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Chapter 877 Absinthe, Anise Liqueur, Vermouth
Chi Feichei knew what Yingqu Yan Nan meant by 'related'.
For a long time, 'Vermouth' was translated as ‘Absinthe’, but in fact, Belmode should be Vermouth, and the real Absinthe is ‘Absinthe’.
Absinthe, Absinthe, the main ingredients are Fennel, Anise, Wormwood, with a high Alcohol Content, ranging from 45% to 89.9%. Generally, the Alcohol Content of Absinthe is higher than 68%. It has a Nickname ‘La Fee’, which is ‘Green Fairy’.
Absinthe comes in various colors such as blue-green, grass green, brownish-yellow, black, red, and colorless. Absinthe with Anise components will create an Emulsion Effect when ice water is added.
It is said that Absinthe originated in Ancient Greece and Rome, where people soaked certain Plants in Wine for festivals or medicinal purposes, which is also known as Medicated Wine.
Initially, Absinthe was a Liquor for the French army. In the mid-19th century, some wealthy Capitalist began to drink this Liquor.
In 1870, French Vineyards suffered from a Pest Plague, and Wine became scarce and expensive. During the Wine shortage, Absinthe quickly became popular and became a darling of Bar Culture.
In 1890, in the last decade of the nineteenth century, France advocated hedonism, and Absinthe was given the Statement of ‘aphrodisiac’, becoming synonymous with the ‘Red-Light District’.
In 1910, Absinthe was banned in Switzerland, and a large amount of Absinthe Drinks were sold to France.
In 1912, the America issued an Absinthe Prohibition, and a large amount of Liquor was also sold to France.
In 1915, Absinthe was banned in France...
This is a Liquor with a troubled history, banned in many European countries. The reasons for the ban were hallucination, aphrodisiac properties, and making people addicted to hallucinations.
In fact, Wormwood, one of the main ingredients of Absinthe, does contain a Chemical Composition called ‘thujone’, which is similar to tetrahydrocannabinol, the active Chemical Composition in Marijuana. It can make people feel more than just drunk, but it is not as potent as hallucinogenic ingredients. Moderate drinking will not cause too much Impact.
However, at that time, many artists and writers were addicted to Absinthe, drinking heavily all day long to anesthetize themselves and pursue Inspiration.
Among the Absinthe enthusiasts at that time, there were also many outstanding artists and writers, such as Hemingway, Picasso, Van Gogh, Degas, Wilde, and others, who created many Works for Absinthe.
British People Wilde described the hallucination brought by Absinthe: ‘Walking on the Street on a cold Night after drinking, I felt clusters of Tulips rubbing against my feet’, and the popularity of Absinthe made such drunkards wandering in the City at midnight more common.
Therefore, Absinthe was opposed and resisted by moralists. When Degas’ famous Work “Absinthe” was sent to London for exhibition, it also triggered a ‘anti-French wave’ among British People, who believed that this Liquor was ‘French Poison’.
Around the same time, Van Gogh, who had moved from the Netherlands to France, also fell in love with this Liquor, sketching in the countryside during the Daytime and indulging in drinking Absinthe at Night.
As a result, Absinthe seemed to be endowed with some kind of Magic Power, and it also became Poison in the eyes of many people. In the short span of a few years since Switzerland banned Liquor, most European countries had issued Prohibition orders, prohibiting the production, sale, and drinking of Absinthe.
It was not until 1998 that Britain issued a document allowing Absinthe to be legally sold in the EU, and by 2000, Absinthe was completely de-banned.
During the decades when Absinthe was banned, Wine Lover racked their brains and came up with Anise Liqueur, a derivative product that also has the Aroma of Anise.
Anise Liqueur, to which Raki Wine belongs, removes the ‘Wormwood’ component in the production method and is mainly made of Anise Oil extracted from Fennel and Star Anise.
Because Absinthe has a strong Smell of Alcohol and poor Aroma when drunk neat, coupled with the ‘Emulsion Effect’, it is mostly drunk with water. Absinthe drunk with water will have a light fragrance lingering between the lips and teeth, with a Leisurely aftertaste. Anise Liqueur also follows this drinking Method. Except for some Cocktail mixing methods, most are drunk with Ice Water.
At the same time, Belmode, which is Vermouth, as a flavored Wine made by adding Wormwood, Fennel, Juniper Berry, Clove and other Plant components, has also become a choice for Absinthe enthusiasts to shift their hobbies, and in some cases, it is also translated as ‘Absinthe’ represented by Absinthe.
