No matter what Astrid said, Orion continued to shake his head, filling Astrid with anger.

"I can give it to you, but the book isn't here. On my retirement day, you can come to collect it," Orion said.

Astrid's face lit up with joy, and he nodded. "You've finally accepted it. I promise to carry forward our master's medical skills. I'll learn all the techniques you couldn't."

He chuckled heartily and left.

On the sofa, Orion sighed and shook his head. "After all these years, his temperament ha