I opened a clinic in the Abyss World

"Kappas and Bill have disappeared?"

At the city lord's mansion in Calva, Anderson's eyes showed surprise upon hearing his subordinate's report.

The guard nodded: "Yes, Lord City Lord. You instructed me to keep an eye on their movements. Yesterday at noon, Capas and Bill left with six guards and haven't returned. Today, their manor is in complete chaos, and the remaining guards are all in a panic. It's clear that Capas and Bill didn't inform them of their absence, so something may have happened."

"That's rather strange. Bill is a very experienced mage, and Capas is such a distinguished person. Who would dare to touch them?" Anderson paced back and forth in his study, his brow furrowed.

"Lord, Capas came here about the engagement, but now that he has suddenly disappeared, will Cromwell suspect you?" the guard asked with some concern.

"Given Cromwell's suspicious nature, that's quite possible." Anderson's face darkened. "You secretly investigate this matter and find out what exactly happened to Capas."

"Yes!" The guard quickly left.

"Who exactly kidnapped Kapas? Or has he already been killed?" Anderson frowned.

The disappearance of Capas was naturally a good thing for him, as the verbal engagement he had made with Cromwell was no longer a concern.

But the benefits are obvious. If something really happens to Capas, Cromwell would probably suspect him first.

……

In the evening, Reggie returned and handed Charlotte a new ledger.

Charlotte opened the account book and found it to be very detailed, well-organized, and categorized.

Purchase invoices for magical materials, inventory lists for potions, and delivery invoices for potions are all clearly displayed.

As expected of someone who does accounting at a money exchange, they are indeed very professional.

"Well done." Charlotte nodded repeatedly, closed the ledger, and handed it back to Reggie. "The potion workshop is going to be expanded, and production needs to be increased. All these accounts will be in your hands. Can you manage?"

"As long as you trust me, I'll definitely do a good job for you." Reggie nodded.

"Very good, I like your confidence," Charlotte said with a smile.

Today, the clinic's revenue hit a new record high, with a total of 968 patients treated and medical expenses reaching 724560 copper coins. The sales revenue of medicines also reached an astonishing 3214600 copper coins!

The adventurers from Kalva demonstrated considerable purchasing power.

Ino and the others didn't come back for dinner, presumably because the potion workshop was too busy working overtime, so Charlotte had to bring them food herself.

"Kerry, the potions made today, have the clinic deliver them to the clinic tomorrow morning, and the clinic should also send them directly to the potion trading center in Calva," Charlotte instructed Kerry as she left.

Back home, Charlotte heard noises upstairs and, on a whim, went up to the balcony.

Sure enough, Connie was practicing magic alone, with an ancient book beside her—the very book Benjamin had given her, "The Water Control Technique."

A ball of water changed shape at her fingertips, gradually taking on a form, and finally turning into a plump rabbit.

"Not bad, you've made great progress. You can already control water and transform it into matter," Charlotte said with a smile.

  

Connie was startled, and the rabbit immediately scattered, turning into a puddle of water that spilled onto the ground.

"Teacher, when did you arrive?" She turned around and saw Charlotte, and exclaimed with delight.

"I've been here for a while now. I'm sorry, I think I startled you," Charlotte said apologetically as she stepped forward.

"It's nothing, I was just too focused and didn't notice you came." Connie shook her head and picked up the ancient book that was on the ground.

Charlotte looked at her with admiration: "It seems this 'Water Control Technique' is indeed very suitable for you. In just a few days, you've already mastered some other water control techniques. It looks like you'll be breaking through to the advanced mage level soon, right?"

"I feel like it's almost time too." Connie nodded, looking at the ancient book in her hands with great joy. "This is indeed a very powerful book. The cultivation methods recorded in it are very suitable for me. Perhaps it's because that senior was also a sea creature. Cultivating it is smoother than the magic that Sister Vivian taught me before."

