I opened a clinic in the Abyss World

A sliver of white light fell from the crevice, illuminating the dawn in the abyss.

Many people are unaware that overnight, the abyss has quietly changed.

Those addicts who rushed to Nightmare Street and Towa Street early in the morning to buy potions were the first to notice the difference. The Black Guards who used to be so domineering on the streets had all disappeared overnight, and the area outside Judson Manor was a mess, as if a major battle had taken place.

At this moment, the ones cleaning up the battlefield were not the Black Magic Guards, but the Fox Guards of the Harriman family and the personal guards of the Duru family.

The Judson family's plaque was taken down and left in a corner, with only a small part remaining after burning.

"The Judson family... wiped out?!"

"It looks like the Harriman and Trulli families did it together!"

Everyone was shocked.

This is a big deal for the Abyss!

"Cough cough... So, where do we go to buy potions? My craving is kicking in, and my heart feels like it's being scratched by a cat." A thin orc clutched his chest, looking irritable.

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces fell, and one or two of them were as anxious as ants on a hot pan.

"If you ask me, the Harriman and Duru families will probably take over the potion business, right? They must be envious of the Judson family's potion business profits, which is why they joined forces to destroy the Judson family," someone said.

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up; it wasn't impossible.

Immediately, some orcs, unable to resist their craving for potions, approached the gate of Jadson Manor and whispered to the fox guards standing watch, "Excuse me, where can we buy potions?"

Pairs of eager eyes turned towards them.

"The Harriman and Duru families have taken over all of the Judson family's businesses. As for whether the potions will continue to be sold, we have not yet received any notification," the Fox Guard replied coldly.

The addicts' faces immediately fell. They couldn't wait for the notification; their drug cravings were kicking in, and every minute was torture. Their emotions gradually became agitated.

A fox guard blew a sharp whistle, and twenty fox guards quickly rushed out of Judson Manor, bows and crossbows in hand, and lined up in front of the manor gate.

The uniform black armor and the menacing arrows inspired awe.

The previously restless crowd immediately quieted down and subconsciously retreated more than ten meters.

The fox guards merely watched them warily, without making any further moves.

"I will give you a definite answer before noon today," Buddy said as he stepped forward and looked at the crowd.

Everyone remained silent; although the drug withdrawal was unbearable, they had no choice but to accept it.

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Harriman Estate.

As soon as Charlotte came out of the room, Agatha greeted her with a smile and quick steps, saying in a light voice, "Doctor, Miss wants you to go to her study after breakfast."

"What's the matter?" Charlotte sat down at the table, where steak, soft bread, and a bowl of hot sweet soup were already laid out.

"I'm not sure either, but Mr. Roland came to see Miss early this morning." Agatha shook her head slightly, smiling at Charlotte. "He seems to really enjoy visiting our young lady lately. Aren't you worried at all?"

"Nervous?" Charlotte smiled noncommittally. It seemed that this little girl did not know that Roland had come to see Diana to discuss cooperation, and that the fact that he had specifically invited him along must be related to the Judson family.

  

"You don't know, the master was planning to match Miss with Mr. Roland, but Miss refused. I think Miss treats you very well, shouldn't you take the initiative?" Agatha's tone was light but tinged with worry, and her gaze even held a hint of disappointment.

"What, are you in such a hurry to get your young lady to marry me?" Charlotte took a sip of her sweet soup and looked at the worried girl with a hint of teasing.

"No, that won't do. My young lady is going to become the head of the family. If anyone is to marry, it will be you." Agatha shook her head, her face flushed. "My lady said that I am her personal maid. Whoever she marries in the future, I will have to marry along with her and become her concubine."

"So, you want to be my concubine?" Charlotte was a little surprised by this rule, but looking at the girl with a blushing face, she found it somewhat amusing.

"No...no, that's not true." Agatha's face turned even redder, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at Charlotte.

Charlotte ate her steak, looking at Agatha's shy and adorable face, and found it quite amusing.

Compared to the mature and sophisticated Diana, Agatha is more like a charming and adorable little fox, without too many ulterior motives, but with a lot more fun.

After quickly finishing breakfast, Charlotte looked at Agatha, whose face was still flushed with embarrassment, and said with a smile, "Let's go, take me to your young lady to propose marriage."

"Really?" Agatha's eyes lit up as she stared straight at Charlotte.

"Just kidding." Charlotte laughed even harder, got up and walked towards the door.

"Ah... Doctor, you're so naughty!" Agatha followed, her face flushed with embarrassment, wishing she could disappear into a hole in the ground.

Agatha led Charlotte to the outside of the study. Charlotte knocked on the door and then went inside.

"You've arrived." Diana sat in the main seat and gestured for Charlotte to sit down next to her.

"Dr. Charlotte," Roland greeted with a smile.

"Dean Roland." Charlotte nodded in return and sat down to Diana's right, saying politely, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Agatha should have called me."

"I've only been here a short time. I'm here today to discuss with you two the current methods for selling potions." Roland got straight to the point, explaining his purpose. "There are currently tens of thousands of people in the Abyss addicted to potions, and all of their potions come from the Judson family."

