Luke took Kylena out of the Secret Service through the back door and hired a carriage on the way.

Due to the high cost of steam-powered locomotives and the need for professional maintenance, animal power is still the main transportation power.

Many nobles, officials and businessmen do not want to smell the pungent smell of engine oil, and prefer to choose luxurious carriages to show their noble status.

The bad roads made the car very bumpy.

Kylena was very nervous when she went on a field mission for the first time. She put her hands on her knees, as if she was about to pull out the magic wand and release magic at any time.

Luke, who was sitting opposite her, smiled and said to her: "Relax, I'm really afraid that you will release your magic right now and blow up this carriage."

Kylena smiled apologetically: "I'm sorry, Detective. Every time Captain Black Mamba comes back from field work to handle a case, I have to help her write a report. They always encounter some vicious murderers.

Although some people are innocent, I know that Cape District is really dangerous. I want to protect your safety."

Luke didn't expect Kylena to be so nervous because she was thinking about protecting herself.

"Oh? You protect me... because you want to protect me? Or is it because your 'loyalty' allows you to protect me?"

Kylena thought for a moment: "I, I don't know. The stimulation of my brain by the device makes it impossible for me to tell whether it is my intention or an order from 'loyalty'."

"No, you can still tell the difference, as long as you master the method. As the most complex organ of the human body, the brain cannot be completely controlled by a single device. I will teach you a method of combining breathing and meditation. As long as you use it skillfully, you can

Distinguish which are your real thoughts and which are the thoughts imposed on you.

Although this can’t free you from the control of the device, it can help you understand your true self.”

"Really?" Kylena was very excited, but then she turned worried and asked, "Will this bring you trouble?"

"If you don't tell, who will know?"

"Thank you, Inspector, I will definitely not tell anyone."

Luke taught Kylena breathing and meditation methods, and the diverted attention made her relax quickly.

The carriage stopped at its destination.

A very narrow alley that doesn't even have a formal name. People in the industry call it Black Medicine Alley.

In the Golden Shield Empire, potions and potions are a national monopoly. Only with the approval of the Imperial Apothecary Association can one engage in the production and sale of potions.

However, the price of regular potions is generally high, which gave rise to the black potion industry. Not only can the quality of potions produced by private workshops not be guaranteed, but they may also have side effects, but price is their most advantageous competitive advantage.

Moreover, some black potions have effects that regular potions do not have.

The special environment of Haijiao District has created a large-scale black potion industry here.

Black Medicine Alley almost exists in a semi-public way.

The arrival of Luke and Kylena immediately attracted the attention of the people in Black Medicine Alley.

Just by looking at their clothes, you can tell that they are people of status. Especially Kylena, the temperament of an aristocratic lady was difficult to imitate and difficult to hide.

Someone gathered around and tried to stop them from entering Black Medicine Alley.

Luke took out a 100 Reichsmark and gave it to one of the leaders.

"I'm a pharmaceutical purchaser, and I'm here to see Ralph."

The man took the money, looked at Luke and Kylena, and waved the people around to disperse.

"Ralph? The drug they made killed a man last week, and many merchants no longer dare to sell the drug they made.

Sir... If you want to buy a stimulant, I can help you introduce one. The formula used by the Imperial Apothecary Association is guaranteed to be safe and effective, and will satisfy your female companion.

The Ralphs, they like to add weird things to potions too much."

Kylena heard what the excitement booster was and lowered her head with a blush.

Luke took out another 100 Reichsmark.

"Kalf and I are friends, please take me there."

The man quickly took the money.

"No problem! In fact, the old man who died was already eighty years old. The potion made by the Kalf family is a bit stronger. You will definitely be as brave as a dragon after taking it.

plz follow me."

Luke took Kylena and followed the man inside.

The entire alley was filled with the smell of potions. Some potion ingredients and utensils were randomly thrown on the muddy road, and some reacted with colorful bubbles.

The management is not standardized and the sanitary conditions are very worrying!

The man took Luke to the door of a workshop.

"This is Ralph's potion shop, you can just go in. I kindly remind you that Ralph's potion... it's best to drink half a bottle."

"Thanks."

Luke took Kylena into the workshop, and the pungent smell of the potion became even stronger.

Entering the door is a small courtyard.

A well is connected to a sink, and several female workers are sitting on both sides of the sink brushing medicine bottles.

At the other end of the yard there was a small door leading to the underground, and a powerful man stood outside the door.

Luke didn't stop and continued walking inside.

The man stopped in front of the underground entrance: "Who are you? You want to discuss business, so wait here."

Luke grabbed the man's arm and twisted him to the ground, then stepped over him and walked toward the basement.

Kylena jumped over the man carefully, not forgetting to say: "I'm sorry!"

The man's screams alarmed the people in the underground workshop.

When they saw Luke walking down, they immediately rushed up with available weapons at hand.

Luke didn't stop and continued walking inside.

"Kylena!"

"Yes, Detective..."

Kylena took out the magic wand hidden in her sleeve. The tip of the magic wand emitted a strong light, and a person close to Luke was sent flying away by the magic beam.

Then the magic beam was fired continuously, and everyone who rushed up was knocked away.

Kylena quickly caught up with Luke while holding up her skirt, and used magic to move a box blocking the way to the wall.

He kept apologizing to the stunned people: "I'm sorry...I'm sorry...Detective, wait for me..."

Luke kept walking forward, and at the same time he saw that everyone who was under Kylena's magic could get up.

If you bring Shelley, it will be a different scene.

Passing through the material distribution room, the mill room, the dissolving room...

Kylena followed Luke, holding the magic wand in front of her. The bright light from the tip of the magic wand scared most people away from moving.

Anyone who dares to attack will only end up being thrown out by magic.

Luke passed through each room almost without any obstruction, and finally his way was blocked by four people.

Their bodies are all different from the ordinary people we just met.

The leader was a short old man with a beard, all white hair, and a bulging forehead like a longevity star.

The old man asked Luke angrily: "Who are you?"
Chapter completed!