Chapter 240 - Ch. 240 This Is Incredible (1) (1/2)
Ch. 240 This Is Incredible (1)
“Read it. I’ll explain as you go.”
Elena looked down at the documents Carlisle presented to her. To her surprise, it was all detailed information about powerful substances.
[Ingredients for the creation of drugs
Payan flower—has the appearance of a beautiful yellow flower. When burned, its smoke causes hallucinations.
2. Senly stem—blue flower that maximizes the effects of the Payan flower.
3. Terico—inhaling it causes one’s senses to become dull, and can cause paralysis when combined with certain other ingredients…]
Elena’s eyes scanned over the documents, then she looked up at Carlisle in confusion. Among them, the Payan flower was what she scented when she went to Redfield’s party.
“This is…”
“Yes. Do you remember the powder you took from Redfield’s party? Those were the exact ingredients. Give or take a few others.”
Elena’s hands holding the papers began to tremble. If a connection could be drawn between Redfield and this information, it would strike a severe blow to Empress Ophelia. That meant that Carlisle would be one step closer to the throne.
Elena had guessed that the powder would prove its use someday, but she never expected it to be so soon. Even for an experienced scholar, it would be difficult to extrapolate the exact ingredients of the powder in such a short amount of time. She looked up at Carlisle with an awed expression.
“Now with this…we can finally take advantage of the Second Prince’s weak point.”
“Yes. That was why earlier tonight, I raided Redfield’s party. He is now being held captive in the Crown Prince’s palace.”
“Wh-what?”
Elena’s red eyes widened, and she turned her gaze towards the open window where the torches could be seen.
“So those people…”
Carlisle gave a casual nod.
“I’m sure your prediction is right. The Empress will send those soldiers to retrieve Redfield from my custody.”
“…!”
She couldn’t believe that all this had happened while she had been asleep.
“Caril, aren’t you being too reckless.”
Carlisle didn’t reply, instead simply handing her another document. She flipped through the papers he had given her. There was detailed information on how the Empress tried to destroy Flower Bridge. Elena’s eyes widened again, and Carlisle smiled as he replied.
“This is a rare opportunity, so one must move swiftly to seize the opportunity.”
“…Caril.”
She looked at Carlisle in pure admiration. Her shock that this all happened without her knowing wore off, and she couldn’t help but respect not only her husband’s brilliance, but his daring and drive as well. Actions that appeared impulsive at first were carried out only after thorough calculation.