"That's good. Breaking through to the advanced mage level soon will make it easier to work with Lina. Also, the magic you learn from the Water Control Technique will give you the ability to protect yourself. You must practice diligently and not slack off," Charlotte said.

"Yes, I will practice hard." Connie nodded solemnly, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Teacher, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

"What is it?"

"The Water Control Technique is so good, I want to share it with Sister Miranda and the others so that they can also master water magic," Connie said.

"Oh? Why do you think that?" Charlotte looked at her with some surprise.

"This was given to me by the high priest of the elven race, but I am not an elf. Miranda and the others are elves and water mages, wouldn't it be more appropriate for them to cultivate together?" Connie said, looking at her.

Charlotte looked into her pure and innocent eyes and nodded with a smile: "This was given to you by the High Priest. You can decide how to use it and who should practice it. However, just as the magic Vivi taught you wasn't very suitable for you, this 'Water Control Technique' may not be suitable for everyone. You should let them practice according to their abilities and not force them."

"Yes, I understand." Connie nodded, a happy smile spreading across her face. "Then I'll go find Miranda and the others now."

"Go ahead," Charlotte nodded.

Connie's mind is as pure and innocent as rainwater. Although she is easily deceived, such a simple-minded person is more likely to make breakthroughs in cultivation.

Back in her room, Charlotte took out the Black Stone and sent part of the roster she had obtained from Capas the day before to the Light Chaser.

[Chasing the Light: Where did you get this?!]

[Miracle: Obtained from Capas.]

[The Light Chaser: You stole it from him? If this thing is real, it's evidence of Cromwell's collusion with nobles from all over the world. With so many nobles, what is he trying to do?]

[Miracle: The item should be genuine. As for what Cromwell intends to do, I have no idea; you'll have to judge that for yourselves.]

[The Light Chaser: I'll send someone to verify this immediately.]

[Miracle: Don't worry, Kapas is in my hands now. If you leak the information, you might be in trouble.]

There was a moment of silence on the other end.

[The Light Chaser: Did you kidnap Kapas?]

[Miracle: He tried to kill me, ambushing me with a group of people. I acted in self-defense and arrested him as well.]

On the top floor of the Star Gazing Pavilion, Maria stared at Black Stone with her mouth slightly agape, her face filled with disbelief.

Who is Capas?

In recent years, the number one playboy in the capital has been tyrannical and arrogant in the capital, relying on his status as Cromwell's most favored son. No one dares to provoke him, and he is quite famous in the continent of Aesop.

Then, he was kidnapped by Charlotte.

[The Light Chaser: Isn't there always an old servant following Capas? The Archmage Bill.]

[Miracle: Is he famous?]

[The Light Chaser: A somewhat renowned mage, which is why Cromwell chose him as Capas's bodyguard, and he has given him a lot of support.]

[Miracle: I killed him.]

Maria's hand trembled, and the black stone almost fell from the nine-story building.

killed?

That's an eighth-level archmage!

Maria last saw Charlotte a few days ago in the Elf City, when he was just a legendary knight.

How did he kill Magister Bill?

This is outrageous!

But the list he sent forward was definitely not something that could be obtained casually.

Moreover, the fact that Capas was kidnapped and Bill died is unlikely to be kept secret any longer; she will soon be able to verify the truth of the news, so Charlotte has no need to lie like this.

[Chasing the Light: Killed him? How did you kill Bill? He was a Magister!]

[Miracle: What, is the Archmage invulnerable to blades and spears? When the sword pierced his heart, I think he died pretty quickly.]

Maria: ...

Although I was speechless, I couldn't refute it.

It seems that Bill did indeed die at Charlotte's hands, and that Capas was also kidnapped by her.

[Chasing the Light: What are you planning to do with Kapas after you tied him up?]

[Miracle: I'm thinking of trading him for Vivian's mother. What do you think?]

[The Light Chaser: Theoretically, there's no problem. Cromwell would definitely be willing to exchange Vivian's mother for Capas. But in that case, no matter where Vivian's mother hides, Cromwell will absolutely find her and kill her. Don't underestimate Cromwell's strength.]

