The Herb King

146 Final Round of the Competition

Janeth was very nervous throughout the whole dinner since she was surrounded by people with high status. She knew that she could only dine together with them because her daughter was Aethelwolf’s student.

“Mom, are you alright?” Janrose asked when she noticed that her mother was silent.

Janeth merely smiled at her and shook her head. “I’m just not used to this.” She muttered.

Janrose held her hand tightly. “Mom, everything will be fine. Sir Aethelwolf treats us as his family. Even the other servants are treated well.”

Janeth felt calm the moment she felt her daughter’s warm hands. She smiled at Janrose and nodded her head.

“Hello! Your name is Janeth, right?” A gentle voice suddenly entered the ears of the mother and daughter pair. They both turned their heads and looked at the person who had just spoken. It was the wife of Baron Anton, Madam Melissa Lassiter. She looked younger now, like a woman in her mid-twenties. She looked beautiful with her long raven black hair and a pair of jet-black eyes.

“Yes, Madam!” Janeth unconsciously answered while lightly bowing her head. She was accustomed to treating nobles with great respect.

Melissa smiled kindly. “Just call me Melissa. I heard that your daughter is Aethelwolf’s student. Our son is also his student.” She then grabbed Leric who was in his father’s lap. “Come here, little guy. Introduce yourself to your older sister.”

The clone also had a personality of its own and it also shared thoughts with the original body through a connection in their soul. It was tasked by the original body to act like a three-year-old child so it was doing its best to play its part.

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Leric was a kind child so he didn’t disobey his mother. He bowed his little head lightly and said in a cute voice. “Hi, everyone. My name is Leric. I’m three years old this year and I’m a student of Sir Aethelwolf.”

Looking at the small child that was acting like an adult, Janeth and Melissa found him adorable.

“Eh? He is already a Level 1 Esper?!” Janrose immediately covered her mouth when she realized that she had spoken at a high volume. She could sense that the kid was enveloped in world essence, a clear indication that he was an Esper. His aura was weaker than her own, but it was still shocking since he was only three years old!

Everyone also turned their heads at Leric when they heard Janrose’s words.

Johann, Anna, and the others were dumbfounded the moment they sensed Leric’s aura. It was faint, but the child was already a Level 1 Esper!

“Oh, right! I forgot to tell you guys that my student, Leric, is already a Level 1 Alchemist as well. He already has the standard, but I haven’t brought him to the Alchemy Tower for the verification test yet.” Aethelwolf said with a light smile, but his words made everyone even more shocked.

“This child is already a Level 1 Alchemist?! The fact that he is already a Level 1 Esper is also surprising...” Johann stared at Leric in disbelief. The kid was smiling foolishly in his mother’s embrace.

Johann then stared at Aethelwolf silently. He became even more confident about his choice. The man was even able to train a kid to become a Level 1 Esper so what was impossible for an old man like him?

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It was the final day of the battle event and Aethelwolf came to the arena with the others. His face was still pale and he looked like someone who was deprived of sleep. Well, it was also true since he still had to teach Alchemy to Janrose, Samira, Anna, and Leric. Janrose insisted on joining them after she had familiarized herself with Aethelwolf’s swordsmanship.

Aethelwolf didn’t include Johann in last night’s training because he planned some special lessons for the old man. After all, he was already a Level 3 Alchemist so his standard was already beyond Janrose and the others.

“Sir Aethelwolf, please drink this herbal medicine. Miss Janrose made this herself.” Hyacinth handed a bottle to him that was filled with light-green fluid.

Aethelwolf smiled as he took the bottle. It was made by his student so he didn’t reject it. When he opened the cover, he could already tell what ingredients were used to make it. He then turned his head to Janrose. “Not bad. At least you already know how to make this. Once Samira and Anna reach the standard of a Level 1 Alchemist, I will bring the four of you including Leric to the Alchemy Tower for your verification test.” He said before taking a small sip of the fluid. It was sweet with a lemon-like aftertaste.

Janrose nodded her head eagerly.

Samira and Anna also nodded their heads. Aethelwolf’s systematic training was very beneficial to them and they were already close to summoning their Red Pill Fire.

“Let’s talk about that later. We are here to support Janrose.” Aethelwolf chuckled as he gently ruffled Janrose’s hair.

The others laughed when they saw this.

The arena was already densely packed with people the moment they arrived. It was the final day of the battle event so there were more spectators than usual.

Aethelwolf’s group headed straight to the VIP section.

“Sir Aethelwolf, I’ll greet my grandpa and my parents first.” Samira whispered.

Aethelwolf answered. “Alright. Send my regards to them.”

Samira nodded her head and left.

“Take your seats, everyone.” Aethelwolf sat beside Johann and Anton.

“I will go to the preparation area. The competition will start anytime soon. I will take my leave first.” Janrose was a bit nervous since everyone will be watching her.

“Be careful.” Janeth held her daughter’s hand worriedly. It was Saturday and the clinic was closed during the weekends so she was able to watch the competition with the others.

“I will, mom. Don’t worry.” Janrose smiled at her mother before taking her leave.

Soon, the organizers announced the start of the final round.