42 What he gave you is definitely an original.

"You... are you really giving me these two medical books?"

Alice believed she had seen it all. She'd been exposed to various extravagances and owned many unique medical texts at home. But these two classics in front of her were undoubtedly the most precious she had ever encountered.

She would swear that if these two medical masterpieces were auctioned, their value would be no less than a billion dollars. If these truly are volumes one and two of "De Medicina," such items wouldn't even be allowed to be auctioned in the world.

William also understood the significance these two classical texts would hold for the average person.

In history, Celsus is considered a significant figure. To William, his works might not be a big deal, but to Alice, they would be considered treasures.

However, since Alice had formally acknowledged William as her teacher, Celsus' works might not seem as impressive in comparison.