55 Chapter 55: Crime Boss!
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With a wave of my hand the mannequin guards that had previously gone unnoticed sprung to life and filed out of the room without a word.
Sometimes it was easy to forget that they were there when they stood completely motionless, some might even go so far as to say it was unnerving.
I saw him try to hide a shudder but paid it no mind as I took out a black briefcase from my coat and placed it on a nearby table.
Opening the case, the man let out a toothy smile as he looked through the pile of files, each filled with perfectly detailed information on his rivals courtesy of my [Observe]skill.
The crime boss gave a satisfied nod as he inspected the merchandise, no doubt already planning what places he would attack first.
Reaching into my pocket I pulled out a clear plastic bottle that contained what looked like child vitamins.
"What's this, Doc?" Gerald asked suddenly curious as he took the bottle and held it close to his eye, "The new drug you were talking about?"
Despite never having touched the stuff before, with my new knowledge in chemistry, making something as simple as drugs was child's play. "Yes. I'm calling it 'Alice'," I answered simply.
"Hmm? So what's it to do?" the man said in a thoughtful tone, taking out one of the colorful looking tablets that was shaped like a rabbit.
"It is a hallucinogen that works by stimulating the brain's REM cycle, placing the user in a deep sleep."
"Wait, so it's just sleeping pills?" he said incredulously. Of course, most would think that.
"Nothing that simple I assure you. The drug triggers the parts of the brain connected with memory. The result will be a dream so vivid that it will be indistinguishable from reality."
"How is that useful?" the man said doubtfully.
"Once they wake up they will continue to have full recollection of their dream," I said turning my back to him in favor of peering down at the workers below us, "It's a funny thing in the human mind. Despite how desperately people try to hide their faults, they can never hide it from themselves…"
My mind immediately goes to the Mirror of Erised.
'Alice' was more than a simple drug, it was my first attempt to combine muggle technology and magic. By combining different mind potions and an assortment of drugs I was able to produce an effect similar to that of a pensieve, allowing one not only to relive past memories but also interact with them. It was still far from perfect, but with more test subjects I was sure I could work out the kinks.
Turning to my head to look at him over my shoulder, I continued, "There are a number of reasons why people turn to drugs. Escape, acceptance, curiosity, or just plain boredom. But whatever the reason it can all be traced back to their desire to change their lives. So why not let them. In their dreams they can experience a world without consequence. Indulge in their deepest darkest most depraved fantasies to their heart's content," I announced with my voice taking a darker edge.
"I-I suppose-"
"With my new drug we can grant them this sense of freedom that wouldn't be possible in real life.
"I s-see..."
I could almost taste the man's fear, so I toned it back a bit, "Though of course it can also be used for more innocent purposes. The old can experience what it's like to be young again. The terminally ill can live without regrets. Imagine a world where you can relive your fondest memories in perfect clarity, in a time when everything was right with the world. The possibilities are endless."
"That's unexpectedly kind of you."
"Oh you give me too much credit. For you see, the most insidious addictions are those you don't consider addictions," I told him soberly. "I'd appreciate it if you could get this out on the market as soon as possible."
"I suppose I could, I know a couple geezers who'd be willing to pay through the nose to feel young again."
"Good. In return, I'll make sure the police will continue to stay out of your way."
Seeing that I was done talking, the crime boss bid his farewell.
The workers were also free to leave once they had their memories altered to make them think they had delivered everything at a different address.
Once I was finally alone, I took out my wand and began to set everything up.
There was no need to worry about the Trace as the wards from the spirit stone embedded in the building shielded me from all detection spells, meaning I could now use magic without tipping off the Ministry. I had thought of installing one back at the orphanage but thought better of it once I realized that it would be rather suspicious if the place I lived at didn't show up on their scans.
Setting everything up only took a few minutes with the help of magic.
With one last wave of my wand I attached the different mechanical arms, some looking completely humanoid, while others had mallets or knives where the hands should be. The end result was one giant machine in the shape of an oval, resembling something that could only be found in a Dr. Suess book if I was being honest.
Finally, I loaded 100 empty glass vials and allocated the different potion ingredients in their corresponding slots.
Now to test it.
I went to the control panel that contained only a simple button and a lever. Pulling the lever, a hidden hatch opened up in the side. I took out 200 soul stones from my inventory and dumped them inside the drawer.
Next I took out 2 magic stones, my prize for defeating the giant golem in the mirror dungeon, using them to supply the necessary mana..
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