Chapter 93: Fishing (1/2)
”Why are you arguing?” asked Kadyn as he looked at Elora and Zelie.
The two ladies turned towards him in surprise as they didn't realise when he entered the Potion Hall. They were too engulfed in their bickering. However, as soon as the surprised look appeared on their faces it faded. Elora was the first to speak. ”We weren't arguing but discussing something.” She rolled her eyes at her brother.
”That was the discussion?” Kadyn gaped at the duo speechlessly. He could hear their shout even outside of the Potion Hall and they are saying that it was a discussion. Elora and Zelie heard him and scoffed at the same time. ”That's how we discuss, do you have any problem?” a small tinge of red appeared on their faces when they realised how loud they were. However, both the ladies being proud and arrogant at the same time, refused to admit their mistake.
Kadyn smirked and didn't press the topic any further. He shook his head and said. ”Then please continue your... discussion. But keep it down this time, alright?”
The two beauties turned red at his sarcastic tone. But just as he was about to go back to his work Elora said. ”Ah, I need your help with something.”
He peered at her in confusion. ”What?” he asked.
”Actually I and Zelie were argu…” he paused and coughed before correcting herself, ”were discussing a potion, but we didn't agree with each other on something. Can you help us?”
”Oh, what kind of potion is it?” Kadyn asked curiously.
”Draught of Steelskin.” This time Zelie replied.
”Oh, what about it?” Kadyn said in confusion. ”Isn't it just an Elementary Potion? Why are you arguing about it?”
”Discussing,” Elora corrected him.
”Yeah, why are you… discussing it?” Kadyn rolled his eyes at his sister.
”Actually, it's not a big deal,” Zelie shook her head. ”I think sister Elora made a mistake.”
”Do you think I have never concocted a Draught of Steelskin?” Elora scowled as soon as she heard Zelie's words. ”I have brewed it tens of times and used the same method. I've sold it to many customers.”
”Don't worry, they or their families will come knocking at your door. Be prepared to give an explanation.”
”You…”
”Alright, alright,” Kadyn interrupted. ”If your… discussion has ended, can you tell me what's going on?”
Elora and Zelie turned red at his words. But they still explained the situation.
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”Venom Thyme?” Kadyn glanced at Zelie and asked. ”What's wrong with it?”
”Don't you know that it is a poisonous herb?” Zelie replied. ”If you use it in the potion what do you think will happen?”
”So that's what you were arguing about, huh?”
”Discussion!” The duo corrected him once more.
Kadyn rolled his eyes at them and looked at Zelie. ”Have you ever concocted a Draught of Steelskin?”
Zelie turned red at his question. ”I tried to brew it many times over a month, but no matter what I tried I failed to concoct it.” She looked at Kadyn and went on. ”Potioneer Yel gave me the formula. However, he said that one herb is missing. I experimented with lots of herbs but to no avail.”
”That old man seemed to have a pretty high opinion about you, giving such a hard task,” Kadyn said, looking at the girl. He shook his head. ”The task he gave you is almost impossible to complete.”