Chapter 29 - Chapter 29: Chapter 28 Consecution Pharmacist (2/2)

Byrne took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and keenly sensed the new power he had gained.

“I am deeply grateful for the power you have bestowed upon me, O great Lord of the Lost.”

First and foremost was the considerable increase in spirituality, which had risen by about eighty percent from its original foundation.

There was also a moderate improvement in the quality of his physique, although not the primary enhancement, yet it was already on par with a “Gladiator” of the 1st Rank.

The “Pharmacist’s” extraordinary trait had two aspects: “Drug Verification” and “Self-Extracted Formula.”

“Drug Verification” was a very simple and practical ability, whereby the effects of any potion, medicinal herb, or extraordinary material could be known at a glance by the holder of the Pharmacist’s Power of Consecution.

As for the other important effect, “Self-Extracted Formula,” it granted the “Pharmacist” an inheritance akin to that of an “Alchemical Spellcaster,” possessing the capability to craft and develop various magic potion formulas on their own.

Moreover, while they were attempting to make and research magic potions, hints leading to the correct approach would occasionally surface in their minds, significantly increasing the success rate of potion-making.

Because the financial situation of the Fischer family was rather dire, Karl judged that the “Pharmacist” Power of Consecution, which tended towards increasing monetary income, would be more suitable.

Two months later, the residents of Nasir Town learned of an exhilarating piece of news.

The rebelling nobles of the northern kingdom of Rhea had suffered a massive defeat, with their main force nearly decimated, and the higher-ups leading the armies on both sides had entered into peace negotiations.

The people, who had been worried about the war spreading to them, all breathed a sigh of relief, and even the overall prices in the northern part of the Cyart Kingdom gradually began to fall.

At the age of five, Chris had already begun to learn swordsmanship, combat, stealth, and other fighting skills with Lucius.

The quiet lad had a tremendous talent for movement; he seemed to pick up various fighting techniques almost instantly, leading Lucius to even wonder if he had a hidden talent for coaching.

The health of Old Ramon from the smithy was not promising; his dementia was becoming increasingly serious, to the point where he often couldn’t recognize his own son and would burst into tears whenever he saw Irene.

The visage of the once robust and tough old blacksmith seemed to be gradually fading away.

Lucius, inexplicably fearful, avoided passing by the smithy as much as possible; perhaps “disappearance” was more terrifying than death itself.

He didn’t know how many more years he had left to live; he just wanted another chance to face that black giant dragon while he was still alive.

“There will definitely be another chance, there’s absolutely still time!”

After acquiring the power of the “Pharmacist,” the Fischer family set up a simple workshop, and Byrne began trying to develop new medicines. The family’s existing “blood potion,” used for healing injuries, was among the experimental subjects.

He mixed different substances and Class 0 Extraordinary Materials with the blood potion in various proportions. Thanks to his “Self-Extracted Formula” trait, Byrne’s mind was twice graced with mysterious voices giving directions, like “Add another ten milliliters of water” or “Keep heating.”

The voices were as if someone was whispering in his own mind, eerily peculiar yet inexplicably reliable.

Winter came, with snow blanketing the mountains, and the frozen lakes and rivers, a slight breeze shaking the hanging ice crystals from the tree branches.

Another year was nearly over.

In the Fischer family’s rudimentary workshop, an extremely weary Byrne suddenly stood up, walking back and forth while cheering, his face unable to contain the surging excitement and elation.

“Success! I’ve finally done it! Hahaha!”

“The original blood potion, with an added ten milliliters of water heated continuously to boiling, and finally mixed with five grams of the Class 0 Extraordinary Material ‘Ghost Starfish’ precipitate, can attain a powerful detoxification effect on top of its base properties!”

He was ecstatic; the powerful antidote was much more expensive than the blood potion!

“Bang, bang, bang!”

Suddenly there was knocking at the door, followed by Irene entering sternly, ignoring Byrne’s sign on the door that read “Do Not Enter Without Permission.”

Byrne was stunned, looking at his cousin whose expression was solemn. Irene took a deep breath.

“A family meeting must be convened immediately, Byrne… Based on very reliable information, an army of Rhea people has suddenly crossed the border and is headed in the direction of Nasir!”