Chapter 288

When they arrived at Square Tower and entered a private room, Alfred immediately took out some cash and paid the bill. He then asked the waiter to bring tea, not giving Perseus a chance to refuse. With another series of three bows, he offered the cup of tea to Perseus. And just like that, his apprenticeship was accepted. "For now, you can be my nominal disciple," Perseus said, nodding slowly. "Mr. Caitford, what's a nominal disciple?" Alfred asked eagerly. "It's like when you get a job with a three-month probation period. If you don't pass, you'll get fired," Donald explained, smoking a cigarette and making things up with a straight face. "Oh, I see." Sure enough, a concerned look appeared on Alfred's face. "Mr. Caitford, you can't fire me. This is my first time learning traditional medicine. You can't give me tests that are too hard…" Alfred turned to Perseus with a pitiful expression. He felt that all those bows would've been in vain if Perseus fired him. Bowing was one