Chapter 173: Realizing a Past Mistake...

"In the meantime, I'll need at least two samples of that black ore. I wanna run some tests and I'll need a control." 

Without delay, Aakur opened a drawer in the curtained area. "Very well. I believe it's also in my best interest. So long as you swear upon your name that you shall not tell a soul about your experiments with this black stone, apart from myself." 

"I may tell my apprentice," Rizz's statement drilled a hole through the molekin's expectations. "She may not be my apprentice for the sake of alchemy, but she's someone I trust.

"Of course, I, Rizzio McKlank Von Thong, do solemnly swear upon my name that I will tell no one of conflicting interests, or any sole unable to remain silent for the sake of your business. You shall be the first person to receive the reports of my successful experiments, should I have such luck."