269 Merlin Family’s Answer (1/2)

Faleau's talent wasn't worth mentioning when compared to Master Alchemists in their early twenties and peak Master Alchemists in their late twenties, but Lin Yun believed that as long as Faleau had enough time, he would catch up to them sooner or later, and eventually leave them in the dust.

Because Faleau had qualities that they might not necessarily have, such as diligence and eagerness.

Perhaps it hadn't been obvious when Faleau followed Cadgar, but these two qualities gradually emerged when he entered the Gilded Rose and worked as Lin Yun's assistant.

The current Faleau had an unimaginable thirst for knowledge. He was like a sponge absorbing all the information presented to him. He would usually ask for every last detail when Lin Yun gave him a task until he clearly understood it.

Lin Yun even felt impatient sometimes, but he couldn't withstand Faleau's frightening desire to learn more.

Over time, Lin Yun got used to it and ended up explaining everything to Faleau as he worked, each and every detail, the purpose behind what he was doing and why it was done like that, as well as the advantages and the downsides.

Naturally, Lin Yun would be lazy sometimes...

When that happened, he would give Faleau exercises to practice on. They might be some troublesome experiments or some complicated tasks. In any case, he wasn't expecting Faleau to solve these in a short time, but he would learn from the experience.

Like today...

”Boss, it didn't go so well…” Hearing Lin Yun inquire, a hint of awkwardness appeared on Faleau's face. He also lowered his voice and spoke in a quieter tone. ”I only completed one of the three formulas you gave me…”

”Haha, it's fine…” Lin Yun shook his head. The three formulas he had given him last time touched upon the Master Alchemist realm, so it was quite good for Faleau to have completed one. Lin Yun estimated that Faleau was currently at least at the level of a peak Great Alchemist.

'It looks like I can help Faleau make his preparations to reach the Master Alchemist realm when I return from Okland…'

”Boss, I've been computing these two formulas for the past two days, but I can't find any clues,” Faleau said while fishing a stack of paper out from his pocket. The papers were filled with numerous characters and formulas. It could be seen with one look that Faleau had spent a lot of time working on the two formulas.

”Let me see…” Lin Yun took the stack of paper and started sifting through it when he heard someone knocking on the door.

”...” Faleau sighed before helplessly walking towards the door.

Faleau knew that people would rarely disturb Lin Yun once he entered his laboratory.

”It doesn't matter if the Gilded Rose is on fire, as long as the fire doesn't reach the 2nd floor, you are not to disturb Young Master when he is there!”

These were Pave's words...

This meant that people would knock on the door only when something very important happened... In other words, Faleau couldn't delay.

And sure enough, William awaited Faleau on the other side of the door.

”Already back?” Faleau said dispiritedly. He was just about to get pointers from Lin Yun, yet that guy interrupted them. How could Faleau remain in a good mood?

”Hmm…” William nodded before eagerly walking up to Lin Yun.

Faleau ground his teeth at William's rude attitude.

”Already back?” Lin Yun nodded at William from the refining table.

”Yes, yes, I just returned. I asked Pave and learnt that you were here so I rushed over with all due haste,” he said with a smile. It was the same question, but William's answer was completely different this time.

'Such a boot-licker…'

Faleau kept stewing in dissatisfaction behind him.

”How is it? Did the Merlin Family agree to my conditions?”

”The Merlin Family…” William started to reply before suddenly stopping and glancing at Faleau.

Lin Yun guessed that William was most likely going to talk about some important secrets.

”It's fine, Faleau is one of us.” In this era, the ones Lin Yun trusted the most besides the old butler were William and Faleau. He wouldn't hide those kinds of matters from them.

”Okay…”

William nodded unwillingly before looking at Faleau again, feeling vexed, only to see him smiling back at him.