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.'”

pain and hatred as he spoke. It was as if

since he had been sent to Middle Province, Jack had been working hard on

great acting skills would help him

words. Instead, he looked at Jack with

and instead

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.

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

he said that, with no inkling of deceit in his

the other hand, frowned, not saying anything immediately. He had

students there. The vice- treasurer felt like he was worthy of being brought up, so the vice-treasurer would naturally want him to stay. If he

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