Faster than most alchemists in the world, and second only to five alchemists in speed…
"How's the quality?" Gideon asked.
"Better than any alchemist I've ever seen before."
"W-what?" Gideon stammered and jumped to his feet, knocking the piece of furniture behind him to the floor. Laenon reacted quickly to keep from falling.
"Oh, I'm sorry…" Gideon had forgotten that although this man was astonishingly skilled at alchemy, he wasn't particularly strong. He quickly helped him up and straightened the furniture before sitting down to think.
"Is what you're saying true?"
"I swear by the Spiritual Essence that not a single word I've spoken is false, Mr. Gideon," Laenon said with absolute confidence.
Gideon had to take that seriously. This boy wasn't just fast—he was also very skilled in alchemy.
"That's genuinely impressive…" Gideon whispered. He thought about the possibilities…
