I Refused To Be Reincarnated

Chapter 26 - 26: Seven Years of Peace

"Mhh. These books are not available on the market. It'll be hard for me to find another one." The apothecary said pensively before excitedly continuing, "As for your other conditions, I accept them!"

"Do your best. Also, what's your name?" Adam wrote, curious after two days of interactions.

"My name is Theodore, sir," Theodore answered respectfully.

"Alright, Theo. I'll help you brew medicines occasionally during the next few years." Adam wrote after some thoughts.

He couldn't expect Theodore to fork the money for all those expenses. To help finance them, he could participate in the concoction of medicines.

Moreover, it'll be a suitable manner to perform what he learned from the books. Ultimately, he could use this knowledge to earn money in the future.

He also specified the time frame to give Theodore enough time to

"Well, we can't disobey her, right?" He said teasingly before adding with a knowing glance, "Keep her busy while we wait for the carriage."

With an OK sign, he returned to Alina's side and began a conversation, forcing her to slow her steps.

"We can obtain the last ingredient thanks to this ceremony." He said before pointing at the boy's bag and continuing, "I have put everything else in his bag."

Then, emotions took over as he sighed, his voice trembling, "I'm sad we won't see each other after this, though."

Even if he was bothered at first, after so many years, he could say without hesitation that he enjoyed the young boy and his cunning friend's presence.

He remembered how every day brought new, fun, and exciting discoveries about magic and alchemy, two fields he could never have dreamed of approaching in the past.

Then, he turned his head to read an ethereal line of letters. "Humph, Finally! I won't have to see your old dog's face daily... But be careful with the cauldron and dress warmly..."

"Hahaha. Sure, sure. I'll be careful." Theodore said in amusement. This friend of his really had trouble showing his emotions.