Charlotte looked at Blackstone and fell silent; he had underestimated the situation.

He can release Capas anywhere, and Capas can always go home.

However, it wouldn't be difficult for the other party to use some subtle methods to track Vivian's mother and then hunt her down after Capas returned home safely.

[The Light Chaser: I have a suggestion. Many nobles and ministers have been framed and imprisoned by Cromwell over the years. Why don't you provide a long list and ask Cromwell to find a way to get the King to pardon them? That way, Vivian's mother wouldn't seem so out of place.]

Charlotte's eyes lit up; this was a great idea.

If it were a one-for-one exchange, Cromwell would definitely take action against her, and he would also target Vivian instead.

By blurring the objective, they were acting in the name of righteousness, forcing Cromwell to release dozens of loyal subjects and their families, including Vivian's mother.

[Miracle: As expected of the young master, we'll do it your way. But could you also help me figure out how to write the threat and how to submit it?]

[Chasing the Light: I'll help you write it in a bit, and I'll also compile the list for you. I'll send it to you for review after it's finished. How does that sound? I can also help you with the submission.]

[Miracle: That would be perfect.]

Charlotte's face was full of smiles. Joining Red Moon was definitely a wise choice. Otherwise, where would she have met such a beautiful and wealthy woman who could confide in her?

[Chasing the Light: Have you broken through again?]

Charlotte thought for a moment and then replied to her.

[Miracle: Yes, it just broke through a few days ago.]

[The Light Chaser: You and Elizabeth are both prodigies; you can kill a Magister right after your breakthrough!]

[Miracle: Is this what they mean by "couples look alike"?]

[The Light Chaser: I'll let you know if there's any news.]

The light chaser put down the black stone and couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.

Charlotte's slaying of Bill upon entering the Sky Knight realm is sure to cause a stir on the continent of Aesop if the news were to spread.

What's even more shocking is that his magical origins were destroyed three years ago, and he has only been a knight for three years.

Such talent is comparable to that of Elizabeth.

If their engagement had not been dissolved, what kind of terrifying couple would have appeared on the continent of Aesop?

"The engagement..." Maria pondered. Now that Charlotte has been exonerated and removed from the expulsion list, it's uncertain whether the engagement that was broken off back then will be reinstated.

Charlotte ended her conversation with the Light Chaser, and the Black Stone trembled again.

[The Night Watchman: Tomorrow night I will bring a hundred mages to find you and Evelyn. Mass enchanting will begin.]

[Miracle: Good.]

After putting away the black stone, Charlotte also felt a sense of urgency.

He had been spying on the group chat before. According to the Night Watchers and the Hermits, the major races and cities have now basically reached an agreement to fully support the plan to demonize everyone and have begun to recruit mages.

The first batch of black magicians who were previously corrupted have been tested and confirmed to be able to cast the corruption spell.

Therefore, the next step will be to begin mass demonization, and the demonized mages will be sent to various small and medium-sized cities to carry out a plan to demonize the entire population of the small cities.

These 100 people are the first batch, and more will be added later.

Although Evelyn possesses highly efficient methods of demonization, her primary task at present is to demonize these spells, teach them the art of demonization, and then use it to demonize even more people.

It's easy to imagine that Evelyn's good days are almost over, with many mages waiting for her to be corrupted every day.

This method of demonization seems to consume more energy. Last time, demonizing only twelve mages weakened Evelyn. It's unknown what her daily limit for demonization is.

Charlotte went to Guy's blacksmith shop. It was already dark, but the clanging of hammers could still be heard inside.

After knocking for a while, Guy's somewhat wary voice came from inside: "Who is it?"

"It's me, Charlotte," Charlotte said.

The door opened quickly, and Guy, shirtless and covered in sweat, looked at Charlotte with a smile and asked, "Doctor, what brings you here?"

"I need your help to refine a few more large alchemy furnaces, like the ones from last time," Charlotte said.

