Chapter 51: Kindling

"What?" Zane could not contain his shock.

Phoenix nodded his head, "Yes, it is not that foolproof, maybe because it is too popular. Most ruins had it and there is also an antidote. Hemlock is better, it is more archaic at least."

His mind spun and he measured a lot of poisons against the records of poisoning cases, his computing power was extremely strong and he finished in a couple of seconds. Phoenix's head throbbed and he suddenly felt sleepy, "Actually, rat poison.." He paused when he saw the expression on his face, "I am not. I have not poisoned anyone better. Don't look so scared." He waved his hands in front of him, his golden eyes blinking in the most innocent way possible.

Zane wanted to laugh, "I was not sacred."

"You were."