Chapter 7 Missing Materials

The Carlos sisters followed Elena and left the mansion with Miriam.

"So, I'm going to take you on a tour of our perfume studio." Elena said smugly.

Walk downstream along the banks of the Arno River, about the edge of the city, to a large production workshop.

When you walk through the main entrance, you will first be greeted by the lobby and service desk where guests are received.

A beautiful lady came to greet her politely.

Walk through the hall to the work area, where a wide corridor comes into view.

Miriam leads the way, while Elena introduces Bella and Anna to the situation.

"Because spices are highly volatile, the different stages of processing are carried out in different compartments and then interact through specific channels." "In addition, there are strict requirements for the airtightness of walls, doors and windows to avoid odors interfering with each other and affecting the quality of the finished product."

Bella saw that the rooms on both sides were equipped with glass-made doors and windows, and every process could be easily seen from the outside.

"Because wood itself is a raw material, and ordinary metals tend to play a role in odors. Therefore, using glass as a building material is the best choice." "Also, the soundproofing is good."

Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, you can see that each room has a different function.

There are machines for crushing materials, devices for extracting the essence of raw materials, and containers for filtration and reaction...... Each process is operated by a professional alchemist, forming a kind of streamlined production line.

It seems that the reason why the Medici industry is so developed is inseparable from the efficient organizational ability.

No wonder Elena said yesterday that it is not the cost of raw materials that is really expensive, but the process and formula.

Such a rigorous production process requires a lot of financial investment. Perhaps it is precisely because of such strict requirements that the perfume produced can be worthy of the signature of "Rich Celebrity".

The three of them followed Miriam all the way to the accessories inside.

An alchemist in a black robe, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, was holding an order in his hand and carefully checking the goods.

"Mr. Norton," Elena asked, "what's wrong?"

"That's right." Norton stopped what he was doing, "Most of the things on this list are fine. A few pieces that are out of stock can also be bought from nearby shops. There is only one material, and it is really difficult at the moment."

"What is it?"

"Breaking the Stone." Norton replied.

"Huh? Isn't that very common?" Elena was puzzled.

The Demon Breaker Stone, also known as the Mana Reaction Stone, is a catalytic medium often used in alchemical magic. It breaks down the natural magical barriers of various materials and promotes the integration of elements with each other. It is a very important alchemical material.

"That being said, it is specifically stated that it is necessary to use pure natural Demon Breakers." Norton said, handing Leonardo's list.

Elena took the list and looked at it.

Sure enough, at the end of one of them, a word was marked, and I deliberately circled it with a pen, which seemed to be very important.

"The Demon Breakers that are commonly used today are basically artificially synthesized. There is no obvious difference between the artificial magic stones used in ordinary alchemy. There are some good quality, and the purity can even surpass that of natural magic stones." Norton explained, "However, since the guests are particularly requested, I don't dare to make decisions on my own, so I asked the lady to come over and discuss."

Hearing this, Elena also felt a little embarrassed.

This order was sent by Miriam overnight last night.

Only when the listed materials are prepared and handed over to Mr. Leonardo will he be able to complete the identification of the toxin.

It's fine if it's an ordinary list, but Mr. Leonardo seems to be a very careful person, and since he makes such a request, there must be some reason.

After thinking about it again, I still think it is better to prepare according to the requirements.

"Where can I find a natural Demon Breaker now?" Elena asked.

"Hmm...... Let me think about it." Norton thought for a moment, then continued, "Perhaps, there will be one in the store in Holland. But you'll have to try your luck."

"Okay, I'll go over and have a look." Elena said, "You pack these things up and send them to Mr. Verrocchio's workshop and give them to Mr. Leonardo."

"Yes."

Norton answered, and began to continue checking, while asking his men to pack up the confirmed parts.

Elena and the others then left the workshop.

Ålande was the head of the Florentine black market and often bought things from unknown sources.

Of course, it is not necessarily illegal gains, some are just to evade tariffs, or are prohibited products, and even some military materials are among them.

And the Medici family is black and white, and has high prestige on both sides. Therefore, it is naturally not a problem to find Olland.

"Well," Olander stroked his long beard, "there is one that meets your requirements. It's just ......."

"But what?" Elena asked.

"It might be a little difficult right now."

"How much, please feel free to ask."

"Ah, no, no, no, it's not about money...... "Orange waved his hand hurriedly, "Your grandfather, Master Giovanni, was kind to me back then, even if it was given to you for free. It's just that this Demon Breaking Stone hasn't reached my hand yet."

"What do you mean?" Elena didn't understand.

"I'll tell you the truth," Orange scratched his hair, looking very helpless, "I ordered that order half a month ago, and I expect it to arrive in two weeks." However, just a few days ago, the seller suddenly sent a message, saying that he had encountered some trouble on the way and might not be able to deliver it as scheduled. As a result, there has been no news until now."

"And where is the thing now?"

"It should be in Venice." Holland replied.

Venice?

Bella seems to have heard it once recently, where did she hear it?

By the way, Mr. Verrocchio also went to Venice.

"Can you let me go over and have a look?" Elena said.

"Ah, are you going to go yourself?" Holland asked.

Elena nodded.

"Okay then." As he spoke, Oland tore off a page from the back of the ledger, wrote the address with charcoal, and then took out a golden seal from the drawer at the counter next to him, and handed it to Elena, "Take this and go to the outlet tavern in Venice, find a man named Harriman, and he will tell you the details."

Elena took the things, thanked them, and left with Bella.

"Are you going to leave now?" Bella asked.

"There's no hurry." Elena replied.

After a busy morning, she and Bella were both a little hungry.

Anna, on the other hand, feels that her mouth has not been idle, and if she sees something delicious on the road, she will run over and buy some. Just before Miriam left, he gave her a few cookies.

Elena proposes to have lunch out, and Bella has no opinion; Anna, the king of big stomachs, is also very actively in favor.