The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

It was not just about appearances.

Frank's pill was nothing but a lumpy mudball with a terrible smell.

Even standing nearby, people could catch a whiff of it, and it was not pleasant at all.

In contrast, Kairo's pill was smooth and white as jade, and it emitted a delightful fragrance that was refreshing just to smell.

Given this, it seemed obvious that these two pills were worlds apart in quality.

So why was it that Kairo's beautifully crafted pill scored lower than Frank's ugly, foul-smelling one?

Seeing the confusion and even dissatisfaction among the crowd, some began to murmur accusations. They suggested that Yosil was biased toward Frank and that there was some sort of prearranged deal between them. As the situation grew more chaotic, Yosil had no choice but to step forward.

Clearing his throat, he asked, "Let me ask everyone something. When a doctor treats a patient, what is the best possible outcome for the patient?"

"The best possible outcome?"

Everyone fell silent for a moment, pondering this unexpected question from the castellan of Kornac's Keep.

"The best outcome would be to cure the patient's illness," said one participant who had already been eliminated from the trial.

the best outcome is to cure the

"I agree."

the crowd nodded in agreement with this answer.

"It isn't?"

crowd was puzzled once again and fell

illness without

"Upholding medical ethics?"

"Considering the patient's emotions?"

Yosil waved his

all right, but you're missing the most crucial aspect. You might find this answer a bit mundane, but it's unavoidable, and that

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"Money."

nearly everyone was taken

Even Kairo looked puzzled.

"Yes, money."

closed his eyes as if recalling

been practicing medicine for nearly a century. Do you know what's the question I hear

can you

his eyes slightly, his expression

will it cost