No 1 Supreme Warrior

Jack’s explanation, however, did not wholly satisfy the vice-treasurer. After all, Jack’s response had not been what the vice-treasurer wanted to know. The vice- treasurer frowned and opened his mouth, wanting to question Jack even further.

Jack gave him no such opportunity and, instead, answered the most pressing questions.

“I learned the Way of the Pill from my master. Everything I know was passed to me by my master. As for why I came here despite having a master, well, it’s very simple. My master garnered jealousy wherever he went because he knew the Way of the Pill. He was killed a few months ago. I came here to look for the person and seek revenge for my master.'”

It was as if someone truly had killed his

recent times. He was actually incredibly impressed with those who were incredibly good at acting. Ever since he had been sent to Middle Province, Jack had been working hard on his acting skills. He felt like he would need it eventually. After all, there were many hidden

would help him hide

Instead, he looked at Jack with a searching look

not meet the vice-treasurer’s gaze and instead lowered his head, simmering in his

to have made a decision. He gave a small nod. “You’re quite a good sprout. I know you’re in a rush to become a sixth-grade alchemist right now. You’re probably looking to climb up

intelligence might not genuinely show through. Why don’t you stay at Heavenly Pills instead? I’ll let the head treasurer know about you. You ‘ll

he said that, with no inkling of deceit in

hand, frowned, not saying anything immediately. He had

brought up, so the vice-treasurer would naturally want him to stay. If he stayed, it would be a tremendous