Chapter 224: Start of Plan

 "Oh, it mostly by luck to be honest," Mina calmly reply.

 As I travel to the Duchy, I find myself lost in a forest. In it, I find a cave with some scriptures and old books. I read it, and too my surprise, it is a treasure trove of alchemical knowledge.

 As someone who dabble in alchemy, with intention to further my study in the capital, I decide to learn all I could. Unfortunately, the owner of the book came and immediately attacked me.

 I would have die if not for him," Mina pointed at Alros, who merely nodded. 

 "Then, we struck a partnership," 'I leech of him, in return for my body,' "And the rest is history," the Duke nodded, seemingly fascinated by the story.

 "I see," he said. "In that case, do you bring the books with you," Mina shook her head, "I thought this is a place to relax and talk about alchemy, not asking for secrets of others," she said bluntly, causing the Duke to wince.