He began to ponder the Pattern of The Boss naming Code Names earlier than Yingqu Yan Nan.
Yingqu Yan Nan’s Code Name ‘Slivova’ is Blue Plum Brandy in Fruit Brandy.
Blue Plum Brandy is made from Blue-Purple Plums as raw materials, after fermentation, secondary distillation, and storage. It is amber in color, with a prominent Fruity Aroma, strong Smell of Alcohol, and a slightly bitter Flavor.
‘Blue-Purple Plums’ may be the Inspiration for The Boss, corresponding to his Pupil Color, and compared with Brandy and other Fruit Brandy, Blue Plum Brandy is rarely used as a mixing material for Cocktails, which also fits Yingqu Yan Nan’s Property of only following him and not caring about Actions unrelated to him.
And there is indeed a Subtle Relationship between Anise Liqueur and Vermouth, For Example, both are substitutes for Absinthe, which Seemingly corresponds to the fact that he and Belmode can also Disguise, come from the same school, and are also like Patches in the Organization, but he is very clear that when The Boss Decided his Code Name to be ‘Raki’, The Boss Did not Know that he would Disguise Technique, nor would he Know that he and Belmode are considered Senior Sister and Junior Brother from the same school. Deciding to give him the Code Name ‘Raki’ must have Other Reasons.
He has not yet Discovered a specific Pattern, In Other Words, The Boss may give Code Names based on the Color of the Liquor, the Materials of the Liquor, or even a Legend.
“She is my Senior Sister, But This Matter has nothing to do with the Code Name.” Chi Feichei gave Yingqu Yan Nan the Answer, paused, and Asked, “Has Takayama Otome’s Club been registered?”
“Yes, this time she Asked Uryu to contact me, Just to celebrate the successful Registration of their Club,” Yingqu Yan Nan Said, “As you Said, I Intentionally inquired her about the News of Club Registration, letting her Discover that I have no Personnel under my command. She also Tentatively expressed the Intention of Cooperation of ‘she provides Personnel, I provide Channel’. I Just Said I need to Consider and did not give her a clear Answer.”
“Don’t do Other Things during this Time. If she Asks Uryu to Call or send a Text Message to contact you, you should respond, But don’t agree to meet for the Time being. First, keep Takayama’s Appetite up,” Chi Feichei Said, “When contacting Uryu, you can Tentatively Ask about the profit sharing after Cooperation, let them explore your Bottom line, and then finalize Matters at the next meeting and hand over the Smuggling Route to Takayama.”
“I Understand!” Yingqu Yan Nan Nodded, took out his Mobile Phone to check Email, “Calvados safely evacuated… By the Way, Boss, Rum sent me an Email. The current Legal Advisor of the Cold Butterfly Society is his man. He Said his man will find a way to gain Takayama Otome’s Trust and told me not to interfere with the Other Party’s Actions.”
“Uh-huh, Rum told me about it.” Chi Feichei Said.
Yingqu Yan Nan took a puff of Cigarette, resting his Right Hand elbow on the Car Window, looking at the Night View in front of him that was constantly Updating as the Car sped along, “Didn’t you Say that Uryu would be the main one, and Rum’s people would Just be responsible for assisting her and Handling Crises?”
“Uryu is only fifteen years old, and still has a Children’s Mentality. Rum does not Trust her Age, Experience, Ability, or Personality, so Rum will send a more mature and experienced person to infiltrate the Cold Butterfly Society, win over those Members, and provide Action Intelligence for the Organization when necessary,” Chi Feichei drove, turned a Street Corner, and incidentally paid attention to the Surrounding Area’s Terrain, “Did Rum Say to keep his person’s Identity Confidential to you?”
This is double Insurance, which can provide more accurate Intelligence more timely.
If Uryu Ayaka is hindered by something, they still have the person sent by Rum to Help collect Intelligence, and the verification of the two pieces of Intelligence can also ensure that neither of those two people is fooling them.
In addition, Kurahashi Kenichi has also been arranged to Germany. If Kurahashi Kenichi or Uryu Ayaka want to Betray the Organization, then they have to Consider how to deploy Personnel behind the Organization’s back and protect the people they cherish across countries.
“He Said to keep it Confidential from everyone except you and That Person,” Yingqu Yan Nan saw Near the Station, Reached Out and tore off the Disguise Mask of the bearded man, “Don’t worry, Boss, I Understand the Rules of the Organization. I haven’t mentioned it to Uryu or anyone else.”
