaspars in a chess and card room and asked if Maric was there. Unexpectedly, Philip received a definite answer to this seemingly hopeless question.

"Marichi is here?" Philip raised his eyebrows slightly and confirmed in a very low voice.

"Well, I don't have to lie to you."

Amid the bustling atmosphere of the bar, Kaspers looked quite pleased. "He specifically said not to reveal his secrets to anyone but you, at least not these days."

It seemed like Maric and Sharon had successfully disguised themselves and returned to Backlund. Well, I had to control my contact with them from now on, otherwise they would be targeted by the Rose School again, and all my efforts would be in vain. Philip nodded slightly, lowered his brown bowler hat, and then walked into the hidden chess and card room near the kitchen.

"what's the matter?"

After this period of rest, Maric seemed to be in much better condition. Although the madness in his eyes remained, he no longer exuded the invisible aura that would terrify ordinary people.

"Uh..." Philip pondered for a moment, then said directly and neatly: "If I want to entrust you to take action, what is the reward?"

"That depends on who we're dealing with." Maric didn't refuse, nor did he immediately agree. He pretended to listen. "Your strength is not weak. Considering the Beyonder items, you can even run against me and threaten the person you came to for help. Sequence Five?"

"Two targets, in no particular order. The Sequence Eight 'Trickster', suspected of being tainted by the True Creator, who failed in his assassination attempt on Duke Negan and is on the run, and possesses the Beyonder Item 'Creeping Hunger'."

Hearing the answer, Maric raised his brows slightly and shook his head. "I can promise you the former right away, as long as you find the other party's location and ensure that he is merely contaminated and not transformed into a terrifying monster far beyond his level. The price is over 500 pounds. But I don't think you need this."

"Then, Qilingos is currently attracting too much attention, and his extraordinary item is extremely dangerous. I need to discuss this with Sharon."

Yes, the danger is high. Unfortunately, what I need is that powerful Beyonder item, the Creeping Hunger. Philip nodded, kindly inquiring about the other person's current condition, then left without further ado. Following the familiar path, he once again arrived at the unlit house, donned the iron mask he had prepared, and knocked on the door.

The small wooden board on the door opened, revealing an eye. After observing the situation outside, it opened the door and handed over the black robe with a hood.

It was still the road completely shrouded in shadows, still the living room, still the flickering and dim candle. Philip found a place at random and sat down quietly.

Not long after, a chubby-faced man spoke up, "I'm looking to purchase the medullary crystals from the Elf Spring, or any related clues. I'll pay a satisfactory price and give you two additional potions. You can choose whichever you prefer."

The medullary crystal of the Elf Spring?
When Philip heard the familiar words, he instantly thought of the Beyonder gathering held in Queens, hosted by "Shepherd" Mr. A. The last time he went there and bought the "Flame Gloves", the information about the sale of this item seemed to still be on the blackboard.

You can make a profit from the price difference.

Speaking of which, medicine.
This guy is a "pharmacist"?
Philip subconsciously thought of the otaku vampire Emlyn White. After thinking carefully, he lowered his voice and said, "I'll keep an eye out for you. If you're lucky, you'll be able to see that thing at the next party."

Before the man could express his joy or say anything, he continued to add his request, "But I don't want any potions. I want at least two pages of the notes left by Emperor Roselle."

"notes?"

The pharmacist's tone became a little strange, but he still spread his hands and said helplessly, "Okay, okay, I'll try to find it. If it only takes two pages, then I say, you really don't want to consider the potion?"

He then introduced several medicines that had no side effects but were very effective, which attracted the attention of everyone at the party. However, for Philip now, none of them were necessary.

But the other party's nagging had clearly worked. Philip suppressed his rising impatience and said in a cold tone, "Roselle's notes, or clues to a reliable 'tamer', nothing else."

The "pharmacist" froze for a moment, then his tone relaxed and he smiled, "I happen to have a lead on the 'Beast Tamer'. Believe me, he's reliable enough."

uh-huh?

Philip raised his eyebrows slightly, not quite daring to believe what he said. However, the extraordinary item of the old man "Eye of Wisdom" on the scene came in handy in this situation. He was about to say something when he heard the "pharmacist" continue:
"But it's not convenient right now."

It's not convenient now, so you mean wait until the party is over later? Okay, anyway, I'm not afraid that these guys, most of whom are not even in the middle sequence, will come after me. Philip thought silently, then nodded and stopped talking.

(End of this chapter)