Count Stelter's tone carried a hint of caution: "First, let Ellie take those few notes and ask Mr. Belfran.
Doesn't our family have a complete alchemy basics book?
Take that with you as well.
If we're not aiming to inherit from him but just want some basic knowledge, considering those few books, Mr. Belfran will probably agree.
After all, he occasionally teaches Ellie a thing or two offhandedly...though it might be because he never expected even those bits are unknown to anyone.
But at the very least, this proves he does appreciate Ellie, and indeed, his personality is very kind and forgiving.
Haha~ Haven't you dealt with those guys from the Alchemist Association... that bunch of bastards won't even tell us if a certain grass is for horses or humans!"
Joshua couldn't hold back and turned around angrily: "When you asked that question, you should have realized that the alchemist didn't hit us only because he knew he couldn't win!"