Chi Feichei parked the Car outside Sawagura Station, “Leave the Disguise Mask, I’ll Help you dispose of it later.”
“Then I’ll save a lot of trouble.” Yingqu Yan Nan smiled, put the Disguise Mask beside the Seat, got out of the Car and closed the Car Door, and walked towards the Platform without looking back.
Chi Feichei drove away.
It is only one Station away from Beihu Town here, and Yingqu Yan Nan can get Home in less than ten minutes.
He still has to find a Hidden and safe Place to park the Car, change faces and Cars to go Home.
…
A week later…
In a Gray Car heading to Karuizawa, Mori Kogoro was driving, and Chi Feichei was sitting in the Passenger Seat holding a Cold-stricken Conan.
In the Back Seat, Suzuki Sonoko, Mouri Ran, and Haibara Ai sat in a row, talking in low voices.
“Ah-choo!” Conan tilted his Head and sneezed, sniffing his Nose listlessly.
Chi Feichei silently handed over a Tissue.
This is the Kid from his Teacher’s Home, he doesn’t mind.
“Uh, Thank You, Brother Chi,” Conan took the Tissue and wiped his Snot, deeply feeling that his Little Friend was considerate, and pulled Chi Feichei to Speak Out, “Haibara Said your Car was sent for Repair?”
Chi Feichei ‘Uh-huh’ed, unwilling to recall the miserable state of his Car.
Today was originally planned to drive his Car to Karuizawa, But when he arrived at the Parking Lot early in the morning, he Discovered that there were several Cat Scratches on the Car Door and Bus Roof of his Car, as well as various Food Residue and Cat Paw Print.
According to the Crows’ report, Nameless took a Group of Cats to his Car for a Rave Party last Night.
He was wondering why he hadn’t Seen Nameless perform ‘Scum Cat’ Behavior recently, nor had he Seen Nameless squatting In front of the Apartment when he returned Home at Night. It turned out that the Scum Cat had changed its Routine.
“What? This time you are going to your Villa in Karuizawa, are you planning to go to the nearby Tennis Court to pick up Handsome Guy?”
In the Back Seat, Mouri Ran exclaimed in surprise, “Did you and Kyogoku quarrel?”
(End of Chapter)
Chi Feichei knew what Yingqu Yan Nan meant by 'related'.
For a long time, 'Vermouth' was translated as ‘Absinthe’, but in fact, Belmode should be Vermouth, and the real Absinthe is ‘Absinthe’.
Absinthe, Absinthe, the main ingredients are Fennel, Anise, Wormwood, with a high Alcohol Content, ranging from 45% to 89.9%. Generally, the Alcohol Content of Absinthe is higher than 68%. It has a Nickname ‘La Fee’, which is ‘Green Fairy’.
Absinthe comes in various colors such as blue-green, grass green, brownish-yellow, black, red, and colorless. Absinthe with Anise components will create an Emulsion Effect when ice water is added.
It is said that Absinthe originated in Ancient Greece and Rome, where people soaked certain Plants in Wine for festivals or medicinal purposes, which is also known as Medicated Wine.
Initially, Absinthe was a Liquor for the French army. In the mid-19th century, some wealthy Capitalist began to drink this Liquor.
In 1870, French Vineyards suffered from a Pest Plague, and Wine became scarce and expensive. During the Wine shortage, Absinthe quickly became popular and became a darling of Bar Culture.
In 1890, in the last decade of the nineteenth century, France advocated hedonism, and Absinthe was given the Statement of ‘aphrodisiac’, becoming synonymous with the ‘Red-Light District’.
In 1910, Absinthe was banned in Switzerland, and a large amount of Absinthe Drinks were sold to France.
In 1912, the America issued an Absinthe Prohibition, and a large amount of Liquor was also sold to France.
In 1915, Absinthe was banned in France...
This is a Liquor with a troubled history, banned in many European countries. The reasons for the ban were hallucination, aphrodisiac properties, and making people addicted to hallucinations.
In fact, Wormwood, one of the main ingredients of Absinthe, does contain a Chemical Composition called ‘thujone’, which is similar to tetrahydrocannabinol, the active Chemical Composition in Marijuana. It can make people feel more than just drunk, but it is not as potent as hallucinogenic ingredients. Moderate drinking will not cause too much Impact.
However, at that time, many artists and writers were addicted to Absinthe, drinking heavily all day long to anesthetize themselves and pursue Inspiration.
