Chapter 161
After Eliza had fed Sophie a hefty dose of sleeping potion, she made sure to block her ears, eyes, and mouth, then securely bound her hands and feet before packing her up and tossing her into her pocket farm.
Although Eliza really, really didn’t want Sophie to enter and dirty her pocket farm, there was no choice. It was the only place that Gilbert would never find her.
Eliza locked Sophie in one of the small houses within the pocket farm. From now on, every day, Eliza would just drag Sophie out, feed her a bit of food and water, then pack her back inside.
After finishing the task, Eliza turned to look at where the space in her pocket farm had once been filled with a large pile of medicinal herbs. Those herbs, which had been placed there, had all been donated along with the supplies sent to Plutonville. Though it had started raining in Plutonville, the aftereffects of a natural disaster are not so easily resolved.
The medicinal herbs, the most useful and commonly used ones, were just right for the people of Plutonville.
Eliza turned again, hands on her hips, and gazed over her treasure–like medicinal field. The rare herbs she had previously harvested, regularly watered with creek water, had once again started to grow.
Now, she was going to pick two gifts, one for Mary and another for Nolan.
She also considered preparing a gift for Tina, but these herbs didn’t seem particularly useful to her. Eliza would something special for Tina later.
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As Eliza strolled leisurely through the herb field, she pulled out her herbal compendium, carefully selecting the plants. After some thought, she finally chose two items.
The first was a shroom whose medicinal effects could last for a hundred years. Eliza chose it for its ability to nourish blood and vital energy. After learning some medical skills, she realized that Mary seemed to have a small issue with her heart.
Though Mary was a doctor, she didn’t seem to take it seriously. As an apprentice, Eliza naturally cared for Mary’s health.
Though it wasn’t a serious illness, as Mary got older, this small problem could turn into something much worse. Eliza chose this shroom as a gift for her.
The second item was Everlife Vine, which calmed the mind, settled the spirit, and also strengthened the body.
While Nolan didn’t need any help with physical strength, the calming and soothing effects of the Everlife Vine seemed to suit him perfectly.
Eliza wasn’t sure if Nolan had consulted a doctor, but she assumed he had. Perhaps the medicine he was taking was prescribed by a doctor. Surely, it contained plenty of herbs for calming the mind.
The Everlife Vine might just be a small addition, and Eliza felt certain it would be beneficial for him.
Having just started her medical studies, Eliza knew she was being a bit presumptuous. She had barely scratched the surface of medicine, yet she was already so sure about the benefits of the herbs.
Still, she was determined. She worked quickly to dig up, shake off the dirt, clean, and pack the herbs. She used two wooden boxes, one large, one small, and carefully placed the two rare herbs inside.
Once everything was packed, Eliza washed herself in the small creek within the pocket farm, then, feeling content, returned to her room to sleep.
The next morning, Eliza woke up, grabbed the large wooden box containing the shroom, and went straight to find Mary. “Mary, this is a gift I’ve prepared for you.”
After Mary and the other apprentices at Saint Grace Nunnery finished their morning lessons, Eliza presented her gift.
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“Is this a gift you brought back from Plutonville?” Mary assumed Eliza had bought it in Plutonville, and she didn’t refuse Eliza’s kindness.
Curious about why the gift was so large, Mary opened the wooden box, and as soon as she saw what was inside, her eyes widened in shock. Quickly, she slammed the box shut with a loud snap.