Section C, Chapter 14: The Battle of the Cellar (Celesia)
Ellabuya grass, blood-locking flower, bitter swamp leaves...... Seresya was secretly shocked in her heart: the poisoner was very clever. The poison created by these three ingredients is not only highly toxic, but also has a weak smell that can easily be hidden in a variety of slightly bitter liquids – including, of course, beer.
What was that sweet smell? The mad dog's pretended intoxicated expression and sniffed it again, but unfortunately it was unrecognizable.
If it weren't for Lao Tzu's frequent use of poison and a good nose, he might have really been killed by this near-perfect poison...... Seresya secretly rejoiced in her heart: fortunately, the poison was only "almost perfect".
The poison is so soluble and toxic that a single drop can dissolve into a gallon of beer, turning it into a drink that can kill fasting drinkers in less than ten seconds and delay the onset of non-fasting drinkers...... Cereya was thinking about how she could use these traits for her own use.
I'd love to talk to him if I could...... Seresa secretly affirmed the poisoner's drug-making skills: this difficult poison would have to take more than ten hours to concoct. There can't be a little mistake in between.
With his brain racing, Mad Dog figured out a way to lure the man into taking the bait - the person standing behind him watching the play was definitely the poisoner. Therefore, just give him what he wants to see. If you don't act in such a play, I'm afraid you'll have to let him go.
I was facing away from him, so it couldn't have been more convenient...... Seresa brought the poisoned wine to her lips and tilted her head to "drink" it—at least in the man's eyes. In fact, he let the poisoned liquor drench down the collar and into his shirt.
After "drinking" the cup of poisonous wine, the mad dog wiped his mouth with satisfaction and stretched his long lazy waist. Feeling the colder gaze, he silently counted in his mind, predicting when and what action he should "die" - he had seen too much of what this drug looked like when it attacked. It starts with severe pain in the abdomen, and within a few seconds you will fall to the ground.
Ten seconds later, a yawning Celestia jerked her body and clutched her abdomen to let out a cry of pain. The glass fell to the ground in vain, shattering at his feet. Staggering and shuddering, the mad dog staggered and collapsed to the ground—his forehead slamming to the floor in pursuit of realism.
, it hurts...... Selesa closed her eyes in exasperation, and after two more twitches, she continued to play as a dead corpse. He cursed in his heart, and decided that he must clean up the poisoned bastard for a while.
Come on, let me know where you're hiding?" Celesya listened intently to the sounds behind her.
There was no sound of the secret door opening as Cereya had expected, and the sound of faint, slow footsteps sounded straight into the darkness. Along with this, there is also an inexplicable sense of oppression.
The steps are very light, but the frequency of the left and right feet is inconsistent, and the steps are slightly staggering and staggering...... Seresa was slightly surprised: it sounded like an old man's pace.
Finally, he stopped and stood beside Ceresya. Feeling a cold gaze coming from his back, the mad dog held his breath.
He stared at it for a while, utterly silent. After a moment, as if trying to turn the "dead body" over, he placed his right hand on Cereya's shoulder.
Immediately seizing the opportunity, Mad Dog suddenly raised his right hand and grabbed the thin wrist. With a force from his waist, he quickly rolled sideways and threw the man to the ground. Standing up and drawing her sword, Seresya half-turned to face her newly propped up foe, the tip of her sword against his throat.
Carefully looking at the thin body covered by the hooded cloak, the mad dog snorted disdainfully: "Okay, don't you see that you have already lost? It's all here, and you don't plan to say anything?"
The man was silent, as if frozen in place, staring at Seresya.
"I don't know what to say?" Mad Dog pressed the tip of his sword closer to the man's neck again, "How about taking off the hood before you say that?"
The man remained unresponsive, and Cereya leaned down impatiently, intending to pull off the man's hood herself. However, at this moment, the enemy suddenly disappeared in front of him.
Mad Dog's outstretched hand scratched into the air. Straightening up again, he peered angrily around the dim surroundings.
Is this guy a mage? Mad Dog thought to himself: fuck the invisibility...... This little trick just wants to clean me up?
The door panel did not wobble...... He glanced at the exit: the man hadn't left the room, he was still in the cellar. In that case, I'm afraid they want to kill me because they see that I'm not dead.
Are you so afraid that I will spread the news of the poisoned wine?, Selesa clenched the hilt of her sword with her right hand, which was crossed to her chest.
I can't kill him with one blow—thought mad dog, impatiently thought, and there are many things that need to be asked of him.
Although this guy is invisible, I'm afraid he can't get rid of the footsteps...... The mad dog closed its eyes, eliminating visual distractions, and listened to the sounds around it with all its might.
Soon, he noticed the slightest sound of footsteps. Carefully scertaining the location, he was surprised to see that the enemy was getting closer.
Mad Dog pinned his right hand and slashed a sword to the right. Sure enough, the enemy staggered back and barely dodged.
Taking a quick step towards him, Seresya slammed his sword straight into his lower handicap. However, before the blade could get closer, the man disappeared again with the shadow.
Where did you run again? The mad dog gritted his teeth and flicked his sword.
There was a sound of hurried footsteps behind him. Suddenly turning back and slashing a sword, the enemy barely dodged again and disappeared.
Where is this time? Cereya closed her eyes anxiously, carefully sensing the enemy's position.
A moment later, the faint sound of footsteps rang out again. Immediately realizing that it was coming from in front of him, Mad Dog jerked out a throwing knife from his waist and threw it in the direction of the sound.
A cry of pain rang out, and the body of the enemy emerged from the shadows. Just as Cereya had envisioned, the knife plunged deep into his left shoulder.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Mad Dog rushed in front of the enemy with his sword and kicked him over. Before he fell to the ground, Mad Dog broke the brim of his hood with a sword, revealing the man's face.
Stepping on the man's body and looking at the enemy's face, the mad dog laughed triumphantly and maniacally. However, after laughing for less than two seconds, he couldn't laugh anymore because he was stunned - this face seemed to be a little familiar.
"Uh-huh, I think I've seen you. Seresa was stunned for a moment and grinned: "Oh, I remember...... The frozen old man has this face, too—you imitate it, huh? But this little trick can only deceive Lucina. ”
The enemy glared at him angrily, clutching the wound pierced by the throwing knife.
"It hurts, it hurts!" the mad dog stomped his stomach. The man let out an old wail again.
Holding the blade of the sword against his neck, Seresa wasted no time in reminding, "I'm going to ask you a few questions soon, and I advise you to answer them honestly...... By the way, don't think your teleportation trick can save you. I'll cut your neck in that instant. ”
Seeing that the man still didn't react, Ceresya couldn't help but be angry: "Still reluctant to speak, huh?
Before he could finish speaking, the man let out a strange smile.
"Laugh, laugh, I've got a way to get you to say what I want to hear. The mad dog reached out in disgust, intending to tear off the human skin mask. However, he was shocked to find that he could not tear - that face was real.
In the slightest moment of his falteringness, the man disappeared beneath him. Quickly threw three throwing knives at the door that had been knocked open out of thin air, but none of them hit.
Damn, let him run!" Annoyed, Mad Dog thrust his sword back into its scabbard and rushed to the cellar door—since he didn't get any information, he had to hurry to warn him about the poisoned wine.