Oh My Beta!
I led him away from the training yard, toward the edge of the forest where we could talk without being overheard.
Once we were alone, Marcus crossed his arms.
“What kind of substances are we talking about?”
“Incense. Something sweet but with a bitter undertone. It causes smoke thick enough to see, and whoever breathes it becomes… compliant, and maybe dependent on it too.”
Marcus’s brow furrowed.
“That’s not much to go on. There are dozens of compounds that could fit that description, depending on the base ingredients, the processing method, the concentration…”
“I know. That’s why I need your help.” I kept my voice low. “If I could get you a sample, could you identify it? Tell me exactly what
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