First Top Grade potion

"Do you want to give it a try?" asked Ethan.

Devin agreed and began touching each herb one by one. To his surprise, the pharmacopeia lit up, providing him with the best prescription and usage for each herb. It was no different from Ethan's prescription.

Using the origin weave technique as Ethan had demonstrated, Devin started handling the herbs. However, he noticed something different. There were unusual light spots on the herbs that he didn't understand at first. It was only when he cut outside of the light spot that it revealed a red color. This discovery surprised him. Were these light spots indicating the best places to cut and handle the herbs without harming their essence?

Curious and intrigued, Devin decided to follow the light spot lines drawn on the herbs. After all, he had nothing to lose; this was his first attempt. Completely engrossed in the process, Devin didn't even realize the shock his actions had caused Ethan. Devin was handling the herbs like a senior pharmacist with years of experience, not someone who had just learned from Ethan.

The first attempt at controlling the fire was a little shaky, resulting in a medium-grade potion. However, Devin wasn't disappointed. He expected some shaky moments.

"Have you learned potion making before?" Ethan asked, skeptical of Devin's skills.

"No, this is my first time learning from you," Devin replied truthfully.

Although Ethan was skeptical, he didn't interrupt Devin when he noticed Devin closing his eyes in meditation. Devin was visualizing the processes he had gone through in creating the previous potion. He sought to improve and correct his mistakes through visualization.

With renewed focus, Devin immersed himself in the process once again. This time, he didn't cut outside of the light spots and extracted the herbs with optimum efficiency. He also controlled the fire better than on his first attempt.

The final result of the potion surprised both Devin and Ethan. It turned out to be a top-grade potion, which brought great joy and satisfaction to Devin.

[Congratulations to player Devin for concocting a top-grade potion.

Reward: 20 Exp]

Devin knew that in order to be recognized as an official pharmacist by the system in Oasis, he would need to take a pharmacist test that was recognized by the system.

Ethan, on the other hand, stared at Devin in disbelief. It was only Devin's second attempt at potion concoction, and he had managed to create a top-grade potion. Ethan couldn't help but be amazed. Although Ethan himself had achieved top-grade results in the past, it had taken him years of practice and proficiency. Devin's talent surpassed anything Ethan had ever seen before. Compared to him, all the other geniuses he knew couldn't hold a candle.

Devin noticed Ethan's astonished gaze and couldn't help but smile wryly. After all, the origin skill he practices is overpowered. This realization made Devin a bit apprehensive, wondering what kind of challenges or drawbacks might be attached to his newfound talent and skills. However, he reminded himself that no pain, no gain.

Ethan, realizing Devin's talent and potential, decided to delve deeper into the topic of alchemy and its complexities.

"Although the process for making alchemy is the same, always remember that there are energies that antagonize each other. This is where synergy comes into play," Ethan explained. "For example, when making a dark energy potion, you need to balance it with light energy. If you're not careful, the cauldron can explode, and in the worst-case scenario, it can lead to death."

Ethan continued, "I advise you to take the pharmacist test. It will give you entry into the real source of information, where you can learn more about energy and conflicting elements. There are many benefits to joining the pharmacist guild as well. You'll enjoy discounts based on your level and free entry into any kingdom with a pharmacist guild. You'll gain access to parts of the library that aren't open to the public, receive certification to sell your potions, and enjoy pharmacist protection. Depending on your contribution to the guild, you can access various prescriptions. You can also participate in pharmacist competitions and earn good rewards. There are plenty of benefits to getting certified."

Devin nodded in understanding. He had already made up his mind to take the pharmacist test, as it was necessary for the system to acknowledge him as a pharmacist. The additional benefits mentioned by Ethan were just added bonuses.

After explaining everything, Ethan bid farewell to Devin, agreeing to meet him outside the guild at a later time.

With time left in the refining room, Devin ordered more ingredients to make the spirit refreshing potion. He wanted to hone his proficiency, and the results suited him well. As he continued practicing, his production of top-grade potions became more frequent.

After spending almost a gold coin on herbs, Devin was able to produce a total of 10 top-grade potions, 20 high-grade potions, and 1 medium-grade potion. He hoped that he would be able to recoup his expenses soon. It was no surprise to him that pharmacy could be an expensive profession, as it required many costly ingredients.

Devin took one of the top-grade potions and immediately felt a revitalizing and rejuvenating effect on his spirit. After the intense fight in the forest, he had been feeling mentally weighed down, but the potion brought him clarity and reduced his fatigue. Impressed by its results, Devin decided to keep the top-grade potions for himself and Alex. As they continued to fight and kill monsters, the mental benefits of this potion would surely come in handy.

Storing everything in his storage ring, Devin left the guild and sent a message to Alex, asking to meet in front of the guild. However, Alex's response surprised him. Alex was in the midst of a task that could lead to gaining the forging skill. Similar to pharmacists, blacksmiths were also proud individuals, and gaining their trust took a lot of effort. Recognizing the importance of Alex's task, Devin decided not to disturb him and instead go to the auction alone.

As Devin waited for the others to join him, he couldn't help but wonder how Alex had managed to activate the opportunity to learn the esteemed forging skill.

Little did Devin know that he wasn't the only one to have received a stroke of luck. Those in his proximity, including Alex, would also benefit from this stroke of fortune, albeit with accompanying dangers.