With the downfall of the Judson family, we have successfully taken control of the entire potion industry chain, including all potion makers.

Our Duru family's intention is to completely eliminate potions from the Abyss, both in terms of production and sales.

However, if these more than 10,000 drug addicts are left unattended without the widespread availability of drug aversion agents, they will inevitably die from drug withdrawal.

Before their death, those driven mad by their potion addiction are highly likely to indiscriminately kill innocent people and commit countless atrocities, severely disrupting the already fragile order of the Abyss.

Charlotte and Diana's expressions turned solemn upon hearing this.

With the Judson family's downfall, the Harriman and Truman families took over most of the assets, becoming the rulers of the Abyss.

However, the Abyss has been riddled with holes by the Judson family over the past few centuries.

The treasures piled up in that vault were all accumulated from the oil and fat that the people of the abyss had swindled away bit by bit.

The biggest problem left behind is the more than 10,000 drug addicts.

They are like ticking time bombs; if they don't take the potion for a day, their addiction will kick in and they will enter a manic state.

To restore order to the Abyss, the first thing to deal with is these more than 10,000 drug addicts.

Giving them aversion potions is clearly the most effective and permanent solution.

However, the Potion Aversion Serum has only been on the market for three days. According to Charlotte's information from the merchants, the price of one million copper coins remains firm, and it is estimated that it can be sold for another seven days, allowing every wealthy sucker to enjoy the first batch of expensive Potion Aversion Serum.

However, merchants have already established a massive supply chain for potion aversion agents, and production capacity is growing rapidly.

The price of one million copper coins will drop by half in seven days, entering the era of 500,000 copper coins per bottle.

The plan was to sell 500,000 copper coins for seven days, then reduce the price to 100,000 copper coins.

After the price drops to 100,000 copper coins, it will be sold for a month.

At that time, the production of potion aversion will become very abundant.

The price of a bottle has become widespread, reaching 10,000 copper coins.

Ten thousand copper coins may seem like a lot, but you should know that magic potions on the market often cost tens of thousands of copper coins, or at least several thousand copper coins per bottle.

They can afford one potion a day, so their spending power is not low.

A potion that can permanently cure potions costs 10,000 copper coins, a price that potion addicts can afford.

Back then, most of the addicts in the Abyss could afford Potions Aversion.

Charlotte robbed the medicine dealer; a bottle of Blue Flame Potion cost no less than five thousand copper coins.

"The Harriman family also agrees to completely eliminate the potion; it's harmful to the Abyss," Diana seconded Roland's proposal.

Both of them turned their gazes toward Charlotte at the same time.

"At the current price of Potion Aversion Potion, only a small portion of the Abyss can afford it," Charlotte said, shrugging. "In a month and a half, the price will drop to 10,000 copper coins per bottle. At that time, most potion addicts should be able to afford it."

He felt pity for some drug addicts who were framed, but he had no sympathy or pity for those addicts who knew the dangers of drugs but used curiosity, inspiration, or pretentiousness as excuses to become deeply addicted.

Despite her dire circumstances and impoverished state, Charlotte only occasionally frequented the streets of Amman and never touched a magic potion.

Do they really have that many things worth numbing with magic potions?

"Those dozens of bottles of aversion potions given to the treacherous Black Magic Guards were our bargaining chips for cooperation. From today onwards, I will no longer provide aversion potions in my personal capacity."

Charlotte knew what the two were thinking, so he needed to make his stance clear.

Diana clicked her tongue in amazement and said, "In just one and a half months, the price has plummeted from one million copper coins to ten thousand. Aren't you afraid that those rich suckers will come knocking on your door?"

"That's not something I need to worry about," Charlotte said with a smile and a shrug.

What business is it of Charlotte that the medicine was made through a miracle and the price the merchant sells it for?

"It seems we need to let these addicts get through this month and a half, until the price of the potion aversion drops to 10,000 copper coins, so that most people can buy the potion," Roland said thoughtfully.

"I'm curious, how much does a bottle of potion cost?" Charlotte asked Roland.

"According to the potion maker, the cost of a bottle of Blue Flame Potion is about 100 copper coins, while the selling price is as high as 5000 copper coins."

"Good heavens, this is outrageous!" Charlotte exclaimed in surprise, as the profit margin had reached an astonishing fifty times.

"How much does one of your Aversion Potions cost?" Diana asked quietly.

Charlotte gave her a wary look: "It's a trade secret, I can't disclose it."

If people knew that the cost of a bottle of Aversion Potion was only 4 copper coins, but it sold for a million copper coins, he was afraid even merchants wouldn't be able to keep up with the hype.

"The only solution right now is to keep the potion supply chain running, so that addicts can buy potions and maintain the current relatively stable order," Charlotte suggested. "Establish a direct sales channel, reduce the price of potions to 1000 copper coins per bottle, and limit each person to one bottle."

"That's a good idea. Lowering the cost for them to obtain potions might also reduce robbery and plundering incidents, which would be beneficial to the stability of the Abyss's order." Roland nodded in agreement.

