"These small fry really don't understand the great power of the young lady at all. They even dare to speak ill of her in secret. They deserve to suffer in the elven kingdom. You should know that elves are all perverts... cough, sorry, Lady Hana, I forgot that you are also an elf."
"It's ok."
Viliana didn't care at all:
"Perverted isn't a derogatory term for us elves; it's just that you humans have always been too conservative in your pursuit of pleasure..."
Yuz, who had been eavesdropping, didn't listen to any of Viliana's subsequent chat with the Shirakawa Shipping employee.
Yuz was speechless and quite shocked.
What does it mean to feel someone talking bad about you thousands of kilometers away while meditating, so you send your men to capture that person and teach them a lesson?
It's not surprising that a spoiled and willful young lady would do something like this, but to be able to sense someone speaking ill of you thousands of kilometers away while meditating... that's a bit outrageous.
Everyone says that young lady is the greatest genius of humankind today. The bright moon shines in the sky and the stars are dim, but this kind of perception... is a bit too terrifying, isn't it?
As for whether those good-for-nothing playboys and rich girls actually spoke ill of Emery, Yuz had no doubt.
Because of the milk controversy a while ago, many squid spirits in the Ise Group who hate drinking milk were very dissatisfied.
The cautious adults certainly wouldn't dare to directly scold a young lady; they would only scold President Gaif.
But it's quite normal for a few fearless young people to provoke the young lady with some harsh words in private.
Yuz completely believed everything he saw and heard, thinking that Viliana's actions were simply Amelie's arrogant way of teaching those who spoke ill of her a lesson, without any idea that those people were actually captured as test subjects.
Having figured out the cause and effect of the matter, Yuz decided not to remain undercover any longer and to rescue the captured young men.
It's true that the young people's wild talk was inappropriate, but it's not enough to send them to the Elf Kingdom or the Drunken Red Chamber.
Yuz felt he was in the right, and after all, he was a fusion-stage mage. Even if he faced a young lady directly, he could reason with her... He could just be nicer when he did.
Seeing that the young masters were about to be loaded onto the submarine, Yuz decided to intervene and rescue them.
Just as Yuz was about to make his move, he suddenly felt a jolt of fear, as if a tremendous terror was descending upon him... If he dared to make a move, he would surely die.
Chapter 315 is not without flaws.
In the end, Yuz did nothing, but watched helplessly as several young men of his own tribe were loaded onto a submarine by the White River Shipping crew.
...It's not that I'm afraid of death! It's just my wisdom and caution! From a broader perspective, there's really no need to offend that witch for the sake of a few talentless young people.
Yuz quickly found a suitable excuse for himself and repeatedly hypnotized himself to believe that it was true. After that, he did not stay near Locke City and returned directly to the Financial Triangle on the shore of Lake Tania.
Upon returning to the Ise Group, Yuzu was immediately summoned by the group's higher-ups and questioned about the truth of the incident.
"It's nothing serious... It's just that a few ignorant kids talked badly about that witch behind her back, and the witch took revenge on them."
Yuz reported the incident entirely according to his own understanding. He didn't mention at all that he had been cowered by the witch's aura, but instead repeatedly emphasized his wit and caution, which not only helped him find out the truth of the matter, but also prevented a conflict with the witch.
Logically speaking, Yuz's words are all reasonable. Moreover, the squid tribe has lived in human society for thousands of years, and many squid people do not even know that they are squid people. Even the high-ranking members of the Ise Group could not have imagined that Emerald intended to expose their true identity and then wipe them all out.
On the contrary, the witch's petty revenge makes more sense.
Therefore, the higher-ups of the Ise Group did not pay too much attention to this incident. They simply warned their fellow clansmen to keep an eye on their children and not to gossip about the witch... because the witch could really hear them and was very petty.
. . . . .
In Locke City, the young squid spirits that Viliana captured were not actually sent to the Elf Kingdom or the Drunken Red Mansion. After being loaded onto a submarine, they were sent directly to the vicinity of the Dark Abyss Altar located at the bottom of the Emerald Strait.
This is now the lair of Shasha and the Dark Mermaids who follow her—the nest that Emerald named the Tearful Lament Clan. Old Man Langdon also arrived here a couple of days ago and is currently working with Shasha on potions that can make the squid spirits reveal their true forms.
Theoretically speaking, the inherited knowledge that Xia Sha received is correct. That kind of magic potion targets the cellular changes of squid people and can turn squid people back to their original form no matter what form they have taken.
But this is only in theory. Neither the cautious Emerald nor the more data-driven old man Langdon would use potions without conducting live experiments.
Now that the samples for the experiment have finally arrived, old man Langdon, of course, will not be polite and immediately uses a magic potion on those squid spirits that look no different from humans.
Different methods of using the potion were tested in controlled trials. Some involved dissolving the potion in water according to ancient methods, then placing the squid spirit in the water for absorption through the skin. Others involved directly administering the potion orally or subcutaneously to the squid spirit.
The effects of the experiment were immediate. Subcutaneous injection was the fastest to take effect, followed by absorption through the skin after soaking in the potion solution, while oral administration was the slowest to take effect... Therefore, old man Langdon speculated that the potion mainly worked on the blood of the squid spirits.
