An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 726

“What?” Everyone shouted in shock. A bottle fell out of someone’s hand and broke into pieces as it crashed to the ground.

Nobody expected the medicine they tasted to be poison!

It was supposed to be just an easy examination to identify the components of the medicine. How did it turn into a life-threatening situation? Was it necessary for the examination to be so extreme?

“Dr. Watkins, isn’t this going too far?” The invigilator frowned. Linden had always done his best to save lives, so using poison to test them seemed unusual.

“There is a fine line between medicine and poison. There are times when poison can also be used to save lives. It all depends on how someone uses them. As long as it’s effective, it doesn’t matter how it’s being used,” Linden said seriously.

“But-”

“Enough.”

The invigilator was about to say something when Linden raised a hand and cut him off. “The Stoneray Order does not accept incompetent students. Anyone who isn’t confident in your own skills, you may choose to quit.

“All you need to do is walk straight to the door, collect the antidote, and get the hell out of here. However, your life will be in your own hands if you continue.”

“I. I’m out!”

“Forget it. I don’t want to risk it. I’m giving up.”

gambling with our lives! Who would be brave enough to continue? I’m

their lives were in danger, most

the Stoneray Order would promise them a bright future ahead, nobody was willing to risk their lives

if the first test was so difficult, won’t the second test be even

would want to take such a risk

most people in the hall had left, and only a few people stayed. The remaining ones were

there were aconite and

increased their chances

should leave have already left. Those who passed the first test can

large door at the side of the hall slowly opened, leading

room.

they would need. Many herbs, alchemy furnaces, charcoal, and minerals

them

led the group

Besides the alchemy equipment, there were rows of cabinets filled with various medicinal herbs. At a glance, it had all sorts

medicinal pill.” When

All you

your antidote.

judging criteria are easy. Whoever produces a higher-quality Curax will receive a higher score. You have an hour. If the pill is successfully produced before times up,

a pass.

started counting down, and the invigilator announced, “Your test starts