Bab 315: Eyes In The Dark

"Alchemy is used to create gold, cure-all potions and immortality pills. This is what I think of alchemy!" Kieran said, emphasizing each and every word.

"Is that so?" Charles took a puff from his pipe.

Sparks shone and dimmed as he smoked.

The rising smoke shrouded Charles’ face, blurring Kieran’s vision.

The elderly master was silent. He looked neither satisfied nor dissatisfied.

The atmosphere felt somewhat suppressed. Kieran was looking at Charles, waiting quietly for his answer.

...

"Is this a word trap for those who seek to be taught by him? Does one need to tell the truth to pass? Does one fail if their answer is a flattering one? What kind of pastime is this?"

Schmidt, who had been the driver for the first half of the journey, stuck his tongue out when he heard what Raul and Cidney had said.

If this was him, he would definitely have given a flattering answer to pass. Instead, he would have ended up failing the test.