The Many Uses of Mandrakes

A gentle breeze drifted by, carrying the faint fragrance of flowers.

The girl took a sip of fruit tea from her cup and gazed at the blooming flowers in the courtyard, a faint smile lingering on her lips.

Rather than a workplace, this felt more like a new home belonging only to the two of them.

Isobel withdrew her gaze from the flowerbed, returned to the desk by the window, picked up the envelope on the table, and carefully read Professor Bathsheba Babbling's letter. The Runes professor had offered her quite a few useful suggestions and ideas.

"As expected, taking the first step is always the hardest," Isobel murmured.

When she picked up her Quill and prepared to continue her work, very soft footsteps suddenly sounded in the study. Her eyebrows rose slightly as she looked toward the bookcase beside her.

A few seconds later, the bookcase suddenly slid aside, revealing the hidden door behind it. A familiar figure emerged from the concealed Chamber of Secrets.

"Why are you here?" Isobel asked in surprise.

During the day, Albert was usually at home with his family and rarely came to Hogsmeade Cottage. Since he was here now, he clearly had other business.

"Well, I just received a letter from Mr. Sella." Albert took a sheet of parchment from the pocket of his casual trousers and briefly described its contents to Isobel. "We're going to Egypt the day after tomorrow to attend the International Alchemy Conference."

"Are you planning to enter the competition, or are you just going to exchange alchemical experience with the others?" Isobel had looked into the International Alchemy Conference. At its core, it was more of an academic gathering where alchemists came together to exchange research results.

As for the so-called Cairo International Alchemy Conference Pioneering Contribution Gold