Chapter 1929

Evening came, and Emery stood in silence by the entrance of the Alchemy Tower as she looked at the third–placed name on the ranking list–Severin Feuillet. She appeared exhausted, and even the luster of eyes had dimmed slightly. Despite her continuous efforts during her third attempt, she managed to

concoct only 998 pill recipes, falling short by the last two needed to complete the assessment. Mentally exhausted from all that exertion, she reluctantly left the place.

her

That ordeal marked Emery’s first encounter with defeat and frustration. He looked at Severin’s name

again and uttered with a bitter smile. “Just how talented are you!”

years and failed the test thrice, yet Severin had passed

especially

rival that of Celeste.

haunted by the thought of Severin wresting away her third place. The news of Severin’s accomplishments spread through the Sixth

the Grandiuno Sect. Many considered Severin the second

the number one alchemy genius seemed within his

to confirm his true abilities was a direct competition with

had surpassed Emery in the Alchemy Tower rankings. Emery’s alchemical aptitude as a prodigy of the Sixth Mountain had initially garnered her much favor among the elders, as many expected her to challenge for the position of fifth core disciple upon becoming a sixth–grade alchemist, Severin’s ability to surpass her indicated his near–freakish

focused intently on the cauldron before her. However, her distracted thoughts led to an unsuccessful

with that mistake. “You got distracted again, Celeste. This is the fifth set of materials you’ve wasted today. This Yellowspring Pill that you’re trying to craft requires materials

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