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.'”

and hatred as he spoke. It was as if

working hard on his acting skills. He felt like he would need it

skills would help him hide his

answer immediately after those words. Instead, he looked at Jack with a

gaze and

for a good while before averting his gaze, After that, the vice-treasurer seemed 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

go there, your 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

he said that, with no inkling of deceit in

hand, frowned, not saying anything immediately. He had no doubts of

other students there. The vice- treasurer felt like he was worthy of being brought up, so the vice-treasurer