"The profits from selling potions can be split equally between your two families, or you can accumulate them as a fund to purchase potions for patients who cannot afford potion aversion drugs," Charlotte emphasized. "Of course, this is just my suggestion, not an attempt to get the money into my pocket."

"The Harriman family will not take a single penny of the money earned from selling potions," Diana stated clearly.

"I agree with Charlotte's suggestion. Our Duru family will not take a single penny of this money. It will all be accumulated there as relief funds to help patients who cannot afford the potion of aversion. The remaining balance can be used to help the poor and helpless." Roland sighed softly. "Winter is coming soon. Every year, many people in the Abyss do not see spring."

Charlotte glanced at Roland; this senior truly possessed a compassionate heart, a living bodhisattva who saved people from suffering.

Of course, judging from his decisive action in destroying the Judson family, he is a saint without being hypocritical, which is commendable.

If it weren't for people like this, he wouldn't know where to send that carload of poor little girls last night.

"Perhaps I can talk to those potion makers. If we can improve the potion formulas and reduce their harmfulness, maybe more people can survive," Charlotte said.

"I can arrange that anytime. Just let me know when it's convenient for you," Roland immediately replied.

The three reached an agreement, discussed some details, and then adjourned the meeting.

Roland was in charge of handling these matters, so he left in a rather hurried manner.

Charlotte had already sensed that after last night, Diana and Roland, these two young people, had gained actual power in their respective families and had higher-level decision-making authority.

The Abyss is entering an era of management by a younger generation.

Charlotte called Vivian, found a carriage, and couldn't wait to go to the new medical clinic.

The fox guards had just driven the carriage out of the courtyard when they stopped.

The car door opened, and Diana stepped inside.

"Landlady," Vivian greeted politely.

Anna, who was in her arms, shrank back and looked at Diana with some wariness.

"Are you going out too?" Charlotte looked at Diana with some surprise, then thought about it and realized that something was wrong. Diana had her own car, so there was no need for her to squeeze into their car.

"Where are you going?" Diana sat down next to Charlotte.

The carriage was rather small, so she was practically sitting right next to Charlotte, and her hands were casually placed on Charlotte's legs.

Her soft, delicate body leaned gently against the wall, carrying a faint, orchid-like fragrance that stirred one's heart.

Vivian sized up the two of them, her eyes widening slightly.

Why is the landlady sitting so close to the boss? Wouldn't it be more spacious if she sat on my side?

Strange, strange, really strange.

"I'm going to check on the new clinic. The craftsmen told me it would be finished yesterday. I'm going to check on how it's going." Charlotte leaned slightly to the side, looking at her. "What about you?"

"As the landlord, shouldn't I go and check?" Diana retorted.

Charlotte was speechless.

As the carriage drove out of the manor, Diana stared at Anna in Vivian's arms for a while, then smiled and reached out, saying, "Come on, let me play with the kitten for a bit."

"Mmm," Vivian nodded.

Anna, however, reluctantly buried her head in her arms, clinging tightly to her arm and refusing to let go, showing great resistance to Diana.

"Anna is shy, so why don't you wait until she's more comfortable with you before you hold her?" Vivian said somewhat shyly.

"This cat is more than just shy, it's practically impossible to tame. I can't even hold it," Charlotte couldn't help but laugh.

At first, Anna wouldn't even come near him, but things have gotten a little better lately; at least she can pat his head now.

However, the desire to hold and pet her in one's arms clearly indicates that the emotional connection is far from being established.

"This cat is quite interesting." Diana withdrew her hand, smiling as she looked at its leg. "Is that limp still not cured?"

"Yes, the treatments..." Vivian almost stopped, then paused before continuing, "The treatment potions aren't working, I don't know why."

"There are no signs of a fracture, but she's limping, which is really strange." Charlotte also looked puzzled. He and Vivian had tried many methods for Anna during this time.

Medicines and treatments have all been tried, but none of them have worked to cure its lameness.

As a professional veterinarian, suffering a major setback in his field was a significant blow to him.

"Didn't you consider that this might not be an injury, but a seal?" Diana's lips curled up slightly, but her eyes were fixed on Anna.

"seal?"

Charlotte and Vivian were both taken aback.

"That's right." Diana waved her hand gently, and a streak of purple light flew towards Anna's left foreleg.

Anna was startled and tried to retract her left paw.

The purple light had already landed on her left foreleg, and a golden ring-shaped seal emerged from Anna's left foreleg, deflecting the purple light.

The intricate runes flowed continuously across the seal, giving it a rather mysterious appearance.

Anna seemed frozen in place, staring intently at the seal, too afraid to move.

"It really is a rune seal!" Vivian exclaimed in surprise.

"Rune seals are used to seal powerful magical beasts, so why are they being used to seal a kitten?" Charlotte asked, puzzled.

About a minute later, the mysterious seal gradually dissipated, and Anna's left foreleg retracted.

Anna regained her mobility and moved closer to Vivian, revealing only one eye as she stared at Diana with even greater vigilance.

Diana smiled and withdrew her hand, saying, "Then I don't know. Such a rune seal is quite expensive. Since someone used it on this little cat, there must be a deeper meaning to it."

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