The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella)

Dane's eyes dropped back to the paper, a shadow crossing his gaze. For a typical alternative medicine practitioner, these kinds of herbs were almost never used, not even by his father, who rarely touched them.

Being an apothecary, he knew these special herbs inside and out and exactly how to prepare them for maximum effect. Though his curiosity was piqued, Dane knew Johnny wouldn't spill any more details, so he let it go.

After dinner, Dane and Johnny parted ways. Dane went straight back to the Pharmacists' Guild and handed the list of ingredients Johnny gave him to his apprentice, instructing him to head to the storeroom manager to get the herbs.

Back when he was a mid-level apothecary, getting his hands on such rare ingredients was a once-a-month privilege, and he had to specify what kind of medicine he planned to make. Only as a senior apothecary did he earn the freedom to use them more freely, with fewer hoops to jump through.

Despite his rise in status, Dane still valued his connection with Owen. Being young and already assigned to Riverdale, Owen's future was promising.

"By the way, Master, you've got a package. It looks like it came from your family home. I put it in the cupboard for you," the apprentice said as he was leaving, turning back to point at a cupboard in the room.

Dane paused for a moment, then waved his apprentice off and retrieved the package from the cupboard. The return address read Ashford.

Dane's brows furrowed as he opened the package. Inside was an old, yellowed book filled with various herbal recipes and medicinal theories. As he carefully flipped through the pages, emotions stirred within him.

He had recently started delving into ancient remedies. The Reeves family had a long history in alternative medicine, with ancestors who were renowned doctors. The medical books passed down through generations were treasure troves of accumulated knowledge.

He had seen this particular family book before but never really dug into it, thanks to the wealth of medical texts at the guild. However, the deputy guild master's recent mentions of ancient remedies had reignited his interest, prompting him to ask his family to send the book over.

Dane had shown a knack for medicine early on, joining the Pharmacists' Guild at twenty. Now, over twenty years later, he had finally made it to senior apothecary. Climbing higher would be tough, but there were other paths to explore.

Soon, the apprentice returned with the herbs. "Master, are you working on a new medicine?" he asked, handing the box to Dane.

"No," Dane replied curtly, taking the box, peeking inside, then closing it and handing it back. "I'll give you an address tomorrow. Deliver the herbs there."noveldrama

The apprentice was taken aback but didn't press further. He nodded and then added, "Oh, by the way, Master, I ran into the deputy guild master on my way back. He wants to see you."

"Hm?" Dane looked at his apprentice. "Did he say why?"

"No."

"Got it." Dane, hands clasped behind his back, pondered for a moment before heading out.

The next day, after receiving the herbs Dane had sent, Johnny wasted no time. After confirming a time with Mirabella, he delivered them to Prestige College.