"How many do you want, and how long do you need them?" Guy asked without thinking.

"I need six. Deliver one to me within five days, and the remaining five within twenty days."

"Okay, the same size and style as last time, right?"

"Yes, just like the last one."

"Okay, I guarantee I'll get it done within the timeframe." Guy nodded with a smile, then added, "By the way, I'm planning to move this blacksmith shop. It'll be moving the day after tomorrow. If you need anything from me next time, you'll have to go to the new blacksmith shop."

Charlotte was somewhat surprised: "You moved? Where are you planning to move to?"

"It's over by your potion workshop, but it's closer to the residential area. Across the street is that large textile factory. They rented the land from Miss Diana and built a new blacksmith workshop to mass-produce bearings. Right now, this blacksmith shop is too small to operate properly," Guy replied.

Charlotte laughed and said, "That's good! Expanding production is the only way to make more money. It looks like you've also recruited a group of blacksmiths to help you with the work, right?"

"That's right, we've already recruited more than ten blacksmiths. Now that the security in the Abyss has improved, more blacksmiths are willing to come, and half of them were recruited from outside. I still want to thank you. The order for the textile factory machinery made me a lot of money, and I also recruited quite a few blacksmiths. Miss Diana contributed her land as equity, only holding 10% of the shares, which is also a very good person." Guy smiled somewhat憨厚ly.

The textile factory had thousands of machines, and he was responsible for producing many of the parts. The production volume was huge, and the deadline was tight. Fortunately, the profit was good, so he recruited a group of blacksmiths to meet the deadline.

Guy knew perfectly well why the order had ended up in his hands, since the machine was designed by Dr. Charlotte.

"Therefore, I have taken the liberty of reserving 30% of the shares in the new blacksmith workshop for you. Please be sure to accept it."

Looking into his earnest gaze, Charlotte hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement: "Alright, then I won't refuse anymore. I'll contribute my shares with the bearing license."

"Okay." Guy nodded with a smile, then quickly added curiously, "Miss Diana said that the lights used in their textile factory were designed by you. They can light up without fire and can be switched on and off, just like the lights used in your clinic. They're really convenient and practical."

Charlotte looked at him, a hint of amusement in her smile: "What, you're interested in this lamp too?"

"That's right. Right now, ordinary people in the Abyss still use kerosene lamps, which are dim and not very convenient. If this lamp were to be launched, it would definitely be very popular." Guy nodded, somewhat expectant.

Charlotte shook her head and said, "The two of us can't handle this on our own. Once we start mass production, the goblin mines will raise the price of elemental stones, wiping out all our profits. Besides, they'll control the ore and produce directly, so we won't have any competitive advantage."

"I see. It was my oversight." Guy was a little disappointed. He hadn't thought as far ahead as Charlotte, but if he could get a batch of cheap elemental stones and make a batch of elemental stone lamps, he could at least make a small profit.

"Don't rush, I've already considered this, but we need to find a strong enough partner to make this business sustainable in the long run," Charlotte said with a smile. "When it comes to production, I'll consider your blacksmith workshop."

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news." Guy nodded with a smile.

"Here's the money for six furnaces. I'll calculate it for you based on the previous price of 100,000 copper coins per furnace, and pay it all in advance." Charlotte handed over a coarse cloth money bag.

"Okay, don't worry, I guarantee on-time delivery with guaranteed quality and quantity." Guy nodded.

"Then you go ahead with your work, I'm going back now." Charlotte turned and went home.

Guy wants to make the Elemental Lamp, but Charlotte doesn't intend to work directly with him.

He's not some saint who can just hand over all the profitable business to others.

He had already seen the market for Yuan Stone Lamps. This time, both the textile factory and the garment factory used Yuan Stone Lamps. He simply bought the Yuan Stones from Harry and made 30,000 copper coins in the process.

If this were to be widely adopted and developed into lighting fixtures, its future prospects would be very promising.