Aron frowned as well when he heard this. "You're right. I was so focused on dealing with matters on the island earlier that I forgot about this."
"Deep-sea magical beasts are difficult enough to deal with already. If they truly riot, the coastal villages will definitely suffer. I'll make arrangements right away for the guards most familiar with the deep-sea terrain to lead a fleet and investigate. We'll try to get news as soon as possible."
"There's a second matter," Lin Taichu continued. "I need to personally prepare the antidote from the formula in that black notebook."
"Although the King has already gathered people who understand medicine, there are certain crucial steps and dosages in the formula that only I can accurately control. Besides, I don't want too many people seeing the complete formula."
"If the formula leaks and falls into the hands of someone with ill intentions, they might use it to modify magical beasts. That would bring about another disaster."
Aron nodded. "I understand. You really do need to handle this personally. Just tell me what medicinal herbs or tools you need. I'll have someone fetch them from the Royal Palace's medicine storeroom and make sure everything is prepared for you."
Lin Taichu thought for a moment. "Have someone deliver the black notebook to me, then prepare a clean room with an alchemy furnace, various grinding tools, and the medicinal herbs mentioned in the notebook. Make sure they're all of the finest quality."
"Also, send two reliable guards to stand outside the room. Other than you, no one is allowed inside or even near it, so no one can sneak a look at the formula."
"Alright, I'll take care of it now." After saying that, Aron turned and headed outside. After taking two steps, he looked back. "If