Futan's Whisper

In normal circumstances, Medical Skill can be used to substitute for Pharmacy Skill checks. However, depending on the specific situation, Medical Skill may be penalized or require a difficult or extremely difficult check.

And now, KP004 said, "Alright, because the Player's Medical Skill has reached 78 points, Medical Skill can barely be used for the Pharmacy check, but it must pass a difficult check."

Medical, 47/39, Fail.

"Although you tried your best to figure out what that herbal scent was, because you had never smelled this medicinal scent before, you could not make a determination." KP004 chuckled sinisterly and continued, "At the same time, you feel a wave of dizziness, your thoughts immediately become sluggish and confused, so your Inspiration will become 10 for an hour!"

As soon as KP004 finished speaking, Liu Xing's vision blurred, and he involuntarily collapsed onto Isabella's bed, starting to have a headache. He felt like his brain was a mess of paste, filled with all sorts of chaotic thoughts that made it impossible for him to think normally.

It was obvious that Liu Xing knew that the herbal scent he had just smelled was most likely a hallucinogenic drug that affected human thought, which was why he was in this state.

Isabella naturally noticed Liu Xing's abnormality and immediately became nervous. After all, Liu Xing was a rare person who was willing to communicate with her. Isabella had already considered Liu Xing a friend, and now her friend was lying on her bed in pain, which made Isabella very anxious.

At this moment, Isabella suddenly remembered that Grandfather Wayne, the Old Butler Wayne, had given her some painkillers to take when she felt a headache. Now, seeing Liu Xing in pain and clutching his head, Isabella felt that Liu Xing could be considered to have a headache and could be given those painkillers.

Thus, Isabella took out a small bottle without any label from under her pillow, poured out a capsule, and quickly handed it to Liu Xing.

Since Liu Xing had already lost the ability to think, he didn't even consider what medicine Isabella was giving him and swallowed it directly.

The moment he swallowed the capsule, Liu Xing's last shred of rationality told him that if this capsule was poison, he was dead for sure.

Fortunately, the capsule was not poison and effectively relieved Liu Xing's painful symptoms. Although he still had a slight headache, he could at least think normally.

"Because the Player took the painkillers given by Isabella, the symptoms of headache and dizziness were immediately relieved, but there is still some confusion in thought, so the Player's current Inspiration is 60, and it will continue for another hour," KP004 said with some regret.

Liu Xing, having regained his ability to think, finally came back to his senses. He forced a smile and said to Isabella, "Thank you for your help, Miss Isabella. Otherwise, I would have had a headache for quite a while."

Seeing that Liu Xing had returned to normal, Isabella finally breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, saying, "I'm glad you're okay. Fortunately, Grandfather Wayne prepared this bottle of painkillers for me."

Isabella proudly picked up the small bottle and shook it towards Liu Xing as if showing off.

Only then did Liu Xing notice that there was no label on the bottle. Therefore, Liu Xing felt that this so-called "painkiller" might have a hidden purpose.

After all, Liu Xing knew very well that the reason he had a headache was because he had smelled that strange herbal scent, and Liu Xing was certain that it was a herb with strong hallucinogenic effects!

Isabella, who had been living here for a long time, did not experience any adverse reactions like he did. This meant that Isabella might have developed a resistance to this hallucinogenic herb. However, from the painkillers Old Wayne gave Isabella, it could be seen that Isabella might also suffer from relapses from time to time.

Thinking of this, Liu Xing decided to inquire about this hallucinogenic herb from Isabella.

"Miss Isabella, what kind of incense are you using in your room? It smells so pleasant," Liu Xing asked with a smile.

Isabella chuckled and pointed to a strange-looking plant in the corner of the room.

The plant was about half a meter tall, somewhat resembling a gladiolus, but with only one red flower blooming at the top.

"This flower was given to me by my father. I think its name is Futan's Whisper. It has a calming effect," Isabella explained to Liu Xing.

Liu Xing nodded silently, as he had not forgotten that Cthulhu's full name was Cthulhu Futan!

So this plant might as well be called The Call of Cthulhu!!!

As for its calming effect, Liu Xing could only scoff. He had likely inhaled this plant's pollen earlier, resulting in a drastic drop in his Inspiration, a splitting headache, and a complete loss of his ability to think. Could such an effect be called calming?

However, since Liu Xing's Cthulhu Mythos Knowledge was currently 0, he had no solution for this. He could only smile and reply, "I see. I thought such a pleasant scent was making me feel much more at peace."

Isabella nodded with a smile, proudly stating, "Of course. This was a birthday gift from my father. How could it not be good?"

Liu Xing echoed Isabella, offering some flattering words, but his mind was filled with questions. However, as his Inspiration was still being affected, he couldn't calm down enough to think thoroughly.

Therefore, Liu Xing decided to hand over this information and these questions to Chen Ling and the others once he met up with them.

Liu Xing wanted to chat with Isabella a bit longer, but suddenly heard a series of urgent and loud coughs. The sound clearly came from the first floor.

This was the secret signal Liu Xing had arranged with Chen Ling and the others. If Chen Ling, who was on lookout, spotted Old Wayne or the Castle Lord returning to the Main Building, they would give this signal, and Liu Xing would have to leave the second floor as quickly as possible.

So, Liu Xing said to Isabella, "Miss Isabella, my friends who came to tour the castle with me seem to be having an episode again. I need to hurry downstairs to help him take his medication. So, I must bid you farewell for now, Miss Isabella. See you again later."

Isabella nodded understandingly, smiling, "Then please go ahead, Sir Liu Xing. But if possible, Sir Liu Xing, could you come back and chat with me for a while longer?"

Liu Xing nodded without hesitation. How could he refuse the chance to chat with such a beautiful girl?

ps: There will be another chapter this afternoon. By the way, friends who want to play tabletop RPGs can join the group. The link is pinned in the review section.