Realm of Myths and Legends

Chapter 1214: A Sight Faced Ahead

〈System Alert: You are now an «Honorary Elder of the Apothecary Guild»!〉

〈System Alert: All materials purchased through the «Apothecary Guild» will cost 50% less!〉

〈System Alert: All pills purchased through the «Apothecary Guild» will cost 30% less!〉

〈System Alert: You can now access the «Apothecary Guild Main Library» up to the 8th Floor!〉

Everyone was dumbfounded when Izroth was declared the winner. But, they were even more surprised that he managed to win through the approval of someone like Vice-Head Malric, who was known to be strict when it came to judging pills.

On the other side, Rygar was a grade seven who crafted the Golden Eternity Pill—a pill considered to be at the very pinnacle of all grade four pills. Yet, even after crafting a Golden Eternity Pill with a perfect heavenly blessed pill core rank, Rygar still lost!

The most surprising part was that Izroth crafted the Life Gathering Pill in under one minute. Rather, if one did not count the time he took to heat up his cauldron, then it only took Izroth a couple of breaths to craft the Life Gathering Pill!

If not for the pill being judged by such high grade Apothecaries, everyone would have thought Izroth somehow cheated or bribed the judges ahead of time. But, even if he could have somehow bribed the judges, there was no way a person like Vice-head Malric would also be in on it. Not to mention, there were also Elder Oaklein and Elder Cryosa present. With their combined experience, even a grade nine Apothecary could not fool their eyes if they observed the crafting process from start to finish.

”Congratulations on becoming a grade four Apothecary and an Honorary Elder of the Apothecary Guild, Apothecary Izroth.” Avia said as she cupped her hand into her fist before she returned the Life Gathering Pill to Izroth.

”Apothecary Izroth, I would like to purchase this Life Gathering Pill. I am willing to offer three grade five Flow of Energy Pills in exchange.” Kian stated.

”Apothecary Kian is willing to part ways with three grade five pills just for a single grade four pill?! This offer is too generous..!” Van sighed in envy as he shook his head.

”Not just any grade five pills, but Flow of Energy Pills. I heard that as long as one consumes a Flow of Energy Pill before becoming a grade five Apothecary, it will improve the quality of their Natural Energy. When it comes to grade five pills, it is the most sought after for grade four Apothecaries!” Korzon commented.

”Just a few Flow of Energy pills. I can give Apothecary Izroth as many as he wants. Apothecary Kian, as a grade six Apothecary, your sincerity is too lacking.” Oaklein said as he stepped forward.

He faced Izroth and continued, ”Apothecary Izroth, I hope you will accept this small token of mine. Think of it as a welcoming gift for becoming an Honorary Elder of our Apothecary Guild.”

The next moment, a small porcelain bottle with blue patterns etched onto its surface appeared in Oaklein’s hand as he offered it to Izroth.

”Then, I won’t reject your kindness.” Izroth replied calmly as he accepted the porcelain bottle.

Izroth used his Energy Vision Sense and Appraisal to examine the contents of the bottle.

Name: Flow of Energy Pill

Rank: Grade-Five -> Grade-Five Heavenly Blessed [Appraised]

Usage: The user who consumes this pill will temporarily gain the passive skill «Natural Gathering Formula».

«Natural Gathering Formula» - Energy that gathers within the user will be purified and refined, increasing their effectiveness by 100%.

Special Note: This pill is the most highly sought after by grade four Apothecaries or lower. This pill cannot be consumed more than once.

~Appraisal~

Quality: S

Hidden Effect: If this pill is taken before the user receives «Natural Energy», when the user gains «Natural Energy», it will be upgraded by two tiers.

’Oh? As expected from a grade eight Apothecary. All the pills in this bottle have a heavenly blessed pill core rank.’

In total, Oaklein gave Izroth ten Flow of Energy Pills.

As for the effects, it seemed rather straight forward for a grade five pill that was so highly sought after by grade four Apothecaries.

