Chapter 36: Poisoned? (1/2)

”Alright,” Kadyn said. ”We are going to brew Soothing Drops. You can hardly brew intermediate grade, so don't worry about that as we don't have much time. I will take care of intermediate and high grade potions.”

Elora nodded and rushed to brew potions excitedly. Eager to complete with her brother. she wanted to show him her skills.

Kadyn eyed her and shook his head. He wondered from whom she inherited her competitive nature? His mother was a gentle person and didn't look like she would compete with anyone—for anything—while father seemed proud and calm and dignified. No way he would do such a thing.

Anyway, Kadyn let her do what she wanted. Her competitiveness would help her grow faster. However, as he brewed the potions, Elora lost her enthusiasm bit by bit.

In an hour she concocted three low grade potions while he concocted three high and three intermediate grades. The blow was a bit too fierce to her gentle heart.

Kadyn saw her disheartened face and said. ”Why are you standing like a statue?” He went on. ”Do you think I learned this in just a night or two? I have worked my ass to become this proficient. If you want to learn or even surpass me, work harder.”

After speaking, Kadyn once more started to brew. He showed his skills because he wanted to pressure her, and remind her that there are many talented people out there and this is just a start of her magical journey.

”Work harder if you want to surpass me,” Kadyn wanted to maintain her competitive spirit so he provoked her.

”Humph! Just you wait,” Elora snorted. ”I'll surpass you one day.”

”Yeah, sure.” Kadyn chuckled and teased her. ”But before that, complete your task.”

Elora pouted and turned to work with more determination. Kadyn eyed her and curled his lips in satisfaction—the brother-sister duo continued and after two hours laters, Kadyn stopped for some rest. In this time, he and Elora and Hicka had dinner together. They talked and laughed and ate like a family. Hicka was overwhelmed by Kadyn's kindness.

”I'm done with intermediate and high grade Soothing Drop.” Kadyn said as they strolled towards the Potion Hall once more. ”I will help you brew the low grade potions.”

Elora looked at her brother in confusion. ”But you have concocted so few potions. I don't think that would be enough for everyone.”

”Who said we would sell everyone?” Kadyn said.

”You,” Elora replied.

”Ah, yes, though I've said everyone will get potions. I've also said that those who don't get by any chance can buy later, after all we can always concoct more.” Kadyn shook his head at her naivety. He came from earth so he knew how people do business there and he tried to do the similar thing. ”One needs to maintain the dealing of his product or it would become just a regular soap or shampoo that anyone can use.”

Hearing his reasoning, Elora's eyes went wide. She had never thought that her brother could be so scheming sometimes. Then why did he fight with Fenon like a fool? She shook her head—for sometime he has become really capable and daring. From time to time, she wondered what changed her brother so much.

The duo immersed themselves in brewing potions and continued to do so for two more hours.

”It's enough.” Kadyn said. ”Thirty low, ten intermediate, and five high grade potions. Holly shit, that would make over 150,000!”