Chương 1983: The Oath

"How was it, senior?" Alex asked. "Did I do anything wrong?"

"No, nothing wrong. Nothing out of code," the old man said. "I have absolutely no complaints at all. What about you, Alchemist Wang?"

"No, nothing from me either," the female alchemist said. "Watching Alchemist Dawnblade was like watching a master craftsman in his task. I am thoroughly impressed."

"Thank you for the kind words," Alex said with a smile. But he did wish they moved on from the formalities and said why they were there. After being around him all day, the least they could do was tell him the truth.

The old man turned to Alchemist Wang and asked, "So, how is it?" 

Alex's eyes narrowed, looking toward the woman. The woman instead gave only a simple nod, explaining nothing else. What was going on with her?