Guster Manor, open-air garden.
Ronan and Audrey Norton strolled side by side along the quiet path.
The young witch took out the Protection Talisman again and said to Ronan, "This gift is too valuable. You should take it back."
She had not refused earlier because she did not want to embarrass Ronan.
Audrey Norton was not a woman with shallow eyes. She admired Ronan and felt that he was a like-minded friend, so she did not wish to take advantage of him.
"Is it that valuable?"
Ronan smiled and shook his head. "It didn't cost much to make. Keep it. Without your help, I never would have become an alchemist. This little thing is merely a token of my appreciation."
Only through his conversations with Old Jack had he realized how fortunate he was to find a guide like him.
Although alchemists were rare professionals, there were still quite a number of them.
But an ordinary person like Old Jack, who had conducted in-depth research into alchemy, amassed a vast store of knowledge, and even built an alchemy laboratory...
Was one of a kind!
Given Ronan's status, he was not even qualified to come into contact with a true alchemist, much less seek one out for instruction.
Even becoming an alchemy apprentice required meeting many conditions!
So Audrey Norton's recommendation had truly been important.
It was precisely through learning and mastering alchemy that Ronan had gained a deeper understanding of this world's laws.
The benefits had been enormous!
"If you need any alchemical equipment in the future, I can customize it for you."
Ronan said sincerely, "I'll only charge you the cost!"
Seeing how serious Ronan was, a faint blush rose to Audrey Norton's pretty face. "Thank you," she said softly.
As a witch, she understood very well just how