He squinted and stared at Raymond, with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.
This guy clearly knows that he has just refined a magic potion with a purity of 59%, and now he is still greeting him so casually?
The arrogant guy named Feilun just now was so frightened that he didn't dare to say anything anymore after seeing his own tricks.
And where does this guy in front of him get the confidence to be so calm?
Just because he is Aldrich's personal disciple?
Huh! No matter whose disciple you are, only strength is king in the arena!
...
Raymond always looked calm.
It's not that he has stage fright, it's just that he feels a little uncomfortable being in such a spotlight.
Especially under the spotlight, a group of people pointed at him, making him feel like a monkey being watched.
"How are we going to compete?"
He asked Arthur on the opposite side, "Is it still the same rule as before, randomly pick a Sequence 9 potion formula and win based on purity?"
"Yes! If you can refine a 9-sequence potion with a purity of over 59%, you will win."
Arthur is very confident.
The guy who was known as the "number one potion genius at Philip Academy" just now was only at that level despite all his efforts.
The one in front of me doesn't seem to be much higher.
...
The last potion game touched the hearts of everyone at Philip Academy.
Even if those people didn't think that Raymond had won over the monster-like potion genius Arthur, they still held a faint hope in their hearts that if he won, Philip Academy would be able to escape the humiliation.
The group of student instructors who originally left the game early because they saw that Faerun was going to lose the game, also returned to the banquet hall after hearing the news.
They sat in the nearest position to the ring with solemn expressions, holding on to their last glimmer of hope.
But when they heard the conversation between the two people on the stage, everyone sighed in unison.
"Hey... Arthur is already invincible with this 59% pure potion. Even being a disciple of Dean Aldrich cannot change this fact."
"Yes, if we had to do it over again, we might be able to bet on the mistake of the young man named Arthur... But now there is no hope at all. Potions of that purity are already very rare, and even an experienced two-star potion master may not be able to do so.
Refining this high-purity potion as you wish."
"But... look over there... Dean Aldrich's expression... seems confident? Could it be that he thinks his disciple can still win?"
The teachers from Philip Academy looked sideways, and sure enough they saw Aldrich talking and laughing with Dean Anthony of Orme Academy with a relaxed expression.
Has he completely given up on winning?
Or... are you sure of winning?
...
"Oh, okay then. It's just about purity, right?"
Raymond didn't hesitate, he wanted to get off the stage as soon as possible.
"You chose Sequence 9 [Marksman]? Then let me refine this one too."
He didn't deliberately choose this to provoke the opponent, but it was because this [Marksman] was a black iron formula that he had practiced frequently recently.
There are only eight ingredients in total for this potion. The refining technique is simple and it is relatively easy to obtain high purity.
Moreover, he thought that in order to win, he would have to use the same magic potion to convince people.
So as not to cause any trouble later and waste time.
"Haha, you also want to refine [Marksman]? OK, I would like to see if you can refine it with a purity exceeding 60%!"
Arthur's tone also contained a hint of anger.
He felt that Raymond deliberately wanted to provoke him by choosing the same potion formula.
Although he was quite angry, there was also an unprecedented cautiousness in his eyes.
The guy opposite named Raymond, his expression has not changed since he came on stage, he is calm and scary.
This tense competition in the ring seemed like a routine training to that guy, and there was no sense of urgency on his face at all.
Although Arthur is a bit arrogant, he is not stupid.
Things have reached this point, if the person opposite is not an arrogant fool, then he must be really capable!
...
Raymond didn't say another word,
The process of refining medicine requires calmness, otherwise any emotional fluctuations are likely to cause huge and irreversible mistakes.
The fifth-level [Concentration and Calmness] skill and [Haines' Resentment] special mark bonus allowed him to enter a state of deep concentration in an instant.
Select materials, sort, grind, extract, heat...
Done in one go.
In a short time, the first main ingredient needed for the [Marksman] potion was perfectly refined by Raymond in a short time.
The whole process seems ordinary, but it gives people a smooth and flowing feeling.
The students who were watching did not have a thorough grasp of potions and were confused.
Although they felt that Raymond's movements were pleasing to the eye and did not stray away from the watery feeling, in the end they couldn't tell what was so good about it.
However, although the students could not see the mystery, the official potion masters in the audience could.
As they watched Raymond finish refining the first ingredient, the brilliance in their eyes became more and more intense, and they couldn't help but praise.
"What a skillful refining technique! This Raymond's basic skills are the most solid among the students I have ever seen!"
"Not only is he skillful, but there is also a perfect fit within it. It seems that Dean Aldrich has taught a good disciple."
"With this foundation in potions, it would be impossible without several years of hard training. The dean is really willing to let his disciple suffer, hiding it for so many years."
"Tsk, tsk, I heard that this Raymond just entered the elite class a few days ago. He has been called 'waste' before... This is interesting."
"Perhaps this is the genius of Mr. Dean... Have you ever seen any young man with such a calm demeanor? Without those years of 'waste' experience, there is no way he could have developed such a persevering and steady temperament."
As soon as these words came out, everyone showed expressions of sudden realization.
...
In the entire dinner hall, the two people who have the deepest knowledge of potions are Dean Aldrich of Philip College and Anthony of Orm College.
"Oh, this kid has made great progress recently... No wonder he is so confident." Aldrich squinted his eyes happily, always with a relaxed smile on his face.
But Anthony's face next to him became increasingly ugly.
An expert will know if it is there as soon as he takes action.
After Anthony watched Raymond refine the first potion material, he knew that this guy was not simple.
If he can still refine the following materials in this state, then... he may finally be able to refine a high-purity magic potion.
Maybe...it's not impossible to exceed 60%!
"No! If that kid is really lucky and doesn't make any mistakes... maybe he can really compete with Arthur."
There is still a long way to go before the final drug is ready.
Every step of quenching, heating, and fusion may go wrong...
But he didn't dare to gamble,
If he loses the bet, he will lose the "Spellweaver's Gem" that he regards as a treasure!
Anthony's eyes turned, and a cunning light flashed.
He wanted to use another method to completely crush and seal the victory!