However, Sebastian was clearly still worked up and grumbled, "I'm not helping you two idiots. You're both fools."

Carissa flashed a charming smile, trying to lighten the mood.

"Someone has to be the fool, right?" she said playfully. "I promise, just this once. After this, I won't be foolish again."

Clearly not impressed, Sebastian continued to grumble, "I'm afraid you won't have a chance to be foolish again. Who knows what'll happen when you get back? Whether your heads stay on your shoulders is another matter."

"If it comes to that, I have my ways. You don't have to worry," Carissa assured him confidently. Sebastian knew that her promises didn't guarantee much, but he couldn't help but agree with her

someone always had to be the fool. The common people needed fools like them. Still, a part of Sebastian wished the fools weren't Rafael and Carissa, but someone else.

He walked over to a dusty shelf and pulled down a small wooden box. Blowing off the dust, he wiped it with a cloth before carefully opening it. Inside was a small, dark pill, about the size of a peanut.

"Remember this. It's poison. When taken, it'll cause a disruption in the pulse, making it seem like an acute illness has struck, with an immediate effect on the heart. This isn't a false symptom-it will really happen. It will last for three days, and after that, he must take Snowdrop Pills. If he doesn't, his heart will suffer permanent damage," Sebastian explained.

Carissa hesitated, looking at the pill in the box. "Is it really dangerous?"

"Of course it is. It's poison."

"Then, after taking the Snowdrop Pills, will everything return to normal?"

"No, not immediately. He'll need to rest for several days. After you've deceived the king, he can't leave right away. Understand?"

The idea of causing such harm to Rafael's body made Carissa hesitate.

Instead of taking the pill, she asked, "Is there anything else? After deceiving the king, he'll want to head to the Southern Frontier immediately. He can't afford to actually be poisoned or sick."noveldrama

"He can take half a pill. It'll only last for 72 hours, but he'll need to take Snowdrop Pills right away." Sebastian rummaged through the medicine cabinet, pulling out several porcelain bottles. "These are for restoring strength, replenishing energy, and fortifying the body. Have him take one a day until they're finished."

Carissa took them all in one sweep. "One type a day, or one of each a day?"

"Take at least three different kinds every day. He can mix them together. He can't skip even a day. With his temperament, once he's on the battlefield, he'll throw himself into the fight without holding back. If he doesn't recover properly, it's a death sentence," Sebastian warned.

"I understand," Carissa replied.

Still concerned, she asked one more question, "The half dose won't cause that much harm, right?"

"A half dose means half the poison, so the symptoms and damage will be reduced by half. With two Snowdrop Pills, his heart will be protected, and the rest can be dealt with through gradual recovery. There shouldn't be any major issues. You still have Snowdrop Pills, right?"

"I do!" Carissa answered quickly.

She knew Snowdrop Pills were in short supply. She had enough on hand, so she didn't need to ask for

more.

Sebastian nodded. "If you have them, then I won't give you any. I'll keep them for someone who truly needs them. Two of the ingredients for those pills are becoming harder to find."

"Thank you, Sebastian," Carissa said sincerely.

Just as she was about to put the pills away, Sebastian took the poison from the small box. He cut the pill in half and handed her one of the halves.

"If the king sends someone to guard Prince Rafael for 72 hours, then the plan will have to be canceled," he said, putting the other half away. "When will he take it? I'd better leave the city first."

Whenever someone from Hell Monarch Estate fell sick, they rarely called for a royal physician, instead usually choosing to go to Arcane Sanctum for treatment. So, Sebastian needed to give them a legitimate reason to call for a royal physician.

"Tomorrow morning. Ideally, it should happen when he's at work," Carissa said.

Sebastian frowned. "I have a dinner appointment tonight. Never mind, I'll manage."

He called out, "Ivy, prepare the medical kit and carriage. You'll accompany me out of the city for a few days."