The six men and two women captured by Viliana were quickly transformed into humanoid monsters with squid heads and greasy bodies under the influence of the potion.
They were surprised to find themselves transformed back into their true monster forms. They were clearly unaware of their true race and identity, believing themselves to be human beings turned into monsters by a perverted sorcerer using a terrible potion.
When conducting experiments and research, old Langdon was utterly inhuman and showed no mercy to the test subjects. He completely ignored the squid spirits' cries and pleas for mercy and continued to conduct various studies on them.
A male squid spirit and a female squid spirit were dismantled by old man Langdon almost simultaneously, simply because old man Langdon wanted to study in detail the principles behind the squid spirits' talent for disguising themselves as other races, and the specific process by which the magic potion took effect in the squid spirits' blood.
With Xia Sha providing the complete potion formula and related information, old man Langdon was very confident in the research and development requirements put forward by Amelie. He said that he could definitely produce a result that met Amelie's requirements in half a month at most—a new type of potion that could make any squid spirit reveal its true form, and could also remain dormant in the squid spirit's body for half a month to a month to delay its onset.
Emerald had great faith in Landon's technical skills, so she entrusted the potion-making matters to Landon and Shasha, while she began to prepare for another matter.
Having a potion that can make the squid spirits reveal their true form is not enough; it is also necessary to ensure that every squid spirit living in the Federation consumes this potion.
Although there are now new dairy beverages that Ameliete previously developed, these beverages are mainly popular among young people, which is far from enough.
That's why Emerald sent Sulina to visit those food companies. Besides spreading rumors, another purpose was to secretly gather intelligence and see which everyday foods were more popular in the Financial Triangle region.
Sulina did not disappoint Emerald's expectations. After returning from visiting several of the Federation's largest food companies, she lay down in her chair form again, supporting Emerald's weight as she reported to her.
Simply put, the squid spirits disguised as humans, apart from not liking to drink milk, have most of their daily needs that are not much different from those of humans.
There is one exception.
Cooking oil.
The humans of the Allen Federation have similar choices of cooking oil as the humans on Blue Star in Amelie's previous life, mainly using vegetable oils such as olives, peanuts, and rapeseed, or animal oils such as pork and beef.
Even among wealthy and powerful individuals, there is little difference in this regard; the only difference is that the raw materials used for oil extraction are more carefully cultivated, resulting in better oil quality.
However, the two largest cooking oil brands in the Allen Federation have consistently had poor sales in the Financial Triangle region, even falling short of the average level in other regions by less than one-tenth.
People in the financial triangle region prefer to cook with fish oil.
"Fish oil... Hmph, as expected, no matter how skilled those squid demons are at disguise, they are still different from humans."
Emerald tugged her bare, black-stockinged foot near Sulina's ear, and gently rubbed her toes against Sulina's cheek.
"So which brand of fish oil do they use, senior?"
“Salu brand fish oil, a brand that specializes in producing fish oil, is also one of the very few brands that was founded and wholly owned by the Ise Group.”
Su Lina took a deep breath of the aroma before replying, her voice seemingly murmured but actually clearly articulated:
“I’ve tried visiting them, but I was turned down… They said they wouldn’t work with any other companies or accept any investment.”
"Seeing their resolute attitude, I didn't cause any trouble to avoid alerting them. However, I still had someone make a little inquiries, and guess what? This company doesn't even hire temporary workers from out of town; they recruit all the locals from the Financial Triangle region... It must be a company completely controlled by the Squid Demon."
"...As expected of a squid spirit, knowing that its kind loves to eat fish oil, it started its own company to produce it, and it even takes strict precautions against it. Interesting."
Emerald put down the documents in her hand, leaned back, and rested her head completely against the hem of Sulina's magical costume, squinting her eyes comfortably.
"However, the more strictly the squid demons guard against this company, the more it shows how important the company is to them... If we can find a way to tamper with those fish oils, it might be enough to expose all the squid demons lurking among humans."
“I think so too, Miss, that’s why I did this survey.”
As she spoke, Su Lina took out a new document from her storage space.
Emerald stretched her foot forward a little, spread her big toe and second toe as wide as possible, and then clamped them together, managing to catch the document through the black stockings. She then handed it to herself to read.
After only a couple of glances, Emery smiled with satisfaction and patted Sulina on the shoulder with her other hand, which wasn't holding the documents, praising her:
"As expected of my senior, you are so reliable. I like you more and more."
Sulina must have anticipated that Emery would target Salu brand fish oil, so after her visit was rejected, she took the opportunity to arrange for someone to investigate the upstream and downstream situation of Salu brand fish oil.
The information provided by Su Lina clearly details everything from where the fish used by the brand to refine its fish oil to how the brand's fish oil will be stored, transported, and sold after it is made.
"Hum... As expected of a cunning squid spirit, so cautious."
Amelie glanced at the documents a few more times, then let out a soft sigh.
This brand of fish oil really doesn't give outsiders any chance to interfere.
