The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

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Chapter 182

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When Eliza said she wanted to keep his Soul Centipede, Gilbert forced an awkward smile and muttered, "But you don't even need Simba. Why insist on keeping it?"

"Who said I don't need it?" Eliza gave him a faint smile. "I was just thinking-it'd be interesting to study the poison in your little g

Gilbert sighed in defeat. "Finc

Sometimes one really couldn't fight back when he was under someone else's roof

He looked at her and asked. "Then... can you let me go now!"

Eliza raised an eyebrow, turned her back to him, and reached into the wooden bucket to retrieve the venomous centipede Once she had stored it safely inside her pocket farm, she nodded at Tina.

Tina stepped forward and, with a single sweep of her sword, cut through the ropes binding Gilbert

Finally freed, Gilbert shook off the shredded cords and stretched out his limbs. As he moved, he casually asked. "If you're into poisonous creatures. I've got a few more back home-spiders, scorpions, fire ants... Want some? I could bring them

over

next time."

*I want them all." Eliza said bluntly.

Gilbert stared at her. "Wow. You're not even trying to be polite, huh? You think you can manage that many? What if they Turn on you?"

Eliza smiled again and said sweetly, "That's none of your concern."

"Tch. Like I care what happens to you." Gilbert rolled his eyes. T'm just worried you'll get too cocky and end up dead from: one of my pets. Then I'll have to go find another genius to help me study the antidote. What a pain

Eliza's gaze sharpened. "Don't even dream about it. If I die, I'll make sure to drag you and Sophie into the grave with me."

It wasn't a threat-it was a promise. Either help her uncover the truth, or die.

fine. I'll go find

As he passed a cluster of hallucinogenic

single leaf, Eliza's voice floated over, calm and cold. "If you so much as touch my plants, I'll slice Simba

hand back. “Alright,

be grateful he was allowed to walk out of her

kick him out," Eliza

No need!" Gilbert cried, bolting for the gate. "I

he was gone, peace returned to

turned

was hiding a

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formula was tattooed-almost like a brand-on her thigh. Without a thorough search,

out pen and paper, copying the recipe down word for word. When she was done, the bound Sophie up again and sat in the little cabin, poring

her surprise, one of the key ingredients

managed to complete the antidote, Eliza murmured. "She had the formula, but not the

the difference

both the formula

cure, they might as well dig their graves now. But just because Eliza could make it didn't mean she would-at least, not for free. She wasn't the only one who needed

to find a way to transplant her pocket farm's herbs- especially the Bloodshade Blossom-into the

she tucked it away and made plans

the door behind her, Eliza noticed that the Dendrobium she'd transplanted the day before was doing

watered this patch with diluted spirit water. The soil should still be rich in spiritual energy-she just didn't know if it would be enough

environment.

temple hall and reciting the daily blessings. Eliza walked to the side hall where her mother's memorial plaque was kept. She lit the incense candles there and had just straightened up when she spotted Mary walking over

be doing that," Eliza said. "Tending the flame is my job." Mary

lamp down carefully and glanced at

foreigner, Gilbert.

I heard

is," Eliza grinned, "but not as skilled as I am. After

get you nowhere. Now tell me where are you sneaking