Chapter 782

Chapter 782:

“Luck is definitely on your side!” Gustave exclaimed, his voice laced with a mix of exasperation and relief. “After everything you’ve been through yesterday, you’re back on your feet like nothing happened!”

Ashton winced slightly at the intensity of the pats but could sense the concern behind them. Offering a sheepish grin, he replied, “Let’s save the story for later. For now, I need to know how you ended up here with Leonardo.”

Gustave shot a glance at Leonardo, who stood nearby with an air of deference, before shrugging and explaining, “He recognized me! I’ve told you before, my medical skills are renowned across the country. You, with your quick learning, may think I’m outdated, but there are plenty out there who’d jump at the chance to call me their teacher.”

Leonardo, having skillfully pried information about Ashton’s identity from Gustave, treated Ashton with the same reverence. “Mr. Baldwin, you may not be aware, but Mr. Welch is one of the most esteemed doctors in the entire country; he’s been my idol…”

For years! That’s why I offered the so-called Glorious Heritage as payment to convince him to stay at my place and lend his expertise to our factory’s new product development,” Leonardo said earnestly, his admiration shining through.

Ashton narrowed his eyes, skepticism clear on his face. “You’re telling me that something as valuable as the Glorious Heritage was handed over just to keep the old man here for a while?” he muttered.

Leonardo chuckled awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck. “Mr. Baldwin, with your family’s reputation as one of the four guardian families of the nation, how long could I realistically hold onto it if you wanted it? Better to give it up willingly and earn Mr. Welch’s guidance while I’m at it. That’s a trade worth making in my book.”

Gustave, catching on to Leonardo’s intentions, shot him a sharp glare but chose not to comment. Instead, he turned to Ashton, his tone shifting to concern. “Ashton, are you experiencing anything unusual? Any discomfort or noticeable changes?”

Ashton shook his head confidently. “No, I’m fine. Actually, the forces that once sealed my consciousness seem to have been absorbed into my body. I feel even stronger now than before.”

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Gustave nodded slowly. “Yesterday, as I examined the two pieces of Glorious Heritage, I felt their energies suddenly vanish. At first, I assumed that once you broke the seal, their mystical forces dissipated, leaving them as ordinary objects. But now that you mentioned you’ve absorbed those forces, it seems they didn’t disappear after all but were transferred into you.”

Without another word, Gustave handed Ashton the quill pen and notebook, his expression contemplative.

Understanding the unspoken request, Ashton accepted the items without hesitation.

In his first encounter with these two items, he had felt the latent power they possessed, an almost otherworldly energy radiating from them.

But now, they felt utterly mundane, no different from any ordinary objects.

However, the moment Ashton grasped the quill pen and notebook, a flash of golden light burst forth, illuminating his surroundings.

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