Though her words were shameless, miraculously, the temperature in the room rose a few degrees.
Leon Zane glanced at her, "Miss Grace, do you even know how to spell the word 'modesty'?"
"Of course I do!"
"As a lady, you actually said such things in public, and you still have the nerve to say you 'know'?"
"Oh! I guess that was a bit inappropriate!" Grace looked genuinely embarrassed. "I can't help but speak my mind sometimes. I really should work on that!"
As soon as she said this, the temperature in the room rose even more.
Leon Zane snorted angrily and rolled his eyes again.
So shameless—was this why his sister lost to her?
"I think I just heard you mention 'taking a master.'" Bianca Whitefan asked, "So what, Grace, you finally found a master? Who's bold enough to accept you as a disciple under the Sun family's oppression?"
"It's a reclusive expert!" Grace replied with a cheerful smile.
"Ha! A reclusive expert, huh!" Leon Zane looked completely unimpressed.
To you humans, I’m the real reclusive expert, aren’t I?
"What, Imperial Advisor, you don’t believe me?" Grace asked.
"What rank of Spiritual Alchemist is he? You dare call him a reclusive expert?"
And is he better looking than me?
Grace smiled calmly, "My master said he’s never attended the Spiritual Alchemist Guild’s examination, so he doesn’t know his rank. Listen to that—doesn’t it sound like a true reclusive expert?"
"Ha, ha!" Leon Zane laughed exaggeratedly.
"What are you laughing at? My master really is amazing!" Grace insisted.
"How amazing?"
"Well..." Grace thought for a moment and said, "Take me, for example! With my master's guidance, I’ll pass this year’s Spirit Alliance Examination and become a member of the Spirit Alliance in just one month!"
Saying this, she looked at Leon Zane with a serious face: "So, what do you think? Impressive or not?"
Leon Zane raised an eyebrow, "Really?"
Grace nodded, "Of course! I'm not a complete beginner, you know. I actually have some basics. The General knows—I know a bit of medicine."
"How about we make a bet?" Leon Zane asked.
"What kind of bet?"
"If you pass the Spirit Alliance Examination, I'll... grant you another condition."
"Oh? Really?" Grace's eyes lit up.
Last time, his three conditions were: first, help Jason Zhuo clear his name; second, help find Chushi.
Later, he saved Lena’s life, and shamelessly insisted that counted as the third condition.
So, Grace’s three conditions were all used up.
"Of course, if you fail, you’ll have to agree to one of my conditions!" Leon Zane said.
If that time comes, he’ll make her leave the General in tears!
"Deal! It’s settled!" Grace said. "General, Bianca, you two are our witnesses—make sure to testify for us when the time comes!"
"Grace, don’t fall for my senior brother’s tricks," Bianca said. "Joining the Spirit Alliance isn’t easy. You have to master alchemy, healing, and have tons of hands-on experience. No matter how amazing your master is, he’s only taught you for a short time. You’re sure to fail!"
"Don’t worry!" Grace replied. "My master really is that good. He’s only taught me for a little over a month, but I’m sure I’ll pass."
"Alright then..." Bianca said helplessly.
Well, good luck then!
"Grace, you should head back now," Evan Xiao said. "We still have something to discuss."
"Alright! I’ll go see Cutie Pie and then I’ll leave!"