Chapter 152: Reunion with an Old Acquaintance
Catherine reacted with both shock and skepticism to the claim that Ambrose's former master was a god.
"Master" was not a title one could use lightly, especially not for beings of such stature. Addressing a great deity so casually could invite severe punishment.
Ambrose had said he was a student of the God of Alchemy, not a mere follower. The difference was enormous. Being a god's chosen might sound impressive, but in truth it was little more than a superior rewarding an inferior on a whim. A teacher-and-student relationship, however, was entirely different. Socially, at least in theory, they were on the same level, and their bond would be far more intimate.
In certain circumstances, a student could even inherit a teacher's legacy. A student was also entitled to direct personal guidance.
Gods had countless followers. But students? Catherine had never heard of such a thing. The Lord of Dawn adored the people of Lyon, yet she had never heard of any paladin becoming His student.
Ambrose had no idea how to explain it properly. Instead, he took out the legendary gold coin the God of Alchemy had given him.
"What is that?" Catherine asked, puzzled.
"A divine artifact. My teacher forced it on me. I didn't even want it at the time."
Catherine's lips twitched. That statement was infuriating. The three divine artifacts she carried had each been hard-won blessings from the gods after countless trials. And here he was, claiming he didn't want one and that a god had forced it on him? Who would believe that?