Chapter 161 Tofana's Poison
Vines entwined the tree trunks, and the sunlight was blocked by clusters of oak trees. Occasionally, a little light squeezed in from the back, but it could not dispel the gloom inside.
The damp soil was mixed with the smell of sea water. In a place where the sun never sets all year round, even the air was chilly.
A circular light rapidly expanded from one point, and a woman in a long robe appeared in it.
Even after the light went out, the woman in the robe did not move.
She looked deep into the pitch-black cave in front of her, but could not see anything inside. She raised her leg, as if sensing something, and suddenly stopped, looking at the stone tower that was taller than the central bell tower.
His gaze slowly shifted to the side.
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Vifiya did not answer the black grandmother's question.
The old woman bent down and stared at her. The girl in front of her did not have the mental capacity of a child at all. Is it true that people become easily dazzled when they get old?
Grandma Hei straightened her back and no longer maintained the appearance of a kind grandmother.
She lowered her eyes: "Don't be so vigilant, I just want to ask you for a small favor."
She didn't hide her scrutiny; perhaps, it would be easier to deal with the girl by giving her something practical rather than trying to coax her.
"In return, I will answer your questions as appropriate."
Vifiya raised her eyes and said, "How can I be sure that what you said is true?"
Hearing this, Grandma Hei chuckled. She had never seen such a suspicious child.
"Come on." Grandma Hei gently pulled, "What I want you to do is very simple, just help me give something to Dai'er."
"How do you know Samsonta's child?"
Grandma Hei could tell that she was still testing the waters.
The old woman replied, "She nearly died when she came to the island. I was the first one to find her."
Speaking of this, Grandma Hei recalled carefully. Although several years had passed, she still remembered that day when she went for a walk on the beach on a whim. As a result, in the corner of the edge of the beach, she saw a broken boat and a girl with long chestnut hair covered in blood.
Perhaps out of a moment of kindness, she took the girl to her stone house.
After all, she hadn't saved anyone in a long time.
"I have to make sure you're trustworthy." The black grandmother didn't look back. There weren't many truly "normal" people on St. Fagus Island.
Even if it's a small matter like delivering something on behalf of someone else, no one can guarantee that the item will be intact even if it reaches Dai'er's hands.
Adults were not allowed to enter or bring things into the Samson Tower, so if she wanted to give something to Dale, the chances of getting through the administrator were slim.
Sneaking into the Samson Tower was even more impractical. She had seen adults who tried to break into the Samson Tower being teased to death by the tower guards.
Although she wanted to take care of the child she saved, she didn't want him to die in such a miserable way. She had no intention of dying for a person.
The tower keeper's role is to prevent outsiders from entering. He always seems to let children go if they leave the tower without permission. Of course, the premise is that the children inside can hide it from the administrator.
Children who are allowed out of the tower at certain times of the year are also not allowed to bring anything in.
Therefore, the child who secretly leaves the tower is her chance.
Among the four children who left the tower today, there was a fat boy. She had determined from before that he was not trustworthy. As for the boy and girl who were traveling with them, it would obviously be more troublesome to confirm them than if they were alone. Therefore, after eliminating them, the only one left was the girl named Xiaohui.
Grandma Hei looked back with certainty. What she had done before was just a test, but now she was sure of the extent of the girl's "abnormality".
The two of them stopped in front of a stone house, with plants that Vifiya couldn't name hanging out to dry in front of the door.
"I've studied Dale's illness carefully," Black Granny said. "It's impossible to cure it completely. All we can do is alleviate and lessen the pain."
The old woman finally let go of the girl's hand, and the wind blowing through her sticky hands felt especially cool.
Vifiya moved her five fingers, relieving the discomfort of being held for a long time.
Grandma Hei looked at her deeply and went into the house alone.
Vifiya raised her eyes and observed her silently. When the old woman completely entered the stone house, she stepped back slightly.
As long as she wanted to, as long as she ran away now, the black grandmother might not be able to catch her again.
The breeze blew through Vifiya's hair and brushed against her face, making her feel a little itchy.
Perhaps it was because Dai'er had provided her with information, perhaps it was because Black Grandma's concern for Dai'er did not seem fake, or perhaps it was because Black Grandma had been secretly protecting her along the way. After thinking about it, Vifiya retracted her foot.
The black grandmother in front came out with several small wooden bottles in her hands. Seeing Vifiya still standing there, she curled her lips and said, "I thought you would run away."
Vifiya said bluntly: "Then I'll leave?"
Hearing this, Grandma Hei didn't say anything. She just handed the small wooden bottle to Vifiya, muttering to herself, "Daier's disease is very special, and there are few herbs that can be used. In the end, only three bottles were made. Every time she gets sick, she can drink three drops directly, or five drops mixed with water. No more than three times a day. If nothing unexpected happens, it can help her live longer."
The surface of the small wooden bottle was rough, and it was just big enough for Vifia to hold in her palm. She looked up and said, "Why don't you hand it to Madam Maggie yourself?" Then Madam Maggie handed it to Dale.