Among the Absinthe enthusiasts at that time, there were also many outstanding artists and writers, such as Hemingway, Picasso, Van Gogh, Degas, Wilde, and others, who created many Works for Absinthe.
British People Wilde described the hallucination brought by Absinthe: ‘Walking on the Street on a cold Night after drinking, I felt clusters of Tulips rubbing against my feet’, and the popularity of Absinthe made such drunkards wandering in the City at midnight more common.
Therefore, Absinthe was opposed and resisted by moralists. When Degas’ famous Work “Absinthe” was sent to London for exhibition, it also triggered a ‘anti-French wave’ among British People, who believed that this Liquor was ‘French Poison’.
Around the same time, Van Gogh, who had moved from the Netherlands to France, also fell in love with this Liquor, sketching in the countryside during the Daytime and indulging in drinking Absinthe at Night.
As a result, Absinthe seemed to be endowed with some kind of Magic Power, and it also became Poison in the eyes of many people. In the short span of a few years since Switzerland banned Liquor, most European countries had issued Prohibition orders, prohibiting the production, sale, and drinking of Absinthe.
It was not until 1998 that Britain issued a document allowing Absinthe to be legally sold in the EU, and by 2000, Absinthe was completely de-banned.
During the decades when Absinthe was banned, Wine Lover racked their brains and came up with Anise Liqueur, a derivative product that also has the Aroma of Anise.
Anise Liqueur, to which Raki Wine belongs, removes the ‘Wormwood’ component in the production method and is mainly made of Anise Oil extracted from Fennel and Star Anise.
Because Absinthe has a strong Smell of Alcohol and poor Aroma when drunk neat, coupled with the ‘Emulsion Effect’, it is mostly drunk with water. Absinthe drunk with water will have a light fragrance lingering between the lips and teeth, with a Leisurely aftertaste. Anise Liqueur also follows this drinking Method. Except for some Cocktail mixing methods, most are drunk with Ice Water.
At the same time, Belmode, which is Vermouth, as a flavored Wine made by adding Wormwood, Fennel, Juniper Berry, Clove and other Plant components, has also become a choice for Absinthe enthusiasts to shift their hobbies, and in some cases, it is also translated as ‘Absinthe’ represented by Absinthe.
He began to ponder the Pattern of The Boss naming Code Names earlier than Yingqu Yan Nan.
Yingqu Yan Nan’s Code Name ‘Slivova’ is Blue Plum Brandy in Fruit Brandy.
Blue Plum Brandy is made from Blue-Purple Plums as raw materials, after fermentation, secondary distillation, and storage. It is amber in color, with a prominent Fruity Aroma, strong Smell of Alcohol, and a slightly bitter Flavor.
‘Blue-Purple Plums’ may be the Inspiration for The Boss, corresponding to his Pupil Color, and compared with Brandy and other Fruit Brandy, Blue Plum Brandy is rarely used as a mixing material for Cocktails, which also fits Yingqu Yan Nan’s Property of only following him and not caring about Actions unrelated to him.
And there is indeed a Subtle Relationship between Anise Liqueur and Vermouth, For Example, both are substitutes for Absinthe, which Seemingly corresponds to the fact that he and Belmode can also Disguise, come from the same school, and are also like Patches in the Organization, but he is very clear that when The Boss Decided his Code Name to be ‘Raki’, The Boss Did not Know that he would Disguise Technique, nor would he Know that he and Belmode are considered Senior Sister and Junior Brother from the same school. Deciding to give him the Code Name ‘Raki’ must have Other Reasons.
He has not yet Discovered a specific Pattern, In Other Words, The Boss may give Code Names based on the Color of the Liquor, the Materials of the Liquor, or even a Legend.
“She is my Senior Sister, But This Matter has nothing to do with the Code Name.” Chi Feichei gave Yingqu Yan Nan the Answer, paused, and Asked, “Has Takayama Otome’s Club been registered?”
“Yes, this time she Asked Uryu to contact me, Just to celebrate the successful Registration of their Club,” Yingqu Yan Nan Said, “As you Said, I Intentionally inquired her about the News of Club Registration, letting her Discover that I have no Personnel under my command. She also Tentatively expressed the Intention of Cooperation of ‘she provides Personnel, I provide Channel’. I Just Said I need to Consider and did not give her a clear Answer.”
