The Ethereal Potion isn't considered a high-level potion, but it's relatively rare and the raw materials for its production are expensive, so few apothecaries would make it voluntarily.
Besides, compared to magic potions, apothecaries prefer to concoct potions, as this allows them to better enhance the effects of the raw materials.
"I will ask His Majesty the Emperor for help."
Maggie doesn't have time to go find it herself right now, so she can only ask His Majesty the Emperor for help.
If it weren't for the time constraint, she wouldn't have used up her favor so easily; it would have been such a waste.
Xiu nodded, and this time he didn't do anything extra. He seemed strangely well-behaved.
Maggie looked at the mermaid who was nearly 25 centimeters taller than her and silently deleted the word 'well-behaved' that had just popped into her mind.
She's really crazy.
The little cartoon character in Maggie's mind frantically shook its head to dispel the strange thoughts, but she herself remained calm and showed no abnormality.
"Is there anything else?"
She asked in a very normal tone.
"there is none left."
Xiu shook his head.
"Oh, right, don't contact any shady people lately, it could be dangerous."
Maggie thought for a moment and then gave her another reminder.
She's like a mother hen now, saying it to Nesser every day, saying it to Perkin every day, and now she couldn't help but repeat it to Xiu.
The undead are creatures that can infiltrate anywhere, and while Eve is the primary target of observation, it's not impossible for others to be included as well.
Roy and Little Ghost have also been keeping an eye on the unusual situation in the palace, but haven't found anything unusual yet.
Xiu nodded again and turned to leave.
Just before leaving, he paused, looked at her back with some hesitation, and then turned to look at Maggie.
"You might die recently, so be careful."
Maggie's expression froze for a moment, then she remembered Xiu's abilities. He had a strong ability to communicate with the stars and was an excellent diviner.
If he said that, it means he's figured something out.
But he reminded himself that it still surprised Maggie somewhat.
No, it's not exactly unexpected. He still needs her to return to the temple alive, so it's normal for him to offer a reminder.
"Okay, I understand."
Maggie was overwhelmed with a mix of emotions, but she answered calmly on the surface.
Xiu didn't say anything, his lips pressed into a straight line, and he turned and left in a hurry.
He didn't mention that the stars also indicated that Maggie would reap great benefits if she survived this ordeal.
Strangely enough, despite the dense array of celestial bodies, Maggie's future could not be predicted.
Xiu lowered his eyes, concealing the strange look in them, and prepared to observe further.
He was interested in such an unusual existence and thought that he might be able to help her if necessary.
...
Maggie turned and went back to her room. She had originally planned to go for a walk, but now she only felt a sense of exhaustion.
She leaned against the door, closed her eyes briefly, and her mind was filled with the tragic scene of the Saint Na Kingdom after it was invaded by the undead, as depicted in the comics.
If nothing unexpected happens, Xiu's so-called life-or-death calamity is probably her interference in the undead catastrophe.
But if she gives up now...
Is there no longer any danger of death?
Maggie stared blankly out the window, as if two little people were fighting in her mind.
The angel whispered in her ear.
"If you don't try, you'll feel guilty for the rest of your life. You'll develop survivor syndrome and have nightmares every night!"
'You still have Safa, you can ask him for help!'
The devil was whispering again, tempting her to give up.
"Don't forget, this is just a comic book world. Your priority is survival. What others do is live or die; it's none of your business!"
'Stop thinking of yourself as a savior; you're just an ordinary person!'
"Since Xiu said you'll be in danger, it means Safa probably can't help you. Don't take any chances."
The little angel and the little devil kept arguing, and Maggie's chest heaved faster and faster, her breathing becoming rapid.
Maggie clutched the fabric in front of her chest with both hands, fine beads of cold sweat appearing on her forehead. She slowly slid down against the door, veins throbbing on her temples.
A bitter smile tugged at the corner of her mouth. She never imagined that after enduring so much pain, she would one day be unable to overcome this mental hurdle.
Maggie curled up with difficulty, hugging her knees to ease the discomfort, but the door behind her wasn't closed properly and creaked open.
She was in a position where she couldn't stand up; she could only lean straight back.
Just as Maggie was about to close her eyes and face the incredibly awkward scene, her body fell into a cool embrace.
A slightly damp smell lingered around her nose, and Maggie immediately sensed something was wrong, so she abruptly opened her eyes.
"!"
Sure enough, she saw a color as clear as amethyst.
Xiu had somehow returned at some point, just in time to witness Maggie's disheveled state, and caught her just in time.
He half-squatted on the ground, and Maggie leaned against his chest. Because the skirt was too restrictive, she had difficulty getting up on her own after losing her balance and was forced to lie on her back like this, looking at him.
"Is Your Highness feeling unwell?"
Xiu's eyes showed little emotion, but his voice carried a special magic, and Maggie's discomfort quickly disappeared.
The physiological reactions caused by excessive emotional fluctuations will indeed be eliminated by his voice.
"You...didn't you leave?"
Maggie asked with a stiff face.
She felt an urge to crawl into a hole and disappear, even if it was a maid who bumped into her, why did it have to be Xiu?
"Oh, I've gone the wrong way. My room is on the other side."
Xiu calmly explained why he had returned, pointing his long, slender fingertips to the other side of the corridor.
After saying that, he seemed to notice the cold sweat on Maggie's forehead, so he naturally placed his hand on Maggie's forehead.
The next second, he heard a voice from Maggie's heart.
[Oh my god, what should I do now? I thought about rolling over, but that's so embarrassing and shameful. But lying here like this is also awkward. Please, have some self-awareness and help me up! Please! Please!]
Beneath Maggie's calm exterior, her heart was already screaming with rage, but for the sake of appearances, she forced herself not to say it.
Xiu paused slightly, then asked calmly.
"Your Highness seems to be in great discomfort?"
Maggie, her face almost frozen, managed a couple of forced, dry laughs.
"Haha, it's not painful, it's just your imagination."
She was actually on the verge of tears.
Do you think I wanted this?! If you were in my shoes, considering whether or not to risk your life to save millions of your kind, you would also be in pain!!!
Maggie's inner thoughts are mostly noisy.
Xiu's eye twitched involuntarily, but he quickly and perfectly concealed it.
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