Old Karmic Ties

Emilia hesitated, wanting to inquire Banning about the golden foxes but feeling as if asking would mean admitting defeat.

"Emilia, can anyone create potions by following the recipes and methods in this book?"

"Well, theoretically, but the actual outcome varies depending on one's aptitude and skill, and the potion might even fail in the worst case."

Banning's question momentarily redirected Emilia's attention to the matter of potions.

Emilia felt a strange attraction to Banning, who was otherwise an annoying fellow, when he seriously discussed matters with her.

Watching Banning's earnestness, Emilia reminisced about her early days learning magic. It was as if immersing her whole being in an ocean of knowledge.

"Why do the recipes only list the ingredients' names without specific weight ratios?"