The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 72

Chapter 72: Plans To Enter The Palace

"I do not want to disappoint you, but you might not get the chance to visit him unless Master comes out of the palace. Ordinary people like you are not allowed to enter the palace."

"Even if I ask permission?"

The man felt hesitant but said, "Well, as you are someone who might be a fellow apprentice in the future, let me tell you something. If outside help is being sought by the royal palace, that means an important person needs treatment which cannot be revealed to the outside world. So to keep it a secret, Master won’t be allowed to communicate with the outside world and will have to focus on treating that person during his entire stay. It is the price one pays to treat a royal— secrecy.’

"That means there is no chance for me to see him?"

The man shook his head. "But don’t lose hope. You’ve met my master, and you should know his personality. He is both proud of his skills and disdainful of authority. Maybe the treatment will end soon, or maybe he will be allowed to step out of the palace every now and then."

"I can’t wait for possibilities. I...I don’t have that much time. I need his help."

"I will try what I can do. But do not expect much, at least not so soon."

Oriana sat there helplessly. "Is there no way?"

The black-clothed lad reminded Waye of his younger self. The reason why he began following his master was also to save a loved one’s life. Oriana’s desperation moved him.

"Maybe you can apply to work in the palace in their royal infirmary as a servant or garden herbalist, but I am not sure if you will be picked. The ones who work there are highly qualified physicians who won’t even look at small apothecaries like us. Moreover, they generally pay attention to those with noble backgrounds, especially for novices.

"For commoners, you need to go through an extensive exam which happens once a year. However, the next exam will be in ten months as the last one finished last autumn."

Waye continued to talk while anxiousness grew inside Oriana, along with the fear of losing her grandpa. She bowed to the man.

"Thank you for the information, Mister Waye. I will need time to think about your advice. I shall take my leave now."

When Oriana stepped out of Nature’s Apothecary, it was as if she was surrounded by murky water.

’The invitation of the royal palace proves Master Cenric’s great skill. That means he is even better than the royal physicians. No wonder he was able to give me that ancient concoction that no one has heard of.’

Oriana did not outright ask about it, but from what she gathered, Waye also had no idea such a miraculous medicine for senility existed.

Her only hope was Cenric.

With her mind in chaos, Oriana walked about the crowded road in a daze. People were circling past her, some almost bumping into her.