Final Hour

The final hour of the competition was akin to a battlefield, where each contestant was fighting their own private war. The room was filled with an intense air of focus and determination. Each participant was meticulously crafting their products to achieve the maximum possible potency. Even the spectators weren't exempt from the gripping tension; their gazes were firmly fixated on the unfolding spectacle, their excitement palpable.

Emery, in particular, was in the thick of the action. He had already prepared his initial potion - a Tier 5 Panacea Liquid with an originality level of 2. Using his unique skill, [Photosynthesis], he had attempted to improve the quality of the Tier 5 ingredients. Yet, despite his best efforts and the innovative methods and recipe combinations he employed, his result was somewhat disappointing. The potency was lower than he had hoped for.