"The reason why I became an alchemist? It's simple really," the Crown Prince said. "I just wanted to follow in the footsteps of my father."
"Footsteps of your father?" Alex was a bit surprised. "Are you saying the Dragon Emperor dabbles in alchemy too?"
"Dabbles isn't the correct term here, I'm afraid," the old woman said from the side with a face that said she was proud of what she was speaking about. "Not many people know about this, but His Majesty is actually the best Alchemist in all the Empire."
"The best Alchemist?" Alex couldn't help but feel a little skeptical about her words. After all, they were coming from a woman who would obviously talk well about the emperor of the empire she lived in.
"Yes," the Crown Prince responded from the side. "Which is why I'm trying my best to follow in his footsteps."
"But you say he is the best alchemist. Does that mean you haven't reached his level yet?" Alex asked.
