Chapter 0414

Chapter 0414

With that, Suzy took the lead, walking ahead.

The man watched her back, his dark eyes flashing briefly with an unreadable intensity before he stepped forward to follow.

Suzy led him to her mentor's apothecary, a house steeped in old-world charm. Even before reaching the door, the rich scent of medicine filled the air.

Though the house had been unoccupied for years, it remained impeccably clean and well-maintained. From the day her mentor passed, Suzy had ordered regular cleanings to keep the place exactly as it had been when he was alive.

It had been several years since she last visited, and stepping into the courtyard brought a sudden sting to her eyes.

Her mentor had treated her with a kindness akin to that of a beloved granddaughter.

When she first joined the organization, Suzy hadn't been under his wing. She started with physical training, focusing on building her endurance and strength. It wasn't until she completed that phase that she began studying pharmacology.

different instructors, Suzy had the rare privilege of being

but gentle. Especially

whip. He never held back. She vividly remembered one time when she mixed a formula incorrectly-he punished her with fifty strikes. Her hands bled

from that day forward, she

with her mentor stirred a bittersweet ache in her

suspicious. Something about it felt off, but no matter

to the man behind her. "Wait here for a moment. I'm going inside to check if I can find

He nodded. "Go ahead."

Suzy entered the inner

monitor she had prepared in advance, secretly observing the man's every move from inside the

Chapter 0414

completely normal, almost too normal. It only served to heighten her

nothing unusual, Suzy decided to drop the act. She grabbed two random ingredients from the shelves

the exact ingredients, but I found substitutes that should work. Let's go. I'll make it for

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