The Herb King

It was almost the start of classes and Aethelwolf didn't feel like doing anything, but his work would pile up if he let his laziness get the better of him.

He was in his study checking a pile of documents. It was the weekly sales report of the shops and stores they own.

Behind him was Aenwyn who was standing like a statue. She was wearing a white and blue dress this time and it made her look seductive and alluring.

"No one's here. Just sit down." He told the elven princess.

Aenwyn wanted to say no, but she found no reason to reject him. She grabbed a chair and took a seat in an elegant manner.

Aethelwolf put down the piece of paper he was reading and smiled at the elf. "Since you have nothing to do, how about telling me more about yourself? I'll listen while I go over these documents."

Aenwyn stared at him calmly and said emotionlessly. "I'm more than a hundred years old."

Aethelwolf glanced at her with a dumbfounded look. "You are that old?! Ays nevermind. Just get me a cup of coffee." The elven princess wasn't good at conversing with people so he quickly lost interest in talking with her.

Aenwyn stood up and left without a word.

"At least she looks good." Aethelwolf muttered as he looked at her sexy figure.

Suddenly, he felt someone tugging his clothes. "Papa, why are you looking at Aenwyn like that?" It was Olivia who was looking at him with unblinking eyes.

Aethelwolf cleared his throat and chuckled dryly.

"Papa, I saw you looking at Aenwyn's butt." Olivia narrowed her eyes as she stared at Aethelwolf.

Aethelwolf quickly covered her mouth. "Shhh!"

Crack!

There was a cracking sound behind him and he felt his back turning cold.

Aethelwolf slowly turned his head and saw an expressionless Aenwyn looking at him silently. The floor beneath her feet was covered in cracks.

'Oh crap!' Aethelwolf immediately stood up and forced out a smile as he said. "Aenwyn, don't believe her nonsense. I'm not that kind of person."

Aenwyn's aura rose, and Aethelwolf was at his wit's end.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

Aethelwolf quickly escaped and opened the door.

"Sir Aethelwolf, your-"

"Thank you so much! You came at the right time!" Aethelwolf grinned and patted Rendell's shoulder.

"Ah, yes! No problem." Rendell replied in confusion.

"Send someone to repair the floor in my study. Tell them to prepare sturdier materials, something that could handle the strength of Espers." Aethelwolf said before leaving the perplexed Rendell.

"Sir Aethelwolf seems to be in a hurry. Weird..." Rendell muttered to himself.

"Papa, wait for me!" A scared Olivia suddenly ran past him, making Rendell jump up in surprise.

A few seconds later, he saw an elven woman walking out of the room. When their gazes met, Rendell felt his heart trembling in fear. 'Just what happened here?'

***

"It's been a while since all of you gathered like this. I believe that you have already read everything in the learning materials I sent for you guys last time." Aethelwolf smiled as he scanned his visitors. They were Jade Kristine and his other students.

"Sir Aethelwolf, Samira and I have already perfected the making of 1st-Grade Pills. Janrose and Leric no longer have to wait for us. We can take our Level 1 Alchemy exam now." Anna excitedly said.

"We've been practicing how to make herbal pastes and control our Pill Fire. I think we are ready for the exam." Samira nodded her head in agreement.

"I came here as soon as I heard this. I want to personally give them their Level 1 Alchemist certificate." Jade Kristine smiled.

"Oh? Not bad. How about you, Sir Johann?" Aethelwolf looked at the old man in the group.

Johann grinned as he replied. "Sir Aethelwolf, I've already gotten my Level 4 Alchemist certificate. I took my Level 4 Alchemy exam yesterday and I was fortunate enough to barely pass it. I wanted to come here yesterday to tell you this news, but I heard that you are busy so I decided to come here today."

Aethelwolf gave him a thumbs up. "Good job!" He then turned his gaze back to Anna and Samira. "Go and take your Alchemy exam now. I'll wait for your good news." He smiled at them.

Anna and Samira nodded their heads in unison. They wanted him to go with them to the Alchemy Tower, but they knew that their teacher had a lot of things to do so they didn't say anything.

Aethelwolf said. "Janrose and Leric should be in the kitchen. You can search for them there."

"I'll leave them in your hands." He said to Jade Kristine and Johann.

"Yes, Sir Aethelwolf!" Jade Kristine and Johann nodded their heads.

A series of quick footsteps suddenly echoed and everyone quickly turned their heads. They saw Albert walking towards Aethelwolf with a big smile on his face. "Sir Aethelwolf, Fast Sword is here to visit you! He also brought his wife with him."

It has been three days since he visited Fast Sword's home and it was about time for his wife's condition to stabilize.

Hearing this, Aethelwolf let out a smile as he said. "Bring them inside. I have a lot of things to talk about with them."

Albert bowed lightly. "Yes, Sir Aethelwolf!" He then left right away.

"Sir Aethelwolf, you've been in contact with Fast Sword?" Jade Kristine asked in surprise. Johann also looked at him in shock.

Aethelwolf nodded his head. There was no need to hide this matter since everyone would soon know about it. "That's right. In fact, I invited him to join the Lassiter Household."

"That means you've already cured his wife?!" Jade Kristine was amazed by his capabilities. He definitely deserved to be her teacher.

"As expected of Sir Aethelwolf!" Johann praised him.

"Papa! Aenwyn is coming!" Olivia's anxious voice soon entered their ears.

When Aethelwolf heard this, he immediately fled to the kitchen.