A Man Like None Other

“Don’t worry, Effie’s condition has been stabilized. Mr. Goeckner will be coming over today. He’ll be able to treat Effie’s illness. Since her condition has stabilized, she won’t be experiencing any flare-ups for now,” Atlas explained.

Upon hearing that Effie’s condition had been stabilized, Victor beamed. “That’s wonderful! I even brought an alchemist with me, hoping that he’d be able to treat Effie. It looks like he’s no longer needed.” Atlas glanced at Hamish and Jared, who were behind Victor, and said, “Well, not exactly. Effie’s mother has fallen ill from worrying about Effie’s condition. You might as well bring your alchemist to check on her.” “Sure.” Victor nodded before heading toward the bedroom with Hamish, Jared, and Atlas.

Upon entering the bedroom, Jared was greeted with the sight of a girl on the bed, her face tear- stained. At the same time, there was a woman on the bed with a pale face. Though her eyes were open, they were unfocused.

“Uncle Victor…” Effie greeted when she saw Victor.

Victor’s smile widened when he realized that Effie was truly fine. He then turned to Jared and said, “My niece seems fine now, so please check my sister-in-law instead.” “Victor, the alchemist you were speaking of was him?” Atlas was taken aback when he saw Victor talking to Jared.

He had thought Hamish was the alchemist and Jared was the apprentice!

a rare sight. Even Effie was baffled. “Uncle Victor, isn’t this alchemist too young?” “Just let him try. He’s someone an old friend recommended, so I doubt he’s

who recommended Mr. Chance to Victor. I’m always traveling between the central region and the southern region, but I haven’t seen any alchemist as excellent as Mr.

are…?” Atlas asked as

this is Mr. Chevalier. He’s often treasure hunting in the southern region,” Victor

name. Since he’s an alchemist that you recommend, Mr. Chevalier, we’ll let him

A strand of spiritual energy gathered around the tip of his finger before transforming into invisible needles

fished out a pill and said, “Let Mrs. Jablonski take this, and she’ll be fine. She only fell ill because she was experiencing too strong emotions. It isn’t anything serious.” Effie took the pill from Jared, but just as her hand accidentally touched his, he frowned. Nevertheless, Effie

she grabbed her daughter’s hand tightly. Knowing that his wife’s condition was not severe in the first place, Atlas did not think much of Jared’s

had to