Chapter 1616: A War Without a Winner (Sixty-Eight)
Chapter 1618: A War Without Winners (Sixty-eight)
Then came the girls' oaths, which were not as solemn as Albert had expected, and the content was discussed from the beginning. The only thing that made Albert feel strange was that Isobel became the witness of the four people's unbreakable oath.
To be honest, this matter was full of weirdness. The wife actually served as a witness for her husband and his lover.
This is probably the first time in history!
But looking at Isobel's face, there was no dissatisfaction at all, and even... smiled happily.
Yes, she didn't seem to mind her husband having a few more beautiful lovers, and was also happy that the three beautiful girls in front of her were tied tightly to Albert.
Such a harmonious family scene was really incredible.
In fact, even Catherine, Valeria and Louise were shocked by Isobel's big belly, and they didn't expect things to go so smoothly.
Although the lover culture in Europe is rampant, it is actually more in the Muggle world. Such things are still relatively rare in the magic world.
However, if you think about it carefully, they have no intention to compete with Isobel for men. Becoming Albert's lover is more of a further interest bond in win-win cooperation.
This can be regarded as a compromise of Isobel. With Albert's strong attraction to other girls, it is only a matter of time before other lovers emerge.
Rather than letting Albert find some inexplicable women outside, it is more reliable to find a familiar and interested beautiful girl.
They have reached a consensus in this regard.
After finishing the oath early, Albert was driven by Isobel to take a bath to prepare for the welcome dinner. After Albert left, Catherine and the other two got the "Youth and Vitality" potion formula and detailed relevant records from Isobel as they wished.
"There are three improved versions in total. The 'Youth and Vitality' we are currently using belongs to the third version. The taste has not changed much, and the effect... doesn't seem to be anything special." After handing the folder full of information to Catherine and the other two, Isobel briefly introduced the general situation of Mandrake wine to them, "Anyway, we didn't feel the effect of 'Youth and Vitality' in extending life and preventing aging, and it should not be able to rejuvenate, so you should be mentally prepared."
"It does sound like a scam." Valeria muttered.
"Even if you regret it, it's too late." Catherine rolled her eyes at her bestie.
"We're not here for this stuff." Louise looked at Isobel, "Are there any other things we need to pay attention to?"
"If the storage time is extended, it is likely to help enhance the efficacy of 'Youth and Vitality'. According to Albert's inference, it will take about three years for the effect to become stronger."
Isobel looked at Louise deeply and added, "You can each copy a copy of the information, but this original version needs to be kept. It may be improved in the future. In addition, the formula cannot be passed on to others. The brewed 'Youth and Vitality' can only be used by yourself."
After saying hello, Isobel also went to take a shower.
"Do you think this thing is really effective?" This time it was Catherine who spoke.
"Maybe... it works." Valeria said uncertainly, "She doesn't need to play tricks on us. Lying won't do Isobel any good."
"I don't think Isobel herself knows whether this wine made from mandrake roots is effective or not." Louise said calmly, "She is willing to believe it probably because Albert said it is effective, so she has been taking it all the time."
In fact, whether "Youth and Vitality" is effective or not is the same to Louise. She doesn't care much about it. And since Albert said it is effective, she will drink it too. At least she doesn't think Albert will cheat his wife. There is no benefit in doing so.
"Actually, I believe it too, but it feels a little unreal." Catherine slowly flipped through the folder. The information inside is very detailed. Whether it is the selection and processing of raw materials, there are photos and annotations, and the brewing process is also recorded in detail. It is simply a step-by-step guide to how to brew "Youth and Vitality".
However, what the three people care about most is actually the test of mandrake wine, which only has two cases.
Tom, the old cat in Albert's family, did have a similar effect of extending life and preventing aging after taking Mandrake wine.
Perhaps because he thought that cats had too long a lifespan, the effect of Mandrake wine could not be seen in a short time,
So, Albert later raised a fat hamster named Jerry, who lived for more than three years. The cause of death was that the hamster ran out of the cage when the house elf was feeding it, and was killed by Tom.
"How long can a mouse live normally?" Louise suddenly asked.
"One or two years, that thing should have a short life." Valeria's eyes were almost shining, and she felt that the credibility of this information was still quite high.
"Three years is too long." Catherine closed the folder and muttered, "Maybe, we should ask him to get some first, and then go back to brew it ourselves. It's best for him to take the time to teach us how to make it in person, so as to avoid mistakes in the process."
Mandrake wine cannot make people rejuvenate, which means that the sooner you take it, the better. No one will refuse to keep themselves young forever.
The most important thing is that although the three of them are still young and beautiful, Catherine, the oldest of the three, is already on the verge of aging.
"I think you care too much about this thing."
Looking at Catherine and Valeria who were whispering about "youth and vitality", Louise had to raise her voice to remind them, "Have you noticed that Albert doesn't look at us with much emotion, or even desire."
Yes, even if the three beautiful girls in front of him did not arouse much desire in Albert, they became his lovers, more like just going through the process.
"It's normal. Albert is not short of beautiful girls around him, and they are a pair of beautiful sisters. If it were you, it would be the same." Catherine was very calm.
"Then what's the point of us becoming Albert's lovers?" Louise suddenly felt a little confused.
"After a long time, even the most beautiful women will feel bored, and it is necessary to change the taste. This is the role of lovers. Otherwise, when have you seen the absurd things of wives finding lovers for their husbands?" Valeria saw it very clearly, looking at Louise with a strange expression, "Do you really think Isobel is a fool? She is the smartest woman I have ever seen."
"There is not much affection between us, and we are far apart. Isobel naturally doesn't mind Albert having more lovers. As for the contract, it is a guarantee to stabilize the mutual interest relationship." Catherine also saw things very clearly. Everyone can get the relationship they want, and everyone is happy.
"If you want to get Albert's love, you can try to come here a few times. Anyway, France is separated from Britain by a strait, but I think Isobel will definitely be unhappy."
"That is a smart woman, smarter than anyone else, so she has become a winner in life that countless people envy, and has also obtained what countless people dream of.
Valeria reminded meaningfully: "So don't try to be clever. "