Aaron looked around the room, his voice steady and focused. "Okay. Let’s continue with the potion-making process."At once, the atmosphere shifted, everyone grew serious, attentive."To make the Light Potion, we begin with the preparation stage. It’s a Tier 2 potion, with two Tier 2 ingredients, which significantly increases its difficulty.""Also, since only the Blushing Fruit contains a trace of dark element, while the rest are light-based, the potion formation takes longer.""First, we process the Blushing Fruit. Cut the petioles and crush it in a container. You can use Mage Hands, but be careful, there’s a chance of juice spilling."Aaron demonstrated, using Mage Hands to crush the fruit and extract the dark red juice into a test tube."Next, pour the juice into a conical flask and heat it until it fully evaporates. Attach a stopper with a pipe, we’ll need the condensed liquid."He set up the apparatus, then added, "This will take about 15 minutes. Let me set the timer."With the

A few minutes later, Aaron sat in the hall with Viola, Elisa, Emile, and Namek.He spoke thoughtfully, "Miss Emile, if I want to train a wizard in my territory, what qualifications do they need?"Emile responded immediately, "Lord Aaron, there’s only one requirement, soul power. You can test it using a Soul Orb. When someone places their hand on it, it reveals their soul strength and attributes."She paused, then added, "Both are innate, people are born with them."Viola chimed in, "There are also rare fruits, Lord Aaron, like the Napika Fruit. Even an ordinary person who consumes one can gain soul strength comparable to a wizard."She continued, "Wizards use Napika Fruit to enhance their soul power. And when combined with a Wizard Advancement Potion, it can help them break into the Wizard Realm."Her voice carried a hint of longing.Aaron raised an eyebrow. "Why would Knights seek Napika Fruit?"Emile answered softly, "Lord Aaron, you’ve met my father, the one captured by the Guild M

After finishing his breakfast, Emile stepped forward and handed Aaron the storage bag."Lord Aaron, we sold the potions for 20,000 mana stones. We also purchased Tier 1 potion recipes for 300 mana stones. Here are the remaining 19,700 mana stones."Aaron blinked in surprise. "Good job."He reached into his own bag and took out 6,000 mana stones."Divide 1,500 mana stones among yourselves."Eyes lit up around the room. Smiles spread quickly. They had expected a reward, perhaps double. But Lord Aaron had tripled it.Aaron continued, "Here are 1,000 mana stones. Use them to buy new potion ingredients and apparatus."He turned to Elisa. "You’re at peak wizard apprentice, right?"Elisa nodded. "Yes, Lord Aaron."Aaron smiled. "Then today, I’ll help you refine your Wizard Advancement Potion."Elisa’s face bloomed with joy.He then looked at Emile. "Miss Emile, you’ve also reached peak wizard tier. What do you need to break into Great Wizard?"Emile smiled. "I need the Great Wizard Advanceme

Emile blinked. "Miss Viola, I’m amazed. Of all the wizards I’ve met, I’ve never seen anyone advance with a low-grade potion in a single try."Elisa looked at Viola with wide eyes. "Miss Viola, your talent is incredible. Low-grade potions only have a 20% success rate."Viola smiled softly. "Maybe I’m just lucky."Emile, still washing, spoke gently: "Elisa, you don’t need to worry. Just relax your body and drink the Wizard Potion. Then practice the wizard visualization method as much as you can. When you return to your senses, you’ll likely find your Sea of Consciousness has expanded that’s the sign you’ve advanced to the Wizard realm."She added, "If there’s any excess mana left, you can guide it into your spells. Mana has a mysterious ability to light up the runes of the spells you’ve learned. That way, you can increase your spell proficiency by at least one level."Elisa absorbed her mother’s words, then finished washing and went to dress herself.Meanwhile, Emile glanced at Viola an

Nomikana paused, then added firmly, "Also, the Perfect Grade Potion must remain an absolute secret for now. We will only distribute it to internal members for practice. Bring me 100 immediately."Lona froze, confusion flickering across her face. The Guild Master’s tone was sharp, decisive, but what unsettled her most was the mention of that person. She knew exactly who Nomikana referred to: the one who had taught her, the one whose methods had elevated her skill. Yet the identity of that person remained hidden, shrouded in deliberate secrecy. Even as a Great Wizard, Lona was kept blind to the truth.A few minutes later…Lona returned, handing over the potions. Her tone carried unease. "Guild Master… Sir Ember is making trouble again."Nomikana’s head throbbed the moment his name was mentioned. She sighed heavily. "What did he do this time?"Lona replied quickly, "He insists on going to the frontlines to fight against the Dark Mages."Nomikana rubbed her temples, frustration mounti