Chapter 58: Apothecary Abel
Chapter 58: Apothecary Abel
Rain's expression changed, but upon closer inspection, he wasn't overly alarmed.
Judging from the color of the wound, there was no sign of necrosis or anything else, indicating that the poison wasn't particularly potent.
Additionally, he still had one attribute point left.
This was the moment to use it! Without hesitation, Rain added that point to his Constitution.
Instantly, a warm current surged from his heart, making Rain feel energized, and even the previous dizziness disappeared without a trace.
This calmed Rain's mind considerably.
However, the sense of perception at the wound hadn't returned, indicating that the poison was still present! It seemed that adding the point had refreshed his physical state, but the poison was still seeping into his body.
Generally speaking, since this assassin knew how to use poison, he would undoubtedly carry both poison and antidote on his person, although he might not necessarily have the antidote for the poison Rain was afflicted with, there was a high probability that he would have the same type of poison.
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"Oh, it's little Rain. You've grown taller and more handsome. Abel, he was invited by the new sheriff. He should be at the Town Hall. Is there something you need?" Molly smiled and stood up to greet Rain.
Rain nodded and said, "I was just attacked and poisoned!"
Additionally, Abel was usually quiet and reserved, not the type to gossip. Rain wasn't too worried that this apothecary would spread rumors.
Moreover, there was a funny story. Ever since Abel demonstrated his exceptional skill in potion-making, Molly, the eighteen-year-old beautiful daughter of the tailor shop owner next door, gradually fell in love with Abel, a nearly forty-year-old bachelor! This news initially shocked the town, but upon closer inspection, they realized that Abel, aside from his obsession with potion research, didn't have any bad habits like gambling or drinking. He seemed like a good family man.
After a moment's thought, Rain seemed to have an idea.
As he entered the office, he saw Abel, dressed in a black robe, standing next to Hamilton, apparently examining Hamilton's injuries.
Rain hesitated for a moment before quickly asking, "Sister Molly, is Mr. Abel here?"
When Rain arrived at Abel's Apothecary, the dizziness started to affect him again.
The owner of the apothecary was Abel, a middle-aged man in his forties, tall and thin. He was usually quiet and reserved, rarely appearing before the town's residents, and often worked alone in the apothecary.
It could be said that the newlywed woman before him only knew the names and prices of various potions.
"It's just a minor matter, Sheriff. I'll go to the Town Hall to find Mr. Abel. Goodbye, Sister Molly." Rain waved his hand and quickly left the apothecary, heading towards the Town Hall.
Rain didn't come here to buy potions; instead, he wanted Abel, the expert in potions, to help identify which bottle was the correct antidote.
Rain was well aware that the apothecary who was skilled in potions was Abel, not the woman before him.
Soon after, Rain returned to Hamilton's office.
At first, the locals referred to him as 'Weirdo' Abel.
But a few seconds later, Rain was dumbfounded!
"What?!" Hamilton instantly stood up from his chair, his eyes wide as he stared at Rain, clearly startled.
However, it was still much better than before.
Without further inspection, Rain immediately dragged the body behind a large rock, taking all the bottles, vials, daggers, and money bags with him, and hurried towards the town.
This shop is called Abel's Apothecary.
Even the usually stoic Abel was now looking at Rain with a face full of surprise, as if to say, "You, a mere kid, actually have assassins after you?" Rain didn't elaborate further but instead walked up, and with a 'clatter', placed all the bottles and jars from his embrace onto Hamilton's large desk.
As for Abel, what would he make of this? At a time like this, who cares about that? Saving his life was the priority!
Soon, Rain turned left and right, quickly arriving at a shop with a signboard displaying herbs and reagents.
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Before long, Rain reached the town's administrative hall and, after a brief inquiry with the guards, he found the answer.
However, the residents of Shiny Gold Town gradually discovered that Abel's concoctions were more effective than those produced elsewhere, and they were also cheaper than similar potions on the market.
Rain didn't answer directly but instead glanced at Apothecary Abel and then turned to Hamilton.
This earned him newfound respect from the townspeople, who no longer called him 'Weirdo' Abel but instead referred to him as Apothecary Abel or Mr. Abel.
Indeed, Molly was right; Abel was here, currently in Hamilton's office.
The townspeople, realizing this, couldn't help but admire Molly's keen insight, and now, after half a year of marriage, they were even more envious.
Rain immediately seized the moment and approached, first using his sword tip to lift the assassin's body, confirming that the assassin was indeed lifeless before quickly searching through his belongings.
Apparently, the assassin had relied on color and bottle shape differences to remember what kind of poison or antidote each bottle contained.
It was unclear whether it was due to an enhanced constitution or the poison's potency gradually diminishing. It seemed that the potion only restored all physical abilities but couldn't dispel this adverse condition! He still needed an antidote.
After all, professional matters should be left to professionals.
Both being from Shiny Gold Town, Molly and Rain had known each other for a long time.
This made Rain pause for a moment, but soon a smile appeared on his face.
This proved that Abel's treatment skills were exceptional, as he could even treat the injuries of a formal knight like Hamilton. Surely, the poison in Rain's body would be no match for him.
In the assassin's belt pouch, Rain quickly found seven or eight differently colored bottles and jars, but the problem was that none of them had any labels.
"Come in!"
As soon as he entered the apothecary, the owner, Abel, was not there. Instead, his newlywed lover, Molly, sat behind the counter.
"Oh! It's Rain, what brings you back again?" Hamilton asked, puzzled.
Therefore, if Rain could identify the poison he was afflicted with from the assassin's body, he would have a chance to figure out what kind of poison it was, making it much easier to deal with later.
Hamilton immediately understood and waved his hand, saying, "It's fine, Rain, just tell me. Abel is an old friend of mine!"
"Knock knock knock!"
"Oh, Rain, you can wait." Molly watched Rain leave and couldn't help but shake her head. She couldn't understand why Rain was in such a hurry.
After some thought, Rain also took out the black dagger and placed it on the desk.
This time, Hamilton fell silent.
He and Abel exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.
But at this moment, they both knew Rain wasn't lying.
(End of Chapter)
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