Irina's POV
If Revival Grass gets messed up while growing, it turns red and becomes completely useless—actually poisonous.
Erik let out a harsh laugh. "Ha! You think you can spot the real deal just by checking the roots? Who exactly are you trying to fool here?"
"Right, like we're supposed to believe whatever you say," Louise jumped in with a sneer.
People around us started murmuring—after all, only the legendary Specter Healer who actually grew Revival Grass could tell if it was authentic.
I shrugged, keeping my voice casual. "Maybe I actually am."
"In your dreams," Louise scoffed, radiating fake confidence. "I guarantee there's absolutely nothing wrong with this Revival Grass."
Isobel looked confused and pressed her. "How can you be so sure?"
"Because I'm the Specter Healer's apprentice."
Louise practically glowed with pride as she dropped that bombshell.
I could tell she'd used this line before—probably worked like a charm on gullible people.
