232 Who Cares? (1/2)

Krune looked at everyone and then said.

\”It's because I'm a wisp, so I achieved my adult mind when I was 3 years old. Sure there is nothing to be so impressed about, right? If I count the time that I started learning alchemist, it has been over 8 years already.\”

Krune's words made everyone almost faint! The average level of the participants is between Four to Six Silver Stars. There are very few above that level in this Junior Competition. But the majority is already over 30 years old and had been practicing alchemy for at least 15 or more years.

But the fatal blow was still not done yet.

Yilio came forward and then commented.

\”Come on, Jolk. There is no need to be modest. Did you forget that you were a Five Bronze Stars Alchemist five months ago? Your talent is a lot higher than you picture.\”

The surroundings once again went silent, and Krune was the one who almost passed out this time. He looked at Yilio and said.

\”Can't you pretend that I don't exist?\”

As for everyone else, they already gave up thinking. Some could still accept the fact that Krune took 8 years to reach the Six Silver Stars level. Although it would be frightening, they could agree that Krune, or better, Jolk advanced step by step to reach this level. But now, they found out that Krune went from a Five Bronze Stars to Six Silver stars in Five months!

\”Now, I understand why my master said that there is always a higher mountain.\”

\”Five months... Just five months... All the effort and sweat I put into alchemy, was it all for nothing?\”

\”Fortunately, this is my last Alchemist competition. The next one, I will be over 35 years old already. I wouldn't have the heart to compete against such a monster when that time comes.\”

\”Indeed. Also, he is just a wisp. If he was from another race, I think I would kill myself right here and right now.\”

Ramon and Yilio smiled even more after hearing all the comments. Their plan was for Krune to get all the attention, and it seems like it was working pretty fine.

Krune, on the other hand, wanted to cry already. He quickly got his electronic token and swiftly left with the other two.

Some distance away, there was another alchemist that didn't seem to care that much.

\”Seems like that guy's talent isn't that bad. Sadly, he is a wisp.\”

That guy's companion then snorted.

\”Hmph! What does that have to do with us? We came here to fight for the top positions. Since he is still at the Six Silver Stars level, he isn't our match.\”

\”You say that, but I noticed the change on your face when you heard about he being a Five Bronze Stars five months ago.\”

\”So what? Just because they said that it doesn't mean that this is the truth. Let's go, it's our time for registration.\”

The two then went through the same process as Yilio and everyone else.

\”Name and Rank.\”

\”Dano Fassi, Peak Eight Silver Stars Alchemist.\”

Dano put his hands on the ball, and soon, the information appeared.

-Core Formation Realm, 7th Stage. 25 Years old.-

Quite a few felt shocked when they saw that. Of course, it wasn't as much as it was with Krune.

The employee quickly finished this guy registration and asked for the next one to come.

\”Ernely Qitian, Nine Silver Stars Alchemist.\”

Ernely did the same thing after saying his name.

-Core Formation Realm, 8th Stage. 26 years old.-

Another wave of exclamation appeared. To be at the Nine Stars level while still far from 30 years of age shows how much talent Ernely has.

Dano and Ernely ignored everyone's eyes and left right after getting their electronic tokens.

Of course, they weren't the only ones who caught the participants' attention. Soon, more and more talented alchemists started to appear. That was to be expected. After all, this is the place where all the alchemists of the solar system gather to compete. It wouldn't make sense if just one or two high-level young alchemists appeared.