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The Keeper of Values was immersed in studying some information, but the sight of new faces made her break away from her activity.
— Welcome!

Benjiro greeted the Keeper with a bow.
skipping the introductory part

— If you are interested in information, it is better to talk to me. — The foreigner smiled awkwardly.

- I am interested in information on alchemy. Perhaps you have books on this topic in your archive that I could study? And also. I am going to ask to become an apprentice to Master Le Harts. I heard that he is a... difficult person. Perhaps you can advise me on something to... increase my chances of becoming his apprentice?
remote. I will contact him telepathically every day during the expedition to listen to lectures and complete laboratory work.

Added 8 hours 7 minutes ago
Deep down, Benjiro was, of course, hoping to hear instructions of the kind "...and then he will offer you anything from his laboratory, but you should not agree to anything. Only ask for an old hand mill. It is this wonderful thing that brews the elixir of immortality."
But in reality, he would be glad for any information about the state of alchemy in the Order. And for any books that might contain the knowledge he needs, if they are available to beginners.