He set down the test tube, stoppering it, then walked out of the laboratory.
He passed through a long corridor and entered another room filled with books. After searching for a while, he quickly found a thin volume.
After flipping through its contents, he suddenly shut the book.
"This person is quite capable. He even managed to find this kind of poison, and found a wizard apprentice willing to brew it for him. The Aoun Family's third son truly didn't die unjustly. I wonder who exactly he offended to be targeted like this?"
"White Cicada. Quite an interesting poison."
Bichi himself was not particularly skilled in potion-making; his specialty was materials science. But that did not stop him from studying it now and then. Once he figured out what it was, he returned to his room, casually summoned an intermediate apprentice, and had him fetch Tina.
Before long, Tina rushed into the office in a flurry.
Bichi pushed the book he had just obtained before Tina and said, "The first one in this book, and it must have been brewed by a wizard. No matter who killed your third uncle, they're connected to a wizard. Investigate the ingredients listed here and see who has used them recently. There's a good chance it has something to do with your third uncle's death."
Tina took the book and leafed through it, her expression solemn. She suddenly closed it and said seriously to Bichi, "I owe you one."
The corner of Bichi's mouth curled up in disdain. "A favor? You nobles still have such a thing as favors? You might as well give me some money. That would be more practical."
Tina bit her lip. "Bichi, I know we haven't treated you well in the past, but don't forget where the conveniences you