Being able to purify and refine energy within one’s body would be of great help to anyone. But, it was especially true when it came to high grade craftsmen. It would undoubtedly help one in building a solid foundation.

As for the hidden effect, Izroth was still not too clear on how beneficial two tiers were when it came to Natural Energy. However, it was a good thing no matter how one looked at it.

Izroth placed the bottle of Flow of Energy Pills into his inventory.

”Good, good. Since you’ve just become a grade four Apothecary, the Flow of Energy Pill will help when you decide to take the grade five Apothecary promotion test.” Oaklein stated confidently.

Kian furrowed his brows and inwardly frowned. Now that Oaklein had given Izroth the Flow of Energy Pills, it made his offer seem like a joke at best.

”If Flow of Energy Pills are not enough, then-” Kian started; however, he was quickly cut off.

”It’s not currently for sale. However, if you would like to purchase it in the near future, you will be more than welcome to do so once it’s released at the Mystical Realm Palace.” Izroth said.

”That’s...” Kian muttered as he seemed reluctant to part with the Life Gathering Pill. However, he could only release a sigh of dejection as he returned the pill to Izroth. How could he cause a scene in front of so many of his seniors? If he kept going, it would make him look like a beggar in the eyes of others.

”Oaklein, you move so fast. Apothecary Izroth, since you must be new to the Apothecary Guild’s main building, it must be difficult to find a place for crafting with peace of mind. How about you use one of my private rooms on the ninth floor? Naturally, you can also use the benefits that come along it. What do you think?” Cryosa said as she approached Izroth.

The ninth floor of the Apothecary Guild contained private rooms with powerful and complex magic formations that created an ideal environment and aided in pill crafting. Additionally, there was a communication magic item there that allowed the room’s occupant to directly place orders through to the Herbalist Guild. As long as the materials were below a certain cost, it would be automatically covered by the Apothecary Guild. And, even if it exceeded that cost, it could be placed on a tab and paid back at a later date.

The fact that Cryosa told Izroth that he could use the benefits that came along with the room was no different than saying that she would cover all his crafting expenses while he used it! Although Oaklein’s offer was generous, this went a few steps beyond that!

After all, in order to rent a room on the ninth floor, offering materials or high grade pills was not enough. One needed to have a certain status within the Apothecary Guild.

Even though Izroth had been promoted to Honorary Elder, it was not enough for him to receive a private room on the ninth floor in the main Apothecary Guild building.

’I was planning on renting a private room eventually. But, it seems there’s no longer a need to do so. That being said... These two—they aren’t exactly doing this out of the kindness of their hearts.’

”I will accept your kindness as well, Apothecary Cryosa.” Izroth stated in a carefree manner.

”Apothecary Oaklein, Apothecary Cryosa—you two should remember that Apothecary Izroth is my benefactor.” Malric said with a meaningful look in a stern tone.

”Vice-Head, we wouldn’t dare to take advantage of your benefactor.” Oaklein said with a slightly awkward smile.

”That’s right. We would just like to offer a reasonable trade.” Cryosa added.

”Whatever you have to discuss can wait until we move to a more suitable place. The promotion test has already been delayed long enough and must proceed.” Malric reminded.

Malric turned his gaze toward Rygar, who looked as if all the life had been drained out of him. He released a small sigh and shook his head in disappointment.

”Apothecary Rygar is no longer in a state to oversee this promotion test. Apothecary Avia, I know that you only came to be a judge for the Right of Challenge, but this promotion test—can you see it as doing me a favor?” Malric requested.

Avia glanced over at Izroth, who simply closed his eyes as if to say ”Do as you please”. In the end, she gave a small nod to Malric.

Izroth had a few things to discuss with Avia; however, it could wait. Right now, he had more important matters to attend to.

”Malric, Apothecary Oaklein, Apothecary Cryosa—I have some matters that cannot be delayed. What you have to discuss—it will have to wait until after the grade five promotion test.” Izroth stated.

Malric, Oaklein and Cryosa were taken aback by Izroth’s words. He just became a grade four Apothecary and already had his sights set on becoming a grade five Apothecary?