Chapter 408

"Veilroot?" Zelda murmured, a light laugh escaping her lips. It was no wonder Damian's behavior had been so strange. It was because he was under the influence of veilroot. This drug was developed by the Daprein Institute of Advanced Sciences some time ago, and it was said to confuse one's memory, making a person fall in love with the first person they see after taking it. It made sense why Damian had been so cold toward her recently and so warm toward Esme. Generally, three days of taking the drug would be enough, but given Damian's condition, it seemed like it had been longer. Esme must have been giving him a bigger dose. "I heard that the Daprein Institute of Advanced Sciences banned this drug because of serious side effects, right?" Zelda asked. Simon nodded. He was somewhat familiar with the drug. "When the drug was first tested, they found that people who took it would lose memories of important people in their lives. Prolonged use could cause headaches, mental confusion, an