27: Clinic opens, medicines half price

At this moment, Ron pondered, not panicking.

Because he had long anticipated that his adventurous scheme to entrap and kill Barto would be guessed by others.

So from the very beginning, he acted very cautiously, leaving almost no flaws.

The few times he appeared to send letters, he also used an alchemical mask for disguise.

Even if Gevas had suspicions, it would be impossible for him to trace it back to Ron in a short time.

Therefore, Ron naturally wouldn't be too nervous.

"Unless Gevas can find a high-level wizard or high-level sorcerer skilled in investigation and tracking, otherwise..."

Ron's lips curled into a smile, considering the rarity of high-level wizards or high-level sorcerers.

Even in Kura City, only a few could be found.

Moreover, they all served nobles or major powers.

As for Gevas, although he was a Just Knight.

He could only be considered influential within Hibo Town.

His strength might even rank among the top five, allowing him to be arrogant and act with impunity.

However, if Gevas were placed in Kura City.

With his meager strength, he would be, if not an unknown nobody, then utterly unremarkable.

So, if Gevas wanted to invite a wizard or sorcerer for help... it would be a fool's errand, with absolutely no hope.

"But I can't be too careless; after all, Gevas is ruthless."

"Even if he can't find the mastermind, he might implicate the innocent and find a scapegoat..."

Ron thought to himself, re-examining and reviewing his previous risky actions.

After confirming there were no oversights, he finally relaxed.

And decided that for the next period, he must remain quiet and well-behaved.

Ron continued to read, and when he finished intelligence entries seven, eight, and nine, there was no change in his expression.

However, when he saw the tenth piece of intelligence, his brows furrowed slightly.

"Mirar is going to collude with Gevas?"

Ron narrowed his eyes, deep in thought.

He had previously learned through intelligence that Mirar was Barto's collaborator.

He had initially thought that after killing Barto, Mirar, alone, might become easier to deal with.

However, if she latched onto Gevas, the Just Knight, the situation might become even more troublesome than before.

"Fortunately, I meticulously planned to become Litton's assistant earlier."

"Otherwise, if I were still homeless, property-less, and jobless."

"Even if I maintained my status as a freeman, they would probably act recklessly against me..."

Ron increasingly felt that his identity as Litton's assistant was exceptionally valuable.

After all, although Litton was a doctor without any extraordinary abilities.

His medical skills were excellent, and in his youth, as Hibo Town's commoner physician, he earned a great deal of renown among the populace.

Later, although he was hired by Barto as a private doctor, he would not refuse to treat patients who visited in his spare time.

Now, having resigned to open a private clinic again, he accepts everyone, whether wealthy merchants or impoverished farmers.

Therefore, this kind of equal treatment and high medical ethics would undoubtedly attract widespread support from the people of Hibo Town.

Even a knight like Gevas, who held power, would not easily offend him.

And as Litton's assistant, Ron could naturally leverage this influence.

"However, relying on others' prestige to protect oneself."

"Ultimately, it's not as secure as becoming powerful oneself, so..."

Ron took a deep breath, and his paused cultivation resumed.

The night passed uneventfully.

The next day, Litton's private clinic officially opened.

A large crowd of people gathered at the clinic's entrance.

However, they were not there to see a doctor but to congratulate Litton.

Among this group, some were Litton's familiar friends, some were nearby neighbors, and others were ordinary people watching the excitement.

Of course, a small portion of the people were bards and a harp orchestra invited by Litton.

Accompanied by the harp, bagpipes, and other instruments of the orchestra, the bards began to sing.

After performing some widely popular songs among the people, the crowd grew larger and larger.

At this point, seeing that the time was ripe, the bard changed his tune and began an impromptu performance.

He changed the protagonist of the lyrics to Doctor Litton, singing the news of the clinic's opening in an elegant melody.

After all the performances were completed, Litton finally appeared from backstage and loudly informed all the onlookers.

Litton's private clinic was officially open, and all villagers of Hibo Town, regardless of major or minor ailments, could come to him for treatment.

Moreover, for the first three days after opening, Litton would provide free consultations, and medicines would only be charged at half price.

Upon hearing this, the people immediately became interested.

Most of them were poor and, when they fell ill on a daily basis, regardless of the severity of the illness, they would almost always endure it, not daring to spend money recklessly.

But now, Doctor Litton, with his benevolent heart, offered free consultations and half-price medicine for the first three days.

Many people with ailments exchanged glances and then quickly raised their hands, walking towards Litton.

Ron, as the assistant, also took on his duties, having everyone line up to register and meticulously keeping records.

Litton, seeing this, nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

Immediately after, he began to treat today's first patient.

Just as Litton's clinic was bustling with activity.

At the Exchange.

Mirar, who was handling work, had an incredibly grim expression.

"Barto, that guy, is actually dead?"

Mirar frowned deeply, her face filled with astonishment.

Just now, Barto's wife, Grace, had spread the word.

Barto had died of an untreatable wound infection.

"Damn it, how could he die so quickly?"

Mirar slammed the table in annoyance, a look of suspicion on her face.

When she went to see Barto the day before yesterday, although he was already close to death.

But with his wealth, he had bought various nutritional supplements and medicines.

Mirar estimated he could last at least four or five days.

Yet, he suddenly died after just one day?

"No! Why is Grace the one who came forward? Where is Nem?"

Mirar's eyes narrowed, sensing something amiss.

"Could it be that there's something suspicious about Barto's death?"

Mirar pondered for a moment, then called a subordinate to go out and inquire about the situation.

Because Barto was a top wealthy man in Hibo Town and had many collaborations with the Exchange.

Therefore, the subordinate had no suspicions and quickly went out to ask.

Half an hour later, the subordinate returned and reported the specific situation.

"Butler Poke absconded with the money?"

"Nem returned yesterday and then went to Kura City to seek medical treatment?"

"Grace's brother, Just Knight Gevas, received the news and rushed back from the Knight Assembly?"

Mirar listened to the report and had her answer.