Vifiya could guess that since Grandma Black was deliberately trying to give the medicine to Dale, and in the end she could only rely on the child who left the tower secretly, then the probability of other methods being feasible was very low.
She just wanted to hear if there was anything else.
"I am an old widow." Grandma Hei spoke slowly. Seeing Vifiya accept the small wooden bottle, she was in a good mood.
"You've stressed this many times."
"Do you know how my husband died?" When she said this, the black grandmother looked at the girl with interest.
Before Vifiya could speak, the black grandmother smiled as if she was saying something worth remembering for the rest of her life: "I killed him."
"That's terrible," Vifia echoed.
"Is it scary?" The black grandmother lowered her head, but did not see any fear on the girl's face. She suddenly laughed happily.
"Almost." The black grandmother pointed at her, "Almost. I want to teach you how to make Tofana Elixir."
"You know what?" Black Granny squatted down slowly, "I killed him with this."
When Grandma Hei recalled her husband, a strange look of happiness appeared on her face.
"A bottle of successful Tofana Elixir is clearer than ordinary water and has no taste. Just give your husband five or six drops a day, and he'll experience a slight discomfort that he won't notice, followed by a loss of appetite."
Black Granny's expression was completely different from what Vifia had seen before. Beneath her calm brown eyes, Vifia could easily see the turbulent currents. "It won't be long before he loses his appetite completely, and then he'll be exhausted for months."
"The doctors were unable to diagnose the cause, and in the end, he died peacefully."
"Of course, if you are satisfied with your current husband, you can choose to let him die later."
At this point, Vifiya finally understood why Maggie would not agree to give Grandma Black's medicine to Dale.
Also, the reason why other people stay away from her is probably related to this.
Perhaps because no one had heard her story for a long time, Grandma Hei sighed with satisfaction: "That's how I killed my seven husbands and got all their property."
She had a good impression of Vifiya, so she made an exception and said, "When you get married, you can buy it from me. I'll give you a discount."
Vifiya obviously didn't pay attention to things that far ahead. She asked, "How did you get exposed?"
Hearing that she had even guessed this, the black grandmother chuckled: "Of course I deliberately let them find out. I took away all the money and told everyone that I was the murderer."
Grandma Hei narrowed her eyes in satisfaction and said, "By the time they find me, I'll be in a small boat, drifting on the sea."
Oh, they must have been in a mess, but there was nothing they could do to her coming to St. Fagus Island.
After all, whether they can get here alive to catch her and float back alive is another matter.
The sea is merciless.
The girl in front was silent for a long time. The black grandmother, who was immersed in joy, slowly came back to her senses. She tidied her hair that was messed up by the wind and said, "Sorry, it's been so long since I last killed anyone. I was a little too happy."
"You're so scary." Vifiya said expressionlessly.
The black grandmother didn't mind her comment. She stood up with her hands on her knees and said, "It seems that you don't understand its charm, especially when it comes to killing your husband."
"Xiao Hui, killing is not difficult."
Vifiya raised her eyes and said in an accusing tone, "You will teach me bad things."
After the words fell, the black grandmother squinted her eyes and said, "A child with such a cunning mind can say that about me?"
She brushed off the non-existent dust on her body and said to Vifiya, "Come on, I'll take you to see someone."
Vifiya didn't move.
Faced with her doubts, Grandma Hei was quite surprised: "You still don't believe me?"
Vifiya had no doubt that Grandma Black could guess that her vigilance had not decreased much. Her other difference was too obvious. The time they spent together in the afternoon was enough for her to confirm that Grandma Black was very sensitive to other people's psychology.
"Don't worry, it's related to what you are interested in." Grandma Hei had to add.
Seeing the girl finally following her, she didn't know what to say for a moment. She was stubborn and suspicious. Whose family raised this child?
Just like before, Grandma Hei took her to a place where there were not many people.
Vifiya looked up at the sky and made sure that the time agreed upon with the fat boy and the others had not yet arrived. Only then did she turn her attention back to Grandma Black.
"Don't go out for a few days after you go back," the old woman warned. "A storm is coming."
After living on St. Fagus Island for a long time, you can sometimes feel when a storm is coming.
The sea breeze carries the faint sound of waves.
They walked around a cypress forest. The cool wind brought a sultry smell, and Vifiya felt sticky all over.
Seeing that there was no one around, she asked, "Where have you seen the devil?"
Her question was straightforward, but it was within Black Grandma's expectations.
"To the west of St. Fagus Island, there's an oak forest with a cave entrance at the back." She didn't hide it.
The sound of the waves became clearer and clearer. A strong wind blew over Vifiya, and the sound of the sea was heard in her ears.
Grandma Black suddenly stopped and fixed her eyes on another stone hidden beside the huge rock on the beach.
Vifiya followed her gaze and tried to control herself so that the black lady wouldn't notice her emotions.
At this moment she couldn't help but be surprised, because she had seen the person sitting on the stone before.
All I heard was the black grandmother saying, "This child survived the devil's hands."
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