The fish used for oil extraction are not purchased from a fishing company, but are all caught by fishing boats invested in by the Ise Group itself, ensuring that every fish used as raw material for oil extraction is of high quality.
Downstream, the warehousing, logistics, and sales of Saloo brand fish oil are all handled by local logistics companies and supermarkets in the Financial Delta region, without any cooperation with any major federal brands.
“That’s right, Miss… those squid spirits are very particular about food safety, especially key ingredients like fish oil, which are basically only consumed by them. They don’t allow any outsiders to have any chance to access or interfere.”
Su Lina had already reviewed the materials she had compiled, and now she was quite curious:
"So, where do you plan to start, Miss?"
"What? There's no way to help you, senior?"
Emerald casually placed the document on her desk and patted Sulina's waist.
"Well……"
Su Lina frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then shook her head:
"Without resorting to special means such as infiltration, bribery, or control, I can't think of how to take down this brand of fish oil. There are no flaws in its upstream and downstream operations."
"Of course there are still flaws, it's just that you didn't notice them, senior... so now you're the one in charge."
Seeing Sulina's reaction, Emery laughed smugly and rubbed Sulina's waist twice more.
"The Ise Group did indeed establish a complete upstream and downstream industrial chain to ensure the production and transportation safety of this Salu brand fish oil, but they still overlooked one detail."
"It's useless for them to simply set up their own logistics company and hire all their own people as employees, because their logistics and transportation cannot do without magic-powered vehicles or spatial storage magic devices... Now you understand, senior?"
“I see… All mass-produced magical devices in the Federation are manufactured by Melson, including magic-powered vehicles and spatial storage magical devices. You can definitely achieve your goal by starting from this aspect, Miss.”
Su Lina seemed to realize something at first, then smiled charmingly:
"Young Miss, you're so mean! No wonder I became your chair... Anyone you set your sights on can't escape, right? If I had known this, I should have given in to you back in school. I would have avoided so many detours."
"Hmm...that's not necessarily true."
Emery, however, spoke with a hint of reminiscence:
"Back in school, so many people just casually dated me. Now I don't even remember many of them; I can only barely recall their names and faces... But you, senior, it's precisely because you decisively rejected me back then that I've been thinking about you all this time. Especially after finding out that you already have a boyfriend, I'm determined to do whatever it takes to get you as quickly as possible."
"Boy friend……"
The word made Su Lina's eyes flicker for a moment, but it quickly turned into disdain:
"Let's not talk about him. Jack is a good man, but he's so useless... If I really went with him, my life would be over."
There is no harm without comparison.
Although Jack always tells Sulina he loves her and acts very affectionately, often saying he's willing to die for her, what is the reality?
He was old-fashioned and conservative, unwilling to have a real relationship before marriage, and even rejected Su Lina's repeated invitations, leaving Su Lina feeling like a single dog despite having a boyfriend, which made her extremely resentful.
He is reckless and impulsive, and knows nothing but fighting. He not only cannot help Su Lina in her career, but also often gets into trouble after acting impulsively, requiring Su Lina to clean up his messes.
As for helping Sulina find out the truth about her sister, clear her name, and avenge her, Jack has absolutely no chance of doing so.
In contrast, Emery.
The superb water magic dueling skills made Su Lina's waist, which had been trained in dance since childhood, feel a little strained. She felt extremely satisfied, her energy and spirit improved, and she became radiant.
Needless to say, in her career, Su Lina is just a chair in Amelie's office, but outside? She is the head of the Blue Star Dance Troupe, the assistant to the president of Blue Star Film and Television and Melson Entertainment. Wherever she goes, she is infinitely glamorous. Almost all local dignitaries and government officials bow and scrape to her.
Previously, even a minor deputy mayor of Champs-Élysées dared to have improper thoughts about Su Lina. Now, Su Lina could crush such a person with a flick of her wrist... Even if she killed him in public, the federal police wouldn't dare to cause Su Lina any trouble and would simply close the case at lightning speed as self-defense.
Could a mere gang leader offer Su Lina such unparalleled glory? Certainly not.
Of course, most importantly, Emerald not only helped Sulina uncover the truth about her sister's murder, but also gave her a chance to take revenge herself... This was a truly devastating blow, completely transforming Sulina into Emerald's shape.
Originally, what Sulina hated most about Emerald was Emerald's scumbag behavior and her promiscuous nature.
Now... Sulina's greatest fortune is that Emery is a real scumbag and a womanizer, otherwise she wouldn't be where she is today.
These thoughts quickly passed through Su Lina's mind, making her already supple waist even more supple, and her voice even more alluring:
"Young Miss... my dancing skills and water magic have improved recently. Would you like to take a good look at them yourself?"
"Oh? Senior, you're being so proactive today... Is it because you've been away working for a few days and haven't seen me, so you miss me so much? Hehe... Of course, no problem. Then let's go have some fun at your dance troupe later."
Emerald would certainly not refuse Sulina's invitation, but she was not in a hurry, because no entertainment should interfere with important matters.
"Sisi."
Emerald called softly again.
"Young Miss, I'm here."
The red-haired maid who was almost always by Emerald's side responded softly.
"Go and draft two documents for me, both for the family."
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