Chapter 74: The Alchemist (3)
The next day, Ketal visited Arkemis’s house with a heart full of anticipation. Arkemis greeted him with tired eyes, dark circles under her eyes more prominent than ever.
“Welcome back...,” she said weakly.
“Are you okay? You look exhausted,” Ketal asked, concerned.
“I’m fine,” Arkemis replied. In truth, her anxiety had kept her from sleeping properly, but she pretended everything was normal.
Ketal looked at her with expectant eyes. “So, what are we doing today?”
It was finally time to learn the mysteries of this world. His excitement was almost unbearable.
Clearing her throat, Arkemis spoke. “First, before I teach you alchemy, there’s something we need to establish.”
“Establish? Like that?” Ketal tilted his head.
“It’s about whether you’re qualified to learn alchemy.”
“Qualified? I didn’t know I needed to be qualified to learn about alchemy.”
“Well, no,” Arkemis admitted. “Alchemy isn’t a flashy or thrilling discipline. It requires dedication and patience. I need to be sure you’re serious about learning and won’t quit halfway.”