“Don’t do Other Things during this Time. If she Asks Uryu to Call or send a Text Message to contact you, you should respond, But don’t agree to meet for the Time being. First, keep Takayama’s Appetite up,” Chi Feichei Said, “When contacting Uryu, you can Tentatively Ask about the profit sharing after Cooperation, let them explore your Bottom line, and then finalize Matters at the next meeting and hand over the Smuggling Route to Takayama.”
“I Understand!” Yingqu Yan Nan Nodded, took out his Mobile Phone to check Email, “Calvados safely evacuated… By the Way, Boss, Rum sent me an Email. The current Legal Advisor of the Cold Butterfly Society is his man. He Said his man will find a way to gain Takayama Otome’s Trust and told me not to interfere with the Other Party’s Actions.”
“Uh-huh, Rum told me about it.” Chi Feichei Said.
Yingqu Yan Nan took a puff of Cigarette, resting his Right Hand elbow on the Car Window, looking at the Night View in front of him that was constantly Updating as the Car sped along, “Didn’t you Say that Uryu would be the main one, and Rum’s people would Just be responsible for assisting her and Handling Crises?”
“Uryu is only fifteen years old, and still has a Children’s Mentality. Rum does not Trust her Age, Experience, Ability, or Personality, so Rum will send a more mature and experienced person to infiltrate the Cold Butterfly Society, win over those Members, and provide Action Intelligence for the Organization when necessary,” Chi Feichei drove, turned a Street Corner, and incidentally paid attention to the Surrounding Area’s Terrain, “Did Rum Say to keep his person’s Identity Confidential to you?”
This is double Insurance, which can provide more accurate Intelligence more timely.
If Uryu Ayaka is hindered by something, they still have the person sent by Rum to Help collect Intelligence, and the verification of the two pieces of Intelligence can also ensure that neither of those two people is fooling them.
In addition, Kurahashi Kenichi has also been arranged to Germany. If Kurahashi Kenichi or Uryu Ayaka want to Betray the Organization, then they have to Consider how to deploy Personnel behind the Organization’s back and protect the people they cherish across countries.
“He Said to keep it Confidential from everyone except you and That Person,” Yingqu Yan Nan saw Near the Station, Reached Out and tore off the Disguise Mask of the bearded man, “Don’t worry, Boss, I Understand the Rules of the Organization. I haven’t mentioned it to Uryu or anyone else.”
Chi Feichei parked the Car outside Sawagura Station, “Leave the Disguise Mask, I’ll Help you dispose of it later.”
“Then I’ll save a lot of trouble.” Yingqu Yan Nan smiled, put the Disguise Mask beside the Seat, got out of the Car and closed the Car Door, and walked towards the Platform without looking back.
Chi Feichei drove away.
It is only one Station away from Beihu Town here, and Yingqu Yan Nan can get Home in less than ten minutes.
He still has to find a Hidden and safe Place to park the Car, change faces and Cars to go Home.
…
A week later…
In a Gray Car heading to Karuizawa, Mori Kogoro was driving, and Chi Feichei was sitting in the Passenger Seat holding a Cold-stricken Conan.
In the Back Seat, Suzuki Sonoko, Mouri Ran, and Haibara Ai sat in a row, talking in low voices.
“Ah-choo!” Conan tilted his Head and sneezed, sniffing his Nose listlessly.
Chi Feichei silently handed over a Tissue.
This is the Kid from his Teacher’s Home, he doesn’t mind.
“Uh, Thank You, Brother Chi,” Conan took the Tissue and wiped his Snot, deeply feeling that his Little Friend was considerate, and pulled Chi Feichei to Speak Out, “Haibara Said your Car was sent for Repair?”
Chi Feichei ‘Uh-huh’ed, unwilling to recall the miserable state of his Car.
Today was originally planned to drive his Car to Karuizawa, But when he arrived at the Parking Lot early in the morning, he Discovered that there were several Cat Scratches on the Car Door and Bus Roof of his Car, as well as various Food Residue and Cat Paw Print.
According to the Crows’ report, Nameless took a Group of Cats to his Car for a Rave Party last Night.
He was wondering why he hadn’t Seen Nameless perform ‘Scum Cat’ Behavior recently, nor had he Seen Nameless squatting In front of the Apartment when he returned Home at Night. It turned out that the Scum Cat had changed its Routine.
“What? This time you are going to your Villa in Karuizawa, are you planning to go to the nearby Tennis Court to pick up Handsome Guy?”
In the Back Seat, Mouri Ran exclaimed in surprise, “Did you and Kyogoku quarrel?”
(End of Chapter)
