Chapter 236 Retaliation With Their Own Methods
Although the Imperial Hospital sent people to sneak into Leones‘ house, they came back empty–handed.
All the valuable items, even the furnace used for making elixirs, were stored by Leones inside that. bronze mirror.
“My house is a mess! This can’t go unanswered!” Leones decided to retaliate with their own methods and visit the Imperial Hospital.
Located in a corner of the main city area of Sherland, the Imperial Hospital occupied a vast piece. of land, much larger than regular hospitals.
Its exterior resembled a typical hospital, serving patients and treating ailments. In contrast, the ancient architecture inside was exclusively for the doctors to relax, entertain, and research medical techniques.
Leones stepped into the internal part of the Imperial Hospital.
“Who’s there? Unauthorized people are not allowed inside! Leave immediately!” The gatekeepers tried to shoo Leones away.
With a quick move, Leones changed his appearance. The gatekeepers, upon seeing this new face, became utterly respectful.
“Oh! Mr. Scott! It’s you!”
“I’m sorry, sir! I didn’t recognize you!”
The two gatekeepers apologized profusely, bowing their heads.
As it turned out, Leones had disguised himself as Mark Scott, the chief manager of the Imperial Hospital. Seeing him, the gatekeepers naturally tried to curry favor.
“Hmm.” Leones nodded and proceeded inward.
Watching “Mr. Scott” from behind, the two gatekeepers were puzzled.
“I remember Mr. Scott came back in the afternoon and has been in a meeting ever since. How is he returning from outside now?”
“He might have left from the back door earlier?”
Both guards brushed off their doubts and continued their watch.
Entering the opulent gardens of the Imperial Hospital, Leones felt as if he had entered a royal garden. The luxury within was evident. He almost lost his way wandering in the vast grounds. “These imperial physicians sure know how to enjoy themselves!” For a moment, Leones was lost and unsure of his direction.
Coincidentally, a young male and female disciple from the Imperial Hospital passed by, bowing and greeting. “Hello, Mr. Scott.”
Leones immediately stopped them and said, “I want to test you both.”
“What?!” Both were startled, not expecting a sudden test from Mark. They wondered if passing Mark’s test would grant them the status of official imperial physicians.
“What’s the most critical place in this Imperial Hospital?” Leones asked.
“The most important?” The two disciples exchanged glances, unsure of Leones‘ meaning. “The
clinic?”
After all, the clinic was a place for healing and saving lives. Although it was the most basic, it indeed was the most important.
“I mean, where do you keep the valuable items, like elixirs and rare medicinal ingredients?” Leones added.
“Oh, the elixir room?” The male disciple realized. “Yes, the place where we make elixirs. It’s very important and usually heavily guarded.”
Got it! Elixir room! Leones thought, then said, “Now, take me to the elixir room.”
“What?!” Both disciples were startled, thinking Mark was joking.
To go to a place like the elixir room, there was no need for them to lead the way.
Every imperial physician in the Imperial Hospital, except newcomers, could find the elixir room with their eyes closed.
“What are you waiting for?” Leones intensified his voice, “This is a test for you! Think it’s easy? Then guide me with your eyes closed. Let’s see how well you know your surroundings.”
Without further words, both disciples led the way with their eyes shut, guiding Leones toward the
elixir room.
Leones followed, suppressing a chuckle.
Soon, the trio, two in front and one behind, arrived near the elixir room.
“We made it! We found it with our eyes closed!” They were relieved and excited, fearing they might lose this opportunity.
“Good job,” Leones said, “I’ll remember both of you and promote you in the future.”
The disciples were overjoyed. “Thank you, Mr. Scott!”
“Now, close your eyes again and return to where we met earlier. Remember, this is also a test! No peeking!” Leones ordered.
Without hesitation and with hopes of further promotion, the two disciples headed back with their eyes closed.
Leones smirked, turning into the elixir room.
With Mark’s face, Leones faced no obstacles wherever he went.
Inside the elixir room, the aroma of medicinal ingredients was overpowering. It wasn’t long. before Leones found a treasure trove of precious materials.
Meanwhile, the two disciples, still with their eyes closed, bumped into someone. They quickly apologized, not daring to open. their eyes.
“What are you two doing? Walking around with eyes closed late at night?” A stern voice scolded. The voice was too familiar to the disciples.
“Open your eyes!” The person shouted, startling them.
The face in front of them was so familiar, leaving both disciples in shock. Standing before them
was the real Mark.
“Mr. Scott, didn’t you ask us to walk with our eyes closed and return to our previous location?” One asked timidly.
“We kept our eyes shut the whole time, until you told us to open them…” The other added. The two were puzzled. How in a blink of an eye had Mark’s attitude changed so drastically, as if he
were a completely différent person?
“Me!? When did I tell you to walk with your eyes closed? Nonsense!” Mark exclaimed, his eyes wide with anger.
“Ah!?” The two became even more alarmed, not understanding the situation. They wondered if Mark had changed his mind about promoting them.
“What on earth happened? Tell me everything!” Mark, noticing the two were off, pressed for details.
The two disciples recounted everything that had just happened.
“I asked you to lead me to the elixir room? How is that possible!” Mark believed he was not so bored as to set such a ‘test‘. Besides, he wasn’t so senile that he couldn’t find the elixir room on h
own.
The answer was becoming clear. Someone was impersonating him and wanted to go to the elixir
room!
“This is bad!” Mark felt something was amiss and hurriedly quickened his pace, heading for the elixir room.
